What to do and see in Berlin in 2026

A list of events near our hotel

Staying at Safestay Berlin Kurfürstendamm (Bayreuther Str. 10) means you’re right in the centre of everything. Whether you’re planning your trip around an event or looking for things to do once you’re here, this guide has you covered.

💡Tip – Berlin is a city no artist skips – if they’re on tour, they will for sure perform in Berlin. Keep an eye out on artists personal websites for more!

Events in Berlin in January 2026

38th European Film Awards
📅 17 January 2026
🎬 Europe’s premier film-prize gala happens in Berlin, spotlighting top achievements in European cinema (25 min walk)

International Green Week Berlin
📅 16 – 25 January 2026
🌱 The world’s largest public fair for food, agriculture and horticulture, with exhibitions, tastings and trend showcases (20 min by public transport)

Ultraschall Berlin – Festival for New Music
📅 14 – 18 January 2026
🎶 A forward-looking festival of contemporary & experimental music across different venues in Berlin (20 min by public transport).

Events in Berlin in February 2026

 Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival
📅 12 February – 22 February 2026
🎬 One of the world’s most prestigious film festivals with hundreds of films, premieres, talks and cinema events across the city. (30 min by public transport)

 One Billion Rising Berlin
📅 14 February 2026
💃 City‑wide movement to dance together against violence and for respect, with public gatherings and performances. 
(30 min by public transport.)

 Schall & Rausch Festival
📅 12 February – 15 February 2026
🎶 Experimental musical theatre and boundary‑pushing performance experiences in Neukölln. (30 min by public transport)

Japanmarkt Berlin
📅 22 February 2026
🎎 Japanese culture market with design, workshops, food and music at Festsaal Kreuzberg. (30 min by public transport)

Eat Berlin – Food Festival
📅 19 February – 01 March 2026
🍽️ Berlin’s gourmet food festival with tastings, chef dinners and culinary tours across neighbourhoods. (20 min by public transport)

Events in Berlin in March 2026

 Final Girls Berlin Film Festival
📅 04 March – 08 March 2026
🎤 Horror and genre film screenings across Berlin cinemas.
(30 min by public transport)

Vierte Welle Film Festival
📅 14 March  - 15 March 2026
🎭 Short films on diversity and social issues at indie venues. (30 min by public transport)

 MaerzMusik – Festival of Contemporary Music
📅 20 March – 29 March 2026
🎼 Contemporary music and sound art festival with concerts, installations, and talks. 
(30 min by public transport)

 European Arts and Crafts Days
📅 27 March – 29 March 2026
🎨 Open studios, workshops, and fashion showcases by Berlin artisans. 
(25 min by public transport)

Berlin Chocolate Festival
📅 Mid‑March 2026 (TBC)
🍫 Chocolate tastings, workshops, and makers festival in central Berlin. 
(25‑ min by public transport)

Come back soon to see what’s going on in the city in early 2026!

FAQs about what’s happening in Berlin in 2026