Berlin Events & City News Archive
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Originally published: 2026-02-12T10:12:20.404954
Current Events in Berlin in February
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-22 | Berlin International Film Festival | Various cinemas, multiple districts, starts evening; ticket price varies or free events; general audience, film enthusiasts; Jury President Wim Wenders |
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-15 | Schall & Rausch | Neukölln, experimental musical theatre, starts evening; ticket price varies; general audience; organization shakes up musical theatre scene |
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-17 | Tanzolymp | Mitte and other venues, international youth dance festival, starts day; free or ticket varies; family‑friendly/young audience; highlights international cultures |
| 2026-02-14 | One Billion Rising | Public spaces city‑wide, dance campaign, starts afternoon; free; open to all; organized for violence‑against‑women awareness |
| 2026-02-14 | Ode to Joy | Chamber Music Hall, Tiergarten, concert evening at 20:00; ticket price varies; romantic/classical audience; violinist Iskandar Widjaja with quartet |
| 2026-02-14 | Berlin‑Tag | Station, Kreuzberg, education fair 09:00–15:30; free; students and career seekers; ~250 exhibitors including education institutions |
| 2026-02-15 | Berliner Valentinslauf | Gärten der Welt, Treptow, morning run; ticket price varies; general audience/runners; Valentine’s themed run |
| 2026-02-19 to 2026-03-01 | Eat Berlin | Various neighbourhoods, gourmet food festival, daytime and evening; ticket price varies; food lovers; features 100+ top chefs |
| 2026-02-20 to 2026-02-22 | Wortsport 26 | GRIPS Theatre, Mitte, spoken word festival, starts evening; ticket price varies; general audience; features 26 spoken word artists (born after 2000) |
| 2026-02-22 | Japanmarkt Berlin | Festsaal Kreuzberg, culture/design market, daytime; ticket price varies; general audience; includes Japanese workshops and music |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Public transport policy | Berlin Greens propose nationwide ‘Klimaticket’ for public transit | On February 11, the Berlin Green Party proposed a new “Klimaticket” valid across Germany as part of its election program. It aims to preserve free student travel for around 400,000 pupils, introduce a free monthly pass for FSJ participants, and reduce the social ticket from €27.50 to €9.00. The platform is slated for party congress approval ahead of the September 20 Berlin House election. Source: Welt |
| 2026-02-02 | Public transport disruption | BVG services halted in 24‑hour ver.di warning strike | On February 2, ver.di initiated a 24‑hour warning strike targeting BVG: U‑Bahn, buses and trams were nearly entirely suspended between 03:00 and 03:00 next day. S‑Bahn and regional services operated normally. The strike was driven by demands for better allowances for overtime, nights and weekends. Source: Welt and Deutschland in English |
| 2026-02-11 | Public safety / Transport | Ringbahn resumes stops at Wedding after New Year’s arson damage | As of February 11, Ringbahn lines S41 and S42 are once again calling at S‑Bahnhof Wedding after a suspected New Year’s arson caused about €300,000 in damage to platform, lighting and communications equipment. Interim bus replacement ended mid‑January to avoid extra emissions. Source: Welt |
| 2026-02‑? (today) | Public safety | Police seize hundreds of dangerous items at Berlin stations | Between December 2025 and February 2026, federal police seized 339 potentially dangerous items at 16 Berlin/Potsdam stations, including 145 knives, 80 irritants, 22 blunt weapons, 30 pyrotechnics and 17 firearms or replicas, finding ∼170 persons/day. Additionally 166 weapons‑law violations, 501 other offences (129 violent, 96 residence violations, 78 drug) were recorded, plus 620 wanted persons and 48 arrests. Source: Welt |
| 2026-02‑? (today) | Airport / Weather impact | BER airport shut with flights suspended due to black ice | As of February 12, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) remains closed to air traffic due to dangerous black ice and freezing rain covering runways since Thursday evening. Flights stopped at ~20:00, earlier restrictions disrupted de-icing. Reopening timeline remains unclear amid ongoing hazardous weather in the region. Source: Bild |
| 2026-02‑? (today) | Infrastructure / Aviation | Federal government open to Emirates landing license at BER | On February 12, the federal government signalled openness to granting Emirates a start‑and‑landing license at BER. Currently Emirates serves only Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. Berlin-Brandenburg airport operator and state governments welcome expanded long‑haul service, although Lufthansa opposes. Final decision pending. Source: Welt |
| 2026-02‑? (3 days ago) | Transport policy / Critique | Foot traffic group slams Berlin Senate over Mobility Law | Three days ago, Fußverkehr Deutschland (Fuss e.V.) sharply criticised the Senate and Mobility Senator Ute Bonde for failing to implement pedestrian and bicycle measures five years after the 2018 Mobility Law. Fuss e.V. cited minimal progress; the Senate defended the law’s potential but flagged practical implementation hurdles. Source: Welt |
| 2026-02‑? (2 days ago) | Civic initiative / Democracy | Berlin initiatives fall far short of signatures for Volksbegehren | Two citizens’ petitions started in January—“Berlin autofrei” and “Berlin werbefrei”—have collected only ~8,200 and ~1,800 signatures by February 6. From January 9 to May 8, each initiative must gather 174,000 valid signatures (7 % of eligible voters) to force a referendum possible on September 20. Source: Welt |
Current Events in Berlin in February
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 to 2026-02-08 | Berlin Independent Film Festival | Venue: various (independent cinemas), Location: Berlin, start: screenings begin Feb 5, end Feb 8, tickets: varied / likely modest, audience: film‑enthusiasts and emerging‑director supporters, notable: showcases low‑budget European new directors |
| 2026-02-06 to 2026-02-13 | Brecht‑Tage | Venue: multiple theatres, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 6, end Feb 13, tickets: varied, audience: theater lovers, notable: theme “Die Erde, die große Nährerin. Brechts grüne Revolution” around Bertolt Brecht’s birthday |
| 2026-02-07 to 2026-02-08 | WeinBerlin | Venue: exhibition halls, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 7, end Feb 8, tickets: likely paid, audience: wine‑interested adults, notable: winemakers present best and latest wine creations |
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-15 | Schall & Rausch | Venue: Neukölln theatres, Location: Berlin‑Neukölln, start: Feb 12, end Feb 15, tickets: varied, audience: mature / avant‑garde spectators, notable: experimental musical theatre shaking up Berlin’s scene |
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-17 | Tanzolymp | Venue: dance halls and theatres, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 12, end Feb 17, tickets: varied, audience: dance enthusiasts, notable: international youth dance festival with global cultures meeting |
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-22 | Berlinale | Venue: cinemas city‑wide, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 12, end Feb 22, tickets: varied / festival price, audience: international film industry and general public, notable: opens with “No Good Men”; Jury President: Wim Wenders |
| 2026-02-14 to 2026-02-15 | BeMarket | Venue: market space, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 14, end Feb 15, tickets: free or low, audience: art‑design shoppers, notable: handmade originals by Berlin artists |
| 2026-02-14 | One Billion Rising | Venue: public places across city, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 14, tickets: free, audience: all ages, notable: movement dancing against violence against women |
| 2026-02-19 to 2026-03-01 | Eat Berlin | Venue: restaurants and venues city‑wide, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 19, end Mar 1, tickets: varied / food‑event pricing, audience: food lovers and gourmets, notable: over 100 top chefs showcase culinary skills |
| 2026-02-22 | Japanmarkt Berlin | Venue: Festsaal Kreuzberg, Location: Kreuzberg, start: Feb 22, tickets: likely free or modest, audience: culture and design enthusiasts, notable: Japanese design, culture, art, music and food |
| 2026-02-28 | Open Day at the Berlin Cathedral | Venue: Berlin Cathedral, Location: Mitte, start: Feb 28 10 a.m.–6 p.m., tickets: free, audience: general public and history lovers, notable: free access to newly restored Hohenzollern crypt |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Public safety / Environment | Court blocks private use of road salt in Berlin | The Berlin Administrative Court on 4 February 2026 ruled against a temporary exemption allowing private use of road salt for de-icing, reinstating the environmental ban. The BSR remains permitted to use salt. Environmental NGO Nabu had sued, and may appeal the decision at the higher court. Berlin’s Umweltverwaltung had issued the exemption after late‑January ice chaos. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02-06 | Public transport / Rail | ICE stops at Spandau station reduced starting 6 Feb | From 6 February 2026 Deutsche Bahn reduces ICE stops at Berlin‑Spandau: hourly on Berlin–Hannover (down from half‑hourly), and every two hours on Berlin–Frankfurt. Caused by rail‑node congestion and 30‑km slow zone near Wolfsburg. Intended to improve stability, with measures in place until mid‑June; post‑April improvements on Hamburg–Berlin may restore more stops. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02-02 | Public transport / Strike | 24‑hour BVG warning strike disrupts Berlin transport | On Monday 2 February 2026, Verdi called a 24‑hour strike from 03:00 until 03:00 next day. U‑Bahn, tram and buses were almost completely halted, with only some non‑BVG‑run lines operating. S‑Bahn and regional DB trains ran; S‑Bahn offered increased S1 service and Wedding shuttle. Commuters were urged to use FEX or regional trains. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02-05 | Public transport / Weather | Ice disrupts U‑2 line services morning of 5 Feb | On 5 February 2026, ice caused significant disruptions on U‑Bahn line U2 between Wittenbergplatz–Potsdamer Platz and Rosa‑Luxemburg‑Platz–Pankow. BVG attributed outages to glacial conditions. Last week saw similar weather‑induced issues on trams via frozen overhead lines; today’s tram network functioned normally. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02-05 | Public safety / Weather | New ice warning issued for Berlin | On 5 February 2026 the German Weather Service issued a warning for ice from 02:00 to 10:00 in Berlin’s eastern districts. BVG and the city street cleaning services prepared for disruptions. Hospitals face increased incidents from falls, and districts struggle to enforce clearing obligations. The court’s reversal of a de‑icing rule fuels the ongoing debate. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02‑? (within last 14 days) | Infrastructure / Construction | Waisentunnel rebuild to begin spring 2026 | Reported ca. two weeks ago, the over‑100‑year‑old Waisentunnel—closed for eight years—is set to be rebuilt starting spring 2026. This critical link between U5 and BVG’s Friedrichsfelde depot will ease wagon transport (currently by heavy road loads). Construction in two sections with concrete partitions will avoid Spree shipping impacts; completion slated for 2030. Outlet: BILD. |
