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Open-Air Events and Festivals

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Open-Air Events

Hamburger Bahnhof (1)

Berlin Beats

June 12 – August 27, 2026

Free of charge and under the open Berlin sky, experimental sound and hard-hitting beats resound in the museum garden of the Hamburger Bahnhof.  more

Trauerengel und Kreuz auf einem Friedhof

A Night at the Cemetery in Kreuzberg

August 28, 2026

The historic Dreifaltigkeit II cemetery in Kreuzberg is transformed into an atmospheric stage for a summer evening full of culture during the Cemetery Night.  more

Classic Open Air at Gendarmenmarkt

Classic Open Air on Gendarmenmarkt

July 9 - 14, 2026

For a few days every summer, Gendarmenmarkt in the heart of Berlin is transformed into a concert stage for the finest classical music concerts.  more

Folk Festivals & Fairs

Volksfestsommer

Berliner Volksfestsommer

July 9 - August 2, 2026

The largest folk festival in Berlin, formerly the German-French Fair, attracts visitors with amusement rides and culinary delicacies.  more

Berlin lacht!

Berlin lacht!

July 24 - September 13, 2026

The international street theater festival Berlin lacht! (Berlin laughs!) brings extraordinary artists from different nations to Berlin.  more

Nikolaizauber (2)

Nikolaizauber

August 15 and 16, 2026

This festival of cabaret in the historical Nikolaiviertel neighborhood offers a colorful entertainment program for families on two days.  more

Kind im Karussell

Siedlerfest Marienfelde

August 21–23, 2026

This neighborhood festival in Marienfelde looks back on a long tradition and is now heading towards its 100th anniversary.  more

Volksfest 2023 (11)

Schollenfest

August 21 - September 06, 2026

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

Tickets for Open-Air Concerts

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

Gianna Nannini: GiannaGold

Following her legendary concert in 1988, she returns with passionate energy to the historic stage of Berlin's Waldbühne. more

LCB - Summer Party with S. Fischer Publishers

The Literarisches Colloquium Berlin and S. Fischer Verlage are jointly hosting a summer festival. It will be a day dedicated to inspiring stories, pressing social debates, and celebrating together. 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

Deftones

Hardly any other band has built such a passionate fan base as the Deftones—the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum band has created a culture of its own with its original sound. 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

Ikkimel & Friends Open Air

The wait is finally over! After last year's hiatus, “Ikkimel & Friends” are returning to the open-air stage. 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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