Carnival of Cultures

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Berlin presents its most colourful side: At the Carnival of Cultures, numerous groups of diverse nationalities present music, dances, performances, visual arts and acrobatics at a parade of moving floats.

On four festival days, Berliners and tourists experience the capital from its best side: cosmopolitan and international, dynamic and full of life, diverse and colorful. Over 500,000 people have been celebrating the city's colorful mix every Whitsun since 1995. The highlight of the Carnival of Cultures (German: Karneval der Kulturen) is the street parade. The route for the 2027 parade has not yet been announced.

Street party around Blücherplatz

But it’s not just the parade itself that’s worth a visit - the street festival around Blücherplatz also invites you to discover the diversity of cultures. On all festival days, a diverse program will be presented on several stages. There will be theater, performances, interactive activities, and enchanting attractions. Visitors will also find information booths from sustainable businesses and initiatives, a solar craft station, organic crêpes, and other treats. With hundreds of booths offering arts and crafts, culinary delights and information, there’s no way you’ll get bored at the festival. An age-appropriate program is available for families with children.

Carnival of Cultures with over 5000 participants

Over 5000 performers from almost every corner of the globe are usually involved. From Brazilian samba to Chinese lion dances, from West African drums to Bernese carnival brass bands, the carnival groups impressively prove that Berlin's treasure is its diversity and internationality. In addition to the four-day street festival, the parade is the highlight of the carnival.

Traffic restrictions and road closures

On the Whitsun weekend, traffic participants should avoid the area around Blücherplatz and Frankfurter Allee as far as possible. There will be further closures on Whit Sunday due to the street parade. Those wishing to attend the carnival should travel by bicycle or public transport. Further information.

At a Glance

• Event: Carnival of Cultures 2027
• Location: Street party on Blücherplatz, parade along Frankfurter Allee
• Dates: Not yet known
• Parade: Date and time not yet known
• Admission Fee:
  Free