It's getting Summer in Berlin. June shows you that you can immerse yourself in a new festival in the capital almost every day. Everywhere in the city there are celebrations, dancing, marvelling and discovering - from major anniversaries such as 200 years of Museum Island to the cheerful and colourful hustle and bustle of the Carnival of Cultures and musical highlights such as the Fête de la Musique.
Whether you fancy a sunny street festival, an inspiring art festival or a relaxed excursion into the countryside: this month is full of experiences for young and old alike.
Don't forget: In June Whitsun is another public holiday that will give you a long weekend. - The perfect opportunity for a city trip to Berlin.
Tip 1: Celebrate 200 years of Berlin's Museum Island at the Island Festival
The Museum Island - the centrepiece of Berlin and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is turning 200 years old! And you are cordially invited to celebrate the start of this special anniversary with a three-day island festival. Look forward to over 60 exciting guided tours, including spontaneous surprise tours, fascinating special exhibitions and creative workshops.
The Kolonnadenhof will become a large open air stage: the Deutsches Theater, the Berliner Ensemble, the Volksbühne and the Staats- und Komische Oper will perform here and bring you a firework display of Berlin's cultural scene.
A special highlight awaits you in the James-Simon-Galerie, where you can be the first viewers of a brand new ZDF/arte documentary on the history of the Museum Island. And on 1 June, the weekend will culminate in a celebratory ceremony to mark UNESCO World Heritage Day.
When: 30 May to 1 June
Where: Museum Island, Mitte
Tip 2: Experience open air concerts at the Fête de la Musique
And another anniversary: 30 years of Fête de la Musique! During this popular and well-known annual event, you can hear the sound of music from all corners of the city. The open air music festival extends across the whole of Berlin, where you can experience small and large concerts.
The great thing about the Fête de la Musique: sometimes you wander into a programme item of the festival unplanned and just let yourself be carried away, because the Fête de la Musique is completely free! This year, Pankow is the partner district of the Fête de la Musique, so keep an eye out for exciting events there.
From 2 pm to 10 pm, the concerts will take place outdoors, after which the "Fête de la Nuit" programme will move indoors to participating venues such as bars, pubs or clubs.
When: 21 June
Where: Around 200 stages and music venues in all districts
Fête de la Musique
Tip 3: Enjoy the good vibes at the Carnival of Cultures
With the Carnival of Cultures, also known as Berlin's unofficial start of summer, the city once again becomes a stage of joie de vivre. Discover a lively street festival with music, dance, theatre and delicious street food from all over the world on Blücherplatz in Kreuzberg. Let yourself drift through the cheerful atmosphere, discover the sustainable oasis "Shanti Town" and dance late into the night to hot Latin and funk beats at the "Karneval de Funk" party series.
Especially exciting: the big street parade, which this year, due to construction work in Friedrichshain, will be travelling along Frankfurter Allee from Proskauer Platz to Berolina Straße. On Whit Sunday, thousands of costumed participants will parade through the streets dancing, drumming and singing, sending out a loud, bright signal for tolerance, diversity and togetherness.
When: 6 to 9 June
Where: Blücherplatz, Kreuzberg (the parade will take place on Frankfurter Allee)
Don't forget: At the Kinderkarneval der Kulturen on 7 June, the little ones can have great fun under the motto "Colourful and free - just like a parrot".
Carnival of Cultures
VEGAS ROUGE - The Sexiest Show from Las Vegas
Prepare to feel naughty! VEGAS ROUGE is a unique, ravishing and elegant spectacle, a sizzling mixture of variety and comedy, revue and burlesque that joyfully crosses boundaries. It’s a journey of seduction and adult adventure designed to unleash one’s fantasies and bring them to life on stage. A provocative cast of stunningly gorgeous topless men and women will stimulate your senses, as well as please and tease your inner voyeur.
Tip 4: Start the 2025 festival season
- The Environmental Festival at the Brandenburg Gate invites you on 1 June 2025. June 2025 to discover sustainable ideas and innovative projects relating to environmental protection, mobility and climate action. Over 200 exhibitors, a stage programme and hands-on activities will make this day of action an inspiring experience for the whole family in the heart of Berlin.
- The Paradise Must Be Nice Festival will take place from from 6 to 8 June 2025 with a cross-genre music and performance programme that explores social issues through sound. Look forward to concerts, performances, workshops and a creative supporting programme.
- At the Italian Street Food Festival on 14 and 15 June 2025 you can expect culinary delights from all over Italy - from handmade pasta to crispy pizza and sweet dolci. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can feast your way through different regions of Italy and enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle in the centre of Berlin.
- The Teufelsberg will be transformed on 21 and 22 June into one of the largest open-air galleries in Europe and offers unique experiences between nature, art and community with street art, creative events such as "Breathing Art" and the "Street Food Fest". High above Berlin, you can discover urban works of art, enjoy international specialities and be inspired amidst a historic backdrop.
- The Berlin Brass Festival will bring powerful brass sounds, groove and pure energy to 21, 22 and 26 June 2025 the Kulturbrauerei, the Kulturmarkthalle and the Johannesstift Spandau will shake with powerful brass sounds, groove and pure energy. In addition to the rousing live performances, the festival is committed to promoting young musical talent throughout the year with workshops and school concerts.
- A big museum festival invites you to 21 June 2025 in the Nikolai Quarter to celebrate the 30th birthday of the Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin with music, creative activities and special insights. Look forward to a colourful open-air programme with live music as part of the Fête de la Musique, creative activities and special insights into Berlin's diverse museum landscape.
