Long Nights in Berlin
When night owls gaze in wonder
Berlin's nightlife is world-famous. But even away from the clubs and bars, the city has plenty to offer night owls. During the Long Night of Science, for example, you can spend an entire evening marvelling at research up close. The Long Night of Museums captivates not only culture lovers with its many concerts and plays. During the Long Night of Industry, you can take a look inside the halls of small and medium-sized businesses and global corporations such as BMW, Mercedes Benz and Siemens, and during the Long Night of Religions, churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and community centres open their doors to you.
May
Long Night of Open Churches
Every year on Pentecost Sunday, numerous churches in Berlin open their doors and invite guests to get to know their church through discussions, concerts and readings by candlelight. Refreshments are also provided at many locations. The exact programme will be announced at the beginning of May.
The next Long Night of Open Churches will take place on 24 May 2026.
Long Night of Open Churches
Long Day of Urban Nature
The Long Night of Urban Nature focuses on Berlin's biodiversity. 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 show you new sides of the city and its nature.
The next Long Days of Urban Nature will take place on 30 and 31 May 2026 .
June
Long Night of Science
Watch exciting experiments, attend scientific workshops, listen to interesting lectures and take part in numerous hands-on activities – you can experience all this during the Long Night of Science in Berlin. Numerous research institutions in Berlin and Potsdam will be presenting their topics:
- People and society
- Technology
- Medicine and health
- Natural sciences
- Art and culture
Spend an evening gaining insights into the various fields of Berlin's research landscape. Learn about income distribution in Germany. Test drive a fuel cell bicycle. Take part in a brain fitness course. Take a rickshaw ride across the campus in Berlin-Buch. Or join an Instawalk through the library of the Technical University.
Whatever you choose, you're sure to be amazed. In addition to the in-person events, there are also various online offerings.
The next Long Night of Science will take place on 6–7 June 2026.
August
Long Night of Astronomy
The Planetarium Berlin Foundation and the Astronomical Society, 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 in the course of the year.
The next Long Night of Astronomy will take place on 12 August 2026.
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 ever-changing perspectives. Colourfully lit foyers, open bars and live music create a relaxed atmosphere.
Museum curators guide you through the halls, showing you their favourite pieces. Hidden exhibition rooms are suddenly open. And you can also get involved yourself, for example in dance workshops or jewellery workshops. Shuttle buses take you quickly and comfortably from one museum to the next.
The Long Night of Museums will take place on 29 August 2026.
October
Long Night of Families
The theme for this year's Long Night of Families has not yet been decided. But one thing is certain: this night will once again offer 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 10 October 2026.
The dates for the following Long Nights are not yet known.
Long Night of Wines
The Long Night of Wines will take place for the 21st time at the Arminius Market Hall in Moabit. Here you can taste wines from all over Germany. The evening will be an unforgettable experience for all wine enthusiasts.
The date for the 2026 Long Night of Wines is not yet known.
Night of the Libraries
On 4 April 2025, the whole of Germany will become the stage for the first nationwide Night of Libraries under the inspiring motto "Knowledge. Share. Discover. " Numerous libraries will open 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 date for the 2026 Night of Libraries is not yet known.
Long Night of Hotel Bars
During the Long Night of Hotel Bars, bartenders will be mixing delicious drinks in five elegant 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 hotels will be taking part. There will also be an attractive entertainment programme, delicious drinks and special promotions. A convenient shuttle service connects the bars.
The date for the Long Night of Hotel Bars in 2026 has not yet been set.
Long Night of Industry
Have you ever watched a motorbike being assembled? 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 gives you the chance to do just that. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Siemens – three global corporations are opening their factory halls to visitors for one evening.
Many suppliers and other medium-sized companies will also be opening their Berlin locations to visitors. This is a rare opportunity, not only for those interested in technology.
The date for the 2026 Long Night of Industry is not yet known.
September
Long Night of Images
Numerous studios, workshops and shops will be open until midnight, inviting visitors to discover the art and culture scene in Lichtenberg. Meet 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 locations in Lichtenberg.
The date for the Long Night of Images in 2026 is not yet known.
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 learn about different forms of belief and to highlight the diversity of religions and world views.
Look forward to art and culture, concerts, prayers and meditations.
The next Long Night of Religions will take place in September 2026.
Long Night of Choirs
Experience more than 25 amateur choirs in a wide variety of formats. These include small groups and renowned concert choirs, who will present their best pieces of music in a 15-minute slot. The Reformation Church in Moabit has always had a policy of "free admission – donations welcome". Refreshments will of course be provided.
The next Long Night of Choirs will take place in September 2026.
Long Night of 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 printing companies, where they gain insights into production and innovations in the print sector.
The next Long Night of Print Media will take place in September.
Long Night of the Underworlds
Usually, the locations can only be visited on guided tours. On this day, however , all locations will open at 4 p.m. and you can visit many of them until midnight. They all tell exciting stories about the history of Berlin – from the division of the city and the underground breaches in the Wall, to its development into Europe's largest industrial metropolis, and last but not least, the megalomaniacal projects of the National Socialists.
The Long Night of the Underworlds takes place every two years, with the next one scheduled for 2027.
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