Oct 27-Nov 02: Jazzfest, Festival of Future Nows, Berlin Science Week, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of Oct 27!
I went to Amsterdam with my partner last week. It took us eleven hours with Deutsche Bahn, including a bus at one point. Despite the long trip, we met friends from Berlin who recently moved there and spent an evening together. How great is it to keep relationships across borders, knowing someone somewhere and making new memories. That’s what I call the Pleasure of Life.
What’s in store for you this week:
🎷 Jazzfest Berlin
💀 Fiesta de Día de Muertos
🌀 Festival of Future Nows 2025
🍸 Pisco Hits the Capital – Chile Takes the Spirit to Berlin!
🕯️ TOTENPICKNICK - Music Ashram
🔬 Berlin Science Week
🕸️ THE HAUNTED COLLECTIVE
🍽️ Berlin Events Weekly - Restaurant Suggestions
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1. Jazzfest Berlin
Jazzfest Berlin marks the finale of the jazz calendar each year. Over four days, you can experience a broad spectrum of performances across multiple venues.. Founded in 1964 as Jazztage, it stands among Europe’s oldest jazz festivals and celebrates its 62nd edition in 2025 under the theme “Where Will You Run When the World’s on Fire?” More than 120 musicians will take the stage, including Amirtha Kidambi, the David Murray Quartet, Marc Ribot, the Patricia Brennan Septet, and The Handover. The program.
💵 Different fees depending on the concert
📅 30 Oct (Thu) - 02 Nov (Sun)
📍 Various venues
2. Fiesta de Día de Muertos
The Day of the Dead is one of Mexico’s most significant folk traditions, rooted in the belief that on All Saints’ Day, the dead return to reunite with the living through music, dance, and shared meals. This celebration now reaches far beyond Mexico, including Berlin, where the Humboldt Forum hosts the Mexican Day of the Dead Festival. You can explore a market featuring traditional food and crafts, enjoy performances of dance, theater, and live music, and take part in creating a 40-square-meter ofrenda, an altar dedicated to departed loved ones. More info.
💵 €7
📅 31 Oct (Fri) - 02 Nov (Sun)
3. Festival of Future Nows 2025
The Neue Nationalgalerie hosts the third edition of the Festival of Future Nows, returning to its original venue ten years after the first event. Founded in 2014 by Olafur Eliasson and the Institut für Raumexperimente, the festival continues to explore how art can shape collective thought and future possibilities. This year, around one hundred international artists will present performances, workshops, sound works, and participatory projects that extend across the museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces. The program encourages exchange between artists and visitors, inviting reflection on social and ecological themes while exploring how art can support cooperation and new forms of coexistence. More info.
💵 €14
📅 31 Oct (Fri) - 02 Nov (Sun)
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4. Pisco Hits the Capital – Chile Takes the Spirit to Berlin!
During Pisco November, Berlin transforms into a stage for Chilean joie de vivre! Discover elegant pisco cocktails, vibrant flavors, and the sun of the Andes in a glass. For one month, selected bars invite you to rediscover the taste of Chile—with special drinks, surprises, and the chance to win delicious prizes. More info (Instagram/Website).
💵 Participating in raffle is free; cocktail prices vary
📅 01 Nov (Sat) - 30 Nov (Sun)
📍 Bar Voyage, Schwips Bar. & More bars in the link
5. TOTENPICKNICK - Music Ashram
Totenpicknick is an annual gathering by Music Ashram that invites participants to honor deceased loved ones through shared stories, music, and communal activities. You are encouraged to bring photos, drawings, and small objects to place on a collective altar of memories, along with candles and flowers. The evening includes performances, spoken pieces, and songs that guide moments of remembrance, reflection, and connection. Everyone should bring their own picnic, dress warmly with sturdy shoes and thick socks, and consider blankets or warm furs for comfort. More info.
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💵 €25
📅 01 Nov (Sat) / 19:00-01:00
📍 MaHalla
6. Berlin Science Week
Berlin Science Week presents more than 300 events that bring the city’s research landscape into public view. Coordinated by the Falling Walls Foundation, the week serves as an international platform where science and society meet. Around 140 organizations from Germany and abroad, including universities, research institutes, and companies, host specialists for focused programs while also opening their doors to the wider public. You can explore topics through discussions, workshops, and performances that highlight current questions and methods across many fields. The program.
💵 Usually free of charge
📅 01 Nov (Sat) - 10 Nov (Mon)
📍 Various locations
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7. THE HAUNTED COLLECTIVE - Drinks · Music · Tattoos · Food · Market
The Haunted Collective is a Halloween event produced by TheBase Community, an international coliving network of creatives, founders, and makers. The space opens for an evening built by the community, featuring resident DJs from TheBase, walk in flash tattoo sessions by network artists, a small market with vendors offering art, fashion, and street food, and a bar serving specialty drinks. More info.
💵 Free
📅 01 Nov (Sat)
Restaurant Suggestion:
Berlin Events Weekly - Restaurant Suggestions
I have lived here for a while and try to eat out once or twice a week. That has given me a chance to try different cuisines and restaurant types for different occasions, from quick bites to anniversaries and birthdays. You will find many lists out there, so I put together my own with places worth visiting at least once. Not every spot is amazing, and you may disagree with some picks, but it should help you find a restaurant in your neighborhood. Not all areas are covered since I have not explored every corner of Berlin. Each recommendation includes a short personal note and a photo of the dishes tried. Save the link or send it to your friends, or if you hate it, send it to your enemies. The list.
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