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Berlin Events in May 2025

Berlinische Galerie erwirbt Werk von Lovis Corinth

Event Highlights

Futurium (3)

International Museum Day

Date not yet known

On the occasion of this worldwide event, which aims to highlight the contributions of museums to society, many Berlin museums open their doors for special tours and activities.  more

Berliner Theatertreffen (2)

Berliner Theatertreffen

May 02 - 18, 2025

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

Berlin Design Week (1)

Berlin Design Week

Date not yet known

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

Re:publica 2022

Re:publica

Date not yet known

Re:publica is one of the world's largest conferences on digital culture. Media professionals, entrepreneurs and academics from around the globe share their knowledge and discuss the future of the information society.  more

DFB-Pokalfinale 2020 (22)

DFB Cup Final in Berlin

May 24, 2025

The DFB Cup final is the soccer highlight of the year at Berlin's Olympic Stadium. All important information on the DFB Cup Final 2025.  more

MyFest 2014

Myfest

Date not yet confirmed

The "Myfest" has a long tradition in Berlin-Kreuzberg. It is not yet known whether the festival will take place in 2025.  more

XJazz-Festival (2)

XJazz Festival Berlin

Date not yet known

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

Berliner Philharmoniker

Open Day at the Philharmonie

Date not yet known

On Sunday, the Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation invites the curious and music lovers to a varied programme in the Philharmonie.  more

Classic Days in Berlin

Classic Days Berlin

May 10 and 11, 2025

With the presentation of around 2000 historic vehicles, the Classic Days Berlin offer the opportunity to see some of the classics of automotive history.  more

Pictoplasma

Pictoplasma Berlin

Date not yet known

Pictoplasma Berlin is an international festival for contemporary character design - from art and illustration to graphic design. It includes a conference, exhibitions and screening programmes.  more

Folk Festivals & Fairs

Steglitzer Woche

Steglitzer Woche

Date not yet known

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

Tag der Einheit: Volksfest am Brandenburger Tor

Spring and Asparagus Festival Primavera

May 10 and 11, 2025

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

Zuckerwatte

Rudow Spring Mile

Date not yet known

Visitors to the Spring Mile in Rudow can look forward to a diverse entertainment program on two stages.  more

Domäne Dahlem

Spring Festival at Domäne Dahlem

Date not yet known

The traditional opening of the market season on the historical Domäne Dahlem estate celebrates the arrival of spring in Berlin.  more

Sports Events

Big 25 Berlin

S 25 Berlin

May 11, 2025

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

"Run of Spirit"

Run of Spirit

Date not yet known

The Run of Spirit is a joint sports event for people with and without disabilities.  more

Exhibitions

Joseph Beuys: Collection Presentation

The Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin presents the extensive collection of works by the artist Joseph Beuys in the Kleihueshalle. more

Extreme Tension: Art between Politics and Society 1945 – 2000

Hardly any other era was so marked by division, rupture and transformation as the period after the Second World War. In light of this, the Neue Nationalgalerie has consciously chosen the title Extreme Tension for the upcoming presentation of its postwar... more

Ancient Egypt

The Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection has a chance to present itself on a scale never shown until now, with over 2 500 exhibits on display in the Neues Museum's northern wing over three floors, covering 3600m². more

Specials & Insider Tips

Walpurgisnacht im Mauerpark

May Day in Berlin

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

Vatertag

Father's Day in Berlin

May 29, 2025

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

Kirschblütenallee

Cherry Blossoms in Berlin

Every spring a sea of pink cherry blossoms blooms in Berlin for a few days. Discover the places where you can admire the cherry blossoms and feel as if you were in Japan.  more

Trade Shows

Greentech Festival 2020 (5)

Greentech Festival

June 4-6, 2025

The three-day Greentech Festival is all about the latest technologies for a sustainable lifestyle.  more

Gartenträume (1)

Gartenträume Berlin

Next date not yet announced

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

Concert Highlights

  • Thu01/05/202520:00 Uhr
    Usher

    Uber Arena Berlin

  • Fri09/05/202520:00 Uhr
  • Sun11/05/202520:00 Uhr
    Sophie Zelmani - Live 2025

    Heimathafen Neukölln

  • Sat31/05/202519:30 Uhr

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