Berlin Events in May 2023

Berlin presents its most colourful side: At the Carnival of Cultures, numerous groups of diverse nationalities present music, dances, performances, visual arts and acrobatics at a parade of moving floats.  more

The Gallery Weekend Berlin is one of the leading events for contemporary art in Germany and invites visitors to take a tour of Berlin's creative scene.  more

On the occasion of this worldwide event, which aims to highlight the contributions of museums to society, many Berlin museums open their doors for special tours and activities.  more

With 80 acts, XJazz is Berlin's largest jazz festival and aims to cross stylistic boundaries with innovative artists.  more

The Berliner Theatertreffen ("Berlin Theatre Encounter") is the most important theatre festival in Germany, reuniting actors, theatre professionals, journalists and guests from all over the world in Berlin.  more

Each year, the district of Pankow celebrates the diversity of its art scene with a month-long festival.  more

Let there be soul: The attitude and sound of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Steve Wonder, Ray Charles and Etta James will take over Alexanderplatz for ten days.  more

Design as a driving force for social and ecological change: Every spring, designers, artists, companies and universities present new ways of thinking and fresh ideas at the Berlin Design Week.  more

Since 2016, Berlin's independent performing arts scene has presented itself every year in May at the Performing Art Festival.  more

Pictoplasma Berlin is an international festival for contemporary character design - from art and illustration to graphic design. It includes a conference, exhibitions and screening programmes.  more

Visitors to the Spring Mile in Rudow can look forward to a diverse entertainment program on two stages.  more

The Treptow-Köpenick Alliance for Democracy and Tolerance invites Berliners and visitors to its 19th annual folk festival in 2024.  more

The traditional opening of the market season on the historical Domäne Dahlem estate celebrates the arrival of spring in Berlin.  more

More than 100 exhibitors invite visitors and plant lovers to the spring festival at the Späth'sche Baumschulen tree nurseries in Treptow-Köpenick.  more

This colorful folk festival for children and adults takes place every year in May in the garden city of Staaken.  more

Every year in spring, the folk festival Steglitzer Woche invites visitors to enjoy themselves in the green Bäkepark.  more

At the Berlin Chili Fest at Berliner Berg Brauerei, everything revolves around the spicy vegetable and craft beer.  more

The Women's Run is an annual highlight of the Berlin running calendar.  more

To the Olympic Stadium and back: In May 2024, the road race "S 25 Berlin" will take place for the 43rd time.  more

Street festivals, parties and concerts: May Day in Berlin is an exciting day. The German Labor Day is celebrated all over the city with events for the whole family.  more

The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day in Germany. Those looking for something a little different from typical Mother's Day activities such as brunch or steamboat rides will find what they are looking for in the wide range of events on May 14.  more

Tips and events for the Pentecost holidays 2023 in the German capital.  more

Every spring a sea of pink cherry blossoms blooms in Berlin for a few days. Discover the places where you can admire the cherry blossoms and feel as if you were in Japan.  more

Free admission to the Pergamon Museum, the Museum of Natural History or the Old National Gallery: once a month, many of the best Berlin museums open their doors to visitors for free.  more

The Babini Berlin visitor fair offers expectant and young parents all the latest products and trends related to their offspring.  more

At the public trade fair for bicycles, new urban mobility and travel, exhibitors will present current bicycle models, e-bikes, city and trekking bikes and racing bikes.  more

The T5 job fair is aimed at natural scientists, computer scientists and engineers who are interested in job opportunities in the life sciences or the chemical, healthcare and pharmaceuticals industries.  more

The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) Berlin is a business platform for the international hotel and tourism industry.  more

At this trade show for professionals, international companies present products and trends in coil winding, insulation and electrical manufacturing.  more

Fête de la Musique, Long Night of the Sciences, 48 Hours Neukölln and more events in Berlin in June.  more

September 29 to October 01, 2023: Events, concerts, exhibitions and more things to do for your perfect weekend in Berlin.  more