Midsummer transforms Berlin into Europe’s open-air capital: whether it’s outdoor concerts, art, street food, or open-air cinema – August is a month for living and celebrating outdoors. Here are your five highlights for an unforgettable August 2025 in the capital:
1. Long Night of Museums 2025
On August 30, over 70 museums in Berlin will open their doors until well after midnight – from Museum Island to the Museum of Technology. With just one ticket, you can visit exhibitions, take part in guided tours, enjoy live music, and stroll through the capital’s nighttime cultural scene. Museum Island is particularly atmospheric. There are also exciting offers for families. A real Berlin summer highlight!
ℹ️ Long Night of Museums 📅 August 30, 2025📍 Over 70 museums throughout Berlin 🕒 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. 💵 Tickets from 15 euros
2. KEINEMUSIK Open Air at Tempelhof Airport
The world-renowned DJ combo is finally back in Berlin. &ME, Rampa, and Adam Port will rock Tempelhof Airport with their Open Air Day Festival. Usually DJing in Tulum, Ibiza, and all over the world, everyone is eagerly awaiting their return to the city where it all began with their label KEINEMUSIK. Here’s to a spectacular night under the Berlin night sky!
ℹ️ KEINEMUSIK Open-Air 📅 August 17, 2025 📍 Tempelhof Airport 🕒 Starting at 3:30 p.m. 💵 Remaining tickets available
3. Campus Cinema at the Stasi Headquarters
Cinema with history: The open-air series at the former headquarters of the Ministry for State Security will once again be showing exciting films with political depth, East-West references, or a very current zeitgeist in August. You’ll be sitting in the courtyard of one of Berlin’s most historic locations. Snacks, deck chairs, and exciting conversations after the film round off the evening.
ℹ️ Campus Cinema at the Stasi Headquarters 📅 August 4 to 28, 2025 📍 Stasi Headquarters. Campus for Democracy, Lichtenberg 🕒 Films start at 7:30 p.m. 💵 Free admission
4. Pop-Kultur Festival Berlin
From August 25 to 30, the Pop-Kultur Festival brings music, discourse, art, and performances to Berlin. International acts meet newcomers, readings, talks, and installations—a creative festival format with a club feeling, but also depth. As in previous years, the venue is the Kulturbrauerei—with several stages and courtyards. Tip: secure your tickets in good time, as many program items are quickly sold out.
ℹ️ Pop-Kultur Festival 📅 August 25 to 30, 2025 📍 Kulturbrauerei, Prenzlauer Berg 🕒 All day / evenings
💵 Tickets from approx. 10 euros per evening
5. Pistachio Street Food Festival Berlin
From sweet to savory: the Pistachio Street Food Festival is all about the food scene’s favorite nut. Ice cream, pasta, pastries, dips—everything with pistachios! The festival takes place on August 23 and 24 at Jules B-Part at Gleisdreieck. With live music, workshops, and small manufacturers, the festival is a must for all foodies. Green, creative, delicious.
ℹ️ Pistachio Street Food Festival 📅 August 23 & 24, 2025 📍 Jules B-Part, Park am Gleisdreieck 🕒 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. each day 💵 5 euro admission
