Berlin is Europe's capital of subculture and creativity: from techno clubs to street art, international music festivals and historic memorials. The city offers a wide range of events throughout 2026/2027, from underground to high culture.
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Illustrative photo The 77th Berlinale runs from 10 to 21 February 2027 in Berlin. World premieres, red carpets and over 200 films from 80 countries await at Potsdamer Platz and venues across the city. Tickets from €9. Awards ceremony on 19 February 2027.
Illustrative photo MaerzMusik 2027, the Berliner Festspiele festival for contemporary music, runs from 12 to 21 March 2027 at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele and other Berlin venues. The programme is due at the end of January 2027; 2026 tickets were mostly 15–29 EUR, with Berlin-Ticket S at 3 EUR. Concerts, installations and discourse – paid admission, on sale at berlinerfestspiele.de.
Illustrative photo Gallery Weekend Berlin takes place from 30 April to 2 May 2027. Around 50 Berlin galleries simultaneously open their doors with exhibitions by over 80 artists from more than 20 countries. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo On Saturday 1 May 2027 Kreuzberg fills Oranienstraße, Mariannenplatz and Görlitzer Park again: a free street festival of hip-hop, punk, electronic music and food stalls. The classic licensed Myfest (2003–2019) has not been officially revived; May Day on the ground is still Berlin’s biggest May party. Free entry, travel by U-Bahn, and check 2027 hours and line-up on berlin.de close to the date.
Illustrative photo From 14 to 16 May 2027, Desertfest Berlin turns Columbiahalle in Kreuzberg into a stage for stoner rock, doom metal and heavy rock once again. Blind Bird tickets for 139 euros are already on sale, with the lineup to be announced in the coming months.
Illustrative photo The Carnival of Cultures returns to Berlin-Kreuzberg from 14 to 17 May 2027. Around one million visitors enjoy four days of free music, dance and cultural performances at Blücherplatz. The highlight is the grand parade on Pentecost Sunday, 16 May 2027.
Illustrative photo The 3rd International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology (ICGAC2027) takes place on May 26 to 27, 2027 in Berlin, bringing together scientists, researchers and professionals from astrophysics and cosmology.
Illustrative photo Fête de la Musique Berlin takes over the city on 21 June 2027 with free concerts on around 300 stages plus street music, run by Musicboard Berlin. Outdoor sets typically run 14:00–22:00, then indoor Fête de la Nuit. The full line-up is published in May at fetedelamusique.de.
Illustrative photo From 7 to 11 July 2027, the Classic Open Air turns Gendarmenmarkt into an open air concert stage. Enjoy the Konzerthausorchester Berlin at the opening and the Italian trio Il Volo at the closing concert against a historic backdrop.
Illustrative photo On 17 and 18 July 2027, Lollapalooza Berlin once again turns Olympiapark into Germany's biggest urban music festival. With multiple stages spanning pop, rock, hip hop and electronic music, plus areas for families, street food and sustainability, there is something for everyone.
Illustrative photo CSD Berlin 2027 is the 49th Pride weekend (23–25 July), with the demonstration on Saturday, 24 July, at 12:00. Organiser: Berliner CSD e. V. The parade from Leipziger Straße to the Brandenburg Gate is free. Music trucks, the rally and club nights turn Berlin into a rainbow capital for a weekend – route, motto and line-up will be posted on csd-berlin.de.
Illustrative photo Magma Festival 2027 brings two days of electronic music to the former Revier Südost brewery site in Berlin, mixing house, techno and bass in a distinctive industrial setting.