It's summer in Berlin. This also marks the start of the season for swimming lakes, beer gardens and many open-air events. From the Fête de la Musique to the Staatsoper für alle, from artspring in Pankow to the Biennale for Contemporary Art - a colourful summer of culture awaits you in all districts. Here we have put together the top 11 highlights for June for you.
Tip 1: Biennale for Contemporary Art
The curator of this year's Biennale is the artist, thinker and activist Kader Attia, whose work includes liberating knowledge, thought and action from colonial thought patterns. In doing so, he relies on art as a special form of repair, which will also be the overarching theme of the Biennale 2022. Art as a way of repairing objects, physical injuries and ultimately individual and social traumas.
When: 11 June to 18 September
Where: various venues in the city
Tip 2: Greentech Festival & re:publica
How can we shape our future greener together? This is the question addressed by the Greentech Festival, which will take place this year on the grounds of the former Tegel Airport. Over 100 speakers and 150 exhibitors from 20 different countries will present their ideas, technologies and products for a more sustainable and climate-friendly world. The Green Awards ceremony will kick off the event, followed by a conference and exhibition.
When: 22 to 24 June
Where: Berlin-Tegel Airport (TXL), access road to Tegel Airport, Tegel
Re:publica
This year's re:publica is themed "Any Way the Wind Blows". The conference for digital change traditionally brings together authors and creatives, politicians, scientists and entrepreneurs to discuss current issues in our society.
When: 8 to 10 June
Where: Arena, Eichenstraße 4 and Festsaal Kreuzberg, Am Flutgraben 2, Kreuzberg
Tip 3: Special Olympics - National Games
The National Games are an important milestone for all athletes who want to participate in the Special Olympic World Games Berlin 2023. Over 4000 athletes will compete in 20 different sports. Be there when these very special games open with a big show at the Alte Försterei. The games themselves will take place in the Olympic Park. At the end there will be a big party mile in front of the Brandenburg Gate.
When: 19 to 24 June
Where: Olympic Stadium, Olympischer Platz 3, Charlottenburg
Other sporting events:
The Finals
This year's finals will take place directly after the Special Olympics and thus offer the perfect opportunity for living inclusion in sport.
When: 23 to 26 June
Where: various venues in Berlin
bett1 open
At this year's bett1 open you will not only see top tennis, but can also look forward to a supporting programme with music and urban art. Game, set, match!
When: 11 to 19 June
Where: Lawn Tennis Tournament Club "Rot-Weiß" e.V.(Steffi-Graf-Stadion), Gottfried-von-Cramm-Weg 47-55, Grunewald
Tip 4: Fête de la Musique
Music is in the air: at the Fête de la Musique, music is made everywhere in Berlin, in clubs, universities, on observatories, bridges and, of course, on all the neighbourhood corners and in the open air. After two years online, this year's Fête de la Musique will finally feature live music again. Join in, listen and enjoy the sound of summer.
When: 21 June
Where: various venues
And even more music!
State Opera for all
In the open air on one of Berlin's most beautiful squares, opera becomes an unforgettable experience. This year, the Puccini opera about Princess Turandot, who wants to keep all her suitors at bay with three seemingly unsolvable riddles, will be broadcast live.
When: 19 June
Where: Bebelplatz, Mitte
Tip: The Classic Open Air at Gendarmenmarkt takes place from 7 to 11 July. Best to secure tickets as soon as possible!
Jazzdor Festival
Friends of jazz can look forward to two festivals in June. At the Jazzdor Festival, the programme includes not only music but also an exchange between Strasbourg and Berlin.
When: 7 to 10 June
Where: Kesselhaus Kulturbrauerei, Knaackstraße 97, Friedrichshain
Jazz Festival
And at the Jazz-Festival In der Tischlerei the BigBand of the Deutsche Oper Berlin plays, combining the concerts with readings, dance, film or drama.
When: 12 to 19 June
Where: Deutsche Oper - Tischlerei, Richard-Wagner-Strasse, Charlottenburg
Tempelhof Sounds
Tickets are still available for the big music festival on Tempelhof Field. Three days of rocking and dancing that make the blades of grass shake.
When: 10 - 12 June
Where: Tempelhofer Feld, Tempelhofer Damm, Tempelhof
Tip 5: Dr. Motte's Birthday Celebration
Partytime in the Gardens of the World! Dr. Motte, inventor of the Love Parade, celebrates his 60th birthday with a big open-air rave. DJ Rush from Chicago, Saytek from London, Industrialyzer from Amsterdam and the legendary underground electroclash legend Kittin will be there. Take the cable car directly from the U5 station Kienberg/Gärten der Welt to the techno party.