| 2026‑02‑? (within last 14 days) | Culture / Museum | Illuseum Berlin rebrands with marine conservation focus | In January 2026, Illuseum Berlin in Mitte completed a rebranding prioritizing environmental and marine conservation. New exhibitions highlight ocean pollution, overfishing and climate impact via immersive arts and illusions. Museums and local artists collaborated on installing perception‑based ecological works. Outlet: Wikipedia (via press portal statement). |
Originally published: 2026-02-06T16:38:34.042149
Current Events in Berlin in February
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 to 2026-02-08 | Berlin Independent Film Festival | Venue: various (independent cinemas), Location: Berlin, start: screenings begin Feb 5, end Feb 8, tickets: varied / likely modest, audience: film‑enthusiasts and emerging‑director supporters, notable: showcases low‑budget European new directors |
| 2026-02-06 to 2026-02-13 | Brecht‑Tage | Venue: multiple theatres, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 6, end Feb 13, tickets: varied, audience: theater lovers, notable: theme “Die Erde, die große Nährerin. Brechts grüne Revolution” around Bertolt Brecht’s birthday |
| 2026-02-07 to 2026-02-08 | WeinBerlin | Venue: exhibition halls, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 7, end Feb 8, tickets: likely paid, audience: wine‑interested adults, notable: winemakers present best and latest wine creations |
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-15 | Schall & Rausch | Venue: Neukölln theatres, Location: Berlin‑Neukölln, start: Feb 12, end Feb 15, tickets: varied, audience: mature / avant‑garde spectators, notable: experimental musical theatre shaking up Berlin’s scene |
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-17 | Tanzolymp | Venue: dance halls and theatres, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 12, end Feb 17, tickets: varied, audience: dance enthusiasts, notable: international youth dance festival with global cultures meeting |
| 2026-02-12 to 2026-02-22 | Berlinale | Venue: cinemas city‑wide, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 12, end Feb 22, tickets: varied / festival price, audience: international film industry and general public, notable: opens with “No Good Men”; Jury President: Wim Wenders |
| 2026-02-14 to 2026-02-15 | BeMarket | Venue: market space, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 14, end Feb 15, tickets: free or low, audience: art‑design shoppers, notable: handmade originals by Berlin artists |
| 2026-02-14 | One Billion Rising | Venue: public places across city, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 14, tickets: free, audience: all ages, notable: movement dancing against violence against women |
| 2026-02-19 to 2026-03-01 | Eat Berlin | Venue: restaurants and venues city‑wide, Location: Berlin, start: Feb 19, end Mar 1, tickets: varied / food‑event pricing, audience: food lovers and gourmets, notable: over 100 top chefs showcase culinary skills |
| 2026-02-22 | Japanmarkt Berlin | Venue: Festsaal Kreuzberg, Location: Kreuzberg, start: Feb 22, tickets: likely free or modest, audience: culture and design enthusiasts, notable: Japanese design, culture, art, music and food |
| 2026-02-28 | Open Day at the Berlin Cathedral | Venue: Berlin Cathedral, Location: Mitte, start: Feb 28 10 a.m.–6 p.m., tickets: free, audience: general public and history lovers, notable: free access to newly restored Hohenzollern crypt |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Public safety / Environment | Court blocks private use of road salt in Berlin | The Berlin Administrative Court on 4 February 2026 ruled against a temporary exemption allowing private use of road salt for de-icing, reinstating the environmental ban. The BSR remains permitted to use salt. Environmental NGO Nabu had sued, and may appeal the decision at the higher court. Berlin’s Umweltverwaltung had issued the exemption after late‑January ice chaos. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02-06 | Public transport / Rail | ICE stops at Spandau station reduced starting 6 Feb | From 6 February 2026 Deutsche Bahn reduces ICE stops at Berlin‑Spandau: hourly on Berlin–Hannover (down from half‑hourly), and every two hours on Berlin–Frankfurt. Caused by rail‑node congestion and 30‑km slow zone near Wolfsburg. Intended to improve stability, with measures in place until mid‑June; post‑April improvements on Hamburg–Berlin may restore more stops. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02-02 | Public transport / Strike | 24‑hour BVG warning strike disrupts Berlin transport | On Monday 2 February 2026, Verdi called a 24‑hour strike from 03:00 until 03:00 next day. U‑Bahn, tram and buses were almost completely halted, with only some non‑BVG‑run lines operating. S‑Bahn and regional DB trains ran; S‑Bahn offered increased S1 service and Wedding shuttle. Commuters were urged to use FEX or regional trains. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02-05 | Public transport / Weather | Ice disrupts U‑2 line services morning of 5 Feb | On 5 February 2026, ice caused significant disruptions on U‑Bahn line U2 between Wittenbergplatz–Potsdamer Platz and Rosa‑Luxemburg‑Platz–Pankow. BVG attributed outages to glacial conditions. Last week saw similar weather‑induced issues on trams via frozen overhead lines; today’s tram network functioned normally. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02-05 | Public safety / Weather | New ice warning issued for Berlin | On 5 February 2026 the German Weather Service issued a warning for ice from 02:00 to 10:00 in Berlin’s eastern districts. BVG and the city street cleaning services prepared for disruptions. Hospitals face increased incidents from falls, and districts struggle to enforce clearing obligations. The court’s reversal of a de‑icing rule fuels the ongoing debate. Outlet: WELT. |
| 2026-02‑? (within last 14 days) | Infrastructure / Construction | Waisentunnel rebuild to begin spring 2026 | Reported ca. two weeks ago, the over‑100‑year‑old Waisentunnel—closed for eight years—is set to be rebuilt starting spring 2026. This critical link between U5 and BVG’s Friedrichsfelde depot will ease wagon transport (currently by heavy road loads). Construction in two sections with concrete partitions will avoid Spree shipping impacts; completion slated for 2030. Outlet: BILD. |
| 2026‑02‑? (within last 14 days) | Culture / Museum | Illuseum Berlin rebrands with marine conservation focus | In January 2026, Illuseum Berlin in Mitte completed a rebranding prioritizing environmental and marine conservation. New exhibitions highlight ocean pollution, overfishing and climate impact via immersive arts and illusions. Museums and local artists collaborated on installing perception‑based ecological works. Outlet: Wikipedia (via press portal statement). |
Originally published: 2026-01-26T12:27:30.568779
Current Events in Berlin in January
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8 January – 24 January 2026 | Days of Dance Berlin | Various venues across Berlin, multiple districts; contemporary dance performances begin at various times; ticket price varies (“affordable”); general audience, family‑friendly; focus on up‑and‑coming choreographers and premieres. |
| 14 January – 18 January 2026 | Ultraschall Berlin: Festival for New Music | Haus des Rundfunks, Heimathafen Neukölln, Radialsystem V in various neighborhoods; evening concerts (five concert evenings); ticket price unknown; adult audience, contemporary music lovers; opening by German Symphony Orchestra Berlin under Marc Albrecht. |
| 16 January – 25 January 2026 | International Green Week Berlin | Berlin ExpoCenter City, Westend; daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; ticket price unknown; general audience, food and sustainability enthusiasts; world’s biggest public fair for food, agriculture and horticulture celebrating its 100th anniversary. |
| 17 January 2026 | 38th European Film Awards | Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Mitte; ceremony at evening time; ticket price unknown; industry and cinephile audience; presented by European Film Academy to honour European filmmaking. |
| 17 January – 18 January 2026 | CAVALLUNA | Uber Arena, Friedrichshain; shows at 2 pm each day; ticket price unknown; family‑friendly; horse show featuring over 50 horses, combining horsemanship, dance and music. |
| 22 January 2026 | Blinded by Delight: Grand Show at Friedrichstadt‑Palast | Friedrichstadt‑Palast, Mitte; show starts at 7:30 pm; ticket price unknown; general audience; grand theatrical show on world’s largest stage with over 100 artists. |
| 26 January – 1 February 2026 | 2026 Machineseeker German Masters | Tempodrom, Kreuzberg; snooker matches through the day into evening; ticket price unknown; adult and sports‑fan audience; ranking snooker tournament with £100,000 winner’s share. |
| 30 January – 31 January 2026 | SixDay Berlin | Velodrom, Prenzlauer Berg; events from approx. 6 pm each evening; ticket price unknown; family‑friendly; elite track cycling with top athletes, DJ sounds, light shows and Berlin classics. |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Public transport updates | Tram service halted due to iced overhead lines | On 2026‑01‑26 BVG suspended all tram services across Berlin due to icy overhead lines, advising passengers to switch to S‑ and U‑Bahn or buses. A simultaneous disruption occurred on the Ringbahn between Südkreuz and Hermannstraße, possibly weather‑related, raising glätte (slipperiness) concerns city‑wide, as reported by BVG and S‑Bahn. Public urged caution. (Welt Berlin) |
| 2026-01-21 | Infrastructure projects | Waisentunnel rebuild to begin this spring | On 2026‑01‑21, media confirmed the BVG received plan‑approval to demolish and rebuild the 100‑year‑old Waisentunnel, linking U5 with the wider network. Construction will start spring 2026 in two phases, using reinforced concrete shields under the Spree. No impact on ship traffic expected. Completion planned in 2030, easing complex U‑boat transfers. (Welt) |
