Tips of the Day

How ironic! Berlin offers a full cultural programme whose diversity can’t be beat, but how does one stay updated on this abundance of events? The task of figuring out where to even begin is already a challenge for locals, so the search is of course a bit more difficult for visitors – especially when it’s a matter of making sure that the most exciting events aren’t being missed. We have taken on the exciting challenge of compiling some of the most interesting events and listing them as "Tips of the Day” for you. For more events, have a look at our event calendar.

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Festival & set of events

Science becomes an experience on the "brightest night of the year" on 24 May 2014. From 4pm until midnight, more than 70 scientific institutes in Berlin and at...

Verschiedene Orte
05/24/2014 - 5p.m. - 12(midnight)
Fair, procession & parade

At the Berlin Beer Festival about 2000 types of beer from around the whole world are on offer. From A like “Adelscott“, past K like „Kilkenny“ till Z like „Zunft-...

Karl-Marx-Allee
08/02/2013 - 08/04/2013
Sports

Semi-finals and finals of the European championship in volleyball (women)

Max-Schmeling-Halle
09/13/2013 - 09/14/2013
Sports

5 km for runners and walkers or 10 km for skaters, runners and walkers, plus SCC-Skating KidsCup

Kurfürstendamm
08/03/2013
Other

Berlin’s Long Night of Museums takes place twice a year. Since starting out in 1997 almost all of the city’s 180 museums and memorials have taken part in the Long...

Diverse Veranstaltungsorte/ miscellaneous venues in Berlin
08/31/2013 - 6p.m.-2a.m.
Fair, procession & parade

The Christopher Street Day is an annual celebration and demonstration for the rights of lesbian, gay, inter- and bisexual people against discrimination. This year's...

Ort bitte erfragen / location to be announced
06/22/2013
Sports

This year’s marathon is sure to be exciting. In addition to one or the other athletics star the 42.195 km long race includes runners, wheelchair athletes, and hand...

Start: Straße des 17. Juni
09/29/2013
Festival & set of events

After a pause in 2013, the Long Night of Berlin Operas and Theatres is back! Your mission, should you decide to accept it - create a programme of shows on one evening...

Berliner Opern- und Theaterhäuser(Sammelpunkt: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz)
04/26/2014 - 7p.m.-1a.m.
Fair, procession & parade

Every year Kreuzberg's Bergmannstrasse, one of the most attractive and diverse areas in Berlin's old city centre, transforms into a must-see scene for jazz and music...

Bergmannstraße
06/28/2013 - 06/30/2013
Other

The Botanic Garden and the Botanic Museum in Berlin-Dahlem open their doors for this special summer night event.

Botanischer Garten / Botanisches Museum Berlin
07/13/2013 - 5p.m.-2a.m.
Fair, procession & parade

Opulent costumes, strong make-up, imaginative masks and decorated pushcarts- since 1996 the Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) belongs to the Berlin...

Blücherplatz
06/06/2014 - 06/09/2014
Festival & set of events

The Gendarmenmarkt, one of Berlin' most beautiful squares in the historical centre, composes the grand scenery for the Classic Open Air Festival. On five evenings...

Gendarmenmarkt
07/04/2013 - 07/08/2013
Opera, ballet, dance

The open-air staging of Emmerich Kálmáns popular operetta "Gipsy Princess" features the Budapest Operettentheater as well as Anna Maria Kaufmann and Ralph Morgenstern...

Waldbühne Berlin
08/17/2013 - 7.30p.m.
Fair, procession & parade

The 19th Fête de la Musique will kick off on 105 Stages! Every year on the 21st of June, the imported French festival inspires both amateur and professional...

Verschiedene Orte
06/21/2013 - 4p.m.-1a.m.
Fair, procession & parade

To mark the start of summer, over 340 cities across the globe are celebrating a festival of music! Since 1995, Berlin has participated and is again hosting a free...

Verschiedene Orte
06/21/2014
Classical concert

Every year Britzer Garten invites to "Feuerblumen und Klassik Open Air". For the 15th time a programme of classical music, garden art and fireworks display is...

Britzer Garten
08/24/2013 - 07.30p.m.
Other

Every year Britzer Garten invites to "Feuerblumen und Klassik Open Air". For the 16th time a programme of classical music, garden art and fireworks display is...

Britzer Garten
08/23/2014 - 07.30p.m.
Other

Every year Britzer Garten invites to "Feuerblumen und Klassik Open Air". For the 17th time a programme of classical music, garden art and fireworks display is...

Britzer Garten
08/29/2015 - 07.30p.m.
Sports

The International Stadionfest ISTAF Berlin is one of the most popular athletic festivals in Germany.

Olympiastadion
09/01/2013 - 12(noon)
Fair, procession & parade

Berlin is celebrating New Year’s Eve in style – with around one million visitors gathering at the Brandenburg Gate to welcome in 2014! All the traditional treats are...

Festmeile Brandenburger Tor(bis Siegessäule)
12/31/2013
Festival & set of events

Concerts, dance, drama, readings and romantic illuminations – a unique experience in Sanssouci park, once home to the Prussian kings.

Park Sanssouci
08/17/2013 - 5p.m.
Other

The stunning Pyronale World Fireworks Championship takes place against the imposing backdrop of the Olympic Stadium and historic Maifeld bell tower. Six international...

Olympiastadion / Maifeld
09/06/2013 - 09/07/2013
Opera, ballet, dance

Ceremonial reopening after several years of restauration

Staatsoper Unter den Linden
10/03/2015
Other

A chance to get a new perspective on historical sites and monuments offers the German Heritage Day. In Berlin, archaeologists, restorers and conservationists lead...

Verschiedene Orte
09/07/2013 - 09/08/2013
Classical concert

Open-air classic concert against the backdrop of the romantically illuminated Italian renaissance garden "Giardino della Bobolina", with fire works show

This...

Gärten der Welt
08/10/2013 - 07.30p.m.

Freischwimmer (EN)

Chill out in a restaurant along the water

Located directly on the water, this romantic, relaxed and comfortable restaurant is decorated with wooden furniture, old lamps and ornate picture frames. Simply put, Freischwimmer is a cool location in Kreuzberg’s Flutgraben area. The restaurant is in a very old building that was once used for renting and repairing boats. The entrance is directly next to Berlin’s oldest gas station. You can sit outdoors during the summer and indoors during the winter.