OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 3
As one of the oldest and most renowned jazz festivals in Europe, the Jazzfest has been bringing icons of the jazz scene and up-and-coming talents to Berlin for many decades. The venue is the Berliner Festspiele.
30 AUGUST 2025
Once a year, around 80 Berlin museums open their doors at night - and offer musical entertainment, snacks and drinks as well as special events in addition to the regular exhibitions.
AUGUST 15-31
As part of the festival for contemporary dance, various dance performances, workshops and lectures will take place in Berlin in the second half of August.
28-30 AUGUST
Pop-Kultur is an international festival at which artists from all over the world present their works and positions. In addition to concerts, readings and film screenings, discussions and workshops will also take place on the grounds of the Kulturbrauerei.
17 AUGUST
Rave the Planet is all about electronic dance music. Once a year, a non-profit organization organizes a cultural-political demonstration or parade - in 2024 under the motto "Love is stronger".
SEPTEMBER 11-15
Once a year, important artists from Berlin's contemporary art scene come together for Berlin Art Week. Various performances, art exhibitions, screenings and workshops take place throughout the city during the festival.
SEPTEMBER 7-8
Berlin's biggest music festival takes place again in September - this year with top acts such as Sam Smith, Martin Garrix and Burna Boy.
SEPTEMBER 5-14
Readings, talks, encounters: during the International Literature Festival, or ilb for short, the organizers are putting on a unique programme of literature and literature education, with venues all over the city.
4-13 OCTOBER
For one week, numerous Berlin buildings, streets, squares and landmarks will be illuminated with breathtaking light installations! The light installations by national and international artists are open to the public and spread throughout the city.