Whitsun in Berlin
Holidays in June
At the beginning of June, Berlin celebrates Whitsun at street parties, festivals and folk festivals in the open air. On Whitsun Sunday and Whit Monday, 8 and 9 June 2025, and of course over the entire weekend, the capital offers its visitors numerous events for young and old, from funfairs and markets to carnivals - there's something for everyone. Here we show you the best Whitesun tips for your short trip to Berlin.
The highlight: Carnival of Cultures
The Carneval of Cultures celebrates the diversity of Berlin's lifestyles and communities. For four days from 6 to 9 June, the street festival on Blücherplatz invites you to enjoy delicious street food from all over the world. On Whitsunday, the colourful parade will then make its way through Friedrichshain, where Berlin's communities will show just how colourful and diverse the city is.
Whitsun concerts
Enjoy excellent concerts of various genres on this long Whitsun weekend:
- Organ matinee on Whit Monday with Bine Bryndorf at Konzerthaus Berlin
Varieté, shows and musicals
- British eccentricity, paired with a Berlin snout and crazy acrobatics and all accompanied by pop melodies - that promises an unusual and fascinating evening at the Wintergarten Varieté with The Crazy Berlin Show: Varieté Gaga.
- Until 5 July, Friedrichstadt-Palast delivers a grand show of great emotions: Falling | in Love.
- With an ever-valid plea for courage for oneself and for each other, La Cage aux Folles at the Komische Oper Berlin for an illustrious evening
- at the Theater des Westens from 17 April. April, the loving story of Romeo & Julia will delight audiences with a fresh interpretation of the timeless tragedy. With pop songs and rousing arias, the musical takes you on an emotional musical journey with romance, drama and energy.
- The cult musical Grease promises a dynamic evening at the Admiralspalast Berlin with an exciting new production.
Festivals & Markets
Festivals and markets are part of Whitsun. Let yourself go and enjoy.
- In addition to the traditional Carnival of Cultures from 6 to 9 June
- the traditional Steglitz Weeks take place from 23 May to 9 June and the colourful fairground rides in Bäkepark take place directly after the Carnival of Cultures.
- Still until 8 June. June, the Soulfestival takes place on Alexanderplatz, where you can experience the pulsating energy of soul music for free.
- Every year at Whitsunday numerous churches in Berlin open their doors and invite their guests to the Long Night of Open Churches . Churches welcome visitors to talks, concerts and candlelit readings. Catering will also be provided in many places. The exact programme will be announced at the beginning of May.
Children and families
Another long weekend in May where families can spend time together in Berlin. The capital offers exciting things to do for the whole family - whether you have small children, schoolchildren or teenagers. Attractions, theatres, cafés, museums, events, guided tours - Berlin has it all especially for children.
Parks, gardens and palaces in Berlin
At Whitsun, the whole of Berlin shines in a blaze of colourful flowers. Visit the Botanical Garden, the Britzer Garten or the Britzer Garten.entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="0df7dada-fcda-41f4-8780-c0cd71ea4acb" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Gardens of the World. The palace gardens in and around Berlin also invite you to a particularly splendid Whitsun excursion.
Use our day ticket sanssouci + for your excursions to nearby Potsdam:
Museums and attractions in Berlin
Many attractions and museums in Berlin, including the world-famous Museum Island and the Fernsehturm are looking forward to seeing you. Use the long weekend over Whitsun for a tour to the museum or an exciting exhibition - there's something for everyone in Berlin!
Open-air cinemas in Berlin
The first open-air cinemas have already opened. The open-air cinemas offer current blockbusters, movies in OmU and old classics. Enjoy films under the starry Berlin sky.
Ship and Spree Cruises
The sun deck of a Spree ferry is a particularly relaxing way to discover Berlin from the water. Choose between sightseeing tours, swimming trips or exploratory tours out to Wannsee and as far as Potsdam.
