Berlin guide · Oct 2 – Nov 1
Festivals & markets in Berlin this month
Food festivals, flea and craft markets, Christmas markets, festivals such as the Karneval der Kulturen and the Berlinale when they are on, and city festivals in Berlin over the next month.
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Our picks
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
"Hallelujah" – 15th Spandau Church Music Festival
The 15th edition of a church music festival in Spandau themed around "Hallelujah", for all audiences.
Christophorus Church · Schuckertdamm 338, 13629 Berlin
Food & drink·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Oktoberfest 2026 at Café am Neuen See - Friday Oct 2
A Bavarian-themed Oktoberfest celebration with food and live music by the lake, for all ages.
Café am Neuen See · Lichtensteinallee 2, 10787 Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
J Mahon's Spookfest (DJ Set) - Tag der Clubkultur Festival Week
A DJ set mixing indie, post-hardcore and EBM as part of a club culture festival, for adults.
Madame Claude · Lübbener Str. 19, 10997 Berlin, Germany
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Saturday, October 3
8 events
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+
Art Week of the Municipal Galleries Berlin
A ten-day festival where Berlin's municipal galleries open their doors to the public.
Miscellaneous venues
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Day 2: Colors of Tango Festival - Traditional Night
The second day of a tango festival with a show, vinyl DJ, visuals and social dancing practice for adults.
BALLHAUS RIXDORF, Kottbusser Damm 76, 10967 · Kottbusser Damm 76, 10967 Berlin, Deutschland, Berlin
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Open Day at the Ministergärten
An open house event where German state representations present their work for German Unity Day, for all ages.
In the Minister Gardens of the state representations of Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, Saarland, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse · In den Ministergärten 3-10, 10117 Berlin
Food & drink·Outdoor
Schöneberg Pumpkin Festival
A street festival celebrating pumpkins with culinary delights and market stalls for the whole family.
Akazien- and Belziger Straße in Schöneberg · Akazienstraße, 10823 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Jugglers' Festival at the Citadel
A medieval-themed festival with jugglers, acrobatics, music and food at the Citadel, for all ages.
Spandau Citadel · Am Juliusturm 87, 13597 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Harvest Festival at Domäne Dahlem
A harvest festival with regional products, historical demonstrations and hands-on activities for families.
Domäne Dahlem · Königin-Luise-Straße 49, 14198 Berlin
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor
CSD Breakfast Market
A queer breakfast market organized together with CSD Berlin, celebrating community with pancakes.
Markthalle Neun · Eisenbahnstraße 42/43, 10997 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor
8th Jugglers' Festival at the Berlin Citadel
A colorful juggling festival with market stalls and medieval craft traders at the Berlin Citadel.
Berlin Citadel · Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin
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Sunday, October 4
7 events
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Harvest Festival in Spandau
A free family harvest festival with regional farming, old livestock breeds and nature conservation stands.
Hahneberg Nature Reserve Station · Heerstraße 549, 13593 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor
GRIP - The Motor Event at the Lausitzring
A car festival featuring cars, motor action and TV personality Matthias Malmedie for all ages.
DEKRA Lausitzring · Lausitzallee 1, 01998 SCHIPKAU
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
2026 Harvest Festival at the Nature Conservation Station
An outdoor harvest festival for all ages organized by a nature conservation association.
Hahneberg Nature Reserve Station · Heerstr. 549, 13593 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Pankow Flea Market
A flea market in central Pankow inviting visitors to browse and linger.
Breite Straße, 13187 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Religion and Ritual: Sukkot
A guided museum tour exploring the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, suitable for all ages.
Jewish Museum Berlin · Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin
Food & drink·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Street Food on the Move - 2026
A street food festival featuring Berlin-based food trucks for all ages.
Kulturbrauerei · Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
GayWiesn Edition 3/26
A queer Oktoberfest party night mixing Bavarian tradition with nightlife, for adults.
Berlin Hofbräuhaus · Karl-Liebknecht- Straße,Berlin, Germany, Berlin
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Monday, October 5
1 event
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Tuesday, October 6
1 event
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Thursday, October 8
3 events
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor
Cultural Train
A train journey carriage hosting readings, concerts, films and workshops celebrating German-Polish ties, for all ages.
Lichtenberg Station · Weitlingstraße 22, 10317 Berlin
Food & drink·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Organic Market at Kollwitzplatz
A regular outdoor organic market with regional and sustainably produced goods.
Kollwitzplatz Organic Market · Kollwitzplatz, 10435 Berlin
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Canarias Calling Festival
A punk music festival bringing bands from the Canary Islands, Berlin, Sweden and Barcelona to SO36.
