Berlin 2025 – the main events
Events, exhibitions, openings
In 2025, the German capital will be celebrating a special event: the world-famous Museum Island in the heart of Berlin will be 200 years old! Look forward to further annual highlights, the Berlin Freedom Week and American Football!
Our annual overview of Berlin 2025 is divided into
And if you would like to take a look ahead to next year:
Berlin 2026/27 - the most important events
Berlin's annual highlights 2025
Compiled for you: What you absolutely must not miss!
Berlin Freedom Week: Berlin celebrates freedom
8 to 15 November. November 2025
Berlin invites you to celebrate freedom, democracy and human rights for a whole week. Around the 36th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the entire city will become a stage for courageous ideas and the development of joint initiatives. In addition to cultural events and workshops, the Berlin Freedom Conference on 10 November 2025 is the highlight of the Berlin Freedom Week.
World class: The National Football League NFL plays in Berlin
November 2025
Goosebumps and cheers, not just from Berlin football fans: the biggest and most important football league in the world, the US National Football League NFL, is coming to Berlin for three regular season games from 2025! The first game will be played in november - in the Olympic Stadium, of course. Exciting: The Indianapolis Colts will be competing, with the opposing team and match date to be announced in the spring. The German capital is looking forward to a world-class sporting highlight!
The annual event: 200 years of Museum Island Berlin
Events and exhibitions throughout the year
The bust of Nefertiti or Schliemann's Troy collection: The Museum Island Berlin, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Berlin's historic centre, holds valuable treasures from 6.000 years of human history. This year, Museum Island will be celebrating a major anniversary: construction of the Altes Museum, the first of today's five world-famous major museums, began in July 1825. Events, exhibitions, concerts and cinema evenings are planned.
200 years of Museum Island Berlin
More island: Reopening of the palace on Peacock Island
since 25 May 2025
For seven years, the popular 18th-century court of pleasure was renovated. century was renovated for seven years. It has now been ceremoniously reopened on the romantic little island, against the magnificent backdrop of old trees and the magnificent peacock birds that live there freely. Even in the time of King Friedrich Wilhelm II. The palace on Pfaueninsel was an idyllic retreat for him and his mistress.
For everyone: The new PETRI Berlin
since 24 June 2025
PETRI Berlin - that's the name of the new archaeological visitor centre in the heart of the capital. It is not only an exhibition venue, but also a workshop and workplace for Berlin's archaeologists. In the basement of the building, excavations and medieval burials provide an exciting insight into the beginnings of Berlin city history.
Events and exhibitions 2025 in Berlin
Make a note of the most important events and visit the most beautiful places in Berlin! Also take a look at the best exhibitions in Berlin 2025.
For two years, one of the most beautiful squares in the heart of Berlin was restored and made fit for the future. Now, barrier-free and with an impressive sustainability concept, it is once again accessible to millions of visitors. This year, the wonderful Christmas market WeihnachtsZauber am Gendarmenmarkt will be held there for the first time after renovation.
Gendarmenmarkt
"Romeo & Julia" at the Theater des Westens!
Experience the greatest love story of all time like never before „Romeo & Juliet - “ – The Musical in Berlin! Featuring the powerful music of Rosenstolz. Passion, drama, and a love that conquers all – live on stage!
BLINDED by DELIGHT Grand Show
The new Grand Show BLINDED by DELIGHT takes you on a moving journey into the world of dreams and happiness. Experience dazzling show entertainment with over 100 wonderful artists on the largest theatre stage in the world
35 years of the East Side Gallery
At 1,316 metres, the art mile on the banks of the Spree is the longest section of the Wall still standing today. Immediately after the fall of the Wall in November 1989, it was painted by 118 artists from all over the world. The open-air gallery opened on 28 September 1990 and is now celebrating its birthday with a new documentation centre and various event
dates to be announced
Every year, when the days get darker again, Berlin shines particularly brightly: sights, monuments and squares throughout the city shine in artistic light installations. Berlin shines in colourful illuminations well into the night.
When: 8 - 15 October 2025
Where: Various buildings, squares and monuments in Berlin
A new highlight joins the traditional Festival of Lights in Berlin, which is attended by millions of people: With Festival of Lights IN CONCERT, nine unique shows will present exciting productions over five evenings: 3D projections, synchronised live with ambient music by renowned musicians and DJs.
When: 10 until 14 October
Where: Berlin Cathedral, Am Lustgarten
Alizé - world premiere of the new Cirque du Soleil show in Berlin
Fascinating acrobatics and magical-surreal magic: for the first time in Europe, the famous artists of Cirque du Soleil can be seen in permanent residence at Potsdamer Platz from Wednesdays to Sundays.
When: from 24 October 2025
Where: Theater am Potsdamer Platz
Anniversary exhibition at the Berlinische Galerie: Raoul Hausmann
The Berlinische Galerie in Berlin will be 50 years old! In addition to first-class art exhibitions, there will be a varied celebratory programme in 2025, especially in summer. The highlight will be the anniversary exhibition on Raoul Hausmann, protagonist of the Dada movement in the 20th century.
When: 8 November 2025 to 16 March 2026
Where: Berlinische Galerie
Every year, thousands of visitors flock to the numerous concerts, literary events, talks and exhibitions to get to know Jewish life in Berlin and around the world!
When: 13 to 23 November 2025
Where: various locations in Berlin
Berlin is celebrating an extraordinary event at Rotes Rathaus in November: the first HipHop Ball in Berlin is taking place! Originally from Vienna, the event offers a unique remix of urban culture and classical music.
When: 15 November, 5:30 pm to 16 November 2025, 2 am
Where: Red City Hall
Whether romantic, nostalgic or full of action: the numerous Christmas markets throughout Berlin are as diverse as the city itself, don't miss this annual highlight and get in the mood for the festive season.
When: from November 2025
Where: throughout Berlin
You can find the whole wide range of events in 2025 in the capital's most beautiful calendar of events - on visitBerlin.de.
