What’s on in Berlin

Berlin International Film Festival photo

Berlin International Film Festival

15 — 25 February 2024

Potsdamer Platz

The coveted Golden and Silver Bears of the Berlin International Film Festival are the symbol of achievement in one of the top events in the film industry. The Berlinale has become …

Christopher Street Day photo

Christopher Street Day

27 July 2024

The gay pride parade on Christopher Street Day has its origins in New York's Christopher Street, which was the site of violence between customers in a gay bar and raiding police in…

Classic Open Air photo

Classic Open Air

TBC 2024

Gendarmenmarkt

Set in one of Europe's most beautiful squares, Classic Open Air stages the romantic summer sounds of classical music presented by internationally acclaimed musicians, conductors an…

Berlin Christmas Markets photo

Berlin Christmas Markets

December annually

Various

During the festive season, more than 40 Christmas markets pop up in Berlin. They attract visitors with traditional arts and crafts, Christmas lights and decorations, along with aro…

Berlin Marathon photo

Berlin Marathon

29 September 2024

Taking runners past most of the famous sights of the historic city, the annual Berlin Marathon is one of the most popular in the world and ends at the imposing Brandenburg Gate. It…

The Berlin Jazz Festival photo

The Berlin Jazz Festival

31 October — 3 November 2024

Various

The Berlin Jazz Festival is one of the world's premier jazz festivals and a highlight on the Berlin musical calendar, with a range of concerts taking place all over town and in a v…