This weekend in April, there are plenty of events offering you the chance to explore all sorts of corners of Berlin – whether on foot with a dancing tour guide, by water, or on your own. Studios across the city are taking part in the European Days of Crafts, and screenings from the Human Rights Film Festival are being shown in several Berlin cinemas. Here are our 11 visitBerlin tips for this weekend.
Tip 1: Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Gardens of the World
At the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Gardens of the World, you can experience spring at its most beautiful. Immerse yourself in a sea of delicate pink blossoms and learn more about the tradition of the Cherry Blossom Festival. A varied programme awaits you, featuring traditional music, impressive dance performances and fascinating craft demonstrations. A special highlight this year is the 20th anniversary of the Korean Garden. And, as every year, the K-Pop and cosplay competition is expected to feature numerous fantastic costumes.
When: 11–12 April 2026
Where: Gardens of the World, Blumberger Damm 44, Marzahn
Tip 2: Immerse yourself in dance, glitz and glamour at BLINDED by DELIGHT
American fashion designer Jeremy Scott has brought an unprecedented glittering paradise to the stage of the Friedrichstadt-Palast with his grand show BLINDED by DELIGHT. Over 100 performers from 28 nations, dressed in opulent costumes and set against a spectacular backdrop, tell a story of happiness:
What if, one morning, all your dreams suddenly came true? The plot, centred on the protagonist Luci, transports you to a world where this thought experiment becomes reality for one evening. As Berlin’s largest theatre, the Friedrichstadt-Palast is the perfect venue for this dazzling show spectacle .
When: Friday 7.30 pm, Saturday 3.30 pm, Sunday 3.30 pm
Where: Friedrichstadt-Palast, Friedrichstraße 107, Mitte
Tickets for BLINDED by DELIGHT
Tip 3: Get creative at the European Days of Crafts
At the European Days of Crafts , you can experience the diverse disciplines of craftsmanship up close. Over three days of events, a varied programme featuring numerous formats awaits you across the city.
As well as museums and large studios, smaller workshops and businesses will also be opening their doors – for exhibitions, open workshops or hands-on events for children, for example. Depending on your mood, you can put together a creative weekend or simply go with the flow: from ceramics and goldsmithing to glassblowing, the choice is vast.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Various locations throughout Berlin
Tip 4: See Wagner’s Parsifal at the Deutsche Oper
Strictly speaking, you have King Ludwig II of Bavaria to thank for the first tip for the weekend: he was Richard Wagner’s patron and asked him in 1865 to finally turn his Parsifal sketches into an opera. Wagner heeded his king’s call and brought a monumental work to life.
Parsifal tells the story of a pure fool whose compassion leads to the fulfilment of a religious prophecy. This weekend, Philipp Stölzl’s production can be seen at the Deutsche Oper, which focuses on the darker sides of religion. The performance lasts a whopping 5 hours and 30 minutes – including two intervals to catch your breath!
When: Saturday at 4 pm
Where: Deutsche Oper, Bismarckstraße 35, Charlottenburg
Tip 5: Experience Jao Moon’s queer dance performance at Ballhaus Naunynstraße
In Jao Moon’s choreographies, the body is not only the focus as a means of dance expression, but also forms the thematic core. Moon’s latest piece, Everybody can be everybody can not be, explores as a queer dance performance what self-realisation can mean in a society that defines some bodies as not belonging.
Moon stages his ensemble’s bodies as a means of resistance, giving voice to experiences that lie between self-protection and hypervisibility. With Everybody can be everybody can not be, Ballhaus Naunynstraße once again brings a thought-provoking piece to the stage.
When: Friday and Saturday at 8 pm
Where: Ballhaus Naunynstraße, Naunynstraße 27, Kreuzberg
Jao Moon’s queer dance performance
Tip 6: Celebrate the joys of cycling at VELOBerlin
Test dream bikes, take part in competitions, network with other cyclists, sell old bikes or buy new ones: anything is possible at VELOBerlin. Held on the site of the former Tempelhof Airport, VELOBerlin ensures every year that you’re perfectly equipped for Berlin’s cycle paths.
