New year – new highlights! As usual, January in Berlin is full of cultural and exciting experiences to banish the winter blues. Especially at the end of the month, there are exciting events that are not to be missed. Here are the top 5 tips for an exciting January 2025:
1. BERLIN FASHION WEEK
Fashion Week returns to Berlin and sets trends for the new year. Designers from all over the world present their collections in spectacular shows and exhibitions. In addition to the official events, there are numerous pop-up stores, after-parties and off-site events that transform the city into a fashion hotspot. Fashion fans should definitely stop by to experience the latest trends up close and be one step ahead of everyone in the fashion game.
ℹ️ Berlin Fashion Week 📅 January 31 to February 4, 2025 📍different locations in Berlin 🕰️ tba 💵 tba
2. TRANSMEDIALE 2025
This renowned festival for art and digital culture is dedicating this year’s 38th edition in 2025 to the motto (near) near but – far. At Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW) and silent green kulturquartier, visitors can explore installations, performances and discussions that deal with the future of technology and society. Transmediale offers an exciting platform for anyone interested in innovative and critical approaches.
ℹ️ Transmediale 2025 📅 January 29 to February 2, 2025 📍Various venues, including HKW & silent green 🕰️ daily from 12 noon 💵 Various tickets available, festival pass from 119 euros
3. CTM FESTIVAL
The CTM Festival, which focuses on experimental and electronic music, takes place parallel to Transmediale. It is already the 26th edition and this year’s theme “Resynthesizing the Traditional” presents artists from all over the world with innovative sounds and immersive sound experiences. The events will take place at various venues in Berlin, including MONOM, TU Berlin and silent green. A must for fans of avant-garde sounds and anyone who wants to engage in verbal or audiovisual discourse.
ℹ️ CTM Festival 📅 January 24 to February 6, 2025 📍Arena Berlin (Treptow Arena), Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin 🕰️ daily from 10 a.m. 💵 Different ticket prices depending on the event and day, free events available and combined ticket with Transmediale from 230 euros
4. 6 ORIGINAL SIXDAYS WEEKEND
Beats, bikes & beer – doesn’t that sound tempting? This is where sport meets entertainment at this traditional event in the Velodrom. The six-day race is more than just cycling – it combines exciting competitions with Olympic and world champions with an entertaining supporting program of music with DJs, shows and gastronomy. A highlight for sports fans and families alike.
ℹ️ 6 Original Sixdays Weekend 📅 January 31 to February 1, 2025 📍Velodrom 🕰️ daily from 10 a.m. 💵 Adults 29 euros
5. VEGANUARY
Every year, Veganuary invites you to make January a purely plant-based month – and Berlin is the perfect place to do so! The city offers countless vegan restaurants, cafés and markets that show just how versatile and delicious a vegan lifestyle can be. Whether out of love for the environment, animals or your own health – Veganuary is the ideal opportunity to try something new and start the new year with a treat. But we won’t let you leave without giving you some tips, so you can check out the best vegan restaurants in Berlin here!
