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Folk Festivals and Fairs

Unification Day: Public festival at the Brandenburg Gate

26. Lesbisch-Schwules Stadtfest Berlin

Lesbian and Gay City Festival

July 18 and 19, 2026

For the 32nd time, the Regenbogenfonds e.V. is organizing Europe's largest lesbian and gay city festival. More than 350,000 visitors are expected on an area of 20,000 square meters.  more

CSD Parade Berlin

Christopher Street Day 2026

July 24 and 25, 2026

At the CSD parade in Berlin, people take to the streets to advocate for the rights of gay, lesbian, transgender, intersex, and bisexual people.  more

Drag Queens (1)

Pride Village - CSD Finale

July 25, 2026

Offering musical entertainment, information and food stalls, Pride Village is the official closing celebration of the CSD parade.  more

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

Rummelsburger See (2)

Rummel auf der Bucht

August 22, 2026

Culture by the water in the heart of the city! In Rummelsburger Bucht, concerts, workshops, talks and readings invite you to enjoy a varied summer day by the lake.  more

Flugplatzfest Gatow (2)

Gatow Airfield Festival

Sepmeber 5 and 6, 2026

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

Festival der Riesendrachen 2022 (3)

Festival of Giant Kites

September 12, 2026

At the Festival of Giant Kites in Berlin, unique kites up to 40 meters long will provide a flying spectacle above Tempelhofer Feld.  more

Herbst Rummel

Berlin Autumn Carnival

September 25 - October 25, 2026

High Sky, Anubis and more: Expect lots of fun rides at the Berlin Autumn Carvival on the fairground at Kurt-Schumacher-Damm.  more

Rummel

Köpenicker Herbstspektakel

September 30 - October 04, 2026

The Luisenhain near Köpenick Town Hall celebrates the fall with live music on two stages and numerous attractions.  more

Gauklerfest auf der Zitadelle (1)

Medieval Juggler Festival at Spandau Citadel

October 03 and 04, 2026

The Gauklerfest (Juggler Festival) takes place at the impressive Spandau Citadel built during the Renaissance. Visitors can look forward to a wonderful program with medieval flair.  more

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