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.