New Year—new highlights! As always, January in Berlin is full of cultural and exciting experiences that will chase away the winter blues. Especially toward the end of the month, there are exciting events you won’t want to miss. Here are the top 5 tips for an exciting January 2025:
1st Berlinale
Let the movies begin in Berlin! The Berlin International Film Festival will once again transform the capital into a gathering place for film fans from around the world in 2027. Premieres, international productions, exciting discoveries, and, of course, plenty of Berlinale atmosphere await you at numerous Berlin cinemas.
There’s also something new in 2027: For the first time, the Berlinale will kick off on a Wednesday, offering an extra weekend for audiences. The awards ceremony will take place on February 19.
ℹ️ Berlinale 📅 February 10–21, 2027📍 Various venues in Berlin🕰️ Various showtimes💵 Prices vary by show
🎥 Cate Blanchett @ Berlinale 🐻
2. Riverdance – 30 Jahre
Irish dance, rousing music, and plenty of energy: Riverdance will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027 and will also stop in Berlin as part of its grand anniversary tour. The famous dance show combines traditional Irish step dancing with modern staging, bringing new choreography, costumes, and a new generation of dancers to the stage.
ℹ️ Riverdance – 30 Years📅 February 2, 2027📍 Uber Arena Berlin🕰️ 8:00 p.m. 💵depending on category
3. ISTAF Indoor
Sports fans, take note: On February 5, the ISTAF Indoor will once again bring top-tier international track and field to the Uber Arena. Top athletes will compete against each other in various disciplines, promising an evening full of speed, excitement, and peak athletic performance.
The 14th edition of the ISTAF Indoor will take place in Berlin in 2027.
ℹ️ ISTAF Indoor 📅 February 5, 2027 📍 Uber Arena Berlin 🕰️ 4:30 p.m. 💵 Starting at 20.70 euros
4. eat! berlin
Berlin isn’t just about culture—it’s also about great food! The eat! berlin gourmet festival kicks off again at the end of February. With numerous events throughout the city, everything revolves around special menus, creative hosts, and Berlin’s dining scene.
From exclusive dinner events to extraordinary culinary evenings, there’s plenty in store for foodies. The festival runs well into March.
ℹ️ eat! berlin 📅 February 25 through March 7, 2027 📍 Various locations in Berlin 🕰️ Varies by event 💵 Varies by event
5. Holiday on Ice – MIRAGE
Figure skating meets festival atmosphere: At the end of February, HOLIDAY ON ICE is coming to the Tempodrom with “MIRAGE.” The new show combines spectacular figure skating with a modern festival aesthetic and elaborate staging.
Anyone looking for a special show in February can also experience one of the most famous figure skating productions live.
ℹ️ Holiday on Ice – MIRAGE📅February 26 through March 14, 2027📍 Tempodrom, Berlin🕰️ various show times 💵 varies by show
