Berlin Events in October

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Berlin Events in October 2020

Highlights of the Berlin culture programme in October, including exhibitions, trade fairs, concerts, festivals and more.
EMOP 2020: Birk Alisch
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European Month of Photography

1 October - 31 October 2020

Every other year, more than 100 museums and galleries in Berlin present photographic art at the largest photo festival in Germany, the European Month of Photography. more

Festival of Lights
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Festival of Lights

11 to 20 September 2020

Once a year, Berlin’s world famous sights and monuments in the city centre become the canvas for spectacular light and video projections at the Festival of Lights. more

Gendarmenmarkt - Berlin leuchtet
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Berlin leuchtet

25 september - 04 oktober 2020

Berlin leuchtet, one of two illumination festivals in October, transforms many lesser known yet significant buildings all over the town with coloured light. more

Le Coup im Chamäleon Theater (5)
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Le Coup – New Circus at Chamäleon

In Le Coup, sitting back is not an option, so don't forget to cheer on your favourite and loudly place your bets. Get ready for a squad that's got a trunkful of tricks. more

International Games Week 2017
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Gamesweekberlin

28 - 30 October 2020

Gamesweekberlin is a seven-day event for games business, development and culture in Berlin. It welcomes representatives from the industry as well as games enthusiasts. more

Oktoberfest at Alexanderplatz
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Oktoberfest at Alexanderplatz

Cancelled

For over two weeks Berlin's Alexanderplatz turns into a large Oktoberfest Wiesn with original Bavarian beer, traditional hearty delicacies and live music. more