| 2026-01‑03 | Public safety / infrastructure | Arson attack triggers major power outage | On 2026‑01‑03 an arson attack on a cable bridge in Lichterfelde severed five 110 kV and ten 10 kV lines, cutting electricity to about 45,000 households and over 2,000 businesses in southwest Berlin. Investigations later involved the federal prosecutor amid terror‑suspect links. Power loss persisted for several days amid freezing winter conditions. (Wikipedia) |
| 2026‑01‑26 | Sports event | The German Masters snooker tournament opened on 2026‑01‑26 at Tempodrom in Berlin, running through 2026‑02‑01. This world‑ranking event features 128 players and a £550,400 prize fund, with £100,000 for the winner. The previous champion is Kyren Wilson. (Wikipedia) | |
| 2026-01‑01 (received) | Economic / Employment | Effective 2026‑01‑01, Berlin’s regional minimum wage rose by over one euro to €14.84/hr, impacting around 350,000 social‑security‑covered workers (≈20 % of Berlin’s workforce). A second raise to €15.59/hr is scheduled for 2027. This aligns with federal increases. (Morgenpost) | |
| 2026‑01‑29 (announcement end Jan) | Infrastructure / Transport | Announced 2025‑12‑29, Berlin allocates €2.83 billion in 2026 budget for infrastructure, including nearly €108 million for bridge new builds and repairs. Projects include Elsenbrücke northwest section due to open end‑Jan, continued work on Mühlendammbrücke, Marzahn junction, Schlangenbader Straße tunnel overlay, and Breitenbachplatz bridges demolition. S15 S‑bahn operation expected by end‑March. (Berlin Senate) |
Originally published: 2026-01-16T20:41:50.997883
Current Events in Berlin in January
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| January 15 | NBA Berlin Game 2026 | Uber Arena, Friedrichshain; start at 8 pm; ticket price not specified; audience all ages; notable: first regular NBA season game in Germany featuring Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies and German player Franz Wagner possibly returning from injury |
| January 16–25 | International Green Week Berlin | Berlin ExpoCenter City, Westend; daily 10 am–6 pm (until 8 pm on Jan 23); ticket €17 (day), €48 (multi‑day), family €39, under‑6 free; audience general public; notable: 100th‑anniversary fair with about 1,600 exhibitors and Brandenburg‑day cooking shows |
| January 14–18 | Ultraschall Berlin: Festival for New Music | various venues across Berlin; start times vary; ticket price not specified; audience adults; notable: contemporary & experimental music festival across multiple venues |
| January 17 | 38th European Film Awards | Haus der Kulturen der Welt; date 17 January; start time not specified; ticket price not specified; audience film‑industry and public; notable: award ceremony curated by Mark Cousins with musical concept by Dascha Dauenhauer |
| January 16–17 | Dark Days Berlin | Theater im Delphi, Weißensee; start at 6:30 pm on Jan 16 (and earlier on Jan 17); ticket price not specified; audience 18+; notable: gothic culture festival with poetry, electronic experiments, readings and music |
| January 25 | Guest concert | Philharmonie Berlin, Tiergarten; start at 8 pm; ticket price not specified; audience adults; notable: performance by pianist Hélène Grimaud with Deutsches Symphonie‑Orchester Berlin conducted by Tomáš Hanus |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Public transport | Reparaturen sorgen für Verspätungen bei S-Bahn in Berlin | On 12 January, winter‐weather repairs at several turnouts near Westkreuz, Grunewald and Teltow Stadt caused significant delays on S‑Bahn lines S3, S5, S7, S9, S25 and S26. The S3 operates only every 20 minutes between Warschauer Straße and Charlottenburg; the S5 now terminates in Charlottenburg. Passengers advised to use alternative lines; S‑Bahn Berlin reported the disruption. |
| 2026-01-03 | Public safety / Infrastructure | Längster Stromausfall in Berlin nach Brandanschlag | On 3 January, arson on a cable bridge in Steglitz‑Zehlendorf caused the longest blackout since WWII, affecting up to 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses. Restoration efforts involve Bundeswehr and THW support, with Notstromaggregaten, heating, shelters, meals and police reinforcements. Around 25,500 households remained without power days later. City officials including Mayor Wegner and Senator Spranger called for federal prosecutor involvement. |
| 2026-01-03 | Public safety / Infrastructure | Berlin power outage blamed on ‘politically motivated’ attack | Arson on a high‑voltage cable bridge caused loss of electricity, heating and internet for 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses from 3 January. Healthcare, care facilities and hospitals were disrupted. Partial restoration occurred by Sunday, full restoration expected by Thursday. Mayor Wegner condemned the politically motivated attack; investigations ongoing. |
| 2026-01-08 | Local government | Berlin mayor faces calls to resign after playing tennis during city blackout | Following the blackout, Mayor Kai Wegner admitted to playing tennis with Education Minister Günther‑Wünsch during the crisis, despite previously claiming to be working nonstop. Political backlash erupted across parties, including CDU, SPD and AfD, calling the conduct irresponsible just eight months ahead of regional elections. |
| 2026-01-12 | Infrastructure / Public transport | Viermonatige Unterbrechung auf U1 und U3 wegen Bauarbeiten | From 12 January to 10 May, ceiling repairs at Nollendorfplatz will suspend U‑4 entirely, restrict U‑1 between Uhlandstraße and Wittenbergplatz, and limit U‑3 between Spichernstraße and Gleisdreieck. Up to 560,000 daily passengers affected. BVG is increasing U‑2 frequency and deploying new JK model trains; bus replacements provided. Project costs estimated at €4.3 million. |
| 2026-01-29 | Cultural events | David Lynch in Berlin | The “David Lynch in Berlin” exhibition opens on 29 January at Pace Gallery, showcasing sculptures, paintings, photographs and short films by Lynch, timed near his 80th birthday and death anniversary, and previewing a larger LA retrospective. Concurrently, a Dieter Rams exhibition at the German Design Museum runs until 14 March. |
| 2026-01-16 | Cultural events / Trade fair | 90. Grüne Woche in Berlin gestartet | The 90th Green Week agriculture and food fair opened on 16 January. Featuring about 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries, it expects some 325,000 visitors and runs until 25 January. Federal and city leaders emphasised nutrition and rural‑urban links. The fair marks its centenary since its 1926 debut. |
| 2026-01-16 | Public transport / Education | Azubi‑Ticket verzögert sich | The launch of the vocational‑student Azubi‑Ticket in Berlin is delayed; it will not start in February as planned but is now targeted for spring 2026. A decision is expected at the next VBB Supervisory Board meeting in March. Berlin has signed an intent with chamber organisations to encourage employer participation. Green traffic expert Oda Hassepaß criticised the delays. |
| 2026-01-16 | Local sports / Civic initiative | Volksinitiative sammelt 28.000 Unterschriften für Olympia‑Bewerbung | A citizens’ initiative in Berlin has gathered over 28,000 signatures supporting an Olympic bid, surpassing the 20,000 threshold. The petition was submitted to the House of Representatives; debate is expected before summer recess. If rejected, proponents could gather 175,000 for a referendum. The DOSB decides on the German bid on 26 September 2026; opposition also organising for earliest 2027 referendum. |
Originally published: 2026-01-07T10:00:43.399362
Current Events in Berlin in January
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 – 24, 2026 | Days of Dance Berlin | This contemporary dance festival unfolds at various venues across Mitte, spotlighting emerging Berlin choreographers. Shows and discussions begin in the evening; ticket prices affordable; family‑friendly; notable premieres and workshops bring independent dance works created by local artists. |
| January 13 , 2026 | O Que Resta do Fogo | Performed at Sophiensæle (Festsaal) in Mitte, starts at 20:00, ticket from €25; suitable for adult audiences; a poetic theatrical work inspired by charcoal burning, crafted by bottom up productions & Isabela Fernandes Santana. |
| January 14 – 18, 2026 | Ultraschall Berlin: Festival for New Music | Held at various venues across Berlin, multiple start times per day; ticket prices vary; audience 18+; experimental and contemporary music festival showcasing avant‑garde works in sound by emerging composers and performers. |
| January 15, 2026 | NBA Berlin Game 2026 | At Uber Arena, Friedrichshain, starting at 20:00; ticketed event; general audience including families; historic regular–season NBA game featuring Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies, with German players Franz and Moritz Wagner. |
| January 16 – 25, 2026 | International Green Week Berlin | At Berlin ExpoCenter City, Westend, daily 10:00–18:00 (until 20:00 on 23 Jan); ticketed; family‑friendly; the world’s largest public fair for food, agriculture, horticulture, featuring exhibitors from across the globe. |
| January 17, 2026 | 38th European Film Awards | Held in Berlin (venue TBA), evening ceremony; ticket price not public (likely by invitation); adult audience; European Film Academy’s annual ceremony honoring achievements in European cinema, curated by Mark Cousins, with musical concept by Dascha Dauenhauer. |
| January 24 – 25, 2026 | Truffle & Truffle Festival | At Festsaal Kreuzberg, Treptow, from 12:00 to 21:00 each day; ticketed; food‑loving audiences; culinary festival featuring truffle and chocolate creations, live cooking by international chefs, and music. |
| January 23 – February 1, 2026 | CTM Festival | Across venues like Berghain, Volksbühne, RSO.Berlin, etc.; events at varying times; tickets from approximately €20–€230; audience 18+; international festival of experimental music and art featuring live performances, installations, and sound‑based art. |
| January 29 – February 1, 2026 | Transmediale | At Silent Green Kulturquartier and satellite venues in Wedding; programmes of exhibitions, performances, talks with festival passes (€115 full, €65 concession) or day‑passes; adult audience; festival exploring intersections of art, culture and technology through critical digital practice. |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | Public Safety / Infrastructure | Power outage affects tens of thousands due to suspected arson | On 3 January a fire under a bridge across the Teltow Canal near Lichterfelde damaged high‑voltage cables, leaving about 45 000 households and 2 200 businesses without power; restored gradually, full power expected by 8 January; arson suspected, politically motivated; Senator Franziska Giffey and Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the attack; winter conditions hampered repairs, investigation ongoing (AP News, Reuters). |
