Berlin Weeks
Each week is unique
Throughout the year, Berlin invites you to discover the German capital from a wide variety of perspectives. Spread across the year, these weeks focus on themes such as design, fashion, art and cuisine, transforming Berlin into a city brimming with inspiration, encounters and unforgettable experiences. You can experience the capital from ever-changing perspectives, find inspiring events, fresh ideas and the best opportunities to explore, connect and enjoy.
January: Green Week
Once a year, Berlin entices you with a unique experience: the International Green Week Berlin is unrivalled worldwide. Alongside the latest trends in food, agriculture and horticulture, exhibitors present a wide variety of topics, including holidays and shopping in the countryside or renewable energy.
You can gain insights behind the scenes of modern agriculture at the ErlebnisBauernhof, whilst the BioMarkt provides information on organically grown products.
The International Green Week Berlin 2026 will take place from 16 to 25 January.
February: Berlinale – International Film Festival
In February, Berlin once again becomes a meeting place for film enthusiasts from all over the world. The Berlin International Film Festival, better known as the Berlinale, presents more than 400 films, including gripping premieres, exciting documentaries and innovative short films.
Experience the glamour of the red carpet, enjoy the diversity of cinematic art and immerse yourself in the world of the Berlinale. Special highlights include the Golden Bear award ceremony and numerous exciting events in the supporting programme – from discussions to film screenings at special locations across the city.
The Berlinale is not only a cultural highlight but also a major event for the film industry, attracting numerous stars, directors and filmmakers every year. It is the perfect opportunity to experience Berlin from a creative and international perspective.
The Berlinale 2026 will take place from 12 to 22 February.
Berlinale – International Film Festival
February: eat!berlin gourmet festival
eat!berlin is one of the capital’s most prestigious gourmet festivals and will once again bring top-class cuisine, a culture of indulgence and culinary encounters to the city in 2026. From 26 February to 8 March 2026, the festival will host numerous events at various venues across Berlin, showcasing both renowned top chefs and creative hosts from the local gastronomic scene.
The programme ranges from exclusive dinner formats to special evenings of indulgence, transforming Berlin into a stage for contemporary food culture for a few days. For anyone who sees cuisine not just as a pleasure but also as a cultural experience, eat!berlin is one of the most elegant events of the year.
The gourmet festival takes place from 19 February to 1 March 2026.
March: MaerzMusik
MaerzMusik brings contemporary music in all its facets to Berlin. This year’s exciting programme of concerts, installations and interdisciplinary projects focuses on the socio-political, cultural and ecological issues of our time.
Look forward to the German premiere of “MELENCOLIA” and extraordinary works by Enno Poppe, Chaya Czernowin and many others. The festival invites you to experience music and performance beyond traditional boundaries and to discover new perspectives on sound and art.
MaerzMusik 2026 takes place from 21 to 30 March.
April: achtung berlin Film Festival 2026
The achtung berlin Film Festival showcases young cinema from Berlin and Brandenburg at various venues. The festival presents premieres, alternative film art and competitions, and is regarded as an important showcase for up-and-coming German filmmakers in the capital region.
The festival screens feature films, documentaries and short films that were produced in the region or made by filmmakers from Berlin and Brandenburg. After the Berlinale, achtung berlin is the city’s second-largest film festival and thus a key event for film enthusiasts.
The achtung berlin Film Festival 2026 will take place from 15 to 22 April.
achtung berlin Film Festival 2026
May: Berlin Theatre Meeting 2026
The Berliner Theatertreffen once again brings outstanding productions from the German-speaking world to Berlin. Ten remarkable new productions will be staged at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, selected by a jury from up to 600 submitted productions. Talks, discussions and panels frame the programme and situate the invited works within the cultural and social context of the present day.
The festival is an important platform, particularly for emerging theatre talent, and offers the audience a focused insight into current trends in German-language theatre.
The 2026 Berlin Theatre Meeting will take place from 1 to 17 May.
May: Berlin Design Week
Berlin Design Week once again transforms the capital into a stage for contemporary design culture and creative questions about the future. Across various venues in the city, the international festival demonstrates how design extends far beyond aesthetics to address social, technological and ecological issues.
Exhibitions, workshops, talks, guided tours and panels invite visitors to discover new materials, innovations and perspectives on contemporary design. Under the motto “DESIGN REAL”, the 2026 edition is aimed particularly at those who wish to combine creative solutions with practical relevance and intellectual rigour.
The next Berlin Design Week will take place from 28 May to 31 May 2026.
July: Berlin Fashion Week
In July, you can marvel at the international fashion world in Berlin. During Berlin Fashion Week, the capital transforms into a catwalk. Designers, models, celebrities and the press: everyone is on the lookout for the latest trends at the numerous shows, exhibitions and events.
The highlights of Fashion Week are the fashion shows, where the labels present their new collections. Explore Berlin’s innovative look and enjoy the designers’ new creations.
Fashion Week 2025 will take place from 2 to 5 July 2026.
July: Classic Open Air 2026 at Gendarmenmarkt
The Classic Open Air transforms the Gendarmenmarkt into one of the city’s most atmospheric open-air stages. Against a classical backdrop, the festival brings together great musical moments and has been a fixture of Berlin’s cultural summer for more than 30 years.
Performers will include Joana Mallwitz with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Giovanni Zarrella, Joja Wendt and David Garrett. Anyone who enjoys summer evenings with a festive atmosphere and big names, ranging from classical to crossover, will find a particularly atmospheric open-air experience here.
The Classic Open Air 2026 at the Gendarmenmarkt will take place from 9 to 12 July 2026.
