Highlights of the Berlin culture programme in August, including exhibitions, trade fairs, concerts, festivals and more.
Berlin Events in August 2019
Young Euro Classic
19 July - 4 August 2019
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
19 July - 11 August 2019
The German-American folk festival celebrates the friendship between the two countries and the American way of life. more
Memories of Fools at Chamäleon
Poetic, imaginative, passionate - the Czech circus rebells return! Join the charismatic ensemble of actors, dancers, and acrobats on a fantastic adventure and wild journey to the moon. Imaginative, heart-felt, absolutely crazy, and wonderfully amusing! more
International Berlin Beer Festival
2 - 4 August 2019
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
Dance in August
9 - 31 August 2019
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
Potsdam Palace Night
16 and 17 August 2019
In summer each year, the parks and palaces of Sanssouci in Potsdam celebrate the bygone pomp and glory of the Prussian Kings. more
German Federal Government open day
17 - 18 August 2019
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
Pop-Kultur
21 - 23 August 2019
During the three-day festival, musicians, artists and business people turn the Kulturbrauerei into a music hub. more
Pyronale
30 & 31 August 2019
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
Musikfest Berlin (Music Festival Berlin)
30 August - 23 September 2019
The Musikfest marks the beginning of the concert season in Berlin. During the festival, some of the best orchestras in the world perform in concert halls all over the city. more
Long Night of Museums
31 August 2019
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
Citadel Music Festival
June, July, August 2019
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 Biennale
Summer 2020
Held every other year, the Berlin Biennale turns various locations in the city into galleries for contemporary art. more
Holi Festival Of Colours
Date not announced yet
The Holi Festival of Colours has made its way to Berlin. As a celebration of summer, people colour each other with dry powder. more
Berlin Events in September
IFA, Berlin Marathon, Berlin Art Week and more events in Berlin in September. more
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