Events to Explore in Berlin During August: Top Picks for You
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Berlin, August 2023, played host to an array of cultural events, showcasing the city's diverse and vibrant scene. From classical music to contemporary art, niche gatherings, and street performances, there was something for everyone.
The Young Euro Classic, a summer-long celebration of classical music and cultural exchange, took place at Konzerthaus Berlin through August 17 [1][5]. The festival featured orchestras from over 25 countries, providing audiences with a rich and varied musical experience.
The Jewish Museum’s Cultural Summer program continued until August 30, offering jazz concerts, film screenings, and discussions in the museum garden [5]. One of the highlights was the YidLife Crisis show, a comedy and live music event.
C/O Berlin celebrated its 25th anniversary with an Open House event on August 12, featuring free admission, live performances, DJ sets, film screenings, and tours [5].
The Berlin Board Games Con, a celebration of tabletop gaming, took place at the Estrel Convention Center from August 1 to August 3 [1].
Klub Verboten celebrated its 9-year anniversary on August 2 at Kreuzwerk [1].
For those seeking a more contemporary art experience, Tanz im August, one of the leading festivals for contemporary dance around the world, returned with bold works by international companies and upcoming choreographers from August 1 to August 30 [1].
Music lovers were not left out, with events such as the DUALISM Weekender, a 50-hour rave party happening at ://about blank in Friedrichshain, featuring a massive lineup of DJs [2]. The party started at 18:00.
The Queer Park Festival, a fruitiest park hangout of the year, took place on Saturday, August 9 in Volkspark Friedrichshain [3].
Smut Slam, a filthy open mic event, happened at Villa Kuriosum in Lichtenberg, hosted by Cameryn Moore [4]. The event started at 18:00.
The True Italian Pistachio Street Food Festival offered a wide selection of Italian and international bites centered on pistachio at Jules B-Part in Gleisdreieck [6].
The Great Indian Food Festival allowed attendees to sample various dishes from Berlin's Indian food scene at Jules B-Part in Gleisdreieck [7].
For those with a taste for adventure, the 100 Meilen Berlin - The Berlin Wall Race, an annual ultramarathon, followed the former border between East and West Berlin, with a distance of 161 kilometers and a time limit of 30 hours [8]. The race started at Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark in Prenzlauer Berg at 06:00.
Berlin lacht!, a free open-air festival celebrating street performers, took place at Potsdamer Platz through August 24 [9].
Creamcake x Spätschicht @ Gropius Bau, a collaboration between digital Berlin platform Creamcake and Gropius Bau's Spätschicht monthly event series, took place on Thursday, August 7 [10].
The Berlin Full Moon Marathon, a running event in a spooky Spandau forest, happened on Saturday, August 9 [11].
Latin Fiesta, a party featuring Latin American vendors, food, drink, and dancing, took place on Saturday, August 9 at Manifesto Market @ The Playce [12].
Blind Date Cinema: Memoir of a Snail, a unique matchmaking movie night, happened on Tuesday, August 5 at Moviemento [13].
Kinder Rave at Sommer in Park Neukölln, an outdoor party for kids, featured music and drinks for parents, face painting, and a craft corner, starting at 14:00 [14].
Flashback Friday, a 90s and 2000s party, took place at Insomnia on Friday, August 8 [15].
Roller Disco @ SO36, a roller disco event at the longstanding punk institution SO36, happened on Sunday, August 10 [16].
Surf Film Night: Women & The Wind + L E N A, a surf movie double-feature, happened at Sommerkino Kulturforum in Mitte [17].
Tasty Vintage - Night Market, a vintage clothing and Y2K tunes market, took place at Manifesto Market @ The Playce in Mitte, starting at 16:00 [18].
Globus: Büro Siebzig, a series featuring bands from a different label every week, happened at Tresor on Thursday, August 14 [19].
The Bwa Kayiman Performance Festival, focusing on celebrations of and reflections on Haitian sovereignty, took place at Haus der Kulturen der Welt on Sunday, August 3 [20].
[1] Berliner Morgenpost
[2] Berliner Zeitung
[3] Tagesspiegel
[4] Exberliner
[5] C/O Berlin
[6] Jules B-Part
[7] India in Berlin
[8] Berlin Marathon
[9] Berlin lacht!
[10] Gropius Bau
[11] Berlin Full Moon Marathon
[12] Manifesto Market @ The Playce
[13] Moviemento
[14] Sommer in Park Neukölln
[15] Insomnia
[16] SO36
[17] Sommerkino Kulturforum
[18] Tasty Vintage
[19] Tresor
[20] Haus der Kulturen der Welt
At the Tasty Vintage - Night Market in Mitte, one could find a mix of vintage clothing and Y2K tunes, providing an entertaining shopping experience.
For those seeking a lively contemporary art experience, Tanz im August festival offered bold works by international companies and upcoming choreographers, making it a perfect fit for individuals embracing a modern lifestyle.
