July 14-20: Exhibition, Free Open-Air Festival, Standup Comedy, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of July 14!
It feels like everyone tolerates Berlin’s winters just for the reward of summer. People visit in the summer, have a great time, and decide to move here, without realizing what the dark and cold of winter can do to them. So far, the weather hasn’t been on our side. But the silver lining? You can stay in and finally finish that project you’ve been putting off since last summer 🙂.
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Here's a sneak peek of what’s in store for you this week:
🏛️ Delcy Morelos: Madre - Exhibition
🎸 DURCHLÜFTEN 2025 - International Open Air Music Festival
🎼 Classic Open Air on Gendarmenmarkt
🖼️ Breathing Matter(s) - Exhibition
😂 Live from the Wall Comedy Club - It's Saturday Night!!!
🏳️🌈 Lesbian and Gay City Festival
📷 Open House – C/O Berlin Birthday Special
🍕 Lola Pizzaiola
1. Delcy Morelos: Madre - Exhibition
Hamburger Bahnhof presents the first solo exhibition in Germany by Colombian artist Delcy Morelos, featuring a new large-scale installation titled Madre. The work engages directly with the exhibition space by responding to its structure, light, temperature, and sound. Built from organic materials such as soil and spices, the installation reflects on the relationship between humans and the earth, drawing on Indigenous knowledge and ecological cycles. More info.
💵 €16
📅 11 July (Fri) - 2026
2. DURCHLÜFTEN 2025 - International Open Air Music Festival
DURCHLÜFTEN is a free open-air music festival running Thursday through Saturday evenings from July 17 to August 09. Across four weekends, 24 live acts and 12 DJs will present music rooted in different regions and styles, ranging from Mexican Cumbia-punk and Kenyan Dodo Blues to jazz, hip-hop, and Japanese folk with Caribbean influences. The program moves between local Berlin acts and international performers, with each evening offering a different musical focus. More info.
💵 Free
📅 17 July (Thu) - 09 Aug (Sat)
3. Classic Open Air on Gendarmenmarkt
Each summer, the Gendarmenmarkt in central Berlin hosts the Classic Open Air festival, where the square becomes an open-air concert venue for several evenings. Set between the Konzerthaus and the two cathedrals, the program includes classical works as well as interpretations of rock, pop, and jazz using traditional instruments such as violins and cellos. More info.
💵 €57+
📅 17 July (Thu) - 21 July (Mon)
4. Breathing Matter(s) – Véréna Paravel & Lucien Castaing-Taylor - Exhibition
This summer, silent green presents Breathing Matter(s), a retrospective solo exhibition dedicated to the work of Véréna Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor. The exhibition follows the artists’ development and highlights key pieces that have challenged the boundaries between film, anthropology, and visual art. Since their breakthrough with Leviathan in 2012, their work has focused on physical experience and sensory perception, exploring subjects such as deep-sea fishing, cannibalistic imagination, sleep talk, and the human body from the inside. They avoid conventional narrative tools, choosing instead to let the process unfold without scripts or structured commentary. More info.
💵 Free
📅 18 July (Fri) - 24 Aug (Sun)
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5. Live from the Wall Comedy Club - It's Saturday Night!!!
Catch some of the best international stand-up comedians in Berlin for a two-hour English-language comedy show at The Wall Comedy. Expect sharp sets, big laughs, and a lively crowd, plus a 15-minute intermission to grab a drink. Located in the heart of Friedrichshain, The Wall is Berlin’s only dedicated English-language comedy club. More info.
💵 €14+
📅 19 July (Sat) / 20:00-22:30
6. Lesbian and Gay City Festival
The Lesbian and Gay City Festival, held around Nollendorfplatz, is Europe's largest street festival of its kind and returns for its 31st edition. The two-day event welcomes over 350,000 visitors and features six main stages with performances by German and international bands. The festival is divided into themed sections such as Film World, Radio World, and Sports World, each offering programs, talks, and activities. The event is open to all and invites participation in a public celebration that also serves as a space for visibility, solidarity, and the call for equal rights. More info.
💵 Free
📅 19 July (Sat) - 20 July (Sun) / 11:00am
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7. Open House – C/O Berlin Birthday Special
C/O Berlin marks its 25th anniversary with an Open House, offering free entry and a full day of activity. You can explore exhibitions until midnight, take part in guided Express Tours on the history of Amerika Haus and C/O Berlin, and enjoy music by DJ femdelic along with a live performance. Mobile Kino will screen two open-air films in the evening and the Paradieschen Bar will be on site with drinks and ice cream. More info.
💵 Free
📅 20 July (Sun) / 14:00-00:00
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Restaurant Suggestion:
Lola Pizzaiola (⭐4/5)
This spot offers pizza by the slice, making it easy to try different flavors without committing to a whole pizza. The menu is clearly labeled with vegetarian, vegan, meat, and seafood options, which makes ordering straightforward. Slices range from around €4 to €7, depending on the toppings, and most people will find that three slices are enough for a full meal. There's outdoor seating along the sidewalk, giving the place a casual, local feel. Just note that service can be very slow during busy hours, so it’s not ideal if you're in a hurry. Card payments are accepted.
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