Berlin Events in May 2026

The Gallery Weekend Berlin is one of the leading events for contemporary art in Germany and invites visitors to take a tour of Berlin's creative scene.  more

Since 1992, International Museum Day has been accompanied by an annually changing motto and is held under the patronage of the President of the Federal Council.  more

The Berliner Theatertreffen ("Berlin Theatre Encounter") is the most important theatre festival in Germany, reuniting actors, theatre professionals, journalists and guests from all over the world in Berlin.  more

Design as a driving force for social and ecological change: Every spring, designers, artists, companies and universities present new ways of thinking and fresh ideas at the Berlin Design Week.  more

At the Internet conference, players from the Internet community, science, politics and culture exchange views on current issues in the digital society.  more

With 80 acts, XJazz is Berlin's largest jazz festival and aims to cross stylistic boundaries with innovative artists.  more

Pictoplasma Berlin is a festival about figure design in art and graphics and offers lectures, exhibitions and film screenings.  more

Berlin's largest comic festival takes place every year. With many free events, the Comic Invasion 2026 invites you for the 15th time.  more

Street festivals, parties and concerts: May Day in Berlin is an exciting day. The German Labor Day is celebrated all over the city with events for the whole family.  more

Events and memorial sites in Berlin to commemorate the Day of Liberation from National Socialism and the end of the Second World War.  more

In the Christian faith, Ascension Day marks the return of Jesus Christ as the Son of God to his Father in heaven. In many places, including in Berlin, Ascension Day is also celebrated as Father's Day or Men's Day.  more

Flea markets, spring festivals, beer gardens, open-air events and more: the best tips for beautiful spring days in Berlin.  more

In the spring and summer months, Berliners are drawn to one of the many beer gardens.  more

Whether you're in Wedding, Mariendorf, Neukölln or Charlottenburg, Berlin's public outdoor pools provide refreshment and fun in the summer heat. An overview of outdoor swimming pools in Berlin with addresses, directions and ticket information.  more

Every year in spring, the folk festival Steglitzer Woche invites visitors to enjoy themselves in the green Bäkepark.  more

At the spring festival at the Schöneweide railroad depot, children and adults can check out locomotives from the inside and take a ride on an old steam train.  more

The Treptow-Köpenick Alliance for Democracy and Tolerance invites Berliners and visitors to its 22nd annual folk festival for democracy.  more

Between blooming flowers and historic walls, the Biesdorf Blossom Festival invites you to a weekend full of music, art and culinary delights.  more

More than 100 exhibitors invite visitors and plant lovers to the spring festival at the Späth'sche Baumschulen tree nurseries in Treptow-Köpenick.  more

In mid-May, the spring festival "Primavera" takes place in Berlin's Schöneberg district. Asparagus dishes and other delicacies as well as a colorful stage program await the visitors.  more

Once to the Olympic Stadium and back: more than 10,000 runners take part in Germany's oldest city run every year.  more

The Women's Run is an annual highlight of the Berlin running calendar.  more

The Berlin Triathlon will take place for the 20th time in 2026. It starts at the Island of Youth in Treptower Park in Berlin.  more

Selected international galleries present their most important positions from contemporary and modern art at Paper positions, with a focus on the material paper.  more

At the public trade fair for bicycles, new urban mobility and travel, exhibitors will present current bicycle models, e-bikes, city and trekking bikes and racing bikes.  more

This visitor fair presents current products and trends from the gardening and plant sector. Garden lovers can get tips on plant care at workshops and lectures.  more

Fête de la Musique, Long Night of the Sciences, 48 Hours Neukölln and more events in Berlin in June.  more

Botanical Night, Christopher Street Day Parade, Lesbian and Gay City Festival and more events in Berlin in July.  more

April 10 to 12, 2026: Events, festivals, exhibitions and more things to do for your perfect weekend in Berlin.  more