| 2026-01-01 | Culture / Museum | Extended opening hours for Goya–Monet–Cézanne exhibition | The “Scharf Collection: Goya – Monet – Cézanne – Bonnard – Grosse” at Alte Nationalgalerie has extended opening hours: 25–28 December until 19:00; 31 December until 16:00; 1–4 January until 19:00; also extended into February; announced by Staatliche Museen zu Berlin around New Year period. |
| 2026-01-01 | Public Safety / Events | Major security deployment for New Year’s Eve celebrations | For the 2025/26 New Year’s, Berlin deployed around 4 300 police and 1 600 firefighters for two major events: official Brandenburg Gate celebration with ~25 000 attendees and a rave on Straße des 17. Juni with ~16 000; more than 100 000 dangerous fireworks were confiscated; strict firework bans in key areas; authorities appealed for peaceful celebration (Welt). |
| 2025-12-14 | Transport | Rail link to airport upgraded via Dresdner Bahn | From 14 December, the Dresdner Bahn corridor now carries FEX Airport-Express up to four times/hour between Hauptbahnhof and BER via Potsdamer Platz and Südkreuz, plus hourly RE20, delivering up to five direct trains/hour; aimed at improving tourism and sustainable airport access, acting on behalf of VBB and regional tourism authorities. |
| 2025-12-14 | Transport | S‑47 line extended to Südkreuz | As of 14 December the Berlin S‑Bahn S‑47 line was reinstated from Spindlersfeld to Südkreuz, now serving nine stations again after being cut previously; extension restores old service pattern and improves network coverage (Wikipedia). |
| 2025-12-14 | Transport | S‑45 line discontinued | The S‑45 line, which ran from BER Airport to Südkreuz, has been officially discontinued as of 14 December, ending a route connecting the airport to Berlin’s network (Wikipedia). |
| 2025-12 | Transport / Business | Deutschlandticket price hike announced | The nationwide Deutschlandticket will rise from €58 to €63 per month from January 2026, following federal and state agreement to ensure funding; confirmed by Wikipedia summary of official info. |
| 2025 (full year) | Infrastructure / Cycling | 20.5 km of new bike paths completed in Berlin | In 2025, Berlin completed 35 bike path projects totalling 20.5 km—3 km fewer than 2024—mostly in Mitte (e.g. 2.4 km bike street on Charles‑Corcelle‑Ring, 1.6 km protected lane on Grunewaldstraße); broken down by districts (15 km), Senatsverwaltung (1.2 km), and InfraVelo (4.4 km); local government behind targets (Welt). |
Originally published: 2025-12-24T08:18:18.825003
Current Events in Berlin in December
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 18 – 21, 2025 | Louis Lewandowski Festival | Choir festival held at venues across Berlin; usually in Mitte/Kreuzberg neighborhoods. Starts in the evening (times vary). Ticket price varies or free (depending on concert). Family‑friendly; notable emphasis on Jewish choral works by Louis Lewandowski. |
| December 19, 2025 | Christmas Garden Berlin | Held in the Botanical Garden, Dahlem. Open evenings; ends jan 12. Ticketed (price varies). Family‑friendly; notable for illuminated 3D light sculptures and magic forest installations. |
| December 5 – 7, 2025 | Christmas Market in Alt‑Rixdorf | Market at Richardplatz in Neukölln. Runs daily daytime/evening. Free to enter. Family‑friendly; notable for historic ambience with oil‑lamp lighting and charitable proceeds. |
| December 6 – 7, 2025 | Berlin Chili Fest | Held at Kalle Halle Markthalle in Wedding. Weekend daytime/evening. Free entry. All‑ages; notable as a spicy Christmas market with chili tasting and festive food stalls. |
| December 6 – 7, 2025 | Open House and Winter Festival at Silent Green | At Silent Green cultural venue in Wedding. Runs during festival hours across both days. Free admission. Family‑friendly; notable for cultural program in industrial winter setting. |
| December 31, 2025 | New Year’s Eve Party at Brandenburg Gate | At Brandenburg Gate, Mitte. Starts around 22:00 with DJ sets and fireworks after midnight. Ticketed (“Yeah 26” party). All‑ages (public event). Notable for being Germany’s biggest NYE celebration with fireworks spectacle. |
| December 31, 2025 | Berlin New Year’s Eve Run | Organized by SCC Berlin, route through central Berlin parks. Starts likely late afternoon/early evening. Entry fee applies. All‑ages/runners. Notable as a sporty start to New Year’s celebrations. |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | Public transport, Infrastructure | Senat beschließt Revision des Verkehrsvertrags mit hoher Förderung | Am 16. Dezember hat der Berliner Senat gemeinsam mit der BVG die turnusmäßige Revision des seit 2020 geltenden Verkehrsvertrags beschlossen. Ab 2026 stehen der BVG jährlich über 1,3 Milliarden Euro aus Landesmitteln plus rund 680 Millionen Euro aus Bundesförderung zur Verfügung, um ÖPNV-Leistungen zu sichern. Leistungssteigerungen sind ab 2028 geplant, Vertragslaufzeit bis 2035 (Senatsverwaltung) . |
| 2025-12-16 | Public safety, Law enforcement | 3.000 Bodycams für Polizei und Feuerwehr bis Jahresende | Bis Ende 2025 erhalten Berliner Polizei und Feuerwehr insgesamt 3.000 Bodycams – 2.300 für Polizei, 700 für Feuerwehr. Die Maßnahme folgt einer Änderung im ASOG, kostet rund drei Millionen Euro und ist laut Innensenatorin Iris Spranger zur Gewaltprävention und Transparenz gedacht. Einsatzstart soll in der Silvesternacht in besonders gefährdeten Bereichen erfolgen (Welt/dpa) . |
| 2025-12-19 | Infrastructure, Traffic | Neue Gertraudenbrücke für schwere Fahrzeuge gesperrt | Die Neue Gertraudenbrücke (B1) in Mitte wurde vor wenigen Tagen für Fahrzeuge über 3,5 Tonnen gesperrt. Ermüdungsrisse und Durchbiegungen sind festgestellt worden. BVG-Buslinien werden umgeleitet, Rettungsdienste dürfen weiterfahren. Sonderprüfungen sind für Anfang 2026 geplant. Die Sperrung trifft eine wichtige Ost‑West‑Route (Welt/dpa) . |
| 2025-12-19 | Transport, Traffic update | 20,5 Kilometer neue Radwege 2025 – weniger als 2024 | Im laufenden Jahr wurden in Berlin 35 Radwegeprojekte mit insgesamt 20,5 km umgesetzt, 3 km und sechs Projekte weniger als 2024. Die längsten Strecken: Charles‑Corcelle‑Ring (2,4 km, Mitte), Grunewaldstraße (1,6 km, Tempelhof‑Schöneberg). 15 km wurden durch Bezirke, 1,2 km durch Senatsverwaltung, 4,4 km durch InfraVelo gebaut. Zielverfehlung gegenüber 2022 (26,5 km) bleibt (Welt) . |
| 2025-12-23 | Public transport, Schedule | BVG fährt an Heiligabend nach Samstagsfahrplan; durchgehender Nachtverkehr | Heute teilt BVG mit: An Heiligabend gilt der Samstagsfahrplan – U‑Bahn alle 5 Minuten von 08:00–15:30. Am 25. & 26. Dezember fahren Busse, Trams, U‑Bahnen nach Sonntagsfahrplan. Zusammenhängender Nachtverkehr zwischen 23./24. und 27./28. Dezember auf allen U‑Linien – ausgenommen U4 – wird durchgehend angeboten (Welt) . |
| 2025-12-22 | Traffic, Roadworks | Hohe Verkehrslast vor Weihnachten: A100 und A115 betroffen | Laut VIZ bis 19. Dezember erhöhte Verkehrsbelastung wegen Ferienbeginn, vor allem am 19. und 20. Dezember. Baustellen auf A100 Richtung Wedding und A115 zwischen Spanische Allee und Dreilinden verursachen längere Fahrzeiten. Zusätzlich: Bus-Ersatzverkehr auf U6 zwischen Alt‑Tegel und Kurt‑Schumacher‑Platz, keine U6‑Züge; U2- und U1-Eingriffe, u. a. kein Halt Senefelderplatz Richtung Ruhleben bis März 2026 (MAZ) . |
| 2025-12-18 | Regional transport | Fahrplanwechsel: FEX deutlich schneller, neue RE‑Linie | Ab 14. Dezember: Der FEX vom Hauptbahnhof zum BER fliegt für ca. 23 Minuten mit 15‑Minuten‑Takt statt 39 Minuten. Neue RE20 fährt stündlich von ca. 4–21 Uhr Berlin Hbf–Lübbenau/Cottbus. RB24/RB32 über Flughafen statt Ostkreuz, neue Direktverbindung S85 aus Frohnau/Pankow bis spät abends. Regionalverkehr wird um 500.000 Zugkilometer ausgeweitet (VBB/Berlin‑Verkehr) . |
| 2025-12-21 | Transport, Policy | BVG-Angebot bleibt 2026/27 stabil; Ausbau ab 2028 | Am 17. Dezember erklärte Verkehrssenatorin Ute Bonde, dass das Leistungsniveau im BVG‑Angebot 2026 und 2027 stabil bleibt. Der Fokus liege auf Stabilisierung statt Wachstum. Ein Ausbau – zunächst im Busbereich – sei frühestens ab 2028 vorgesehen (Stern/dpa) . |
| 2025-12-18 | Infrastructure, Local government | Berlin verfehlt erneut Wohnungsbauziel 2025 | Für 2025 erwartet Berlin nur ca. 14.000 Neubauwohnungen statt Ziel von 20.000 – 2024 waren es 15.300. Bausenator Gaebler prognostiziert Stabilisierung und Anstieg 2026, besonders da landeseigene Wohnbaugesellschaften ihre fertigen Wohnungen von 4.700 auf über 7.000 erhöhen. Baugenehmigungen stiegen um rund 30 %. Sozialwohnungen-Ziel (5.000 jährlich) wurde mit 5.175 erreicht. Über 2022–25: ca. 64.000 neue Wohnungen für 130.000 Menschen (Welt) . |
| 2025-12-18 | Culture, Exhibition | „Polar Experience“ Ausstellung eröffnet Arena Berlin | Die Ausstellung „Polar Experience“ startete am 6. Dezember in der Arena Berlin, läuft bis 6. April 2026. Sie zeigt mit Projektionen, VR, Sound interaktive Arktis- und Antarktis-Welten, inkl. Forschungsschiff „Polarstern“ und Neumayer‑Station. Eintritt werktags 20 € (Studenten 17 €, Kinder 14 €), Wochenenden/Feiertage +3 €. Zielgruppe: Familien, Schulklassen, Technik‐Interessierte; wissenschaftliche Begleitung durch Alfred‑Wegener‑Institut (Welt) . |
| 2025-12-20 | Public transport, S-Bahn/Regional | VBB vergibt Betriebslizenzen für RB73/RB74 bis 2028 | Der VBB hat den Betrieb der RB73 und RB74 an Hanseatische Eisenbahn ab Dezember 2025 bis Ende 2028 vergeben. RB73 verkehrt nördlich zwischen Kyritz–Pritzwalk, werktags 4x, an Wochenenden 3x; ab April 2026 ganzer Streckenabschnitt wieder im Stundentakt. RB74: Pritzwalk–Meyenburg werktags 4x, Wochenenden/Feiertage 3x, zusätzlich 3 Schulverkehr-Fahrten. Dieselzüge mit 56 Sitzplätzen, Mehrzweckbereich (Welt) . |
| 2025-12-18 | Commemoration, City naming | Yad‑Vashem‑Straße im Regierungsviertel geplant | Vor 5 Tagen wurde beschlossen, einen Abschnitt der Dorotheenstraße im Regierungsviertel im kommenden Jahr in „Yad‑Vashem‑Straße“ umzubenennen. Bau‑ und Raumkommission stimmte Initiative zu, Entscheidung durch Ältestenrat Anfang 2026 erwartet. Bundestagsvize Omid Nouripour und Freundeskreis Yad Vashem befürworten die symbolische Geste im politischen Zentrum (Welt) . |
| 2025-12-20 | Sports, Civic initiative | Volksinitiative zur Olympia‑Bewerbung erreicht Ziel | Die Sportinitiative des Landessportbunds Berlin sammelte über 20.000 Unterschriften für eine Bewerbung um Olympische/Paralympische Spiele. Geplant ist Übergabe nach Weihnachten ans Abgeordnetenhaus. Initiative will auch Sportförderung in Schulen und Sanierung von Sportstätten vorantreiben. Gegeninitiative „NOlympia Berlin“ plant Volksbegehren; Entscheidung über deutsche Bewerberin durch DOSB im Herbst 2026, Volksentscheid frühestens 2027 möglich (Welt) . |
| 2025-12-31 | Public safety | Silvester-Feuerwerk- und Waffenverbotszonen in Berlin | Für Silvester werden in Berlin Verbotszonen zum Mitführen von Feuerwerk, Waffen, Messern eingerichtet – u.a. Alexanderplatz, Steinmetzkiez, Sonnenallee, Admiralbrücke, Brandenburger Tor, Straße des 17. Juni, Großer Stern, Tiergarten, Hansaviertel, Regierungsviertel. Gilt 31. Dezember 18 Uhr bis 1. Januar 6 Uhr. Polizei kontrolliert; F1‑Pyrotechnik wie Wunderkerzen ausgenommen (Welt) . |