When: 4 June
Where: Arena stage in the Gärten der Welt, Blumberger Damm 44, Marzahn
Tip 6: Art, culture, music in the neighbourhoods
48 Hours Neukölln
For 48 hours, the whole of Neukölln becomes a gigantic experimental laboratory for creativity. For the 24th time, the initiators invite you to get to know the diversity of Berlin's creative scene. Embark on a very special discovery tour of the neighbourhood and be surprised by a wide variety of music, art and cultural events.
When: 24 to 26 June
Where: All over Neukölln
Köpenick Summer
Köpenick celebrates summer with a festival on the Schlossinsel. Music plays on four stages. You can get something to eat at the historic farmer's market - and for the little and big kids there are merry-go-rounds and rides. Of course, the Captain of Köpenick will also make an appearance. Highlights are the parade and the big fireworks display on Saturday.
When: 17 to 19 June
Where: Alt-Köpenick 20, Köpenick
artspring: Open studios in Pankow
Pankow's artists open the doors of their studios under the motto Signale! The artspring art festival ends with two days of open studios. Take the opportunity to get to know Pankow's art and culture scene and to talk to the artists themselves.
When: 11 and 12 June
Where: various locations in Pankow
Tip 7: Historic manor house festival
For the first time, Gutshof Britz invites you to its historic summer festival. Stroll through the grounds and discover old craftsmanship. Watch saddlers and blacksmiths at work and try your hand at making small "journeyman's pieces". For refreshments there is mead and lemonade, crepes and hearty dishes. At the green market you'll find fresh regional vegetables for cooking at home.
When: 4 to 6 June
Where: Britz Castle & Estate, Alt-Britz 73, Britz
Tip 8: Experimental Festivals
Poetry Festival Berlin
Poetry as an experimental art form: that's what you'll experience at the Poetry Festival Berlin. Over 200 poets from 33 countries present their works, sometimes in combination with music, sound, art, film, dance, theatre and digital media. The poets come to Berlin from all over the world, including the Ukrainian poet Halyna Kruk.
When: 17 to 23 June
Where: Akademie der Künste, Hanseatenweg 10, Mitte (Hansaviertel)
Berlin Solo Impro
At the Berlin Solo Impro Festival you can hear music from a wide variety of genres. After an introductory panel discussion with the five performers, each will perform solo for 20 minutes. The finale will be a joint improvisation.
When: 21-23 June
Where: Acker Stadt Palast, Ackerstraße 169, Mitte
Tip 9: Marvel at aeroplanes and vintage cars
International Aerospace Exhibition ILA Berlin
This weekend are visitor days at the ILA Berlin. Here you can see all kinds of aircraft and marvel at the skills of the pilots at the air shows.
When: 22 to 26 June
Where: Berlin ExpoCenter Airport at BER Airport, Messestraße 1, Schönefeld
Classic Days
Those were the cars of yesteryear: fancy sledges, racing cars and many other original automobiles from bygone days will bring back memories at the Classic Days. Clear the way for shiny paint and polished chrome. Also make a note that Kurfürstendamm will be closed between Olivaer Platz and Joachimsthaler Straße for the Classic Days from 4 p.m. on Friday, 17 June until 5 p.m. on Monday, 20 June.
When: Classic Days: 18 to 19 June
Where: Kurfürstendamm between Olivaer Platz and Joachimsthaler Straße, Wilmersdorf-Charlottenburg
Tip 10: Days of Urban Nature & Architecture
Discover Berlin's biodiversity. During the Long Day of Urban Nature, you can immerse yourself in green Berlin at over 500 events, which also take place in unusual places. Explore the city's rooftops, stroll through enchanted cemeteries and learn more about future projects, such as the landscape park on the site of the former Tegel Airport.
When: 11 to 12 June
Where: all over the city
Architecture Day
On Architecture Day you can literally look behind the scenes: On the one hand, you can visit exciting buildings that are normally closed to the public, and on the other, architectural offices open their doors.
When: 25 to 26 June
Where: various locations in the city
Tip 11: ADFC Sternfahrt
If only it were possible to cycle across the autobahn more often. The ADFC's big bicycle rally is all about the equal coexistence of all forms of mobility - and, of course, the switch from car to bicycle. 18 different routes lead the cyclists to the big star, where everyone meets. A contribution to the traffic change and a great experience for the whole family! The destination is the Green League's environmental festival at the Brandenburg Gate.
When: 12 June
Where: 18 routes via cleared sections of the A100 and A115 to the big star
For even more event tips in June, you can always click through our event calendar.
