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Berlin Events in August 2025

Tanz im August (11)

Event Highlights

Lange Nacht der Museen

Long Night of Museums

August 30, 2025

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

Tag der offenen Tür der Bundesregierung (2)

Open Day of the German Federal Government

Date not yet known

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

Tanz im August (3)

Dance in August

August 13 - 30, 2025

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

Zug der Liebe

Zug der Liebe

August 30, 2025

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

Volkspark Friedrichshain Berlin

LGBT Park Festival

August 09, 2025

The LGBT Park Festival (LesBiSchwules Parkfest) on the grounds of the open-air cinema in Volkspark Friedrichshain will take place for the 26th time in 2025.  more

Pop-Kultur

Pop-Kultur

August 25 - 30, 2025

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

Rave the Planet 2022 (2)

Rave the Planet

July 12, 2025

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

Britzer Garten

Britzer Garden Night

July 26, 2025

This year, the Britzer Garten once again invites you to a magical night full of artistry, music and light shows.  more

Berlin Circus Festival (4)

Berlin Circus Festival

July 30 - August 10, 2025

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

Sternenhimmel

Night of Shooting Stars

August 12, 2025

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

Young Euro Classic

Young Euro Classic

August 1 - 17, 2025

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

Folk Festivals

Volksfest 2023 (11)

Schollenfest

August 22 - September 07, 2025

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

Kenako Afrika Festival

Kenako Africa Festival

Date not yet known

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

Nikolaizauber (2)

Nikolaizauber

August 30 and 31, 2025

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

Flugplatzfest Gatow (2)

Gatow Airfield Festival

September 06 and 07, 2025

Every year on Reservists' Day, the Military History Museum of the German Armed Forces in Gatow invites visitors to the Airfield Festival.  more

Exhibitions

Klára Hosnedlová: Embrace

Klára Hosnedlová presents a monumental installation that revolves around home, utopias and everyday life in different political systems in the historic hall. more

Fujiko Nakaya: Fog Sculpture in the Sculpture Garden

Nakaya's fog sculptures transcend the traditional boundaries of sculpture by creating temporary and limitless transformations that engage the audience and give the atmosphere a malleable form. more

Takehito Koganezawa: One on Two, Two from One

Takehito Koganezawa (b. 1974 Tokyo, Japan) is an artist who makes drawings, videos, installations and performances. more

Film Festivals

UFA Filmnächte 2023

UFA Film Nights

August 27 - 29, 2025

The UFA Filmnächte (UFA Film Nights) honor the film avant-garde of the 1920s. The films are shown open air in front of a spectacular backdrop on Museum Island and accompanied by live music.  more

British Shorts Summer Edition

British Shorts Summer Edition

Date not yet known

In the Summer Edition, the British Shorts Festival presents selected highlights from this year's short film program.  more

Filmnacht im Humboldt Forum

Box Office Around the World

Date not yet known

In the open air, the Humboldt Forum presents films from all over the world on three weekends in summer.  more

Food Events

Pistaziengericht Meghli

Pistachio Street Food Festival

August 23 and 24, 2025

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

Deutsches Rum Festival

German Rum Festival

August 30 and 31, 2025

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

Bite Club in Arena Treptow, Streetfood (1)

Bite Club

July 11, 2025

The Bite Club street food market at Arena Berlin invites you to feast and celebrate with international delicacies, cool drinks and good music.  more

Concert Highlights

  • Wed06/08/202519:00 Uhr
    The Smashing Pumpkins

    Zitadelle Spandau

  • Sat09/08/202519:00 Uhr
    Cro

    Parkbühne Wuhlheide (Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide)

  • Mon11/08/202520:00 Uhr
    The Wailers

    Huxleys Neue Welt

  • Fri15/08/202519:00 Uhr
    Tokio Hotel

    Parkbühne Wuhlheide (Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide)

  • Sun17/08/202520:00 Uhr
    Empire Of The Sun

    Uber Eats Music Hall

  • Mon18/08/202518:00 Uhr
    Post Malone

    Parkbühne Wuhlheide (Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide)

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