Originally published: 2025-12-11T08:27:56.572474
Current Events in Berlin in December
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 12 | Köpenick Christmas Island | The Christmas Köpenick Christmas Island market in Berlin-Köpenick runs on the third Advent weekend, offering an atmospheric ambience in the south‑east of the city. Typically starts midday; free entry; family‑friendly; notable for unique ambience in historic area. |
| December 13–14 | Weihnachtsrodeo Designweihnachtsmarkt | At the Colosseum Berlin, this modern alternative Christmas market runs the first three Advent weekends; open on these dates; free entry; suitable for arts‑interested visitors; notable for cutting‑edge design focus and contemporary stalls. |
| December 14–18 | Internationale Tage Jüdischer Musik | Featuring a traditional jiddische Melodien performance at the Jüdisches Gemeindezentrum in Berlin. Evening concerts; ticket price not specified; for music lovers; notable performance of voices from Theresienstadt tradition. |
| December 6–7 | Märchenhafter Weihnachtsmarkt | In the courtyard of Grunewald Hunting Lodge (Jagdschloss Grunewald), a fairytale‑style Christmas market takes place on this weekend. Daytime opening; free entry; family‑friendly; notable for romantic castle setting. |
| December 6–7 | Kunsthandwerklicher Weihnachtsmarkt Frohnau | Arts & crafts Christmas market at Zeltinger Platz in Frohnau, on this weekend. Daytime; free entry; for art lovers and gift seekers; notable for handmade craft focus. |
| December 8, 9, 11, 12 | Radiohead Concerts | Iconic British band performs at Uber Arena in Berlin over these dates. Evening shows; ticketed; age varies; notable for reunion European residency. |
| December 18–21 | Louis Lewandowski Festival | Choir festival dedicated to Jewish composers at various venues; venue details not specified; performances likely evening; some ticketing; audience adult and family; notable for focus on Jewish‑German choir music. |
| December 6–10 (ongoing) | Christmas at the Tierpark | Berlin’s Tierpark transforms into a Christmas lights wonderland, featuring light installations around Friedrichsfelde Palace. Evening hours; ticketed (~€, unspecified here); family‑friendly; notable for Europe’s largest zoo lighting. |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | Public Safety / Surveillance | Berlin passes ASOG reform granting police home-entry powers to install surveillance software | On 4 December, the Berlin House of Representatives passed an amendment to the General Security and Public Order Act (ASOG) allowing police to covertly enter suspects’ homes to install Trojan software to monitor encrypted communications. Adopted by the CDU/SPD majority alongside AfD votes, the reform drew strong criticism from civil liberties groups, representatives and the state data protection commissioner, warning of mass surveillance. Source: The Left Berlin summarised coverage citing heise.de. |
| 2025-12-09 | Labour / Public Service | Verdi announces warning strike in Berlin public service for 18 December | The trade union Verdi has declared a warning strike in Berlin’s public service scheduled for 18 December 2025. They demand 7 % salary increase, minimum €300 additional monthly for lower pay grades, and a one-year contract. No offer was made in first talks on 3 December. Verdi calls a demonstration at the Abgeordnetenhaus on the day the Berlin budget decision is made. Around 187,000 public service workers, including 63,000 civil servants, could be affected. Source: Welt. |
| 2025-12-09 | Economy / Business | Berlin raises regional minimum wage to €14.84/hr from January | The Berlin regional minimum wage will increase from €13.69 to €14.84 per hour from 1 January 2026, and further to €15.59 in 2027. Established by Senate ordinance to implement a parliamentary decision, it applies to roles funded by the state, such as public service, public enterprises and supported social services. Around 350,000 employees—20 % of Berlin’s workforce—will benefit. Social Senator Cansel Kiziltepe (SPD) highlighted its role in supporting social justice. Source: Welt. |
| 2025-12-09 | Infrastructure / Property | Berlin purchases Moabit court building to secure justice site | Berlin has acquired a court building in Moabit used by the Amtsgericht Tiergarten, the Administrative Court and the Public Prosecutor’s office. With the lease expiring in 2029, the purchase secures the justice location on Kirchstraße. The building, constructed in 1994, houses roughly 950 workstations, courtrooms, seven upper floors, a cafeteria and about 100 underground parking spaces. The acquisition was deemed more economical over 30 years by BIM, though the exact purchase price was undisclosed. Source: Welt. |
| 2025-12-09 | Startup Economy / Governance | Bürgermeister Wegner aims to strengthen Berlin as FinTech startup hub | Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) intends to reinforce the city’s role as a FinTech startup centre. On a tour including the House of Finance and Tech, he highlighted Berlin hosting over 160 FinTech firms—around one third of German startups. He urged improvements in soft factors like housing availability, to be addressed via administrative reform starting January 2026 and cuts in bureaucracy, particularly in tender and procurement processes. Source: Welt. |
| 2025-12-01 | Environment / Legislation | Berlin enacts Climate Adaptation Law (“BäumePlus”) | On 7 November, the Berlin Climate Adaptation Law (KAnGBln or “BäumePlus”), originating from the Volksentscheid Baum initiative, was enacted and came into force on 21 November 2025. The law includes 23 paragraphs across eight sections laying out measures for urban climate adaptation, motivating increased greenery and tree coverage to combat urban heat, as endorsed by the state parliament in early November. Source: German Wikipedia on Berliner Klimaanpassungsgesetz. |
| 2025-11-24 | Infrastructure / Transport | BVG starts long-term traffic restrictions on Moabit’s Stromstraße until August 2026 | A long-running construction zone on Stromstraße in Moabit has been in effect since 24 March 2025 and is expected to last until 1 August 2026, causing lane reductions and traffic delays between Birkenstraße and Perleberger Straße. The Landesmeldestelle/Verkehrsinformationszentrale Berlin issued the advisory and confirmed the timeframe, with the latest update posted 1 December 2025. Source: news.de. |
| 2025-12-04 | Infrastructure / Transport | DB begins corridor renovation between Berlin and Hamburg with major upgrades | Deutsche Bahn is undertaking a corridor refurbishment between Berlin and Hamburg beginning August 2025 and continuing until 30 April 2026. Upgrades include over 180 km of track, 200+ switches, and six new passing loops to allow faster passenger trains to overtake freight trains. Planning also includes preparing for future ETCS train control systems, while legacy signalling remains active. Twenty of the 28 stations will become “Zukunftsbahnhöfe”. Source: Deutsche Bahn interim report. |
Originally published: 2025-11-28T11:45:24.912410
Current Events in Berlin in December
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 5 | Harlem Gospel Night | Venue: Apostel‑Paulus‑Kirche, Schöneberg; start time 20:00; ticket price not stated; audience: general (all ages); notable: powerful gospel voices in a church acoustics setting from the Harlem Gospel tradition . |
| December 6 | A Very British Christmas | Venue: St. George’s Church, Westend; start time unspecified (market day); free (bazaar entry); audience: general; notable: themed around an English Christmas in a contemplative bazaar . |
| December 6–7 | Märchenhafter Weihnachtsmarkt | Venue: Jagdschloss Grunewald courtyard, Grunewald; start time unspecified; free entry; audience: family‑friendly; notable: fairytale‑themed Christmas market in a romantic castle courtyard . |
| December 13–14 | Weihnachtsrodeo Designweihnachtsmarkt | Venue: Colosseum Berlin, Friedrichshain; start time unspecified; ticket price not stated; audience: general; notable: modern alternative design Christmas market inside the Colosseum venue . |
| December 12–14 | The Köpenick Christmas Island | Venue: Köpenick, south‑east Berlin; start time unspecified; free entry; audience: general; notable: atmospheric Christmas market nicknamed “Christmas Island” . |
| December 2–4 | DANCÆ x Chlär | Venue: Haus der Visionäre, Treptow‑Köpenick (Eichenstraße 4A); start 20:00 on Dec 2–4 and also Dec 9–11; ticket price not stated; audience: general (adults); notable: new ballet set to live electronic music by techno producer Chlär with 360° spatial sound . |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | Public transport / Infrastructure | Extensive U-Bahn disruption at Nollendorfplatz | Comprehensive track and ceiling repairs at Nollendorfplatz station will halt lines U1 and U3 from January until mid‑May 2026; line U4 will be fully suspended. Daily ridership affected is approximately 560 000. Projected cost is about €4.3 million. U2 will pick up increased demand with four‑minute intervals and replacement buses between Spichernstraße and Wittenbergplatz. Reported by Die Welt. |
| 2025-11-19 | Public transport update | U‑Bahn reliability reaches 97.6 %, fleet modernization underway | Berlin’s U‑bahn service consistency last week reached 97.6 %—its highest value this year—thanks to new JK‑series trains on lines U1–U4; temporary drop to 97.4 % on broader lines due to luggage or persons in tunnels. By year‑end 140 new JK cars will be deployed; in spring 2026, broader J‑series vehicles begin arriving, with 236 total planned. U2 is slated to return to a four‑minute schedule by mid‑January. Reported by Die Welt. |
| 2025-11-26 | Labor / Local business | Verdi demands improved holiday conditions in BVG talks | Union Verdi has officially handed BVG demands including 33 days of vacation per year, at least 11‑hour rest between shifts, and €500 in holiday pay convertible to time off. Negotiations on general working conditions are scheduled to begin on 13 January. Future warning strikes are possible if efforts fail. Reported by Die Welt. |
Originally published: 2025-11-20T08:05:28.633202
Current Events in Berlin in November
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 – 2026-01-12 | Christmas Garden Berlin | Botanical Garden, Steglitz; opens 17:00 (light show ongoing into evening); ticket required (varies), family‑friendly, notable for magical 3D illuminated figures transforming garden into glowing fairytale landscape. |
| 2025-11-21 – 2026-01-10 | Christmas at the Tierpark | Tierpark Berlin (Friedrichsfelde), Lichtenberg; starts ~17:00 (evening lights); ticket required, family‑friendly, notable historical Friedrichsfelde Palace illuminated at centre of luminous Christmas tour. |
