Summer, sun, open air! This Summer in Berlin will be something very special. Experience art, culture and music outdoors in the open air. Festivals, concerts, cinema, exhibitions, theatre and dance. As you like it! You can find our top 11 tips here.
Tip 1: Dance into the night at "Berlin Beats"
The second round of the popular DJ series "Berlin Beats" at Hamburger Bahnhof starts in summer. In the garden of the museum you can dance into the summer to electronic music by various DJs. Oda Hliti will kick off the open-air series on Friday 7 June from 7 to 10 pm. Admission to the events is free. Click here for the rest of the programme: Programme for Berlin Beats
When: 7 June - 29. August, 7 - 10 pm
Where: Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart, Invalidenstraße 50/51, 10557 Berlin
Tip 2: State Opera for All - be part of it!
Every summer, the Staatskapelle traditionally plays a big open-air concert on Bebelplatz. Admission is free and the crowds are correspondingly large. If you want to get a seat, you should therefore plan to be at Bebelplatz before the concert starts. However, the music can also be enjoyed a little further away. The conductor is Christian Thielemann.
When: 13. July, 8 pm
Where: Bebelplatz, Mitte
Tip 3: CSD and Lesbian-Gay City Festival - support the queer community
"Only strong together - for democracy and diversity" This is the motto under which Berlin's queer community will be marching through Berlin this year for Christopher Street Day . This year's CSD will once again be accompanied by numerous other events, such as the Lesbian-Gay City Festival on 20 and 21 July or the Lesbian-Gay City Festival on 20 and 21 July. and 21 July or the CSD on the Spree. You can also look forward to a colourful and diverse Pride Month in Berlin.
When: 27. July
Where: route to be announced
Tip 4: Listen to music for free and outside at the Fête de la Musique
At the beginning of summer, music is played everywhere in Berlin every year. At the Fête de la Musique, you will find exciting young bands and musical projects of all genres in many places and corners: sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, sometimes classical, sometimes rock, sometimes typical Berlin, sometimes world music. 2024 the Fête de la Musique is also the official cultural partner of the UEFA EURO!
When: 21. June
Where: anywhere in the city
Tip 5: Enjoy two days of festival atmosphere at Lollapalooza
Cro, Shirin David, The Chainsmokers: the line-up for this year's Lollapalooza shines with several big names. And there's even more great news: Because the big music festival on Berlin's Olympic site is the first festival in Germany to be certified for holistic sustainability management. For you, this means even more FLINTA acts, more vegan and plant-based food and a bigger green neighbourhood. Of course, the Funfair, Fashionpalooza and the Kidzapalooza Family Area will also be back. Look forward to colourful festival days on the Olympic site.
When: 7 & 8. September
Where: Olympiagelände, Olympischer Platz 3, Westend
Tip 6: Waldbühne - experience big stars and atmospheric concerts
From the end-of-season concert of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (22. June), Dua Lipa, hits and many big stars such as Herbert Grönemeyer, Roland Kaiser, Peter Maffay and Clueso: the Waldbühne offers you a top-class programme this summer. The flashlight concert will also take place again. The best way to find out more is to check our events calendar.
Tip: The Parkbühne Wuhlheide and the Zitadelle Spandau awaits you with a great open-air programme.
When: until September
Where: Waldbühne Berlin Glockenturmstraße 1, in the Olympiapark
More open air concerts
Tip 7: Enjoy a varied open-air programme at the Luftschloss
Since 2023, the wooden amphitheatre has been attracting young and old alike with a varied stage programme. From cultural events for the little ones to stand-up comedy for the whole family and a flamenco night for lovers: there's something for everyone here. The open-air stage was built by around 100 young people from Berlin schools and sixth form centres and offers space for around 400 visitors. Every year from May to September, theatre, music and drama can be admired in the Luftschloss and the warm season can be celebrated in style! May to September
Where: Tempelhofer Feld, south-west entrance, 12101 Berlin
Tip 8: Berliner Rundfunk Open Air
For the 20. anniversary of the Berlin Rundfunk 91.4 Open Air, it will be even bigger and with more stars on stage. Enjoy Bonnie Tyler, SANDRA and many more at the Parkbühne Wuhlheide in the open air. A great high-altitude fireworks display ensures a great atmosphere and magical moments.
When: 13 July
Where: Parkbühne Wuhlheide, An der Wuhlheide 4, 12459 Berlin
More about the open-air concert
Tip 9: Britzer Gartennacht - be enchanted
Immerse yourself in a magical world: at Britzer Gartennacht, you will encounter magical creatures and fantasy figures on the grounds. The fairy-tale journey of discovery is accompanied by illuminations and light shows and brought to life with artistry and music. On many other summer nights, the music of the numerous concerts on the large stage will waft through the garden
When: 17. August, 5 pm
Where: Britzer Garten, Buckower Damm 168, Britz
Tip 10: Major sporting events in Berlin
In addition to the Final of the UEFA EUO 2024 on 14 July.July, numerous other major sporting events are of course also taking place in Berlin this year. From the DFB Cup final on 25 May and world-class tennis at the bett1 open in June to the big Berlin Marathon on 29 September and the Laver Cup, fans of all sports will get their money's worth in Berlin this year.
DFB Cup final
When: 25 May May
Where: Olympiastadion Berlin, Olympischer Platz 3, Berlin
bett1 open
When: 15 - 23 June
Where: Lawn Tennis Turnier Club "Rot-Weiß" e.V.(Steffi-Graf-Stadion), Gottfried-von-Cramm-Weg 47-55, Wilmersdorf
Berlin Marathon
When: 29 September
Where: Start: Straße des 17. Juni, Mitte
Laver Cup
When: 20 to 22 September
Where: Uber Arena, Uber Platz 1, Friedrichshain
More sporting events in Berlin
Tip 11: Pyro Games - see the sky light up over Berlin
A true spectacle of light and fire awaits you at the Pyro Games. Three teams will literally light up the skies over Berlin at the Championship of Fireworks . The audience will decide who puts on the best effects and the most creative show. In addition to breathtaking firework shows, you can also expect a colourful evening programme with live music, performances, acrobatics, stilt walkers, laser shows and much more.
When: 7. September
Where: Museumspark Rüdersdorf
You can find more tips and event information in our event calendar.
