Berlin Events in August 2026

During the Long Night of Museums 2026 in Berlin, many museums and exhibition venues in the capital will once again open their doors at night.  more

Tanz im August is one of the most important festivals of contemporary dance and the largest gathering of dance theater in Europe.  more

The central aim of the "Zug der Liebe" demonstration is to protest for more compassion, charity and social commitment. A total of 15 trucks will be at the start.  more

At the Radioeins Parkfest, visitors can enjoy a diverse program of live broadcasts, movies, concerts, hands-on activities and a children's program.  more

After the end of the original Love Parade in the capital, its founder Dr. Motte is bringing the successor Rave the Planet back to Berlin.  more

The LGBT Park Festival (Queeres Parkfest) on the grounds of the open-air cinema in Volkspark Friedrichshain will take place for the 27th time in 2026.  more

Stargazing, asking questions and immersing yourself in strange galaxies: stargazers are invited to the "Long Night of Astronomy" in September.  more

Pop-Kultur is a three-day festivals that turns Berlin's Kulturbrauerei into a hub of popular music with concerts, lectures and talks.  more

The Berlin Circus Festival on Tempelhofer Feld celebrates the diversity of contemporary circus.  more

Youth symphony orchestras from all over the world enrich the Berlin summer with classical music concerts at the Konzerthaus Berlin on Gendarmenmarkt.  more

This July, the Jewish Museum is hosting a summer festival for children and adults in the museum garden.  more

In mid-August, a summer festival with a varied program takes place across the entire grounds of the Silent Green Kulturquartier.  more

The Schollenfest in Berlin-Tegel offers family fun for young and old visitors amid the residential area "Freie Scholle".  more

This festival of cabaret in the historical Nikolaiviertel neighborhood offers a colorful entertainment program for families on two days.  more

Culture by the water in the heart of the city! In Rummelsburger Bucht, concerts, workshops, talks and readings invite you to enjoy a varied summer day by the lake.  more

The Pistachio Street Food Festival is dedicated to the green kernels, which can be found in both sweet and sour dishes from all over the world.  more

The German Rum Festival is one of the largest fairs in the field of rum, rhum and cachaca worldwide.  more

Thailand serves up. At the Thai Rice Festival on the terrace of Loretta am Wannsee, the focus is on rice products.  more

Berlin Art Week, IFA, Festival of Giant Kites, Berlin Marathon and more: highlights of the cultural program in Berlin in September.  more

Parks, lakes, open-air events, beach bars, beer gardens and festivals: To enjoy summer to the fullest, life in Berlin takes place outside during the warmer months.  more

From musicals and show to theatre plays and concerts: Discover the cultural life and entertainment offers in Berlin.  more