Jun 09-15: Film Festival, Biennale, Open Air, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of June 09!
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Here's a sneak peek of what’s in store for you this week:
🎥 Dokumentale - Film Festival
🏛️ Open Days at Hamburger Bahnhof
🎵 Friday Evening Improvisation at Cemetery Chapels
🎧 Museum Island 80s/90s - Silent Disco Tour
🖼️ Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art
🎛️ Watergate Open Air
📀 Bazart# 1 - Music and Art
🍦 Hokey Pokey - Ice Cream
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1. Dokumentale - Film Festival
Dokumentale is an international festival focused on documentary film and media. The program includes film screenings, readings, VR projects, and public talks. The opening weekend is held at Atelier Gardens in Tempelhof, after which the festival continues across the city in a mix of cinemas, open-air venues, and less typical locations. Alongside the screenings, there are DJ sets and opportunities for discussion, making the event a meeting point for those interested in how stories are told through nonfiction formats. The program.
💵 €10
📅 12 June (Thu) - 22 June (Sun)
📍 Various locations
2. Open Days at Hamburger Bahnhof
Hamburger Bahnhof hosts its third Open Days with free admission and a public program spread across three days. The museum invites visitors to explore its spaces through music, workshops, guided and backstage tours, dance sessions, and other activities. The event also marks the launch of the summer music series Berlin Beats, beginning on Friday evening in the museum garden with a DJ set. Other highlights include the opening of the 13th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, a concert by the BVG Orchestra, and an inclusive tango session with live music on Sunday afternoon. More info.
💵 Free
📅 13 June (Fri) - 15 June (Sun)
3. Friday Evening Improvisation at Cemetery Chapels
Friday Evening Improvisation at Cemetery Chapels is a concert series taking place across four evenings in May, June, July, and September 2025. Each concert is held in a different chapel within cemeteries and brings together musicians from Berlin’s Echtzeitmusik scene alongside international guests. The series focuses on live improvisation shaped by the acoustics and atmosphere of each chapel. For this edition, the featured instruments are tanbur, gong, and viola. More info.
💵 Free
📅 13 June (Fri) / 20:00
4. Museum Island 80s/90s - Silent Disco Tour
For the past four years, this weekly dance tour has taken place in the historic center of Berlin, moving through streets surrounded by landmarks such as the Berlin Cathedral, and the Museum Island. Each Friday, a group puts on wireless headphones and moves through the city together, walking past Berlin’s landmarks while dancing to tracks from the 80s and 90s. The tour mixes music, light choreography, and local sights into a shared experience. More info.
💵 €15+ (2 free tickets for Paid Supporters)
📅 13 June (Fri) / 21:00-22:30
5. Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art
The Berlin Biennale is a platform for contemporary art that takes place every two years at different locations across the city. Shaped by the vision of a changing group of curators, each edition reflects a new approach to how art connects with the city and its public. The 2025 edition, titled passing the fugitive on, brings together artists from around the world to present work that speaks to current shifts in artistic practice. More info.
💵 Varies
📅 14 June (Sat) - 14 Sept (Sun)
📍 Various locations
6. Watergate Open Air
WATERGATE returns with an open-air event at SAGE Beach, bringing together two stages of music along the river in Kreuzberg. The main beach floor features sets from BEDOUIN, ANDHIM, and AGLAJA BRIX, while the container stage hosts JAMIIE and MOOGLI. The event runs from day into night, with an aftershow starting at 10 PM. More info.
💵 €25+
📅 14 June (Sat) / 15:00 - Late
Submitted Events
7. Bazart# 1 - Music and Art
Dar Bazart invites you to its first edition BazART#1, an intimate gathering on the Hošek Contemporary Boat: a space where music and art come together. Expect a selection of deep, organic, and tribal house sounds, blending seamlessly with visual art and a unique atmosphere on the water. From 15:00 to 22:00, we take over this floating venue, creating a space for connection, dance, and discovery. More info.
⭐ I’ll be there with friends as my brother is playing music at the event. If you’re around, come say hi and hang out 😀.
💵 €13.5
📅 14 June (Sat) / 15:00-22:00
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Restaurant Suggestion:
Hokey Pokey - Ice Cream (⭐5/5)
As an avid ice cream fan, I’ve tried many spots in Berlin, and I can say Hokey Pokey is one of the best in town. They have several branches across different neighborhoods. The prices per scoop are a bit higher than average, but definitely worth it. If you’re new to this place, I recommend starting with these flavors: Französische Schokolade, Hokey Pokey, and Café Noir.
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