Spring is finally here, the trees are turning a delicate shade of green, street cafés are opening and the season of open-air festivals is beginning. From Easter festivals to the Carnival of Cultures, many spring festivals are taking place. Cultural highlights such as the Berlin Design Week and the Theatre Meeting also take place. A colourful bouquet of flowers that we have picked for you with our top 11 tips for events in Spring in Berlin.
Win a spring weekend in Berlin:
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the first warm rays of sunshine are inviting you to explore the city and enjoy the beautiful parks and cafés. With a bit of luck, you could win a magical spring weekend for two in Berlin – including an overnight stay at a top hotel.
Tip 1: FALLING I IN LOVE at the Friedrichstadtpalast
When: regular performances, several times a week
Where: Friedrichstadtpalast, Friedrichstraße 107, Mitte
Tip 2: Enjoy the Easter holidays in Berlin
The long Easter weekend invites you to experience the city from its most spring-like side - be it at traditional Easter markets, at medieval knights' festivals or in the blossoming gardens of the capital. Stroll through the decorated streets, sample fresh delicacies and enjoy the festive atmosphere. And when evening comes, an Easter fire will warm you up with golden light - a magical moment not to be missed!
When: 20 and 21 April
Where: Everywhere in the city
Tip 3: Explore Berlin with "Ab ins B!"
To where? The Action Days Ab ins B take you to fare zone B, i.e. Berlin's outer ring road! Guided tours, performances, exhibitions and numerous extras lure you to Berlin's outer districts from Köpenick to Reinickendorf, from Spandau to Marzahn. You can find all the offers in our overview. So, hop on the S-Bahn and make your way to B.
When: 18 to 27 April
Where: In fare zone B
Play Dead – New Circus in Berlin
Celebrated Canadian circus company People Watching makes their Berlin debut: In Play Dead, 8 acrobats dissect the beauty and absurdity of the human condition and create contemporary circus that flows like water. Tickets from 37€ - book now.
Tip 4: Switch off at the Berlin Spring Festival
Head over heels into spring at the Berlin Spring Festival - the city's big public festival with colourful carousels and rollercoasters. Adrenaline junkies can look forward to Germany's largest mobile ghost train, the rollover swing, high-speed roller coasters and the 50-metre-high Ferris wheel. There are also suitable offers for the little ones. On the opening and closing weekends, high-altitude fireworks paint the evening sky in bright colours.
When: 29 March to 4 May
Where: Zentraler Festplatz, Kurt-Schumacher-Damm 207, Reinickendorf
Tip 5: Admire Berlin on a cherry blossom walk
In spring, Berlin wraps itself in a dress of pink-coloured cherry blossoms. On our #BerlinBlossom Map you can see where the blossoms are particularly beautiful and where it's worth taking a trip. You can also find out why there are actually so many cherry blossoms in Berlin, which make our spring so beautiful. An absolute must for every blossom fan is, of course, a visit to the cherry blossom festival in the Gardens of the World.
When: 5 to 6 April
Where: Gardens of the World, Eisenacher Str. 99, Marzahn
To the Cherry Blossom Festival
Tip 6: Discover art at Gallery Weekend
52 Berlin galleries show you great exhibitions over one weekend. Discover the works of big names, up-and-coming talents and young discoveries at the Gallery Weekend. You can discover the entire multifaceted spectrum of Berlin's art scene and exchange ideas with other like-minded people.
When: 2 to 4 May
Where: Galleries all over Berlin
Tip 7: Visit the Berlin Design Week
If design can change the world, then Berlin Design Week 2025 is the place where this change becomes visible. Under the motto COMMON SENSE, the renowned festival highlights the responsibility of design for our society. For one week, Berlin will become a platform for innovation, sustainable design and visionary aesthetics. This is where young talents, renowned designers, scientists and companies come together to discuss solutions for the future.
When: 15 to 18 May
Where: Various venues
Tip 8: Power up and cheer on at the Berlin Women's Run
Run together, be strong together! The Berlin Women's Run is Germany's largest charity run for women and girls and brings thousands onto the course every year. Whether 5 or 10 kilometres, running, walking or Nordic walking - it's not just about athletic performance, but above all about cohesion, empowerment and solidarity. What makes it special: One euro from every entry fee goes to the Berliner Krebsgesellschaft e.V. to support women with cancer in financial need.
The route takes you through the beautiful Tiergarten, past the Siegessäule and the Brandenburger Tor - a running backdrop that is second to none! Those who prefer a non-competitive feel can opt for the 5-kilometre course without timing.
When: 15 May
Where: Start and finish - Straße des 17. Juni, Tiergarten
Tip 9: Experience the Berlin Theatre Meeting
Every year in May, Berlin becomes the big stage for the most exciting theatre productions in the German-speaking world. The Berlin Theatre Meeting is the most important festival for stage art and brings the 10 most outstanding productions of the year to the capital. A jury selects the most impressive plays from up to 600 submissions, which are then shown in various theatres in Berlin.
In the Night Talks, directors and actors discuss the creation of their works with the audience. The International Forum invites theatre makers from all over the world to exchange ideas, and Burning Issues is dedicated to burning issues in the cultural sector. The Site-Specific-Performances, in which Berlin itself becomes a stage, are also particularly exciting.
When: 2 to 18 May
Where: Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstraße, Wilmersdorf
Tip 10: Eat asparagus at the Primavera spring festival
Spring also marks the start of asparagus season. At the Primavera spring festival in Akazienstraße, you can sample all kinds of delicious asparagus. You can also buy crafts and flowers. Take a look in the lovely shops too, as Akazienstraße is one of the cosy Berlin neighbourhood streets where you can find original and unusual things.
When: 10 to 11 May
Where: Akazienstraße, Schöneberg
Tip 11: Join in the celebrations at the Carnival of Cultures
And of course it's not to be missed: The highlight of the Berlin spring! At Whitsun, the Carnival of Cultures takes place and shows just how colourful and diverse Berlin is. People from Berlin's communities show their roots at the big street parade through Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. You can listen to music from all over the world at the four-day street festival, where you can also get all kinds of delicious street food.
When: 6 to 9 June
Where: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Blücherplatz and Frankfurter Allee
