Long Nights in Berlin
When night owls gaze in wonder
Berlin's nightlife is world-famous. But the city also has plenty to offer night owls away from the clubs and bars. During the Long Night of Science, for example, you can spend an entire evening marvelling at research up close. The Long Night of Museums attracts more than just culture vultures with its many concerts and theatre performances. At the Long Night of Industry, you can take a look inside the halls of SMEs and global corporations such as BMW, Mercedes Benz and Siemens. On the Long Night of Religions, churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and community centres will open their doors for you.
August
Long Night of Museums
The whole city is one big exhibition. During the Long Night of Museums, you have the opportunity to marvel at important exhibitions in an unusual atmosphere and experience them from new perspectives. Colourful illuminated foyers, open bars and live music create a relaxed atmosphere. Museum curators guide you through the halls alongside their favourite pieces. Hidden exhibition rooms are suddenly open. And you can also get active yourself, for example in dance workshops or jewellery workshops. Shuttle buses will also take you quickly and conveniently from one museum to the next.
The Long Night of Museums takes place on 30 August 2025.
September
Long Night of Images
Numerous studios, workshops and shops open until midnight and invite you to discover the art and culture scene in Lichtenberg. Get to know artists from Lichtenberg and discover traditional or unknown, historical and new art venues. Look forward to artist talks, vernissages, concerts and many other art events around the Ratskeller Galerie and many other places in Lichtenberg.
The Long Night of Images will take place on 5 September 2025 .
Long Night of Religions
Openness, tolerance and respect: that's what the Long Night of Religions is all about. This year's theme is religion and spirituality. The aim is to give people the opportunity to find out about the different forms of faith and to visualise the diversity of religions and world views. You can look forward to art and culture, concerts, prayers and meditations.
The next Long Night of Religions will take place on 13 and 14 September.
Long Night of Choirs
Experience more than 25 amateur choirs in very different formats. These include small groups and renowned concert choirs, who will present their best pieces of music in a 15-minute time slot. In the Reformation Church in Moabit, admission is always free - donations are requested. Of course, refreshments will also be provided.
The next Long Night of Choirs will take place on 20 September 2025 .
Long night of the print media
The Long Night of Print Media is all about the graphic arts industry in Berlin. Bus shuttles take guests to various locations and print shops, where they can gain an insight into production and innovations in the print sector.
The next Long Night of Print Media will take place on 19 September from 1 pm until late at night
October
Long Night of Families
The motto for this year's Long Night of Families has not yet been finalised. But one thing is certain: this night will once again feature numerous highlights and great activities for families and children. Details and the programme will follow.
The next Long Night of Families will take place on 11 October 2025.
Long Night of Astronomy
The Planetarium Berlin Foundation and the Astronomische Gesellschaft, together with numerous astronomical institutions throughout Germany, invite you to experience the fascination of the starry sky. With a varied programme, they open the doors to the world of astronomy and share their enthusiasm for the universe. The programme will be announced later this year.
The next Long Night of Astronomy will take place on 19 October 2025.
April
Night of Libraries
On 4 April 2025, the whole of Germany will become a stage. On 4 April 2025, the whole of Germany will be the stage for the first nationwide Night of Libraries under the inspiring motto "Knowledge. Share. Discover.". Numerous libraries will be opening their doors to you with exciting events, readings and guided tours. You are invited to rediscover the world of libraries and be surprised by their diverse offerings.
The next Night of Libraries will take place in 2026.
Long Night of Wines
For the 21st time already. The Long Night of Wines is taking place for the 21st time at the Arminiusmarkthalle in Moabit. Here you can taste wines from all over Germany. The evening will be an unforgettable experience for anyone interested in wine.
The next Long Night of Wines will take place in 2026.
June
Long Night of Open Churches
Every year on Whitsunday, numerous churches in Berlin open their doors and invite their guests to get to know their church during talks, concerts and candlelight readings. Catering will also be provided in many places. The exact programme will be announced at the beginning of May.
The next Long Night of Open Churches will take place in 2026 .
Long Night of Open Churches
Long Day of CityNature
The Long Night of CityNature focuses on Berlin's abundance of species. At 400 to 500 events, you can get to know Berlin's animal inhabitants and their natural habitats. Guided tours, hikes and unusual hands-on activities will show you new sides of the city and its nature.
The next Long Days of CityNature will take place in 2026.
Long Night of the Underworlds
Normally, the sites can only be visited with a guided tour. On this day, however, all sites open at 4 pm and you can visit many of the facilities until midnight. They all tell exciting stories about the history of Berlin - about the division of the city and the underground breaches in the Wall, about its development into the largest industrial metropolis in Europe and not least about the megalomaniacal projects of the National Socialists.
The Long Night of the Underworlds takes place every two years, the next one in 2027.
Long Night of Science
Witness exciting experiments, visit scientific workshops, listen to interesting lectures and take part in numerous hands-on activities - you can experience all of this during the Long Night of Science in Berlin. Numerous research institutions in Berlin and Potsdam will be presenting their subject areas:
- People and society
- Technology
- Medicine and health
- Natural sciences
- Art and culture
Get an evening-long insight into the various fields of Berlin's research landscape. Have the distribution of income in Germany explained to you. Test ride a fuel cell bike. Take part in a brain course. Let yourself be chauffeured around the campus in Berlin-Buch in a rickshaw. Or take part in an Instawalk through the library of the Technical University. No matter what you decide to do, you will be amazed. In addition to the face-to-face events, there are also various online offers.
The next Long Night of Science is in 2026.
Long Night of Hotel Bars
During the Long Night of the Hotel Bars, the bartenders mix delicious drinks in five fine hotel bars. The bars in the Westin Grand, Grand Hyatt Berlin, Pullmann Berlin Schweizerhof, Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome, Hotel Palace and TITANIC Gendarmenmarkt Berlin will be taking part. There is also an attractive entertainment programme, delicious drinks and special promotions. A convenient shuttle service will connect the bars.
The next Long Night of the Hotel Bars will take place in 2026.
July
Long night of the industry
Have you ever watched a motorbike being bolted together? Have you ever seen the individual components of an engine? Or have you ever seen a gas turbine up close? The Long Night of Industry will give you the chance to do just that. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Siemens - three global corporations open their factory halls to visitors for one evening. But many suppliers and other medium-sized companies will also allow you to visit their Berlin sites. A rare opportunity, and not just for the tech-savvy public.
The next Long Night of Industry will take place in 2026.
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