| 2025-11-08 – 2025-11-15 | Berlin Freedom Week | City‑wide venues, various districts; events throughout day; many free (some ticketed), broad audience, notable organiser Visit Berlin with “World Liberty Congress” featuring dissidents from ~60 countries. |
| 2025-11-01 – 2025-11-10 | Berlin Science Week | Museum für Naturkunde and Holzmarkt 25; daytimes and evenings; many free (some need registration), all ages, notable organiser Falling Walls Foundation with interactive labs and podiums. |
| 2025-11-09 | NFL Berlin Game 2025 | Olympiastadion, Charlottenburg; kick‑off afternoon; ticket required (varies), 18+, notable as first regular‑season NFL game in Berlin featuring Colts vs Falcons. |
| 2025-11-14 – 2025-11-16 | Zeit für Zirkus – Nuit du Cirque | Various venues, Friedrichshain‑Kreuzberg; performances evenings; ticket required (varies), general audience, notable for contemporary circus across city. |
| 2025-11-13 – 2025-11-16 | Zeughausmesse | Zeughaus, Mitte; daytime; ticket required (varies), art and design‑interested adults, notable as leading fair for applied contemporary art where artists sell work. |
| 2025-11-13 – 2025-11-23 | Days of Jewish Culture | City venues, various districts; daytime and evenings; many free (some ticketed), all ages, notable focus on modern Jewish culture via music, cinema and literature. |
| 2025-11-20 – 2025-11-22 | Rejazz Festival | Various clubs, city centre; evenings; ticket required (varies), jazz fans, notable theme “Women in Jazz” presenting female‑led bands and soloists. |
| 2025-11-11 – 2025-11-16 | Italian Film Festival | Cinemas, Mitte; evenings; ticket required (varies), film lovers, notable showcasing of Italian cinema with subtle humor and realism. |
| 2025-11-12 – 2025-11-17 | Soundwatch Music Film Festival | Cinemas, city centre; evenings; ticket required (varies), music and film audience, notable focus on film scores. |
| 2025-11-11 – 2025-11-16 | Afrikamera | Various cinemas and culture venues, Mitte; evenings; ticket required (varies), general audience, notable rotating themes “Believe, Change, Reflect, Create.” |
| 2025-11-22 | ||
| 2025-11-22 | Skindred Alien Ant Farm | HUXLEY’S NEUE WELT, Neukölln; 20:00–; ticket required (varies), rock music fans, notable live performance by Skindred with Alien Ant Farm. |
| 2025-11-21 | Kakkmaddafakka | ASTRA Kulturhaus, Friedrichshain; 20:00–; ticket required (varies), indie/pop fans, notable energetic band performance. |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-16 | Public transport updates | S-Bahn disruptions between Charlottenburg and Westkreuz | On 16 November, Berlin S‑Bahn repair works caused significant service reductions: S7 now runs every 20 minutes between Charlottenburg and Westkreuz, while the S3 is limited to Erkner–Charlottenburg and Westkreuz–Spandau, and the S5 only runs to Charlottenburg. Additional signal box and switchyard works led to bus replacements in areas like Schöneweide–Neukölln and Wartenberg–Springpfuhl, per S‑Bahn Berlin. Information provided by Welt. 100 words approx. |
| 2025-11-01 to 2025-11-10 | Education / Culture | Berlin Science Week opens for 10th edition | From 1 to 10 November, Berlin Science Week hosted its 10th edition across more than 80 venues including museums, research institutes, universities, with two central hubs at the Natural History Museum and Holzmarkt 25. The festival offered exhibitions, workshops, performances, guided tours, pub quizzes, discussions on AI, quantum physics and inequality, as well as interactive experiments and CERN insights. Organized by Falling Walls Foundation with support from the Berlin Senate’s science ministry, mostly free but some requiring registration. Reported by Welt. 90 words approx. |
| 2025-10-22 onwards | Cultural events / Exhibitions | The Scharf Collection debuts in Alte Nationalgalerie | Around 22 October, the Alte Nationalgalerie opened Berlin’s first public showing of the Scharf Collection, featuring about 150 works spanning four generations. Highlights include Monet’s “Waterloo Bridge”, Bonnard’s “Place Clichy” and “The Large Bathtub”, Toulouse‑Lautrec’s “Elles” series, Delacroix, Courbet, Daumier and modern contributions by Katharina Grosse and Anselm Reyle. Curated by René Scharf and Christiane Scharf, the exhibition continues until 15 February 2026. Reported by AP News. 95 words approx. |
| 2025-11-08 to 2025-11-15 | Cultural event | First Berlin Freedom Week marks city-wide program | Berlin held its inaugural Freedom Week from 8 to 15 November, commemorating the 36th anniversary of the fall of the Wall. The week featured city‑wide talks, workshops, cultural events and the central Berlin Freedom Conference on 10 November, aiming to foster dialogue on freedom, democracy and human rights across various venues. Announced by visitBerlin press and reinforced in multiple local media. 80 words approx. |
| 2025-11-15 | Cultural event | Berlin’s first HipHop Ball at Rotes Rathaus | On 15 November at 17:00, Berlin hosted its first-ever HipHop Ball in the historic Rotes Rathaus. The event combined urban culture with formal elements, inviting guests to mix elegance with streetwear—from trainers with suits to ball gowns. Artists ranged from established to emerging, creating a cultural mash‑up in a symbolic venue. Announced through visitBerlin blog. 80 words approx. |
Originally published: 2025-11-10T08:38:45.535765
Current Events in Berlin in November
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| November 8–15 | Berlin Freedom Week | Various venues across the city, start times vary, many events free or ticketed, all ages welcome, features World Liberty Congress and Berlin Freedom Conference. |
| November 9 | NFL Berlin Game 2025 | Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) in Charlottenburg, kick‑off 15:30, ticketed, 18+ (sports audience), headliners include Indianapolis Colts vs Atlanta Falcons. |
| November 5–9 | Bazaar Berlin | Messe Berlin in Westend, daily from morning to evening, ticketed, family‑friendly, about 500 exhibitors from over 60 countries. |
| November 6–23 | Berlin Fairy Tale Days | Multiple locations across Berlin and Brandenburg, events throughout day, many free, family‑friendly, includes Golden Pea award ceremony. |
| November 14–16 | Zeit für Zirkus | Various venues city‑wide, start times vary, ticketed, all ages, features contemporary circus performances by Forum Neuer Zirkus. |
| November 12–17 | Soundwatch Music Film Festival | Venues across Berlin, film screenings start times vary, ticketed, all ages, focuses on music film scores. |
| November 11–16 | Italian Film Festival | Venues across Berlin, screenings throughout day, ticketed, all ages, presents Italian cinema. |
| November 13–23 | Days of Jewish Culture | Various locations city‑wide, events throughout day, ticketed or free, all ages, includes music, cinema and literature presentations. |
| November 13–16 | Zeughausmesse | Zeughausmuseum / Unter den Linden in Mitte, daily exhibits, ticketed, all ages, leading fair for applied contemporary art. |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 | Public transport / Economic Policy | Berlin Senate raises social ticket price for low‑income public transport users | On 7 November, news outlets report Berlin’s Senate has approved raising the Sozialticket fare from April’s €19 to €27.50 per month starting 1 January 2026, a 45 % hike in under a year, tripling the original price. Social policy critics from Left and Greens warn of deepening inequality; SPD Social Senator Cansel Kiziltepe defends the retention of the ticket amid budget constraints (Welt). |
| 2025-11-01 | Cultural / Education / Science | Berlin Science Week 2025 launches with over 350 events city‑wide | Berlin Science Week kicked off 1 November running through 10 November. In its 10th edition under the theme “Beyond Now”, the festival features over 350 events across more than 80 venues including Museum für Naturkunde (as interactive science lab) and Holzmarkt 25 (creative science‑art hub). Offerings include exhibitions, workshops, performances, panel discussions, and hands‑on experiments across topics like AI, quantum physics, inequality research, and coral reef acoustics (Welt, Berlin Science Week site). |
| 2025-11-04 | Education / Cultural | “Reimagine Transformation” Teufelsberg Campus concept revealed during Science Week | On 4 November at Holzmarkt 25, as part of Berlin Science Week, the “Teufelsberg Campus – Reimagine Transformation” concept was unveiled. Organized by TU Berlin, UNAI SDG 11, URBAN UTOPIA and Brain City Berlin, the bilingual event presented a vision of Teufelsberg as a place for international dialogue, blending history, research, civil society and future structures (Teufelsberg Campus Berlin site). |
Originally published: 2025-10-31T08:28:48.224131
Current Events in Berlin in November
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| November 1–10 | Berlin Science Week | Various venues across Berlin (multiple districts), starting times vary by event, ticket price varies or free, suitable for general audiences, includes interactive talks and exhibitions bridging science, art and society. Organized under the theme “Beyond Now”. |
| November 8–15 | Berlin Freedom Week | Various locations in Berlin, start times vary, free or ticketed depending on programme, for general audiences, central event: Berlin Freedom Conference on November 10, focuses on human rights and democracy. |
| November 8–9 | Mit Vergnügen–Festival | Colosseum Berlin, Mitte, runs Sat 2 p.m.–10 p.m. (Sat with after‑party until 4 a.m.), Sun 2 p.m.–10 p.m., children up to 12 years: free, family‑friendly, a colourful festival of music, culture and fun. |
| November 9 | NFL Berlin Game 2025 | Olympiastadion, Westend, starts in afternoon/evening (time varies), ticketed, 18+ or families depending on ticket, headliners: Indianapolis Colts vs Atlanta Falcons; includes fan zones and watch parties. |
| November 13‑16 | Zeughausmesse | Zeughaus, Mitte, start times vary by programme, ticketed, for art/design enthusiasts, leading fair for applied contemporary art where artists present and sell their work. |
| November 13‑23 | Days of Jewish Culture | Various locations in Berlin, start times vary, ticketed or free depending on event, suitable for general audiences, showcases modern Jewish culture via music, cinema and literature. |
| November 14‑16 | Zeit für Zirkus – Nuit du Cirque | Various locations in Berlin, times vary, ticketed, for general audiences, three‑day contemporary circus festival featuring European circus acts under the “Night of the Circus” format. |
| November 19 – January 11 | Christmas Garden Berlin | Botanical Garden, Steglitz, evenings, ticketed, family‑friendly, glowing fairytale landscape with light shows, magic forests and 3D illuminated figures. |
| November 20‑22 | Rejazz Festival | Various venues in Berlin, start times vary, ticketed, for jazz lovers, festival “Women in Jazz” featuring female‑led bands and soloists. |