SO36 · Oranienstraße 190, 10999 Berlin
07
Friday, October 9
1 event
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Saturday, October 10
8 events
Games·Ages 12+·Indoor
Berlin International Roleplay Convention – BIRCON
A two-day convention for tabletop and pen-and-paper role-playing games, with exhibitors, panels and parties.
VOLLGUTLAGER BERLIN · Rollbergstr. 26, 12053 Berlin
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
International Guitar Competition & Festival Berlin // Gala 2026: 20th Anniversary
A gala celebrating 20 years of the International Guitar Competition & Festival Berlin.
Ballhaus Prinzenallee · Prinzenallee 33, 13359 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 12+·Indoor
PEOPLE Festival 2026
A multi-day music festival with 200 concerts across 11 stages at Funkhaus Berlin.
Funkhaus Berlin · Nalepastraße 18-50, 12459 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–12·Indoor
BÄÄÄM - Festival FRATZ International
A dance performance using rhythm and vibration for deaf and hearing audiences, part of a children's theatre festival.
Dance Studio in Podewil · Klosterstraße 68d, 10179 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Indoor
Berlin Ramen Festival
A Japanese food festival with various ramen, sake, tea, crafts and children's entertainment, for the whole family.
KOMPLEX Berlin · Modersohnstraße 35–45, 10245 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–12·Indoor
ABC - A Painter's Alphabet - Festival FRATZ International
An acrobatic circus performance for young audiences journeying through the alphabet, part of a children's theatre festival.
GRIPS Hall at Podewil · Klosterstraße 68d, 10179 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Autumn Bonfire & Spooky Fall Festival at the Beach
A family-friendly seasonal festival at the beach marking the end of summer with a bonfire and spooky activities.
Wendenschloss Lido · Möllhausenufer 30, 12557 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Fall Festival at Stern Hunting Lodge
A family autumn festival with children's games, pony rides, vaulting and choir music at a hunting lodge.
Stern Hunting Lodge · Jagdhausstraße, 14480 Potsdam
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Sunday, October 11
5 events
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Friedrichshagen Flea Market
A weekly outdoor flea market with up to 100 vendors near Friedrichshagen S-Bahn station, for all ages.
Car park at Friedrichshagen S-Bahn station · Schöneicher Strasse / Ecke Dahlwitzer Landstrasse, 12587 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Friedrichshagen Flea Market
A popular outdoor flea market near Müggelsee lake, attracting day trippers of all ages.
Friedrichshagen S-Bahn Station · Dahlwitzer Landstraße, Berlin
Festivals & markets
Anniversary celebrations at the Dahlem Estate
A grand festival celebrating the double anniversary of the historic Dahlem Estate, for all ages.
Domäne Dahlem · Königin-Luise-Str. 49, 14195 Berlin
Food & drink·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Wedding Market
A monthly market on Leopoldplatz celebrating local food and community, suitable for families.
Leopoldplatz, 13347 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 18+·Outdoor
Crunch Fest Berlin
A punk/post-punk music festival with bands, a record market and a beer garden for adults.
Cassiopeia · Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin, Germany
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Monday, October 12
4 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 2–12·Indoor
Bosque - part of Fratz Festival
A dance theatre piece for children exploring play, discovery and connection through movement.
Junges Tanzhaus Berlin · Lucy-Lameck-Str. 32, 12049 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 18+·Indoor
Bar Convent Berlin
An international trade event for bar owners and bartenders focused on the beverage industry.
Berlin Exhibition Grounds · Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Indoor
Celebration Week at the Fontane-Haus: 50th Anniversary
A week-long celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Fontane-Haus cultural centre, for all ages.
Fontane House Cultural Center · Königshorster Straße 6, 13439 Berlin
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Georgian Book Days present: LIVE
A closing concert evening for the Georgian Book Days Berlin literary festival.
Hotel Continental – Art Space in Exile · Elsenstraße 87, 12435 Berlin
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Tuesday, October 13
3 events
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
16th Berlin Job Fair – All paths to your career
A career fair offering job seekers opportunities across many industries.
Olympic Stadium Berlin · Olympischer Platz 3, 14053 Berlin
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Festival of Lights in Concert 2026
Immersive 3D light-art shows combined with ambient DJ sets inside Berlin Cathedral.
Berlin Cathedral · Am Lustgarten 1, 10178 Berlin, Deutschland, Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Performing Arts Season 2026
A season of international dance, theatre and performance productions by renowned artists, for adults.
House of Berlin Festivals · Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin
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Wednesday, October 14
2 events
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin '26 Opening: The Illusion of a Quiet Night
Opening documentary screening of the Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin for adult film audiences.
Cinema at KulturBrauerei · Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin, Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Festival of Lights Afterparty with Hila, selo, CosmiKat
A midweek club party with electronic DJ sets as part of Festival of Lights week, for adults.
