Sept 01-07: Film Festival, Photography Exhibition, Chili Festival, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of Sept 01!
Last week, I went to Ibiza for a few days to spend time with family, which was great, and also managed to go clubbing. Coming from Berlin, I can sum up the Ibiza party experience in three words: what a joke 🤡!
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What’s in store for you this week:
📽️ Fantasy Film Festival
🎵 The Listening Biennial
⛵ Marina WannseeLiebe: Your Summer Escape
🎛️ Berlin Beats: Freddy K - Free Open Air
📷 Helmut Newton: Riviera and Dialogues
🌶️ Berlin Chili Fest: Harvest Event
🎨 Art Avenue at Charlottenburg Palace
🍷 BELMILAN WINE PARTY - Vibes & Vino
🍳 House of Small Wonder
1. Fantasy Film Festival
The Fantasy Film Festival returns in 2025 with a lineup focused on horror, fantasy, and the unexpected. Screenings include both new releases and familiar titles, with some making their European or world premiere. You can expect films where vampires are part of everyday life and zombies live alongside humans. Tickets.
💵 €12
📅 03 Sept (Wed) - 10 Sept (Wed)
2. The Listening Biennial
The third edition of The Listening Biennial takes place at Ballhaus Ost and focuses on listening as a creative and social act. Over the course of one week, the program includes sound installations throughout the building, informal talks held outdoors, and evening performances that explore experimental sound and live composition. Through its format and approach, The Listening Biennial encourages slower forms of engagement and supports ongoing work toward building cultures grounded in attentive presence and care. More info.
💵 €0-€12
📅 03 Sept (Wed) - 07 Sept (Sun)
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3. Marina WannseeLiebe: Your Summer Escape
The Marina WannseeLiebe offers motorboats (with & without license), sailing boats, kayaks, and e-foiling, along with two waterfront apartments and a meeting room. Visitors can spend time on the water, relax on the property, and enjoy food and drinks from the on-site food truck. Open daily in summer, it's the perfect escape from the city with both active and relaxing options. More info.
4. Berlin Beats: Freddy K - Free Open Air
Hamburger Bahnhof presents Berlin Beats, a free open-air DJ series taking place in the museum’s garden. This edition features Freddy K, a longtime figure in the techno scene known for his focus on vinyl and extended sets. As the head of KEY Vinyl and an active presence behind the decks and in the music community, he brings a steady and deliberate approach to DJing shaped by decades of experience. The event offers a chance to hear him play outdoors in a museum setting. More info.
💵 Free
📅 04 Sept (Thu) / 19:00-22:00
5. Helmut Newton: Riviera and Dialogues
On 5 September, the Helmut Newton Foundation opens a double exhibition: Newton, Riviera and Dialogues. Collection FOTOGRAFIS × Helmut Newton. The first brings together a selection of works originally shown in Monte Carlo in 2022, focusing on the Riviera region where Newton lived and worked in his later years. The second presents visual pairings between Helmut Newton’s photographs and works from Collection FOTOGRAFIS, forming a dialogue shaped through contrast and connection. More info.
💵 €12
📅 05 Sept (Fri) - 15 Feb 2026
6. Berlin Chili Fest: Harvest Event
Berlin Chili Fest returns with a three-day gathering focused on chili, beer, and easygoing fun. You can sample hot sauces from different regions, enjoy hearty and plant-based meals, and spend the day at a relaxed pace. Market stalls feature spicy goods, sauces, and fresh plants, while activities like chili-eating contests and a hot sauce competition add a playful edge. More info.
💵 €6+
📅 05 Sept (Fri) - 07 Sept (Sun)
7. Art Avenue at Charlottenburg Palace
On select weekends, Schloßstraße in Charlottenburg hosts Berliner Kunstallee, a market stretching roughly one kilometer opposite Charlottenburg Palace. Around 150 artists, designers, and craftspeople from Germany and other parts of Europe present their work. You can explore a wide mix of paintings, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, photography, and more. The pieces on display range from individual works to small handmade series, produced in studios and workshops rather than factories. More info.
💵 Free
📅 06 Sept (Sat) - 07 Sept (Sun) / 11:00-18:00
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8. BELMILAN WINE PARTY - Vibes & Vino
BELMILAN returns on Wednesday, September 3 with another evening at the AEDES BAR CAFÉ terrace. The event features Italian wine, street food, and a live DJ set throughout the night. Entry is free and no reservation is required, making it a straightforward way to spend time with friends and enjoy a midweek break. More info.
💵 Free
📅 03 Sept (Wed) / 18:00
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Restaurant Suggestion:
House of Small Wonder (⭐4/5)
This spot serves Japanese-inspired brunch and pastries in an airy, high-ceilinged room, with a charming garden open in good weather. The menu blends brunch staples with Japanese touches and a solid cocktail list. Reservations are available, which helps on busy weekends. We tried the Croque Madame (€18.5) and the Veggie Biscuit Benedict (€18.5). Both were tasty. Service was friendly and relatively quick. Note: they cannot split card payments, so one person must pay by card for the table.
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