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Fête de la Musique

JUNE 21 

 

Across Berlin, on this day, musicians of all levels, whether professionals or beginners, perform free of charge in public spaces.

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State Opera for all

JUNE 22

 

Under the title "State Opera for All," a free open-air concert by the Staatskapelle Berlin takes place on Bebelplatz in June.

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Rave the Planet

JULY 12
 
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".

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Lollapalooza

JULY 12-13

 

Lollapalooza Berlin is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! In September, the Olympiastadion and Olympiapark will once again host one of Germany's biggest music festivals.

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Christopher Street Day

JULY 26

 

For the 47th time, Pride will be celebrated in Berlin at the end of July. Christopher Street Day commemorates the first major uprising of the LGBTQ community in New York against police violence. In Berlin, Pride is celebrated with a large parade through the city, among other events.

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Open days UdK

JULY/AUGUST

 

Once a year, the University of the Arts invites visitors to open house tours, where students showcase their works. Additionally, there are performances, fashion shows, film screenings, concerts, and, of course, food and drinks available on the campus.

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Dance in August

AUGUST
 
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.

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Pop-Kultur

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. 

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Long Night of the Museums

AUGUST 30
 
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.

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Berlin Art Week

SEPTEMBER 10-14
 
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.

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International Literature Festival

SEPTEMBER
 
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. 

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Festival of Lights

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.

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Jazzfest Berlin

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER


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. 

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