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 a whole evening marvelling at research up close. The Long Night of Museums, with its many concerts and theatre performances, captivates more than just culture vultures. At the Long Night of Industry, you can take a look inside the facilities of small and medium-sized enterprises and global corporations such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Siemens, whilst at the Long Night of Religions, churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and community centres open their doors to you.
May
Night of Open Churches
Every year on Pentecost Sunday, numerous churches in Berlin open their doors and invite visitors to get to know their church through conversations, concerts and candlelit readings. Refreshments are also provided at many venues. The full programme will be announced in early May.
The next Night of Open Churches will take place on 24 May 2026.
Night of Open Churches
Long Day of Urban Nature
The Long Night of Urban Nature focuses on Berlin’s biodiversity. With 400 to 500 events, you can get to know Berlin’s animal inhabitants and their natural habitats. Guided tours, walks and unusual hands-on activities will show you new sides to the city and its natural environment.
The next Long Day of Urban Nature will take place on 30 and 31 May 2026 .
June
Long Night of Science
Witness exciting experiments, attend scientific workshops, listen to fascinating talks 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 areas of research:
- 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. Find out about the distribution of income in Germany. Take a test ride on a fuel-cell bicycle. Take part in a brain-training obstacle course. Take a rickshaw ride across the campus in Berlin-Buch. Or join an Instawalk through the library at the Technical University.
Whatever you choose, you’re in for a treat. In addition to the in-person events, there are also various online activities on offer.
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 across 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 12 August 2026.
Long Night of Museums
The whole city is one big exhibition. During the Long Night of Museums, you’ll have the chance to marvel at major exhibitions in an unusual setting and experience them from ever-changing perspectives. Colourfully lit foyers, open bars and live music create a relaxed atmosphere.
Museum curators will guide you through the galleries, pointing out their favourite pieces. Hidden exhibition rooms are suddenly open to the public. And you can get involved yourself, for example in dance workshops or jewellery-making sessions. Shuttle buses will also take you quickly and comfortably from one museum to the next.
The Long Night of Museums will take place on 29 August 2026.
September
Long Night of Pictures
Numerous studios, workshops and shops will be open until midnight, inviting you to discover Lichtenberg’s art and culture scene. Get to know artists from Lichtenberg and discover traditional as well as lesser-known, historic and new art venues.
Look forward to artist talks, exhibition openings, concerts and many more art events centred around the Ratskeller Gallery and numerous other venues in Lichtenberg.
The next Long Night of Images is on 4 September 2026.
Long Night of Religions
Openness, tolerance and respect: that’s what the Long Night of Religions is all about. This year’s theme is compassion. The aim is to give people the opportunity to learn about different faiths and to highlight the diversity of religions and world views.
Look forward to art and culture, concerts, prayers and meditation sessions.
The next Long Night of Religions will take place on 5 and 6 September 2026.
Long Night of Choirs
Experience more than 25 amateur choirs in a wide variety of formats. These include small groups as well as renowned concert choirs, all presenting their finest pieces in 15-minute slots. At the Reformationskirche in Moabit, the motto has always been: ‘Free entry – donations welcome’. Refreshments will, of course, be available.
The next Long Night of Choirs will take place on 12 September 2026 .
October
Long Night of Families
The theme 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 fantastic activities for families and children. Details and the programme will follow.
The next Long Night of Families will take place on 10 October 2026.
November
Long Night of Hotel Bars
During the Long Night of Hotel Bars, bartenders in five upmarket hotel bars will be mixing delicious drinks. Taking part are the bars at the Westin Grand, Grand Hyatt Berlin, Pullmann Berlin Schweizerhof, Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome, Hotel Palace and TITANIC Gendarmenmarkt Berlin. There’ll also be an exciting entertainment programme, delicious drinks and special offers. A convenient shuttle service connects the bars.
The next Long Night of Hotel Bars will take place on 7 November 2026 .
Night of the Libraries
For the Night of the Libraries, the whole of Germany becomes a stage under the inspiring motto ‘Knowledge. Sharing. Discovery.’ 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 range of activities.
The Night of the Libraries takes place every two years; the next one will be on 23 April 2027.
Long Night of the Underworlds
Normally, these sites can only be visited on guided tours. On this day, however, all sites open as early as 4 pm and you can explore many of them until midnight. They all tell fascinating stories about Berlin’s history – 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 Nazis.
The Long Night of the Underworlds takes place every two years; the next one will be in 2027.
The dates for future Long Nights have not yet been announced
Long Night of Wines
The Long Night of Wines is taking place for the 21st time at the Arminiusmarkthalle in Moabit. Here you can sample wines from all over Germany. For all wine enthusiasts, the evening will be an unforgettable experience.
The date for the 2026 Long Night of Wines has not yet been announced.
Long Night of Industry
Have you ever watched a motorbike being assembled? Ever seen the individual components of an engine? Or have you ever looked at a gas turbine up close? At the Long Night of Industry, you’ll have the chance to do just that. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Siemens – three global corporations are opening their factory halls to visitors for one evening.
But many suppliers and other medium-sized companies will also be opening their Berlin sites to the public. A rare opportunity, not just for those with an interest in technology.
Unfortunately, there won’t be a Long Night of Industry in Berlin in 2026.
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