Concert

The Sommergarten (Summer Garden) of Messe Berlin is located under the Funkturm (Radio Tower) in Westend, surrounded by the exhibition halls, and can accommodate up to 10,000 guests across approximately 10,000 square meters. It was built in 1931, and concerts have been held here since 1981. Today, music is only played during the IFA in early September, in 2026 with BUNT. and Ikkimel. It is the shortest format among Berlin's open-air concerts.

The Dinner & Concert at Charlottenburg Palace is a winter highlight for music lovers and gourmets. Here, classical music meets historical ambiance and a festive menu. The event takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the Great Orangery and offers an atmospheric evening in royal style.

In Charlottenburg, where Prussian history still whispers through the walls, the Great Orangery of Charlottenburg Palace offers classical concerts in a royal setting. Baroque music by candlelight, musicians in historical costumes, and an opulent ambiance make the evening truly special.

Since 1979, the Celtic Cottage in Steglitz has been one of Germany's oldest Irish pubs – and far more than just a regular pub. On Thursdays and Saturdays, there's live music with free admission, ranging from Irish Folk to Celtic Rock and Country. If you're looking for an authentic pub atmosphere away from the city center, you'll find it here.

Located on the RAW grounds in Friedrichshain, the Cassiopeia Sommergarten is a beer garden, open-air dancefloor, and cultural venue all in one, where regulars and international visitors gather under string lights.

One of the most significant brick ruins in Northern Germany is not located in a city, but in the middle of the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, just over an hour from Berlin. The former Cistercian monastery in the village of Chorin combines medieval architecture with one of Brandenburg's most beautiful music festivals.

The Berlin Olympic Stadium in Charlottenburg got honored the "5-star-stadium" by the UEFA.

Right on Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin-Mitte, overlooking the Spree: Murphys Irish Pub is one of the few pubs in Berlin offering daily live music. Whiskey menu with over 80 varieties, freshly poured Guinness, and an atmosphere that doesn't fade even after midnight.

On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, Berlin Cathedral in Berlin-Mitte will be the focal point of festive church music: Bach's Easter Oratorio will resound under the mighty dome, accompanied by services and devotions throughout Holy Week. Classical music, faith, and a breathtaking sense of space directly at Lustgarten.

Kreuzberg's Bi Nuu is owned by the same people as the Lido and the Astra. Their third venue stands out with Indie Rock concerts of unknown bands and the "Rap on Wednesday" event.

For over 30 years, The Lir Irish Bar in Tiergarten-Mitte, Berlin, has been the city's best-known secret tip among Irish pubs. No cliché decor, no tourist hustle and bustle: the pub on Flensburger Straße focuses on genuine "Good Craic", well-kept Guinness, and live music in a turn-of-the-century vaulted cellar.

In Kreuzberg, directly at Schlesisches Tor, one of Berlin's most unique bars is hidden in a former brothel: Madame Claude literally turns everything upside down. Sofas, lamps, and tables stick to the ceiling, while every evening live music, DJs, and open-mic nights lure guests into the cellar.

The Arena in the Gardens of the World is an open-air stage on Blumberger Damm in Marzahn-Hellersdorf, built in 2017 for the IGA garden exhibition based on a design by Paul Böhm. Up to 5,000 guests can find space on benches and lawn terraces around the stage. In 2026, Agnes Obel and the Dresden Philharmonic played here. It is the greenest among Berlin's open-air concert locations.

In Charlottenburg, directly on Steinplatz, stands a concert hall steeped in Berlin's musical history: The UdK Berlin Concert Hall on Hardenbergstraße was home to the Berlin Philharmonic under Karajan in the 1960s and is now the vibrant heart of the Faculty of Music at one of Europe's most important art universities.

At Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin-Mitte, the French Cathedral stands as one of the most beautiful concert venues in the capital. The acoustics of the historic church hall carry Vivaldi, Bach, and Chopin as if they had been composed specifically for it. History, sound, and a touch of grandeur under one roof.

In summer, the Citadel Music Festival takes place in the courtyard of Spandau Citadel, a Renaissance fortress built from 1559 to 1594, featuring a 13th-century Julius Tower. Up to 10,000 guests can fit within the fortress walls. In 2026, Massive Attack, Kings of Leon, and Morrissey performed here. Among Berlin's open-air concert venues, this one boasts the longest history.

The Tempodrom near Anhalter Bahnhof in Kreuzberg offers a huge variety of shows, concerts and events.

Since 2013, Berlin's most famous cultural rooftop garden has been located on the top parking deck of the Neukölln Arcaden. The Klunkerkranich combines an open-air club, rooftop bar, and cultural venue with panoramic views over the city.

The Double Inn in Oberschöneweide has been Berlin's Irish-Scottish go-to spot since 2007 for anyone seeking authentic pub culture, live music, and an exceptional whiskey selection away from the tourist hustle and bustle. Spread across two floors in the Spreehöfe, this Irish pub combines the warmth of a local regular's pub with a concert program ranging from Irish Folk to Blues and Rock.

Sunday morning on Museum Island, with chamber music by the Staatskapelle Berlin: The museum concerts at the Bode Museum in Mitte combine a classical matinee with sculpture art and café culture to create one of the city's most atmospheric Sunday programs.

The ufaFabrik summer stage is located on Viktoriastraße in Tempelhof, on the grounds of the former Ufa film copy processing plant, which was occupied in 1979. Up to 500 guests can be accommodated under the white tent roof; the sides are open, so performances take place even in the rain. In 2026, Dota, FALK, and the Irish Festival performed here. It is the smallest of Berlin's open-air concert venues.

The Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures) in Tiergarten uses its rooftop terrace, the concrete platform above the auditorium of the former Kongresshalle from 1957, in summer. The 'Wassermusik' series last ran in 2022; since 2023, the festival has been called Sonic Pluriverse. In 2026, it focused on Gnawa music from Morocco for five weekends. It is the most curious among Berlin's open-air concerts.

The special concert at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden on Valentine's Day combines one of Berlin's most important concert halls with rarely heard music. In the heart of Mitte, directly on the magnificent Unter den Linden boulevard, classical music here is not an obligation, but an evening you won't soon forget.