Friday
Mary Katharine Tramontana’s Book Launch & Photography Exhibition
Poet, writer and photographer Mary Katharine Tramontana launches her second book of poems, Do Not Write Poems Likening His Body to God, alongside an exhibition of her original photographs. Blending image and text, the work delves into desire, longing and sensuality, delivered with a richly provocative and tender edge.
- about_bookshop, Linienstr. 151. 10115 Berlin Details.
Unsex Me Here
In their first collaborative performance, drag queen Olympia Bukkakis and choreographer Maria F. Scaroni bring their lived experiences to the stage, exploring the archetypes of the queen and the witch through trans femme and perimenopausal perspectives. The duo reframe ideas of legacy and multiplying beyond reproduction. Expect something pretty spectacular.
- Sophiensaele, Sophienstraße 18, 10178 Berlin Details.
Berlin New Stand-Up Award Final
The final for Berlin’s best stand-up award is fast upon us. You might think it’s all just a giggle, but it’s serious business. Comedic reputations are on the line and there’s some decent cashish at stake (€1,000 to be precise). Alongside a secret jury, your vote will decide who gets the last laugh.
- Heimathafen, Karl-Marx-Str. 141, 12043 Berlin Details.
Saturday
Velo Berlin & Berliner Fahrradmarkt
Sure, you’ll probably spot a MAMIL geeking out on carbon forks, but this two-day event is firmly for the bike-loving masses. Over 200 brands take over the hangar at Tempelhof, meaning it’s highly likely you’ll fall in love with some new wheels. After a test ride, check out the race around the airfield or the flatland BMX competition.
- Flughafen Tempelhof, 12101 Berlin Details.
Saturno 4000
To celebrate the release of their debut album Arrival, the Berlin-based band Saturno 4000 are performing an intimate gig followed by an in-house signing. The group, active since 2022, are currently riding the wave of their Anatolian and Latin psych rhythms and disco beats. They are the perfect band to soundtrack sunsets over Tempelhofer Feld, so get acquainted now.
- Rough Trade Berlin, Karl-Marx-Str. 101, 12043 Berlin Details.
Berliner Osterlauf 2026
Run rabbit, run rabbit, run… For the sixth time, Berlin’s Easter run (yes, we know, it’s not exact) returns to Schlachtensee. With routes for all levels, from a tiny bambino dash of 330m to the full-on Big 5 (26.8 km), there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re in it for fun or pushing your limits, lace up and run on down. Costumes optional.
- Schlachtensee, Fischerhüttenstraße 137, 14163 Berlin Details.
Sunday
Pyramid Party – Fire Horse
Get ready to shake away the year of the snake and ride the horse of fire. Yep, it’s as woo-woo as it sounds but at the heart of this party is a welcoming, soul-activating vibe that just about restores your faith in community and connection. Complete with breathwork ceremonies, sound baths and two dancefloors, it oozes love and radiates pleasure, and best of all, it’s open to all.
- Metropol, Nollendorfpl. 5, 10777 Berlin Details.
Human Rights Film Festival
If you, like most of us, are feeling the Weltschmerz, put this date in your calendar. Showcasing documentaries fully focused on human rights and those who defend them, expect hard-hitting themes like freedom of speech, gender equality, refugee rights and conflict. There probably couldn’t be a more timely film festival right now.
- Various locations Details
Kirschblütenfest
Forget the Skyscanner splurge, you only need to schlep up to Marzahn to sate your sakura (cherry blossom) cravings. With the festival entering its 18th year, over 25,000 visitors are expected to admire the brilliant blossoms at Gärten der Welt. Several Japanese, Korean and Chinese cultural events promise to spirit you away, even just for a moment.