Classic Open Air 2026 at the Gendarmenmarkt
August: Pop Culture
At Pop-Kultur, you’ll have the chance to meet a wide variety of figures from the music scene. You can chat with producers, discuss matters with representatives from record labels, or exchange ideas with young musicians. After all, promoting emerging talent is a top priority here, alongside the live events.
Live music as far as the ear can reach
Soak up world premieres by newcomers and established musicians alike . Take a front-row seat when artists perform their “Commissioned Works” – pieces commissioned specifically for this occasion. Or be surprised by new collaborations between regional and international artists.
You can also attend numerous readings, exhibitions or films about music. Don’t miss the lectures and panel discussions during the festival, where academics explain current trends and movements.
Pop-Kultur Berlin 2026 takes place from 24 to 29 August.
August: Berlin Board Game Con
Experience three days of board game fun at the Berlin Brettspiel Con at the Estrel Convention Centre. In the free games lending library , hundreds of titles are waiting for you to try them out – in the large, air-conditioned games area or during the GameNights on Friday and Saturday. Discover prototypes with the developers, take part in tournaments, browse the “Bring & Buy” flea market, or be inspired by creative game illustrations in Artist Alley. Food stalls inside and outside the venue will provide the perfect refreshments.
The Berlin Brettspiel Con 2026 takes place from 10 to 12 July.
August: Berlin Beer Week
Hops, malt and water: at first glance, beer is a fairly simple affair – and yet every beer develops its own unique flavour. At Berlin Beer Week, you can celebrate this diversity. Brewers, retailers and beer lovers come together here to discuss brewing methods and fermentation times.
Whether at a beer tasting on the Spree, at exciting tap events hosted by international breweries, or at events featuring live music – Berlin Beer Week invites you to discover and enjoy a varied programme. You can also sample the official festival beer every year, which is served at the participating venues.
Berlin Beer Week 2026 takes place from 28 August.
September: Berlin Art Week
It’s certainly marked in the diaries of art dealers and gallery owners: Berlin Art Week is one of the most important events for contemporary art. Every autumn, you can take part in more than 100 exhibitions, fairs, award ceremonies and other art-related events in the capital.
The fairs and exhibitions are renowned for their innovative character. So look forward to new artistic perspectives and see for yourself just how vibrant the art scene is. Here you’ll traditionally find international newcomers alongside established gallery owners. Here you’ll meet artists, collectors and museum directors at numerous panel discussions. And here you can immerse yourself in performances, shows and installations.
Berlin Art Week 2026 takes place from 9 to 13 September.
September: Coffee Week
Are you a coffee lover? Would you like to learn about the latest techniques and trends at workshops and talks? And even better: sample fine coffee specialities from growing regions around the world with a wide variety of roasts? Then head to local roasteries and cafés, where coffee will be brewed, cupped and enjoyed during Berlin’s second Coffee Week. A colourful programme and delicious coffee in many varieties await you.
The date for Coffee Week Berlin 2026 has not yet been confirmed.
September: ilb – International Literature Festival Berlin 2026
From 3 to 16 September 2026, Berlin will once again be all about literature with the international literature festival berlin. Centred around the Haus der Berliner Festspiele and other venues across the city, the festival brings together prose, non-fiction, poetry, graphic novels and children’s and young adult literature. Book launches, readings and panel discussions make the ilb a meeting place for book lovers with a wide range of interests.
This makes it one of Berlin’s key destinations for anyone wishing to start the autumn with new voices and literary discoveries.
The ilb takes place from 3 to 16 September 2026.
ilb – International Literature Festival Berlin 2026
October: Festival of Lights
When Berlin’s landmarks are transformed into luminous works of art in October, the city reveals its most spectacular side. At the Festival of Lights 2026, you can stroll through a nocturnal Berlin filled with projections, 3D mappings and colourful installations – from the Brandenburg Gate to the TV Tower and other well-known spots across the city.
As every year, you can experience the festival easily and free of charge: with comfortable shoes, open eyes and a keen sense of wonder. Set off and discover a Berlin of light, colour and big-city magic.
The Festival of Lights 2026 will light up Berlin from 9 to 18 October.
October: Berlin Food Week
At Berlin Food Week, the most delicious dishes from all over the world are on the menu. At Germany’s most diverse food festival, chefs, restaurateurs and food producers showcase their creations. Feast your way through the delicacies and enjoy both regional and international cuisine.
Sautéing, braising, poaching – here you’ll not only see how food is prepared using a wide variety of techniques. You can also sample the new creations – or take up a wooden spoon yourself. In various workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to put together a menu featuring your favourite dishes, with professional guidance and top-class equipment.
The date for Berlin Food Week 2026 has not yet been confirmed.
November: Berlin Science Week
As it does every year, Berlin Science Week looks to the future: there are more than 300 events focusing on change, research and questions about the future. Look forward to a diverse programme of panel discussions, city walks, live podcasts, exhibitions and performances – formats that bring science and society together in new ways and are closely attuned to the issues of our time.
Berlin Science Week 2026 will take place from 1 to 10 November.
Jewish Culture Days Berlin 2026
The Berlin Jewish Culture Days invite visitors to various locations across the city to experience Jewish life in all its cultural diversity. Concerts, literary events, talks and exhibitions create a programme that makes Berlin seem particularly vibrant and multifaceted during this period.
Already announced for 2026 are, among other things, live concerts by Rami Kleinstein and Marina Maximilian, as well as an exclusive film premiere. The festival is thus an inspiring invitation to get to know contemporary Jewish culture in Berlin and beyond at close quarters.
The Berlin Jewish Culture Days 2026 will take place from 12 to 22 November.
Jewish Culture Days Berlin 2026
You can find more events in Berlin’s largest events calendar.
