Arts & Culture Events in Berlin
Berlin knows how to keep things interesting. Museum nights, gallery weekends, film premieres, art fairs and exhibitions that spill across the city. Whether you are here for Berlin Art Week, the Berlinale or a slower cultural weekend, The Dean Berlin puts you in Charlottenburg, close to the galleries, cafés and calm corners that make the city worth staying for.
48 Stunden Neukölln
3–5 July 2026 | Neukölln
Berlin’s most creative neighbourhood transforms into an open-air gallery as more than 300 venues host exhibitions, installations, performances and workshops. It’s one of the city’s most authentic grassroots arts festivals.
Long Night of Museums (Lange Nacht der Museen)
29 August 2026 | Museums Across Berlin
More than 70 museums stay open late into the evening with exclusive exhibitions, guided tours, performances and behind-the-scenes experiences, offering a unique way to explore Berlin’s world-class museum scene.
Berlin Art Week
9–13 September 2026 | Various Venues
Berlin Art Week marks the start of the city’s art season with exhibitions, performances, talks and installations across museums, galleries and project spaces. It has become one of Europe’s leading contemporary art festivals.
POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair
10–13 September 2026 | Tempelhof Airport
Held alongside Berlin Art Week, POSITIONS Berlin brings together more than 80 international galleries showcasing contemporary and modern art inside the iconic Tempelhof Airport hangars.
Festival of Lights
October 2026 | Berlin City Centre
Each autumn, Berlin’s landmarks are transformed through spectacular light projections, animations and immersive digital art. The city becomes an open-air gallery attracting visitors from around the world.
Jewish Culture Days Berlin
November 2026 | Various Venues
Concerts, theatre, literature, exhibitions and discussions celebrate the richness and diversity of Jewish culture in Berlin, offering visitors a fascinating insight into one of the city’s most important communities.
transmediale
January / February 2027 | silent green Kulturquartier & Partner Venues
One of Europe’s leading festivals exploring digital art, media and technology, transmediale brings together artists, designers and innovators to examine the relationship between culture and technology.
Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival
February 2027 | Various Venues
One of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, the Berlinale welcomes acclaimed filmmakers, international premieres and Hollywood stars for ten days of world-class cinema across Berlin.
European Month of Photography (EMOP Berlin)
March 2027 | Galleries & Museums Across Berlin
Germany’s largest photography festival presents exhibitions from internationally renowned and emerging photographers across museums, galleries and cultural institutions throughout the capital.
Gallery Weekend Berlin
30 April – 2 May 2027 | Galleries Across Berlin
Berlin’s leading contemporary galleries unveil new exhibitions simultaneously, attracting collectors, curators and art enthusiasts from around the world for one of Europe’s premier gallery weekends.
Theatertreffen Berlin
May 2027 | Haus der Berliner Festspiele
Germany’s leading theatre festival showcases the year’s most outstanding German-language productions, accompanied by talks, workshops and discussions with some of Europe’s finest theatre-makers.
Berlin Design Week
May 2027 | Various Venues
Celebrating architecture, interiors, fashion, product design and innovation, Berlin Design Week hosts exhibitions, installations and networking events across the city’s creative districts.
Other Arts & Culture Events
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Event |
Dates |
Location |
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Artspring Festival |
May 2027 |
Pankow |
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Design Nights Berlin |
May 2027 |
Various Venues |
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Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art |
Selected Years |
Various Venues |
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Open House Berlin |
September |
Various Historic Buildings |
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Berlin Documentary Forum |
Spring |
Various Venues |
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Berlin Fashion Week |
January & July |
Various Venues |
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Berlin Graphic Days |
Autumn |
Various Venues |
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Museum Sunday Berlin |
Monthly |
Museums Across Berlin |
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Neue Nationalgalerie Special Exhibitions |
Year-round |
Neue Nationalgalerie |
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Hamburger Bahnhof Exhibitions |
Year-round |
Hamburger Bahnhof |
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Berlinische Galerie Exhibitions |
Year-round |
Berlinische Galerie |
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KW Institute for Contemporary Art |
Year-round |
KW Institute |
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Gropius Bau Major Exhibitions |
Year-round |
Gropius Bau |
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C/O Berlin Photography Exhibitions |
Year-round |
C/O Berlin |
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Urban Nation Museum Exhibitions |
Year-round |
Urban Nation Museum |
Berlin
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Valid until: 31 August 2026
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Location
Charlottenburg is Berlin at its effortless best. Everything close by, straightforward to explore, and easy to enjoy at your own pace.
From the Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is 30 minutes away by car and about 45 minutes away by train, depending on which route you take (best routes vary depending on the time of day you’re travelling at).
By train
The closest Metro station is U-Bahn-Hohenzollernplatz, 100 metres from the hotel.
The closest train station is Savignyplatz, 1.1 kms from our door.
On Foot
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church - 20 mins - West Berlin’s most famous landmark
KaDeWe - 24 mins - Europe’s largest department store and gourmet food hall
Bikini Berlin - 20 mins - concept shopping mall with design shops and restaurants
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