| November 20‑26 | French Film Week | Various cinemas in Berlin, screening times vary, ticketed, for film enthusiasts, showcases best of contemporary French cinema by leading filmmakers. |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | Public transport | U2 line partially closed for signal upgrade | From Monday 20 October Berlin’s BVG closed U2 between Stadtmitte and Senefelderplatz to replace four-decade‑old relay signalling with a modern electronic signal box at Alexanderplatz; replacement buses run but skip three stations; upgrade expected to boost reliability and enable a 4‑minute timetable by 2026, Berliner Morgenpost reported. |
| 2025-10-30 | Cultural event | Festival of Future Nows 2025 opens at Neue Nationalgalerie | From Friday evening, the Neue Nationalgalerie hosts the third ‘Festival of Future Nows’, including performances, sound installations, dance and workshops indoors and outdoors through Sunday; opening began Friday at 19:00, with hours until midnight and weekend times as scheduled, organisers stated. |
| 2025-10-22 | Museum exhibition | Scharf Collection opens publicly in Alte Nationalgalerie | Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin displays around 150 works of the private Scharf Collection—French 19th/20th‑century art and contemporary pieces—including Monet, Cézanne, Renoir and Picasso; first public exhibit by curator René Scharf; runs until 15 February 2026, AP News reported. |
| 2025-10-22 | Cultural event | Piyush Goyal to visit Berlin for India‑Germany partnership anniversary | India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal arrives in Berlin on Thursday to mark 25 years of the India‑Germany Strategic Partnership; discussions will focus on enhancing trade and investment cooperation, India Times reported. |
| 2025-10-22 | Education / business | Berlin offers to pay US civilian base staff amid US shutdown | German Finance Ministry offered to cover October pay for about 11,000 US civilian employees at American military bases in Germany, including Berlin area, during the US government shutdown; if accepted, Germany expects reimbursement after shutdown ends, AFP via NY Post reported. |
| 2025-10-15 | Museum exhibition | Diane Arbus retrospective opens at Gropius Bau | The Gropius Bau presents “Diane Arbus: Konstellationen” showing 454 black‑and‑white photographs of drag‑queens, sex workers, couples, circus artists and children; nearly twice as many works as in 2012, on view until mid‑January 2026, Die Welt reported. |
| 2025-10-01 | Transport infrastructure | Major rail disruptions planned through early 2026 | Deutsche Bahn to close line between Berlin‑Südkreuz and Bitterfeld from 1 October to 13 December for modernization: replacing nearly 100 km of track, refurbishing 38 km, upgrading 92 switches, modernising signal tower; long‑distance routes rerouted, ICE travel times delayed by 45‑60 min, regional services disrupted, TravelMole reported. |
| 2025-08-27 | Infrastructure | A100 motorway section opens in Neukölln | Berlin opened the 16th phase of the A100 motorway on 27 August, extending from Grenzallee to Treptower Park over 3.2 km in a tunnel; cost estimated at 720 million €, making it Germany’s most expensive motorway section, Wikipedia noted. |
Originally published: 2025-10-23T11:05:42.306203
Current Events in Berlin in October
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| October 24 2025 | Voices Berlin Festival | Numerous venues across Berlin, contemporary music, theatre and dance from over 20 countries; opening day of the international platform; ticket price varies; general audience; notable organizer: Voices Berlin Festival team |
| October 24–26 2025 | Ostpro Berlin | Karlshorst trotting track, district Karlshorst; daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; ticket price not listed; general audience; notable: over 100 exhibitors of eastern products |
| October 19 2025 | Müggelsee Half Marathon | Lake Müggelsee in southeast Berlin; start 10 a.m., also 5 km (10:20 a.m.) and 10 km (10:30 a.m.) runs; ticket price varies; general audience/runners; notable: course circles the lake with four refreshment stations |
| October 22–26 2025 | Film Heritage Festival | Various cinemas, city centre; daily screenings of restored heritage films; ticket price varies; general audience/film enthusiasts; notable: restored lost films from different countries |
| October 22–26 2025 | Ukrainian Film Festival | Various cinemas in Berlin; screenings over five days; ticket price varies; general audience/film enthusiasts; notable: retrospective and short film competition |
| October 17 2025 | Jazz in the Minister Gardens | Ministergärten, Mitte; starts around 7 p.m.; ticket price not listed; general audience/jazz lovers; notable: modern jazz from state representations |
| October 8–15 2025 | Festival of Lights | City-wide, centre Berlin; illuminations nightly 7 p.m.–11 p.m.; free; general audience; notable: buildings lit under motto “Let’s shine together” |
| October 10–14 2025 | Festival of Lights in Concert | Berlin Cathedral, Mitte; immersive 3D light art & ambient live shows; evening times; ticket price for concerts; general audience; notable artists such as Alle Farben, Monika Kruse, Parra for Cuva |
| October 11 2025 | Oktoberfest | Loci Loft, Reinickendorf; doors open 6:30 p.m.; tickets required; general audience; notable: Wiesn Playboys live band and DJ Hummel |
| October 18–19 2025 | Berlin modern – Construction site open days | Kulturforum, Potsdamer Straße, Mitte; two-day event; access Scharounplatz; free (presumed); general audience; notable: topping‑out ceremony and future museum shell showcasing Herzog & Meuron’s project |
| October 24 2025 | Alizé | Theatre at Potsdamer Platz, Mitte; show starts (from this date onward, preview/performance dates); ticket price varies; general audience; notable: Cirque du Soleil’s first permanent European residency |
| October 29 2025 | Blood Orange – concert | Columbiahalle, Kreuzberg; evening performance (presumed start ~8 p.m.); ticket price varies; general audience/music fans; notable: Blood Orange tour kickoff in Berlin |
| From October 31 2025 | Festival of Future Nows | Neue Nationalgalerie, Mitte; ongoing festival start end‑of‑month; ticket price varies; general audience; notable: about 100 international artists in interdisciplinary performances |
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 | Local government decisions | Mehr Bäume für Berlin geplant | CDU, SPD and the Bürgerinitiative „BaumEntscheid“ agreed on a tree‑planting bill aiming to reach one million city trees by 2040 (currently ~440,000). The 3 billion‑euro programme over 15 years will be overseen by a scientific advisory board and is to be finally passed in a special House of Representatives session on 3 November, replacing a planned referendum, as reported by Welt. |
| 2025-10-14 | Public transport updates | Debate over U‑Bahn access barriers and ticket prices | On 14 October SPD candidate Steffen Krach criticized the CDU’s proposal to fund U‑bahn station access barriers via higher ticket prices, calling rising fares an attack on public transport and questioning the proposal’s benefits, according to Stern citing dpa. |
| 2025-10-16 to ongoing | Public transport updates | Bauarbeiten in den Herbstferien affecting S‑Bahn | Starting 16 October DB InfraGO is renewing points at Gesundbrunnen station, disrupting Nordsüd‑S‑Bahn and S85 lines. From 17 October weekend S41/S42 and S8 affected. Kabeltiefbau on S5, S7, S75 to 27 October reduces frequency. DB provided detailed affected routes, replacement buses, and schedules via S‑Bahn Berlin press release. |
| 2025-10-03 | City infrastructure | Bauabschnitt 16 of A100 now operational | The new 3.2 km tunnel section of the A100 motorway between Neukölln and Treptow opened on 27 August and is now in use. It includes three new bridge names: Margarete‑Kubicka, Hatun‑Sürücü and Mathilde‑Rathenau bridges. This is part of the city’s long‑planned inner‑city autobahn expansion, as noted in the A100 article updated 4 days ago. |
| 2025-10-10 to 2025‑11‑12 | Cultural events | Jüdisches Museum exhibitions: “Widerstände” and “Inventuren” | The Jewish Museum Berlin is showing “Widerstände. Jüdische Designerinnen der Moderne” with ~400 items by 60+ Jewish women designers until 23 November, and “Inventuren. Salman Schockens Vermächtnis” with Schocken‑Verlag artifacts and texts by Joshua Cohen until 12 October, based on press info dated 3 September. |
| 2025‑10‑10 to 2025‑10‑12 | Sports | 3rd round of Berliner Landespokal held | The amateur football Berliner Landespokal’s 3rd round took place between 10–12 October with 16 matches determining advancement to the last 16. The competition features 175 teams across 174 matches and has seen 1,013 goals so far in its 100th edition. |
Originally published: 2025-10-14T21:30:26.795736
Current Events in Berlin in October
| Dates | Event | Description |
| Oct 6–12 | Berlin Food Week | A citywide culinary festival with pop‑ups, tasting menus, and sustainability-focused dining; Austria is the guest country this year. Venues include Bikini Berlin and participating restaurants. |
| Oct 8–15 | Festival of Lights | Iconic Berlin landmarks are transformed by artistic light projections nightly from 19:00 to 23:00 under the theme “Let’s Shine Together.” |
| Oct 10–14 | Festival of Lights in Concert | Immersive 3D projection shows and ambient live music inside Berlin Cathedral, featuring artists like Alle Farben and Monika Kruse. |
| Oct 11 (17:00–midnight) | Long Night of Families | Family-oriented, mostly free interactive workshops and performances across multiple venues. |
| Oct 17 | Jazz in the Minister Gardens | An evening of contemporary jazz in the historic Ministergärten near Potsdamer Platz. |
| Oct 18–19 | “Berlin modern” construction open days | Public can explore the shell and future concept of the new 20th-century art museum at Kulturforum after the topping‑out ceremony. |
| Oct 19 | Müggelsee Half Marathon | A scenic half‑marathon circling Lake Müggelsee in southeastern Berlin. |
| Oct 22–26 | Ukrainian Film Festival | Films from Ukraine are featured in art‑house cinemas around the city. |
| From Oct 24 | Cirque du Soleil “Alizé” premiere | New acrobatic-magic show (Acromagic) debuts at Theatre at Potsdamer Platz. |
| Oct 24–26 | Ostpro Berlin | Fair presenting food, design, and nostalgia products from eastern German states. |
| Oct 24–Nov 16 | Voices Berlin Festival | International contemporary music, theater, and dance performances. |
| Oct 25 | Chris de Burgh Concert | Live performance at Admiralspalast. |
| Oct 16 | Sting Concert | Evening concert by Sting at the UberArena. |
| Oct 21 | Katy Perry Concert | High‑energy pop concert at the UberArena. |
| Oct 10–11 | Beach Food Festival | Outdoor food stalls and live music at Wendenschloss Lido in Köpenick. |
Berlin’s cultural calendar over the next two weeks offers a vibrant mix for visitors—gourmet enthusiasts, music lovers, families, art patrons, and theatergoers alike. A perfect time to experience the city’s autumnal energy.
