Six day races
The elite of track racing meet at the popular six-day race in the Velodrome. The competitions take place between 12 to 15 teams of two.
Date: January 23, 2020 – January 28, 2020
Place: Velodrom, Berlin
Website: http://sechstagerennen-berlin.de/
Admission: With admission fee.
International dance festival
The international dance festival Tanzolymp takes place every year in the Stage Theater on Potsdamer Platz . National and international dancers from private and state schools worldwide take part in the dance competition.
Date: February 13, 2020 – February 17, 2020
Venue: Stage Theater at Potsdamer Platz.
Website: http://www.tanzolymp.com
Entry: With admission fee.
Berlinale
One of the largest annual film festivals in the world, the Berlinale, takes place every year in Berlin. Since the festival was founded in 1951, international and national films have been shown in various cinemas in the city and compete for the Golden Bear. Every year, numerous celebrities, exceptional productions, important directors and promising talents are expected on the red carpet and in the cinemas.
Date: February 20, 2020 – March 01, 2020
Place: Berlin.
Website: http://www.berlinale.de
Admission: With admission fee.
Carnival of the Cultures
For four days, the streets of Berlin Kreuzberg are transformed into a festival area with shows, concerts, dance and art. International musicians present themselves on four stages, there is a variety of performances of different genres, from Anatolian music to African ensembles. The highlight of the celebrations is the carnival parade with 60 groups and colorfully decorated cars from Hermannplatz.
Date: May 29, 2020 – June 01, 2020
Place: Berlin-Kreuzberg
Website: http://www.karneval-berlin.de/de/
Admission: Without admission.
Fête de la Musique
Every year, Midsummer Night Day is taken as an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of summer with friends and good concert music. This year, too, numerous open air concerts at various locations in Berlin will be offered for free and outside on June 21.
Date: June 21, 2020 – June 21, 2020
Place: Berlin.
Website: http://www.fetedelamusique.de
Berlin Fashion Week
Catwalk presentations, showrooms and a diverse supporting program make Berlin the center of the fashion world twice a year. Young and already established fashion designers present their next collections and new labels at various event locations.
Date: June 28, 2020 – July 05, 2020
Place: Berlin
Website: http://www.fashion-week-berlin.com
Christopher Street Day
Every year, around 400,000 visitors are expected to attend the Christopher Street Day Parade, where gays and lesbians demonstrate for their rights and move from Kurfürstendamm via Nollendorfplatz and Potsdamer Platz to the Victory Column and the Brandenburg Gate in brightly decorated cars. National and international music performances are presented to the visitors on the main stage and the party continues until late at night.
Date: July 25, 2020 – July 25, 2020
Place: Kurfürstendamm to Brandenburg Gate, Berlin.
Website: http://www.csd-berlin.de
Music festival
At the beginning of the concert season, the “Musikfest Berlin” brings international orchestras, ensembles and soloists with a well-known reputation to the Berlin Philharmonic. The focus of this musical event is on orchestral and instrumental cult and masterpieces.
Date: August 29, 2020 – September 23, 2020
Venue: Berlin Philharmonic.
Website: http://www.berlinerfestspiele.de
Admission: With admission fee.
Long Night of Museums
In late summer, the Long Night of Museums is held in Berlin, in which many of the city’s museums open their doors to visitors at night.
Date: August 29, 2020 – August 29, 2020
Location: Various venues, Berlin
Website: http://www.lange-nacht-der-museen.de
International radio exhibition
The world’s largest trade fair for consumer electronics opens its doors on the Berlin exhibition grounds. Products from entertainment, information and communication electronics such as televisions, computers, hi-fi devices and photo and digital cameras are exhibited and offered for sale. In addition, a diverse supporting program provides entertainment such as the radio tower fireworks in the IFA Night.
Date: September 4, 2020 – September 9, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Exhibition Center.
Website: http://www.ifa-berlin.de
Admission: With admission fee.
International literature festival
The international literature festival in Berlin draws numerous writers from all over the world to the German capital. The festival not only offers a platform for international exchange, but also the opportunity for literary newcomers to meet their great role models. Different series of events in various facilities offer something suitable for every interested reader.
Date: September 9, 2020 – September 19, 2020
Location: Various venues.
Website: http://www.literaturfestival.com
Admission: With admission fee.
BMW Berlin marathon
In September, numerous athletes meet again for the BMW Berlin Marathon to run the 42.195 km along the sights of Berlin. The starting point is the Straße des 17. Juni, near Kleiner Stern; the finish line is near the Brandenburg Gate.
Date: September 27, 2020 – September 27, 2020
Place: Straße des 17. Juni, Berlin
Website: http://www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com/
New Year’s Eve party at the Brandenburg Gate
The New Year’s Eve celebrations with the big fireworks at the Brandenburg Gate are always worth seeing and experiencing. Spectacular fireworks and lots of thrilling live music make the New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31st around the historic Brandenburg Gate the most popular party in the capital.
Date: December 31, 2020 – January 01, 2021
Place: Brandenburg Gate.
Website: http://brandenburger-tor-berlin.de
Admission: Free entry.
International Green Week
The Green Week attracts thousands of visitors to the exhibition center in Berlin every year. Exhibitors from all over the world invite you to taste and buy their products. Fruit and vegetables, fish and meat as well as dairy products are traditionally represented in the product range. In addition, the increasingly strong organic products from controlled cultivation are of great importance.
Date: January 15, 2021 – January 24, 2021
Place: Exhibition Center.
Website: http://www.gruenewoche.de
Admission: With admission fee.
