Don’t miss out on what Berlin has in store this long Easter weekend (Friday 18 – Monday 21 April). From family-friendly fun to classic club nights, here are 10 Berlin events to help you get the most of the Easter weekend.
Prostern at Sisyphos
This Easter weekend, Sisyphus is throwing a decidedly nontraditional celebration. The Spreeufer institution promises non-stop dancing all through its 5-day programme, which includes a live concert from beloved Belgian jazz sextet Kosmo Sound. Heavily inspired by dub, the sextet are sure to bring their bold and fiery improvisations to the Sisyphos stage
- Sisyphos, Hauptstr. 15, Lichtenberg, Thurs 17 – Tues 22 April, details.
Amselcom and 3000GRAD at Klunkerkranich
Kicking off the Easter weekend high above the Neukölln rooftops, the Amselcom and 3000GRAD crews are joining forces. Amselcom gets things going from 16:00 in the “living room,” while the festival crew takes over the outdoor area from 20:00. Expect sets from Anselmus, Lisa von Mond, Bonfante, and more.
- Klunkerkranich, Karl-Marx-Str. 66, Neukölln, Friday 18 April, from 16:00, details and from 20:00, details.
Düppel Open Air Museum’s Springtime Festival
Escape the city bustle and step back in time at the Düppel Open Air Museum’s Springtime Festival this Easter. The medieval village comes alive with family-friendly activities like Easter egg painting, weaving and historical children’s games. As the temperature drops in the early evening , you can cosy up at the fire and tuck into a comforting Stockbrot roasted over an open flame.
- Museumsdorf Düppel, Clauertstr. 11, Nikolassee, Fri 18 – 21 April, details.
Bohei Market at Holzmarkt 25
The BOHEI Easter edition at Holzmarkt 25 promises one hell of a Saturday. Aside from Holzmarkt food staples like buttermilk fried chicken, tacos, burritos, and Kungfu noodles, discover Easter-themed dishes like vegan egg salad, something called bunny pizza, eggnog, and much more. Kids can look forward to a bubble show, face-painting and an egg-decorating workshop.
- Holzmarkt 25, Holzmarktstr. 25, Friedrichshain, Sat April 19 (12:00 – 20:00), details.
Berliner Frühlingsfest
Start the season off with a bang at Berliner Frühlingsfest. Located at the Berlin Central Fairground at Kurt-Schumacher Damm, the month-long festival is host to over 80 attractions suitable for Berliners big and small, including rides, VR-experiences, carnival games, live music and more. Once you’ve screamed yourself hoarse on Germany’s biggest mobile rollercoaster, you can soothe your vocal cords with a cold drink and treat yourself to some good old fashioned fried festival food.
- Berliner Frühlingsfest, Zentraler Festplatz Berlin Kurt-Schumacher-Damm 207, open until Mon May 12 (closed Easter Monday), free admission, details.
Spandau’s medieval Easter festival
For a more historic spin on festival fun, don your favourite set of chainmail and ride your steed over to the Easter Knights’ Festival in the Spandau Citadel. Browse the wares of artisans and craftsmen in the marketplace, watch knights battle for glory in real-life tournaments or hone your own knightly skills at the crossbow range.
- Spandau Citadel, Am Juliusturm 64, Spandau, Sat 19 – Mon 21 April, details.
Bonfires
Still not fired up for spring? Well, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s heating up: maybe one of the many Easter bonfires will finally thaw away the last of your winter lethargy.
- Späth’sche Baumschule, Späthstr. 80/81, Baumschulenweg, Sat 19 – Sun 20 April, from 16:00, details.
- Britzer Garten, Sangerhauser Weg 1, Britz, Sat 19, from 16:00, details.
- Freiwillige Feuerwehr Berlin Hellersdorf, Hellersdorfer Str. 147, Hellersdorf, Sat April 19, from 16:00, details.
- Strandbad Wendenschloss, Möllhausenufer 30, Wendenschloss, Sat 19 April, from 12:00, details.
Egg dyeing and Easter crafts at Ökowerk
Kids aren’t usually too enthusiastic about seeing beetroot and spinach on their plates. At Ökowerk, they’ll be happy to learn that these veggies will instead be transformed into natural dyes for some eco-friendly, egg-decorating fun.
- Ökowerk, Teufelsseechaussee 22, Grunewald, Fri 18 April, from 13:30, email [email protected] to register, details.
Easter brunch at MARS
For late-risers on the hunt for an Easter feast, don’t worry: MARS is serving up Easter brunch with a twist. You can expect langos with sour cream, green asparagus, melted cherry tomatoes and grated cheese (with an optional meaty add-on locally sourced ham from Gut Kerkow) and Eggs Benedict on sourdough bread with poached egg, spinach cream cheese, fried mushrooms and hollandaise sauce. Yum!
- MARS | Küche & Bar, silent green, Gerichtstr. 35, Wedding, Fri 18 – Mon 21 (from 10:00 – 14:30), reservations required, details.
Easter at Berghain: Snax and Club Night
Berghain is, of course, known as a place of excess, but it’s rarely as unrestrained as it is over the Easter weekend. The techno institution kicks off the long weekend with not one, but two parties. The legendary gay and fetish night “Snax Club” (men only!) will have DJs Cormac, Chris Cruse, and resident DJ Boris playing across two floors (Berghain, Lab.oratory) starting Saturday. At the same time, the Easter Klubnacht gets underway, with revelers able to party until Tuesday to the sounds of Âme, Nicola Cruz, Fadi Mohem, Virginia, among others.
- Berghain | Panorama Bar, Am Wriezener Bahnhof, Friedrichshain, from Sat 19 April, details.
