Highlights of the Berlin culture programme in August, including exhibitions, trade fairs, concerts, festivals and more.
Berlin Events in August 2018
International Berlin Beer Festival
3 - 5 August 2018
The ultimate German experience! For three days and nights, all types and brands of beer are served at a mile-long festival in the Friedrichshain district. more
Young Euro Classic
3 - 20 August 2018
Young Euro Classic is a festival specifically created for symphonic youth orchestras. The concerts are held at the Konzerthaus at Gendarmenmarkt and focus on classical and contemporary music. more
German-American Folk Festival
27 July - 19 August 2018
The German-American folk festival celebrates the friendship between the two countries and the American way of life. more
European Athletics Championships 2018
7 - 12 August 2018
Berlin will host the 24th European Athletics Championships in 2018. Around 1,600 athletes from over 50 nations will compete in 47 disciplines in the Olympic Stadium and on the streets of the capital city. more
European Mile at Breitscheidplatz
7 - 12 August 2018
The European Athletics Championships 2018 will not only take place in the stadium: Athletes are also fighting for the title on Breitscheidplatz in the City West. more
Dance in August
10 August - 2 September 2018
Dance in August in Berlin is one of the most important dance festivals in Europe. It focuses on contemporary dance and experimental choreographies performed by accomplished dancers from all over the world. more
Pop-Kultur
15 - 17 August 2018
During the three-day festival, musicians, artists and business people turn the Kulturbrauerei into a music hub. more
Potsdam Palace Night
17 and 18 August 2018
In summer each year, the parks and palaces of Sanssouci in Potsdam celebrate the bygone pomp and glory of the Prussian Kings. more
Holi Festival Of Colours
18 August 2018
The Holi Festival of Colours has made its way to Berlin. As a celebration of summer, people colour each other with dry powder. more
Long Night of Museums
25 August 2018
Once a year museums in Berlin open their doors and welcome visitors to the Long Night of Museums. Alongside the permanent exhibitions, artistic performances are on display until early in the morning. more
German Federal Government open day
25 and 26 August 2018
For one weekend in the year major political institutions in Berlin's government quarter open theirs doors to the public - among them the Federal Chancellery. more
Pyronale
31 August - 1 September 2018
The Pyronale is a fireworks competition at which international teams try to win the jury's and audience's support with their spectacular pyrotechnics displays. more
Berlin Biennale
9 June - 9 September 2018
Held every other year, the Berlin Biennale turns various locations in the city into galleries for contemporary art. more
Citadel Music Festival
June, July, August 2018
Every summer, the Citadel Music Festival stages a series of rock, pop and electronic music concerts at an amazing location, the citadel in Berlin-Spandau. more
Berlin Events in September
IFA, Berlin Marathon, Berlin Art Week and more events in Berlin in September. more
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