Berlin Events in September 2026

The Berlin Art Week is a great opportunity for art enthusiasts to discover and discuss the works of international and local artists exhibited in hundreds of galleries.  more

At the end of September, the German capital hosts one of the biggest running events in the world: the Berlin Marathon.  more

The festival invites you to discover the capital's historic industrial sites and their history.  more

At the Berlin perennial plant market in spring, visitors can stock up on plants.  more

The Women's Basketball World Championship will be held in Berlin in 2026.  more

The Musikfest, which emerged from the traditional Berliner Festwochen, is Berlin's largest festival for orchestral music.  more

At the IFA, more than 2000 exhibitors present the latest developments in consumer electronics and home appliances. Visitors can take a look at brand new devices long before they hit the shelves.  more

In September, Berlin becomes the capital of literature. Around 200 authors from over 40 countries are expected at the International Literature Festival.  more

At the Open Heritage Day, also known as Open Monument Day, numerous monuments which are usually closed to the public open their doors for visitors.  more

The Positions Berlin Art Fair takes place in Hangars of the former Tempelhof Airport. Here, new as well as established contemporary works are presented next to works of classical modernism.  more

The Berlin Police Department is once again hosting an open day at the Ruhleben police station in 2026.  more

At the Festival of Giant Kites in Berlin, unique kites up to 40 meters long will provide a flying spectacle above Tempelhofer Feld.  more

The Staatsoper Unter den Linden invites you to a varied afternoon of dance, music and anecdotes.  more

Hidden in the architectural ensemble Kulturforum are five gardens that many Berliners and visitors do not yet know about. These green oases can be discovered during the garden festival.  more

A ghost train, a giant swing and bumper cars: the Berlin Autumn Fair is back at the Zentraler Festplatz on Kurt-Schumacher-Damm.  more

The railway festival invites all locomotive fans to get to know the Schöneweide railway depot.  more

Every year on Reservists' Day, the Military History Museum of the German Armed Forces in Gatow invites visitors to the Airfield Festival.  more

The festival at Orankesee Lake presents an entertaining mix of music, circus arts, acrobatics, magic and street theater.  more

Arts and crafts vendors, a stage program with live music, children's attractions and a street food market: There is a lot to discover on the Rudow September Mile.  more

On the occasion of Berlin Art Week 2026, the Wilhelm Hallen in Reinickendorf are opening for the group exhibition K60. Berlin galleries and collections present their works under the title «Hallen 07».  more

Hot sauce varieties from all over Europe, chili eating competitions and more: The Berlin Chili Fest is a food festival for chili enthusiasts.  more

A celebration for potato fans: This year, too, a special festival is dedicated to the multifaceted earth tuber.  more

This year, the Halal Food Festival will be a major event featuring more than 75 exhibitors at the Komplex Berlin.  more

Fans of body art from all over the world meet at the Tattoo Convention in Berlin. National and international artists of the tattoo scene show their skills with the needle.  more

Technology companies will present their latest products and innovations at the international trade and visitor fair for transport technology.  more

At the Quantum Summit, experts from industry, government and research will discuss the impact of quantum computing.  more

Festival of Lights, Berlin Food Week, Day of German Unity and more events in Berlin in October.  more

Short Film Festival, Jazzfest Berlin, Christmas Markets and more events in Berlin in November.  more

August 28 to 30, 2026: Events, festivals, exhibitions and more things to do for your perfect weekend in Berlin.  more