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

For one weekend per year, the Federal Chancellery, the Press and Information Office and the Federal Ministries invite all citizens to take a look behind the scenes of political Berlin.  more

Dance in 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

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

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

During the natural spectacle of the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, up to 100 shooting stars per hour can be seen in the sky.  more

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

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

The Kenako Festival takes place each year on Berlin's Alexanderplatz. A traditional marketplace with tents and a live stage program offers visitors a taste of Africa.  more

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

The former Spandau Wine Summer returns to the historic center of the district under the name Spandauer Altstadtfest.  more

The largest folk festival in Berlin, formerly the German-French Fair, attracts visitors with amusement rides and culinary delicacies.  more

The international street theater festival Berlin lacht! (Berlin laughs!) brings extraordinary artists from different nations to Berlin.  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