August Activities in Berlin: Top Events to Experience

Berlin, the city of diversity and culture, is gearing up for an exciting month of August. From music and theatre to visual arts and nightlife, there's something for everyone. Here's a roundup of some of the events happening in the city this August.

Music and Nightlife

Globus: Büro Siebzig (Thursday, August 14) – A series featuring bands from different labels at Tresor, Köpenicker Str. 70, Kreuzberg.
Klub Verboten's 9-year anniversary (Saturday, August 2) – A techno party and live performances at Kreuzwerk in Kreuzberg.
Flashback Friday (Friday, August 8) – A 90s and 2000s party at Insomnia, Alt-Tempelhof 17-19, Tempelhof.
Creamcake x Spätschicht @ Gropius Bau (Thursday, August 7) – A monthly event series featuring concerts, film screenings, and performance art at Gropius Bau, Niederkirchnerstr. 7, Kreuzberg.
Berlin Atonal (Through Aug 31) – An electronic music festival at Kraftwerk, Köpenicker Str. 70, Kreuzberg.
The Roller Disco (Sunday, August 10) – A roller disco at SO36, Oranienstr. 190, Kreuzberg.

Festivals and Special Events

The Young Euro Classic (Until August 17) – A classical music festival featuring orchestras from over 25 countries at Konzerthaus Berlin in Mitte.
Pop-Kultur Festival (Through Aug 30) – A multi-day festival showcasing music, art, and culture at Kulturbrauerei, silent green & Humboldthain.
Tanz im August (From August 1 to August 30) – One of the leading festivals for contemporary dance, taking place at various locations.
Berlin lacht! (From August 1 to August 24) – A free open-air festival celebrating street performers at Potsdamer Platz, Mitte.
The Great Indian Food Festival (Starting at 12:00) – Enjoy Indian cuisine at Jules B-Part, Luckenwalder Str. 6b, Gleisdreieck.
The Latin Fiesta (Saturday, August 9) – Latin music and food at Manifesto Market @ The Playce, Alte Potsdamer Str. 7, Mitte.
True Italian Pistachio Street Food Festival (Starting at 12:00) – Taste authentic Italian pistachio street food at Jules B-Part, Luckenwalder Str. 6b, Gleisdreieck.

Sports and Outdoor Activities

The 100 Meilen Berlin - The Berlin Wall Race (Starting at 06:00) – A challenging running event starting at Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark, Cantianstr. 24, Prenzlauer Berg.
The Berlin Full Moon Marathon (Saturday, August 9) – A marathon at Sport Centrum Siemensstadt, Buolstr. 14, Siemensstadt.
Zug der Liebe (Starting at 13:00) – A love parade at Mauerpark, Prenzlauer Berg.
Kinder Rave at Sommer in Park Neukölln (Starting at 14:00) – A kids' rave at Kulturbunker Dach, Rungiusstr. 19, Neukölln.
Surf Film Night: Women & The Wind + L E N A (Starting at 20:45) – A surf film night at Sommerkino Kulturforum, Matthäikirchplatz 4, Mitte.
They name thee before me: Open air film series (Starting at 20:30) – An open-air film series at KINDL, Am Sudhaus 3, Neukölln.
Tasty Vintage - Night Market (Starting at 16:00) – A vintage night market at Manifesto Market @ The Playce, Alte Potsdamer Str. 7, Mitte.

Art and Culture

The Jewish Museum Berlin's "Cultural Summer" program (Until August 30) – A series of events showcasing Jewish culture through music, comedy, and cuisine at the Jewish Museum Berlin.
C/O Berlin's 25th anniversary open house event (Details TBA) – Featuring free admission, live music, guided tours, and more at C/O Berlin.
The Bwa Kayiman Performance Festival (Sunday, August 3) – A festival focusing on Haitian sovereignty at Haus der Kulturen der Welt, John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, Moabit.
DUALISM Weekender (Starting at 18:00) – A music and arts event at ://about blank, Markgrafendamm 24c, Friedrichshain.
Smut Slam (Starting at 18:00) – A unique matchmaking movie night at Villa Kuriosum, Scheffelstr. 21, Lichtenberg.
The Berlin Board Games Con (From August 1 to August 3) – A convention focused on board games at the Estrel Convention Center in Neukölln.

With so many events happening in August, there's no excuse to be bored in Berlin. For the latest details, it's advised to check event websites or Berlin cultural portals closer to the dates. Enjoy your time in Berlin!

This August in Berlin, music and nightlife enthusiasts can attend events like Globus: Büro Siebzig, Klub Verboten's 9-year anniversary, Creamcake x Spätschicht @ Gropius Bau, Berlin Atonal, Flashback Friday, The Roller Disco, and The Young Euro Classic festival.
In addition to music, sports lovers can partake in activities such as The 100 Meilen Berlin - The Berlin Wall Race, The Berlin Full Moon Marathon, Zug der Liebe, and various outdoor film screenings, while those interested in art and culture can explore offerings like The Jewish Museum Berlin's "Cultural Summer" program, The Bwa Kayiman Performance Festival, DUALISM Weekender, and The Berlin Board Games Con.