Events in December 2026

Numerous Berliners and guests traditionally celebrate the New Year at the Brandenburg Gate. This year, there will once again be a big fireworks display and a party.  more

The Louis Lewandowski Festival is a choir festival dedicated to the music of Jewish composers who emigrated from Germany.  more

For Christmas Garden, the Botanical Garden in Berlin is transformed into a glowing fairytale landscape with all kinds of light shows, magic forests and 3D illuminated figures.  more

Europe's largest zoo will be bathed in Christmas lights again this year. The historical Friedrichsfelde Palace is at the heart of the luminous Christmas tour.  more

With a winter festival and a diverse cultural program, the event location Silent Green invites neighbors and Berliners to spend some pleasant hours in a festive atmosphere.  more

Hot sauce varieties from all over Europe, chili eating competitions and more: The Berlin Chili Fest is a food festival for chili enthusiasts.  more

After a break of several years, the Berliner Silvesterzug (Berlin New Year's Eve Train) is back and offers a unique opportunity to start the New Year on rails.  more

Before the big New Year's Eve party, runners can end the old year in a sporty way at the traditional Berlin New Year's Eve Run organized by the SCC Berlin.  more

Shows, parties, classical concerts: There are many ways to celebrate the turn of the year in Berlin. Here are the best event tips for New Year's Eve 2025.  more

Christmas markets,Christmas tours, festive illuminations and more: the most important information for the holiday season in the capital.  more

Which Christmas market takes place today, tomorrow, next weekend? With the Christmas market search you can find out when over 60 Christmas markets are open in Berlin.  more

Even in winter, the Spree River is inviting you to take a steamboat trip through the center of Berlin. Aboard the passenger ship, visitors can relax and discover Berlin in winter.  more

Enjoy the festive decorations of Berlin on a Christmas city tour.  more

Discover Berlin's most beautiful Christmas markets with a local tour guide and learn about German Christmas traditions and their historical origins.  more

Located on one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin, this Christmas Market offers quality decorations, food and entertainment.  more

The Christmas market in the Kulturbrauerei attracts visitors with its contemplative atmosphere, a warm and cozy ambience and a daily cultural program.  more

With its romantic setting and magnificent illuminations, the Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace is popular with Berliners and visitors alike for good reason.  more

A new Christmas world for Berlin: Christmas fans will find everything they could wish for at the Napoleon complex with a Christmas market, ice rink, curling and a cultural program.  more

Cobblestones, warm light from oil lamps and a historical backdrop: The Alt-Rixdorf Christmas market on Richardplatz attracts visitors with its unique ambience and charitable commitment.  more

Under the motto "A Very British Christmas", the congregation of St George's Church in Charlottenburg organizes a cozy Christmas market every year.  more

The job and career fair "Made in Berlin" is aimed at university graduates who are looking for an internship or the right career start.  more

At the small two-day art fair Kunst im Karton (Art in a Box), artists show their works and offer them for sale.  more

At the Terraristikbörse (Terraristics Exchange) Berlin, reptile lovers can purchase lizards, snakes and spiders and gain information about the species-appropriate keeping of the animals.  more

Highlights of the Berlin culture program in January: Green Week, Tanztage, CTM Festival, Transmediale, Sixday Race and  more

February 20 to 22, 2026: Events, festivals, exhibitions and more things to do for your perfect weekend in Berlin.  more

Spend your winter in Berlin: Dates and events in the colder months, addresses for winter sports, indoor activities and more tips.  more