Whitsun in Berlin
Holidays in June
At the beginning of June, Berlin celebrates Whitsun at street parties, festivals and folk festivals in the open air. The capital offers its visitors numerous events for young and old on Whitsun Sunday and Whit Monday, 8 and 9 June, and of course throughout the weekend, whether it's a funfair, market or carnival - there's something for everyone. Here we show you the best Pfingst tips for your short trip to Berlin.
The highlight: Celebrating the Carnival of Cultures
The Karneval der Kulturen celebrates the diversity of Berlin's lifestyles and communities. For four days from 6 to 9 June, the street festival on Blücherplatz invites visitors to enjoy delicious street food from all over the world. On Whitsunday, the colourful parade will then make its way through Friedrichshain, where Berlin's communities will show just how colourful and diverse the city is.
Listen to concert highlights at Whitsun
Enjoy excellent concerts of various genres on this long Whitsun weekend:
- Organ matinee on Whit Monday with Bine Bryndorf at Konzerthaus Berlin.
- Whitsun concert by the Wolf-Ferrari Ensemble at the Grunewaldkirche.
- Festive Whitsun Concert - Bach, Händel, Benda at the Orangerie Charlottenburg.
- Academy Concert at the Pierre Boulez Saal
- Meow Meow - She's BACK! at the Bar jeder Vernunft
- Schwanensee im Jagdschloss Grunewald
- Glockenspielmusik "Wood & Bronze 2.0 - Structures" in the Parochialkirche
- Corelli Chamber Orchestra | Whitsun Concert at Schloss Britz
- "HighScore" - Games in Concert at the Philharmonie Berlin
Experience unforgettable variety, shows and musicals
- British eccentricity, paired with a Berlin snout and crazy acrobatics and all accompanied by pop melodies - that promises an unusual and fascinating evening in the Wintergarten Varieté with The Crazy Berlin Show: Varieté Gaga.
- Until 5 July, the Friedrichstadt-Palast delivers a grand show of great emotions: Falling | in Love.
- With an ever-valid plea for courage for oneself and for each other, La Cage aux Folles at the Komische Oper Berlin for an illustrious evening
- In the Theater des Westens from 17 April. April the loving story of Romeo & Julia the timeless tragedy with a fresh interpretation. With pop songs and rousing arias, the musical takes you on an emotional musical journey with romance, drama and energy.
- The cult musical Grease promises a dynamic evening at the Admiralspalast Berlin with an exciting new production.
More musicals and shows in Berlin
Celebrate Whitsun with festivals and markets
Festivals and markets are part of Whitsun. Let yourself go and enjoy.
- In addition to the traditional Carnival of Cultures from 6 to 9 June
- , the traditional Steglitzer Wochen will also take place from 23. May to 9 June and the colourful rides will be spinning in the Bäkepark.
- Noch bis zum 8. The Soulfestival takes place on Alexanderplatz until 8 June, experience the pulsating energy of soul music free of charge.
- The cultural quarter silent green will host the competition for the best international poetry films: ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival 2025.
Spectacular experiences for children and families
Another long weekend in May where families can spend time together in Berlin. The capital offers exciting things to do for the whole family - whether you have small children, schoolchildren or teenagers. Attractions, theatres, cafés, museums, events, guided tours - Berlin has it all especially for children.
- Children's Carnival of Cultures on 7 June at Mariannenplatz Berlin. June at Mariannenplatz Berlin
- Pfingst-Spectaculum in Oranienburg from 7 to 9 June in the Orangerie im Schlosspark
- Whitsun excursion into the Middle Ages in the Museumsdorf Düppel from 7. to 9. June
- Shepherd tour on the Hahneberg from the Hahneberg nature conservation station on 6 June
- Phantastic views! from the Belvedere on the Klausberg in Potsdam from 7 June.
Discover parks, gardens and palaces in Berlin
At Whitsun, the whole of Berlin shines in a blaze of colourful flowers. Visit the Botanical Garden, the Britzer Garten or the Gardens of the World. The palace gardens in and around Berlin also invite you to a particularly splendid Whitsun excursion.
Use our day ticket sanssouci + for your excursions to nearby Potsdam:
Exploring museums and attractions in Berlin
Many attractions and museums in Berlin, including the world-famous Museum Island and the Fernsehturm are looking forward to seeing you. Use the long weekend over Whitsun for a trip to the museum or an exciting exhibition - there's something for everyone in Berlin!
- Every year at Whitsunday numerous churches in Berlin open their doors and invite their guests to the Long Night of Open Churches . Churches welcome visitors to talks, concerts and candlelit readings. Catering is also provided in many places.
- At Fashion Raceday at Rennbahn Hoppegarten on 8 June. June is all about music, fashion and, of course, betting and racing.
- Antiques, art, period furniture, designer interiors, collectables, vintage, second-hand & Trash can be found at the Giant flea market Trabrennbahn Karlshorst on 7 June
- Enjoy a Whitsun walk on the reopened Peacock Island on 9 June
- Enjoy Chaos Royal at the BKA Theatre on 9 June
Chill out in Berlin's open-air cinemas
The first open-air cinemas have already opened. The open-air cinemas offer current blockbusters, movies in OmU and old classics. Enjoy films under the starry Berlin sky.
On a discovery tour with boat and Spree cruises
You can discover Berlin in a particularly relaxed way from the water on the sun deck of a Spree ferry. Choose between sightseeing tours, swimming trips or exploratory tours out to Wannsee and as far as Potsdam.