PKH Warehouse · Dorotheenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin
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Friday, October 16
1 event
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Thursday, October 22
2 events
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Female-Fronted Is Not A Genre 5
A punk and hardcore festival spotlighting female-fronted bands and strong female voices.
SO36 · Oranienstraße 190, 10999 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter in the Gardens of the World
An outdoor drone light show celebrating the world of Harry Potter, suitable for the whole family.
Gardens of the World, Blumberger Damm 44, Berlin · Blumberger Damm 44, 12685 Berlin, Deutschland, Berlin
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Friday, October 23
1 event
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Wednesday, October 28
1 event
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Friday, October 30
4 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor
ADIRA Drag Festival 3.0
A drag performance festival with music and show acts, for adult audiences.
HAU Hebbel am Ufer – HAU1 · Stresemannstraße 29, 10963 Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Outdoor
The Fright Crawl | Berlin's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
An 18+ Halloween bar crawl through multiple bars in Berlin with a wristband and live host.
TBA, TBA Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Halloween on Ku'damm | Grace x Helden der Nacht | Circus Noir
An 18+ Halloween circus-themed party at Hotel Zoo Berlin over two nights.
HOTEL ZOO BERLIN · Kurfürstendamm 25, 10719 Berlin, Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Halloween Nightmare - the Halloween Party at Spindler & Klatt
An 18+ Halloween themed club party at Spindler & Klatt.
Spindler & Klatt · Kopenicker Straße 16-17, 10997 Berlin
18
Saturday, October 31
8 events
Food & drink·Indoor
Halloween Brunch
A free Halloween brunch with a buffet for adults and free spooky face painting for kids.
Hotel MOA Berlin · Stephanstraße 41, 10559 Berlin, Berlin
Family·Ages 7+·Indoor
Ghost Gala - The Halloween Night
A spooky Halloween holiday event at FEZ-Berlin recommended for children aged 7 and up.
FEZ-Berlin · Straße zum FEZ 2, 12459 Berlin
Music·Ages 18+·Indoor
Unterwelt Festival
A dark electronic music festival featuring darkwave, EBM and minimal synth live acts plus a club night.
Festsaal Kreuzberg · Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Halloween 2026 - The Dancing Dead
A Halloween-themed club party with fog, lights and costumed guests, for adults.
MAXXIM CLUB BERLIN · Joachimsthaler Straße 15, 10719 Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Ghost Party 2026 at Forum Köpenick
Adults-only Halloween-themed party with performers, DJ and costumed entertainment.
Forum Köpenick · Bahnhofstraße 33-38, 12555 Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Date Night & Fish Seeks Bicycle Berlin | Halloween Special 2026
Halloween-themed singles party night combining two Berlin dating party series, for adults.
SilverWings Club · Columbiadamm 10, 10965 Berlin, Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 16+·Indoor
Dilemma: Scary Movie (Halloween Edition)
Halloween-themed Y2K party night for adults.
Chausseestraße 131, 10115 Berlin, Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Halloween Party - The Abandoned Factory Pt. 2
Halloween-themed club party in a factory venue for adults.
Greifswalder Str. 25 · Greifswalder Straße 25, 10405 Berlin, Berlin
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Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Köpenick Autumn Spectacle
A four-day autumn festival with live music, dance shows and a children's programme, for families and all ages.
Luisenhain in Köpenick · Alt-Köpenick 32, 12555 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 12+·Indoor
Altstadt Wiesn in Köpenick
A Bavarian-style Oktoberfest party with beer and traditional food in Berlin-Köpenick.
Freiheit Fünfzehn · Freiheit 15, 12555 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 18+·Indoor
AL.Festival 2026
A multidisciplinary festival celebrating SWANA music, art and culture with concerts, films and workshops, for adults.
TBA – VARIOUS
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Festival of Lights
An annual city festival illuminating Berlin's landmarks and historic sites with colourful light installations.
various landmarks in Berlin · Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Dragon Fest 2026 - Berlin's Pan-Asian Culture Festival
A free family festival of pan-Asian culture featuring dragon dance, K-pop and traditional performances.
Jules b-part at Gleisdreieck Park · Luckenwalder Str. 6b, 10963 Berlin
Music·Ages 18+·Indoor
PEOPLE Festival
A multi-day music festival featuring over 200 concerts by international musicians across 11 stages at Funkhaus.
Funkhaus Berlin · Nalepastraße 18, 12459 Berlin
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Berlin Bachata Festival 2026
A multi-day bachata dance festival with parties and workshops for adult dancers.
Moa-Bogen · Stephanstraße 41, 10559 Berlin, Deutschland, Berlin
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Lichtenberg Winter Time
A winter funfair with carousels and rides for the whole family at Landsberger Allee.
Lichtenberg Winter Time · Landsberger Allee 300, 13055 Berlin
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