City News in Berlin – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | Public Transport | Neue U‑Bahnen auf U2 erhöhen die Zuverlässigkeit | Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe berichten, dass neue JK‑Züge auf der U2 die Zuverlässigkeit auf 97,3 % gesteigert haben, mit dem Ziel, bis Ende Oktober 99 % zu erreichen. |
| 2025-10-14 | Public Transport / Politics | Krach gegen Finanzierung von U‑Bahn‑Zugangssperren durch Ticketpreise | SPD‑Spitzenkandidat Steffen Krach lehnt CDU‑Vorschlag ab, Zugangssperren durch teurere Tickets zu finanzieren, und kritisiert die unfaire Belastung der Fahrgäste. |
| 2025-10-09 | Local Government | Missbilligungsantrag gegen Spranger abgelehnt | Senatorin Iris Spranger übersteht einen Misstrauensantrag im Abgeordnetenhaus zu ihrem Umgang mit Informationen zur Berliner Olympia‑Bewerbung. |
| 2025-10-08 | Traffic / Infrastructure | A100 in Schöneberg am Wochenende gesperrt | Ein Abschnitt der A100 am Tunnel Innsbrucker Platz wird wegen dringender Instandsetzungsarbeiten von Freitagabend bis Montagmorgen gesperrt. |
| 2025-10-08 | Traffic / Infrastructure | Zukünftige Sperrungen am Autobahndreieck Funkturm | Zwischen dem 30. Oktober und 3. November wird wegen Abbruchs im Rahmen des Ringbahnbrücken‑Neubaus das Autobahndreieck Funkturm großräumig gesperrt. |
| 2025-10-10 | Traffic / Infrastructure | Fahrbahnen der A100 wegen Brückenschäden gesperrt | Nach Entdeckung von Beton‑ und Korrosionsschäden an einer A100‑Brücke werden äußere Fahrstreifen Richtung Funkturm gesperrt; Bauarbeiten beginnen am 20. Oktober. |
| 2025-10-10 | Sports / Infrastructure | Senat billigt Union Stadion‑Pläne | Der Berliner Senat genehmigt geänderte Ausbaupläne des 1. FC Union für das Stadion An der Alten Försterei mit 34 500 statt 40 500 Plätzen. |
Originally published: 2025-10-05T14:16:21.519756
Current Events in Berlin in October
| Event | Date | Description |
| Schöneberg Pumpkin Festival | October 4–5, 2025 | Over 10,000 pumpkins of around 20 different varieties will be turned into soups, cakes, quiches, and more. Traders from all over Germany will offer a wide range of products. Admission is free. |
| Harvest Festival in Spandau | October 5, 2025 | The Hahneberg Nature Conservation Station organizes a colorful harvest festival with a program for all ages. |
| Berlin Food Week | October 6–12, 2025 | Professional chefs, home cooks, and foodies gather for a platform of enjoyment and exchange, focusing on Austrian cuisine. |
| Festival of Lights | October 8–15, 2025 | Berlin’s landmarks and squares are illuminated with spectacular projections and installations under the motto “Let’s Shine Together.” |
| Long Night of Families | October 11, 2025 | Families with children up to 14 years old can enjoy interactive workshops, activities, and live shows at various venues across Berlin from 5 p.m. to midnight. |
| Jazz in the Minister Gardens | October 17, 2025 | Modern jazz performances in the open air at the historic Ministergärten, featuring artists from seven state representations. |
| Müggelsee Half Marathon | October 19, 2025 | A 21.1-kilometer race around Lake Müggelsee in southeast Berlin, with additional 5 km and 10 km runs available. |
Please note that event details are subject to change. It’s advisable to check the official event websites or local listings for the most current information.
Originally published: 2025-09-25T15:36:56.848401
Current Events in Berlin in September
| Event | Date | Description |
| Oktoberfest at Café am Neuen See | September 26 – October 18, 2025 | Traditional Oktoberfest celebrations with hearty fare and live music in Tiergarten. |
| Festival of Giant Kites | September 27, 2025 | Unique kites up to 40 meters long provide a flying spectacle above Tempelhofer Feld. |
| Historical Apple Festival at Britz Palace | September 27 – 28, 2025 | Festival celebrating Germany’s most popular garden fruit with music, exhibitions, and activities. |
| Festival of Lights | October 8 – 15, 2025 | Berlin’s landmarks and monuments are illuminated with artistic light installations. |
| Bar Convent Berlin | October 6 – 8, 2025 | International trade fair showcasing new products and trends in the cocktail and beverage scene. |
| Jazz in the Minister Gardens | October 17, 2025 | Modern jazz performances in the historic grounds of the Ministergärten. |
Please note that event details are subject to change. It’s advisable to check the official event websites or local listings for the most current information.
I couldn’t find any news articles from the specified date range (September 11 to September 25, 2025) covering the topics you mentioned.
However, here are some relevant events and developments in Berlin from earlier in 2025:
City News in Berlin – earlier in 2025
| Date | Category | Headline | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Infrastructure | Projekt „Bäume für Pankow“ startet am 17. März | The Pankow district’s environmental office launched a tree-planting initiative, offering free trees and planting services to residents. |
| 2025-03-10 | Public Safety | Absage des BSR-Kieztages am 11.03.2025 am Hofzeichendamm in Karow | The BSR neighborhood day event was canceled due to a strike by the Berlin city cleaning service employees. |
| 2025-05-31 | Education | Joint Berlin Data & AI Center planned | Berlin’s universities and research centers announced plans to establish a collaborative Data and AI Center to enhance data-driven research. |
| 2025-05-28 | Public Safety | 1st Public Transport Safety Conference in Berlin | The inaugural Public Transport Safety Conference addressed personal safety concerns for passengers and employees in Berlin’s transit system. |
| 2025-09-06 | Cultural Events | Mother Earth Festival | A street parade celebrating music and ecology took place, featuring art performances and promoting environmental awareness. |
| 2025-09-06 | Cultural Events | Art Avenue | An open-air arts and crafts market was held near Charlottenburg Palace, showcasing paintings, ceramics, and design works. |
| 2025-09-14 | Cultural Events | Open Day at the State Opera | The State Opera hosted free performances and tours, offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at opera productions. |
| 2025-09-19 | Cultural Events | Berlin Autumn Carnival | A month-long funfair began at Kurt-Schumacher-Damm, featuring rides, games, and live music. |
| 2025-09-21 | Sports | Berlin Marathon | The annual 42 km race attracted runners from around the world, traversing the city’s landmarks. |
| 2025-09-27 | Cultural Events | Giant Kite Festival | Tempelhofer Feld hosted a kite-flying spectacle with enormous colorful kites filling the sky. |
Please note that while these events occurred earlier in 2025, they may still be of interest.
Originally published: 2025-09-15T21:04:32.049670
Current Events in Berlin in September
| Event | Date | Description |
| International Literature Festival Berlin | September 11–24, 2025 | Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this festival features over 200 authors from 50 countries, offering readings, discussions, and performances across various Berlin venues. |
| Berlin Art Week | September 10–14, 2025 | A showcase of contemporary art with exhibitions by artists like Patti Smith and Katharina Grosse, held in over 100 venues citywide. |
| Positions Berlin Art Fair | September 11–14, 2025 | Held at the former Tempelhof Airport, this fair presents contemporary works alongside classical modernism pieces. |
| Open Heritage Day | September 13–14, 2025 | Over 300 monuments and historical sites open their doors to the public, many offering free admission. |
| Long Night of Astronomy | September 13, 2025 | An evening dedicated to stargazing and astronomical discussions, inviting enthusiasts to explore the cosmos. |
| BMW Berlin Marathon | September 21–22, 2025 | One of the world’s largest running events, attracting participants and spectators from around the globe. |
| Festival of Giant Kites | September 27, 2025 | Tempelhofer Feld hosts a display of massive kites, some up to 40 meters long, with additional entertainment and activities. |
| CMS Berlin | September 23–26, 2025 | An international trade fair focusing on cleaning and hygiene, showcasing innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. |
| Droidcon Berlin | September 24–29, 2025 | A gathering for the international Android developer community, featuring discussions on app development, AI, and user experience. |
| Festival of Lights | September 25, 2025 | Iconic buildings and monuments across Berlin are illuminated with artistic light installations, creating a vibrant nighttime spectacle. |
Please note that some events may require prior registration or tickets. It’s advisable to check the official event websites for the most current information.