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Summer in Berlin

Sommer in Berlin

Summer Festivals

Kenako Afrika Festival

Kenako Africa Festival

June 4 - 14, 2026

The Kenako Festival takes place each year on Berlin's Alexanderplatz. A traditional marketplace with tents and a live stage program offers visitors a taste of Africa.  more

Köpenicker Sommer

Köpenick Summer Festival

June 19 - 21, 2026

Summer in Köpenick will be colorful: Visitors can look forward to a diverse music and entertainment program on the Köepnick Palace island.  more

Fête de la Musique

Fête de la Musique

June 21, 2026

Every year on June 21, Berliners celebrate the beginning of summer with an open-air music festival. At the Fête de la Musique, musicians and bands play live music in the streets of Berlin for free.  more

Volksfest 2023 (11)

Schollenfest

August 22 - September 07, 2025

The Schollenfest in Berlin-Tegel offers family fun for young and old visitors amid the residential area "Freie Scholle".  more

Tanzen (1)

Summer in the City

August 15 to 31, 2025

The international summer festival Summer in the City will probably again take place on Kurfürstendamm this year.  more

Open-Air Events

Lollapalooza Festival 2017

Festivals

Every year, numerous festivals take place in and around Berlin. Whether you're into music, food, theater or dance - there is something for every interest. Information and tickets to selected festivals in Berlin.  more

Karneval der Kulturen 2023 (3)

Outdoor Dance Nights and Dance Classes

From tango on Museum Island to folk dances in Mauerpark: Every summer, capital city dwellers and visitors can shake a leg under Berlin's starry sky at these outdoor dance events.  more

Monthly Highlights

Christopher Street Day 2023 (1)

Berlin Events in July

Botanical Night, Christopher Street Day Parade, Lesbian and Gay City Festival and more events in Berlin in July.  more

Festival of Giant Kites

Berlin Events in September

Berlin Art Week, IFA, Festival of Giant Kites, Berlin Marathon and more: highlights of the cultural program in Berlin in September.  more

Food & Drink

Beer Garden

Beer Gardens

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

Familie bei einem Picknick auf einer Wiese

Picnic Spots

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

Leisure Activities

Wannsee

Lakes for Swimming

Berlin has many beautiful swimming lakes where visitors and locals like to cool off on hot summer days. Discover Berlin's most popular lakes and lidos.  more

Sommerbad Wilmersdorf (2)

Outdoor Swimming Pools

Whether you're in Wedding, Mariendorf, Neukölln or Charlottenburg, Berlin's public outdoor pools provide refreshment and fun in the summer heat. An overview of outdoor swimming pools in Berlin with addresses, directions and ticket information.  more

Mauerpark in Berlin

Parks & Gardens

An overview of Berlin's most popular parks and gardens with address, photos, public transport details and  more

Schiffstour in Berlin

River Cruises & Boat Trips

River cruises and boat trips in Berlin on Spree river, on Landwehr canal or over the Wannsee. Get your tickets here.  more

Antiques and Book Fair at the Bode Museum

Flea Markets

The warm summer months are an ideal time to go thrifting and discover small treasures at Berlin's flea markets.  more

Frühling in Berlin

Walks through Berlin

Explore Berlin on foot: Our self-guided walking tours take you to all of the best places in the capital.  more