Berlin Events Guide - Aug. 18–24: Street Food Festival, Pop-Kultur, Radioeins Parkfest, and more!
Giveaway & Things to do in Berlin - Week of Aug 18!
I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of time behind a screen, and my job is remote, which means I don’t get much physical activity during the day. So when I saw a video of 🔥 flameworking on Instagram, I knew it was a good chance to do something with my hands and get away from the screen. And it ended up being one of the best decisions of my summer!
There is a studio in Monopol Berlin, run by Jason, called Berlin Flameworking Studio. Jason teaches you how to work the torch and shape molten glass into your own unique creations. It’s beginner-friendly, and no prior experience is needed. We spent four hours there without even noticing how quickly the time passed. Check them out!
⭐ This is not a paid ad, but a warm suggestion to anyone who wants to try something new and maybe find their passion.
What’s in store for you this week:
🎻 Viva La Musica - Viva La Vida
🏰 Citadel Music Festival
🍔 Street Food Festival - Danziger Straße
🏛️ Sommerfest at Silent Green
🎆 Radioeins Parkfest
🎸 Pop-Kultur
🥟 Slava Berlin! Ukrainian Soulfood & Nalivanki
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1. Viva La Musica - Viva La Vida
This August, the Dresdner Philharmonie, conducted by Jong-Jie Yin, presents “Viva la Vida – Long Live Life.” Celebrate life with vibrant Spanish and Latin American melodies, infectious energy and unforgettable musical moments in the open-air arena of the Gardens of the World. The evening culminates in a dazzling fireworks display. More info.
💵 €35+
📅 29 Aug (Sat)
2. Citadel Music Festival
A summer concert series brings touring acts to the grounds of the Spandau Citadel for the Citadel Music Festival. This year's lineup includes English synth-pop veterans OMD, French singer Zaz, and German hip-hop act BHZ, among others, each headlining their own night through the run. The program.
💵 €67+
📅 18 Aug (Tue) - 29 Aug (Sat)
3. Street Food Festival - Danziger Straße
Numerous food trucks will park in Danziger Straße in Prenzlauer Berg for a three-day street food festival. The lineup ranges from classics like langos and barbecue to fresh pasta and Austrian sausage and cheese specialties, as well as drinks from regional breweries and winemakers. More info.
💵 €2
📅 21 Aug (Fri) - 23 Aug (Sun)
4. Sommerfest at Silent Green
Silent Green Kulturquartier opens its historic grounds for a one-day summer festival of music, readings, and family activities. Visitors can join guided tours through the building's past as a crematorium, alongside film screenings and the ongoing exhibition "Lost in Finity." More info.
💵 Free
📅 22 Aug (Sat), 14:00 - 20:00
5. Radioeins Parkfest
For more than a week, Radioeins moves its studio outdoors for a park festival. The festival includes live broadcasts and concerts at Park am Gleisdreieck, alongside open-air cinema and the station's regular sports hour. There are also readings, interviews, and games, with a beer garden running throughout for food and drink. The program.
💵 Free
📅 22 Aug (Sat) - 30 Aug (Sun)
6. Pop-Kultur
Pop-Kultur turns the Kulturbrauerei into a hub for a six-day festival of concerts, talks, and lectures. Now in its 12th edition, the festival has become a fixture on the city's music calendar. The lineup features acts such as The Notwist, Bar Italia, and Avalon Emerson & the Charm, among many others, covering several genres of contemporary and experimental pop music. The program.
💵 €10+
📅 24 Aug (Mon) - 30 Aug (Sun)
📍 Kulturbrauerei & other locations
Restaurant Suggestion:
Slava Berlin! Ukrainian Soulfood & Nalivanki (⭐4/5)
This Ukrainian restaurant is located in Kreuzberg and serves hearty Ukrainian dishes. They have outdoor seating, and you can make reservations. The portions are relatively large and the prices are fair. We tried the vegetarian Borscht (€8.50), which was good, but I prefer the meat version; Nalysnyky with bacon (€12.90), which is very similar to crepes; Pilz Knydli (€12.50), which is a type of dumpling; Kiewer Bulette (€15.90), which reminded me of Cordon Bleu; Wareniki mit Rindfleisch (€15.50), another type of dumpling with a meat filling; and Golubci Chernivtsi (€14.50), which is stuffed cabbage. Most dishes come with a side salad, sauce, or sour cream. If you’re a fan of German food, you’ll probably like Ukrainian food too, as there are quite a few similarities. The staff were nice, and they also accept card payments.
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