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Open-Air Events and Festivals

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Open-Air Events

Holzmarkt

Walpurgis Night at Holzmarkt

Date not yet confirmed

The popular Holzmarkt celebrates this year's Walpurgis Night with a colorful family festival on the banks of the Spree.  more

Karneval der Kulturen 2023 (4)

Carnival of Cultures

May 22 - 25, 2026

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

Staatsoper für alle 2022 (3)

Staatsoper für alle

May 23 and 24, 2026

The open-air concert of the Staatskapelle Berlin conducted by Christian Thielemann is a cultural highlight for fans of classical music. The concert is open to everyone free of charge.  more

Jazz im Park

Jazz im Park

Will not take place in 2025

The festival in the tranquil Pankow Bürgerpark has established itself as a family-friendly jazz highlight at Whitsun.  more

Folk Festivals & Fairs

Zuckerwatte

Bölschefest

May 14 - 17, 2026

This folk festival in the idyllic district of Friedrichshagen welcomes visitors with a flea market, delicious food and an entertainment program.  more

Fairy Festival in Britzer Garten

Fairy Festival in Britzer Garten

May 17, 2026

Whether fairy, elf or knight: guests of all ages are invited to the Fairy Festival in the rhododendron grove at Britzer Garten for fun and games.  more

Steglitzer Woche

Steglitzer Woche

May 22 - June 07, 2026

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

Karneval der Kulturen 2023 (4)

Carnival of Cultures

May 22 - 25, 2026

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

Hafenfest im Shoppingcenter Tempelhofer Hafen (2)

Tempelhofer Hafen Festival

May 29 - 31, 2026

The Tempelhofer Hafen shopping center will once again celebrate a festival with lots of fun activities and music at the beginning of June.  more

Choriner Kiez- und Straßenfest (2)

Street Festival in Choriner Kiez

May 30, 2026

The Choriner Kiez invites all Berliners to its neighborhood festival with a flea market, a children's program, a raffle and many other fun activities.  more

Tickets for Open-Air Concerts

Helene Fischer

Visitors to Helene Fischer's anniversary tour in 2026 can look forward to a breathtaking open-air experience. In Berlin, the Helene Fischer show will be celebrated in the middle of the Olympic Stadium... more

Die Schlagernacht des Jahres

We have good news for all first-time partygoers and for all those for whom the Schlagernacht des Jahres has already become a firm fixture in the annual concert calendar - 2024 will be schlagertastic! more

The Scottish Music Parade

Celtic magic and Scottish joie de vivre - that's what the audience can experience when the "Scottish Music Parade" comes to Germany. more

Ray Wilson

The former Genesis singer is back. Fans can once again expect an energetic show with songs from Genesis, Stiltskin, his solo career and, of course, the Scottish music enthusiast's latest hits. more

Köpenick Whisky Festival

At the Köpenick Whisky Festival a variety of regional, national and international vendors present themselves to the guests. more

Outdoor Food & Drinks

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

Beer Garden

Beer Gardens

In the spring and summer months, Berliners are drawn to one of the many beer gardens.  more

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