The Open Air Cinemas season is finally starting again. In the Berlin Summer you can once again watch films on the big screen, laugh, cry and share in the excitement.
Tip 1: Kreuzberg open-air cinema
A classic among Berlin's open-air cinemas: The Freiluftkino Kreuzberg in the Kunstquartier Bethanien shows films in the original with subtitles in digital projection. Selected arthouse films, highlights of recent months such as Konklave, From Hilde with Love or Bridget Jones and many Oscar-winning productions such as A Real Pain, Anora or I´m Still Here.
When: from 8 May
Where: Kunstquartier Bethanien, Mariannenplatz 2, Kreuzberg
Tip 2: Freiluftkino Friedrichshain
You can sit comfortably on benches with backrests, but also at tables and there is also a large lawn where you can spread out with your pram, blankets and picnic basket. The open-air cinema is showing Like A Complete Unknown, a captivating drama. The cult hit Dirty Dancing also promises an exuberant atmosphere - but watch out for the lifting figure.
When: from 14 May
Where: in Volkspark, Ernst-Zinna-Weg, Friedrichshain
Tip 3: Freiluftkino Hasenheide
One of the popular classics of Berlin's open-air cinema landscape is the Freiluftkino Hasenheide - located in the middle of the park. Films have been shown here every summer since the 1980s. There are three screenings a day, including children's films, sophisticated arthouse productions and other highlights.
When: Summer 2025
Where: In the Hasenheide, Neukölln
Tip 4: Arte Sommerkino Kulturforum
The urban film experience: At the Kulturforum you sit directly in front of the impressive backdrop of Potsdamer Platz between the Philharmonie and the Neue Nationalgalerie. Sophisticated films from the current and last season will be shown on the giant screen.
When: Summer 2025
Where: Matthäikirchplatz 4/6, Tiergarten
Tip 5: Freiluftkino Rehberge
The cosy amphitheatre of Freiluftkino Rehberge is surrounded by greenery, in the middle of the park and surrounded by trees. A varied programme awaits you. And you can really party at Mamma Mia on 13 June, when hits by ABBA echo through the air and it's "Take a chance on me!".
When: 16 May
Where: At Volkspark Rehberge, Wedding
Tip 6: Open-air cinema INSEL in the Atelier Gardens
The open-air cinema INSEL is a guest at the Atelier Gardens on the southern edge of Tempelhofer Feld. The programme has not yet been published, but in recent years it has offered a successful mix of independent films, current Arthaus highlights, short films, documentaries and festival specials. Come and have a look!
When: Summer 2025
Where: Atelier Gardens, Oberlandstraße 26 - 35, Tempelhof
Tip 7: Open Air Kino Mitte in Haus Schwarzenberg
You can get an urban backyard feeling at Haus Schwarzenberg, the entrance alone and the first backyard with lots of cool Street Art and the Monsterkabinett are worth seeing. In the backyard of the Central cinema, you can watch arthouse films and great classics.
When: Summer 2025
Where: Haus Schwarzenberg, Rosenthaler Straße 39, Mitte
Tip 8: Open-air cinema Biesdorfer Parkbühne
The Freiluftkino Biesdorfer Parkbühne in Marzahn has put together a colourful programme of current films for you in the Schlosspark cinema under the stars. If the weather doesn't play along, you can also watch films at the Kiste cinema. If the weather is nice, it's definitely worth taking a walk through the park beforehand.
When: Summer 2025
Where: Nordpromenade 5, Marzahn
Freiluftkino Biesdorfer Parkbühne
Tip 9: Freiluftkino Friedrichshagen
The Kino Union Friedrichshagen shows blockbusters from recent years and current Oscar-nominated films. Concerts and live programmes also take place there - and of course the documentary about Union Berlin Union - Die besten aller Tage is a must-see.
When: from 15 May
Where: Hinter dem Kurpark 13, Köpenick
Tip 10: Campus cinema
The campus cinema in the inner courtyard of the "Stasi headquarters. Campus for Democracy" shows you selected films with reference to the Stasi and the GDR past and invites you to following discussions with contemporary witnesses and experts. You can also borrow audioguides for the open-air exhibition "Revolution and the Fall of the Wall" in the visitor centre and visit the Stasi Museum beforehand.
When: Summer 2025
Where: Inner courtyard of the "Stasi Centre. Campus for Democracy", Ruschestraße 103, Lichtenberg
Tip 11: Freilichtbühne Weißensee
Cinema with a view of the lake: Make yourself comfortable on the deckchairs and wooden benches and enjoy your cinema evening right on the shore of the picturesque Weissensee. The programme includes selected arthouse films, Berlinale films and classics from the GDR that are well worth seeing, as well as the comedy The Marching Band.
When: from 23 May
Where: Große Seestraße 10, Weissensee
