Festivals in Berlin

SF’s free Downtown First Thursdays block party returns in 2026 with DJs, live performances, drag, dancing, food trucks and shopping — a monthly community street celebration on the first Thursday.

Dark Spring Festival 2026 at Lido Berlin — an evening of gothic, darkwave and post‑punk live acts and DJs celebrating dark alternative sounds in Kreuzberg.

A 30-hour continuous sound-art environment at Kraftwerk Berlin presented by Berlin Atonal and Unsound, featuring 20+ artists, durational performances, dedicated sleep/rest areas, and food across two nights and the intervening day.

Day 1 of the Harmonica F E N Festival features harmonica-focused live performances at Kesselhaus & Maschinenhaus in Berlin, kicking off a multi-day celebration of blues, folk and acoustic music.

Harmonica F E N Festival Day 3 at Kesselhaus — a harmonica-focused music festival day of live performances and collaborations showcasing instrumental and folk-influenced acts.

Berlin Salsacongress 2026 — 'Jungle Vibes Edition' at the Tempodrom (Aug 27–30): four days of salsa music, dance workshops, live bands and evening parties for international dancers.

Canarias Calling Festival brings Canary Islands–flavored live music and club sets to SO36 in Berlin on 08.10.2026 for a night of dance and discovery.

GROSSSTADTWAHNSINN 2026 at SO36 is a one-day live-music festival in Berlin’s Kreuzberg showcasing alternative/club acts — buy the festival ticket for a night of energetic performances at the iconic SO36.

Lange Nacht der Museen: around 100 Berlin museums and cultural venues stay open late with special exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and performances plus shuttle transport for a citywide night of art and culture.

The 5th Pyronale fireworks competition at Olympiastadion Berlin drew 61,500 spectators as Switzerland won the event, showcasing large-scale pyrotechnic displays on the Maifeld.

The Berlinale is Berlin’s major international film festival with screenings and premieres across multiple city venues, showcasing global cinema, industry events and special programs for film professionals and audiences.

Helene Beach Open-Air 2026 is a summer beach music festival at Helenesee on Thu, 16 Jul with day‑long open‑air live music and DJs; tickets listed from €30.45 to €163.00.