This includes not only the latest bikes, but also a wide range of training sessions for all age groups. Over 400 exhibitors offer expert advice and invite you to test ride their bikes. And if you find what you’re looking for, why not take your new treasures for a spin across Tempelhofer Feld straight away!
When: Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Former Tempelhof Airport, Platz der Luftbrücke 6, Tempelhof
Tip 7: Visit the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin
‘Where Stories Fight Back’ is the motto under which the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin ( HRFFB) honours filmmakers who champion human rights in their work. With 24 documentaries and other formats, the festival sends a clear message against rising populism over eight days following Friday’s opening ceremony.
The opening film on Friday evening is already a prime example of the HRFFB’s political mission: in Yanuni – The Voice of the Amazon, director Richard Ladkani accompanies indigenous activist Juma Xipaia in her efforts to protect both nature and people alike. Our tip: with the 5-film pass, you can see five films for the price of four!
When: Various screening times
Where: Various cinemas across Berlin
Human Rights Film Festival Berlin
Tip 8: Listen to Moor Mothers’ Sounds of Destiny
Moor Mother takes to the stage at the Komische Oper this weekend. The American poet, musician and activist set new standards for interdisciplinary music in 2019 with her album Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes. In it, she speaks with a poetic voice about oppression and social injustice, blending a wide variety of genres.
Ian Anderson has rearranged this multi-layered tapestry of sound – blending hip-hop, punk rock, dissonance and noise – for spoken word, string quintet and symphony orchestra . This modern work is accompanied by an equally impressive classic: afterwards, the Komische Oper orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 .
When: Friday at 7 pm
Where: Komische Oper Berlin: Schillertheater – Großer Saal, Bismarckstraße 110, Charlottenburg
Moor Mother’s Sounds of Destiny
Tip 9: Take a look at German quirks with Mario Adrions
Mario Adrion’s humour has not only taken him to German television, but also all the way to America – where, for several years now, he has been conveying German quirks in a charmingly witty manner. The comedian and social media star delights an audience of millions with his sharp observations on cultural differences.
Following numerous appearances on comedy shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he’s bringing his stories back to a Berlin stage this weekend. At The Superior Comedy Tour at the Punch L!ne Club , you can have a good laugh at Germany’s expense on Friday evening!
When: Friday at 8 pm
Where: Punch Line Club Berlin, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1, Mitte
Tip 10: Dance your way around Museum Island on the Silent Disco Tour
Friday evening, the working week is over – and you’re wondering: culture, a stroll, or dancing again? On Museum Island, an event awaits that combines all of these. Accompanied by a rhythmic tour guide, you can enjoy a very special city tour here.
On the Silent Disco Tour across Museum Island, disco hits from the 80s and 90s will be playing directly through your headphones for an hour and a half – Walk’n’Dance, Berlin-style. And if you fancy staying behind to dance a little longer at any of the stops, you’re welcome to do so – here, everyone dances to their own rhythm.
When: Friday at 9 pm
Where: Museum Island, Unter den Linden 3, Mitte
Tip 11: Cruise through Berlin’s wild east
As the capital of the GDR, East Berlin saw a great deal happen up until 1989: espionage, daring escape attempts and political unrest are just a few of the highlights. No wonder, then, that this chapter of German history has lost none of its fascination, even more than thirty years after reunification.
Among the numerous city tours dedicated to this era, one is particularly popular: the 1.5-hour boat tour. Board at the Kaiser Friedrich jetty to combine your curiosity about the GDR with a relaxing cruise along the Spree. Berlin’s Wild East will treat you to stories from history aboard Berlin’s oldest passenger boat.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm
Where: East Side Gallery jetty, Mühlenstraße 70-71, Friedrichshain
Tickets for a 1.5-hour boat tour
Here you’ll find even more great tips for events in Berlin – whatever the weather.
