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May Day in Berlin

Street festivals, parties and concerts. 1 May in Berlin is an exciting day. The centre of the festivities surrounding "Labour Day" is traditionally Kreuzberg, but the day is also celebrated throughout the city with events for the whole family. In 2024, 1 May falls on a Wednesday.

The night from April 30 to May 1 is called Walpurgis Night. According to old pagan traditions, the night marked the beginning of spring. Later, Christians believed that evil beings from the spirit world would meet for the Witches' Sabbath on Mount Brocken on the night of April 30.

Locals would therefore come together and burn bonfires, make loud noises, sing and dance to ward off evil spirits. This old tradition is still honored today in Berlin with dancing events and celebrations on Walpurgis Night.

Tips: Walpurgis Night and May Day

Walpurgis Night at the Neue Zukunft Open-Air Cinema

April 30, 2024

The festival "Hausfest der Zukunft" takes place every year on Walpurgis Night at the open-air cinema at Neue Zukunft. more

Walpurgis Night in Mauerpark

Does not take place in 2024

Music, bonfires, dance, and the best Berlin atmosphere: The pagan tradition of Walpurgis Night is celebrated in Mauerpark for the 17th time in 2025. more

May Day on the Banks of the River Spree

May 01, 2024

Celebrate International Workers' Day peacefully on the sunny banks of the Spree: Sage Beach invites you to celebrate May Day with live music, performances, children's activities and various markets to browse through. more

Dance into May in Hellersdorf

May 01 to 05 , 2024

A lively start into the warmer months: a colorful folk festival takes place on Alice-Salomon-Platz in Hellersdorf to celebrate the first of May. more

May Day Celebration at the Obersee

May 01, 2024

Far from the traditional May Day celebrations in Kreuzberg, Hohenschönhausen celebrates a festival of diversity on the banks of the Obersee. more

Spring Festival at Kurt-Schumacher-Damm

March 30 - May 12, 2024

Amusements rides, lots of entertainment for children and culinary delights are welcoming visitors at the funfair near Tegel Airport. more

Labor Day Rally of the German Federation of Trade Unions

May 01, 2024

The DGB's classic May Day rally will again take place this year. more

Myfest

Date not yet known

The "Myfest" has a long tradition in Berlin-Kreuzberg. It is not yet known whether the popular festival will take place in 2024. more

Walpurgis Night at Wendenschloss Lido

Will not take place in 2024

The Wendenschloss lido invites families to Köpenick for a cheerful Walpurgis Night celebration. more

Enjoy the Outdoors

Familie bei einem Picknick auf einer Wiese

The Most Beautiful Picnic Spots in Berlin

The arrival of warmer weather signals the official start of the picnic season in Berlin. You don't have to search long for a suitable place - after all, the German capital is one of the greenest cities in the world. more

Berlin's Best Beer Gardens

In the spring and summer months, Berliners flock to the many beer gardens in the city. Our list of the best places to enjoy a cold beer in the sun. more