- Kreuzberg-Festival: It used to be called Bergmannstraßenfest - at the Kreuzberg Festival, you can enjoy a great festival from 27 to 29 June to celebrate the diversity of one of Berlin's trendiest districts. Of course, there will also be delicious international street food, as well as stalls with arts and crafts and a lively cultural programme with jazzy sounds.
- For the art festival 48 Stunden Neukölln from 28 to 30 June 2025 the entire district will be transformed into an open stage. Experience performances, installations, readings and live art at over 300 locations - from backyards to galleries. Under the motto "WTF (What the Fact)?", artists will pose the question of truth and perception and invite you to rediscover art as a mirror of a complex reality.
Tip 5: Go to the opening of the PETRI Berlin archaeology lab
The Archaeology Lab PETRI Berlin on Spree Island invites you to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the city from 24 June. Experience first-hand how archaeology comes to life - this is where current research, hands-on workshops and exciting exhibitions come together. You can watch experts at work, discover archaeological finds and learn more about the origins of Berlin.
Especially impressive: PETRI Berlin was built on the historic foundations of the old Latin school, where the nucleus of the city of Cölln - Berlin's predecessor - once stood. The "Discover Archaeology" exhibition and a diverse programme to accompany the opening make the visit a real adventure for inquisitive minds, families and history buffs.
When: 24. June
Where: Petriplatz, Mitte
PETRI Berlin
Tip 6: Satisfy your hunger for knowledge at the Long Night of Science
Berlin is once again opening its labs, lecture theatres and research facilities for the Long Night of Science - and you are invited to experience science up close! Between 4 pm and midnight, you can carry out exciting experiments at over 60 locations in Berlin and Potsdam, take part in spectacular live demonstrations and gain fascinating insights into current research.
What does it feel like to fly into space? What happens during the development of a drug? Or how does ageing work in the human body? These and many other questions are answered in an entertaining, interactive way. For families and curious explorers in particular, there is an age-appropriate children's programme with experiments, science shows and puzzles to take part in. VR experiences, exciting lectures and a big science quiz round off the programme.
When: Night from 28 to 29 June
Where: Various venues
Tip 7: Make a serve for the summer at the Berlin Tennis Open
At the BERLIN TENNIS OPEN, you can experience top players up close as they prepare for the legendary Grand Slam tournament in Wimbledon - accompanied by an atmosphere that perfectly combines Wimbledon flair and Berlin summer fun.
In addition to exciting matches at world-class level, a varied supporting programme awaits you in the Public Village: with food trucks, music acts, art exhibitions and competitions for the whole family. Whether you're a die-hard tennis fan or simply want to enjoy a sporting summer highlight, you can experience sport, culture and enjoyment in a unique open-air setting on the idyllic Hundekehlesee
When: 14 to 22 June
Where: Steffi-Graf-Stadion, Gottfried-von-Cramm-Weg, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Tip 8: Celebrate Children's Day on 1 June
A weekend full of nature, adventure and children's laughter awaits you at the Children's Festival at Domäne Dahlem - perfect for celebrating Children's Day on 1 June! From 29 May to 1 June 2025, the historic estate will be transformed into a paradise for young and old explorers. In the midst of green meadows, historic farms and friendly farm animals, a colourful programme awaits you to join in, marvel and play.
Try your hand at honey extracting, solve tricky tasks at the children's rally or marvel at the impressive fire engines and rescue vehicles. Theatre performances, short animal presentations and creative craft stations ensure that there really is never a dull moment.
When: 29 May to 1 June
Where: Domäne Dahlem, Königin-Luise-Straße 49, Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Children's festival at the Domäne Dahlem
Tip 9: Take a trip to the Peacock Island
After extensive restoration work, the bright white Peacock Island Castle finally opens its doors again - and you are cordially invited to admire the result! Explore the fairytale island on a relaxing walk and be enchanted by nature, encounter free-range peacocks, water buffaloes and sheep and discover hidden highlights.
You also have the opportunity to take part in exclusive guided tours of the newly restored castle. Or you can simply buy a ticket for the castle and explore it on your own. Pack up your family or friends and experience an unforgettable day trip full of nature, culture and castle romance on one of Berlin's most beautiful islands.
When: Reopening on 25 May
Where: Pfaueninsel, Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Tip 10: Learn more about diasporic living environments at "Performing Exiles"
What does exile feel like today - in a world of constant global movements? At the interdisciplinary festival "Performing Exiles" from 19 to 28 June 2025, you can immerse yourself in the stories and perspectives of artists who have left their countries of origin and are now helping to shape Berlin's cultural landscape. In theatre plays, performances, concerts and discussion formats, you will gain new perspectives on the concept of exile: as a reality of life and a source of creative strength.
Highlights include the premiere of a theatre production by Oscar-nominated director Mohammad Rasoulof and the three-day format 100° Diaspora, in which 45 diasporic artists will present their works in a performance marathon.
When: 19 to 28 June
Where: Haus der Berliner Festspiele, HAU Hebbel am Ufer and Ballhaus Ost
Tip 11: Start your career as an art collector
The Affordable Art Fair transforms Berlin into a lively meeting place for art lovers, collectors and anyone who wants to experience art in a relaxed atmosphere. Around 60 galleries from 19 countries - including a strong focus on Spain - present a diverse spectrum of painting, sculpture, graphic art and photography at prices ranging from 100 to 10,000 euros. Whether up-and-coming talents or established greats: Here you will find works of art that inspire and are affordable.
A special highlight is the special exhibition Emerging Artists Berlin 2025, which offers young art school graduates their own stage. Look forward to free guided tours, exciting artist talks and the stylish Late View on 13 June with DJ, drinks and exclusive access to the Badeschiff.
When: 13 to 15 June
Where: Arena Berlin, Eichenstr. 4, Treptow-Köpenick
For even more event tips in June, you can always click through our Events calendar .
