It's Summer in Berlin. The big highlight in June is the start of the UEFA EURO 2024, which sends the whole city into football fever. But those who crave culture and the ultimate summer feeling in the open air besides football will not be left empty-handed: It's the month of long nights and long days. Feast your way through neighbourhood festivals, spend a Long Night of Science and a Long Day of Urban Nature. And in between: Don't forget to drink plenty and eat ice cream!
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Tip 1: Waiting is over - UEFA EURO 2024 is starting!
In June, the European Football Championship comes to Berlin. The kick-off will be the big opening concert on 12 June. Six matches of the tournament will be played in the capital, including the final. Fans will enjoy the games live in the Olympic Stadium or at one of the cool public viewing locations that can be found all over Berlin. Let yourself be infected by the enthusiasm and celebrate with international visitors! And don't miss the chance to take a selfie with the cuddly mascot "Albärt" when you see him.
When: 14 June to 14 July
Where: In the Olympic Stadium, on the fan mile at the Brandenburg Gate and throughout the city
All information about EURO 2024
Tip 2: Experience open-air concerts at the Fête de la Musique
During the universally popular and well-known annual Fête de la Musique, you can hear the sound of music from all corners of the city. The open-air music festival stretches across the whole of Berlin, where you can experience small and large concerts. The great thing about the Fête de la Musique is that sometimes you wander into one of the festival's programmes unplanned and just let yourself be carried away, because the Fête de la Musique is completely free!
The concerts take place outdoors from 4 pm to 10 pm, after which the "Fête de la Nuit" programme moves indoors to participating venues such as bars, pubs or clubs.
When: 21. June
Where: Around 200 stages and music venues in all districts
More about the Fête de la Musique
Tip 3: Soak up knowledge during the Long Night of Science
The Long Night of Science is all about immersing yourself in unfamiliar topics and exploring your interests in greater depth. Cheers to curiosity! You can really feed it on this occasion. It's best to start planning your route for this event in good time so that you don't miss any exciting insights into the scientific institutions. The programme also includes many events aimed specifically at children. These include the campuses of the universities and various institutes.
When: Night from 22 June to 23 June. June
Where: various venues
Long Night of the Sciences
Neukölln stands still for 48 hours
Stroll through the neighborhood and discover art in different places, from Späti to community gardens and studios. This is possible again this year at 48 Stunden Neukölln. Visit us from June 28 to 30, 2024 and become part of Berlin's largest free art festival!
Tip 4: Enjoy street food and a cultural programme in Berlin's neighbourhoods
- Italian Street Food Festival: From 8. From 8 to 9 June, you can gorge yourself on the finest Italian risotto, delicious pizza, specialities refined with truffles, sinfully good Italian desserts and much more.
- Mediterraneo Festival: Directly from Italian Street Food, you can take a detour through the entire Mediterranean region and also visit the festival from 8 to 9 June to discover the whole range of Italian, Spanish, Greek, Lebanese and Moroccan cuisine. There will also be a cultural programme with workshops, dance performances, DJ sets and live music.
- Kreuzberg-Festival: It used to be called Bergmannstraßenfest - at the Kreuzberg Festival, you can enjoy a great festival from 28 to 30 June. to 30 June to celebrate the diversity of one of Berlin's most trendy districts. Of course, there will also be delicious international street food, as well as stalls with arts and crafts and a lively cultural programme with jazzy sounds.
- 48 Stunden Neukölln: Things are a little quieter at the same time from 28. - 30 June at the Neukölln cultural festival. This year's motto is "Urban Silence" and focuses on artistic works about oases of peace in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. These can be found in studios, courtyards and late-night shops, in production halls and prayer houses, but also in public spaces.
More festivals and markets in June
Tip 5: Browse at the book festival on Bebelplatz
At the Berlin Book Festival, you will find everything to do with the written word - whether beautifully illustrated children's books, profound novels, graphic novels, guidebooks or fantastic fantasy stories. You can discover the products of Berlin publishers and bookshops at more than 100 stands. There will also be a supporting programme with moving readings. Take a stroll, be inspired and be sure to bring your rucksack or jute bag to transport your treasures home with you.
When: 8 to 9 June
Where: Bebelplatz, Mitte
Berlin Book Festival
Tip 6: Explore Berlin's biodiversity on the Long Day of Urban Nature
For the Long Day of Urban Nature, Berlin is showing where biodiversity is hidden in the city. Be it in the Museum of Natural History or in the garden of Café Botanico. The list of participating organisations and institutions is long and the list of great events is even longer.
For example, learn how to make your own natural cosmetics from beeswax at the Steglitz Beekeepers' Association, take part in a meadow rendezvous on Tempelhofer Feld or see how wild animals live in Hahneberg Forest. The events are so varied and spread all over Berlin that there is guaranteed to be something interesting in your neighbourhood.
When: 8 to 9 June
Where: Various venues
Tip 7: Visit two new exhibition highlights in June
- Andy Warhol: From 9 June, the exhibition "Andy Warhol. Velvet Rage and Beauty" opens at the Neue Nationalgalerie on 9 June. Here you can get an overview of the various creative phases of the iconic pop artist, who is much more multifaceted than it seems at first glance.
20 Years Helmut Newton Foundation: To mark its 20th anniversary, the Helmut Newton Foundation is showing a homage to Berlin in its Museum of Photography from 7 June. The exhibition includes photographs by Helmut Newton himself, whose birthplace is Berlin, as well as by renowned colleagues such as Barbara Klemm, Wim Wenders, Thomas Florschuetz and many more.
Tip 8: Celebrate Children's Day on 1st June
- The Deutsches Historisches Museum is opening the children's exhibition "Inside the painting! A journey through time for children". In addition to the interactive exhibition, there will be craft and play stations throughout the museum to mark the opening.
- At the children's festival at Domäne Dahlem, the little ones can get a taste of the countryside and take part in games and craft projects. In addition, numerous institutions such as the Berlin fire brigade, the computer games museum, the city cleaning service and many more are on site.
- The Children's Day Festival at the FEZ (Leisure and Recreation Centre) is a real party with three show stages and 12 themed areas such as a dream meadow, creative activities and an audio and visual landscape.
Tip 9: Join in the excitement at the Berlin Ladies Open tennis tournament
Sports enthusiasts in Berlin have two things to look forward to in June. Not only can you watch the European Football Championships this month, but also the "Berlin Ladies Open" tennis event. The event features 17 of the current top 20 female tennis players in the world, who will be competing for prize money totalling 922,573 US dollars. So you can experience real top-class sport here! A Wimbledon atmosphere awaits you at the venue with the illustrious name "Steffi Graf Stadium".
When: 15 to 23 June
Where: Steffi Graf Stadium, Gottfried-von-Cramm-Weg, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Tip 10: Drop by the International Aerospace Exhibition
Are you enthusiastic about flying machines or do you eye them with awe and respect? Either way, you'll be fascinated when you visit the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA). At the ExpoCenter Schönefeld, you can take a close look at aeroplanes, helicopters, spaceships and more. The focus here is not only on commercial aviation, but also on military aviation and visions for the space travel of the future. With around 1,000 exhibitors, it is the largest aerospace fair in Germany. Young people who visit the event may even discover their future career prospects here.
When: 5 to 9 June
Where: Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, Messestr. 1, Schönefeld
Tip 11: See theatre plays in the open air at the Globe Berlin
Warm summer evenings are just the right time to experience theatre in the open air. In Berlin, you have the opportunity to do just that at the Globe Berlin. Just a stone's throw from Charlottenburg Palace, the open-air theatre arena is modelled on William Shakespeare's 15th century wooden folk theatre. And the programme is just as varied and popular. The season starts in June with the plays "Urfaust" and "Romeo & Juliet", among others.
When: From 13 June (Romeo & Juliet) and 27 June (Urfaust)
Where: Sömmeringstraße 15, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
For even more event tips in June, you can click through our event calendar at any time.
