Hey Berliners!

Mark your calendar for two things that define this week.

Tonight: Germany plays Curaçao at 19:00 CEST in Houston. It's a crucial Group E match. Screening spots are still available.

Sunday: Fête de la Musique takes over. Three hundred stages across all 12 districts. From 16:00 to 22:00, the whole city is a concert. Then Fête de la Nuit carries it indoors until dawn. Free. No tickets. No plan needed — just walk and listen.

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See you out there.

— Dr Yassir A Shuaib

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Mon 15 · ~17°C · Light showers possible
Tue 16 · ~20°C · Mostly dry
Wed 17 · ~24°C · Warming up
Thu–Sun 18–21 · Check closer to the date — will it rain for Fête Sunday?
🔗 See details here · 🔗 Full forecast

⚽ World Cup — Germany play tonight and Saturday
TONIGHT: Germany vs Curaçao · 19:00 CEST · Houston
⭐ Sat 20 June: Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire · 22:00 CEST · Toronto
🔗 Full schedule

🎶 Fête de la Musique — Sun 21 June · 16:00–22:00 · Free
~300 stages across all 12 districts. Partner district Reinickendorf, theme 'Sounds of Europe'. After 22:00 the Fête de la Nuit continues indoors.
🔗 Programme

🏛️ Schloss Bellevue — open until 28 June
Last two weeks. Free with time-slot ticket – selling fast; check for returns.
Mon–Fri 11:00–19:00 · Sat–Sun 10:00–19:00
🔗 Book here

🚇 BVG — Sunday 21 June
Heavy loads near Fête stages. AB/ABC zones only (BC ended Jan 2026). Check live before travel.
🔗 Live traffic

🎶 Fête de la Musique – Sun 21 June, 16:00–22:00, Free
Berlin’s biggest free music day with over 300 stages in all 12 districts. The partner district is Reinickendorf (theme: "Sounds of Europe"). Don’t plan a route – just walk and discover. From 22:00, the Fête de la Nuit continues indoors.
🔗 More info here

🏛️ Schloss Bellevue – open until 28 June, Free
Last two weeks to see the president’s residence, featuring art by Katharina Grosse, Wolfgang Tillmans, Monica Bonvicini and Gregor Schneider. A free time slot ticket is required.
📍 Spreeweg 1, Tiergarten – S Bellevue
🔗 More info here

🍽️ Restaurant Week Berlin – until 28 June, English‑friendly
Around 50 restaurants offer three‑course set menus at fixed prices (€29 or €45). The last two weeks to book.
🔗 More info here

🎹 Berliner Philharmoniker Open Day – Sun 21 June, Free
The last event of the 2025/26 season. Try out instruments, join family workshops, or take a behind‑the‑scenes tour – a perfect match with the nearby Fête stages.
📍 Herbert‑von‑Karajan‑Str. 1, Tiergarten – S/U Potsdamer Platz
🔗 More info here

Sunday 21 June · 16:00–22:00 outdoors · Fête de la Nuit from 22:00 · Free · ~300 stages

Europe’s largest Fête. From 16:00, every street, park and courtyard is a stage. No tickets. Just walk.

Best hubs:
🎸 Revaler Str., Friedrichshain – packed outdoor stages
🎶 Karl‑Marx‑Allee – wide boulevard, easy strolling
🎺 Unter den Linden + Friedrichstraße – central, family‑friendly
🎪 NEW HOPE FEST, Tempelhofer Feld – open, pram‑friendly
🇫🇷 Centre Français, Tegel – Sounds of Europe (France–Germany–Bosnia) · U6 Alt‑Tegel
🍺 Gretchen Blockparty, Kreuzberg – street party atmosphere

After 22:00 – Fête de la Nuit:
Music moves to 30+ clubs and bars – Gretchen, About Blank, Kater and more.

Five rules for first‑timers:

🔗 More info here (stage map + full programme)

MONDAY 15 JUNE

🍽️ Restaurant Week Berlin – Set menus from €29. Book online.
🔗 More info here

TUESDAY 16 JUNE

🌿 Türkenmarkt – 11:00–18:30, free. 180 stalls, produce & Turkish food. Cash preferred.
📍 Maybachufer 1–13, Neukölln – U8 Schönleinstraße
🔗 More info here

🗣️ German‑English Language Exchange – 19:00, free. Weekly at Travolta Bar.
📍 Wiener Str. 14b, Kreuzberg – U1 Görlitzer Bahnhof
🔗 More info here

THURSDAY 18 JUNE

🍜 Street Food Thursday – 17:00–22:00, free. 30+ vendors in Markthalle Neun.
📍 Eisenbahnstraße 42/43, Kreuzberg – U8 Kottbusser Tor
🔗 More info here

FRIDAY 19 JUNE

🌿 Türkenmarkt – 11:00–18:30, free. (Same as Tuesday)
🔗 More info here

SATURDAY 20 JUNE

⚽ Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire – 22:00 CEST. World Cup Group E.
🔗 More info here

🎤 JoeJas – Left Handed Bandit Tour – ~€6. MS Heimatland barge, Fischerinsel, Mitte – U2 Märkisches Museum.
🔗 Tickets here

🏃 Parkrun Hasenheide – 09:00, free. 5km every Saturday. Register once.
📍 Volkspark Hasenheide – U8 Boddinstraße
🔗 Register here

😂 Meanwhile in Berlin – 20:15, from €18. English stand‑up at SaliGari Bar.
📍 Simplonstraße 23, Friedrichshain – S+U Warschauer Str.
🔗 Tickets here

SUNDAY 21 JUNE (Summer Solstice)

🎶 Fête de la Musique – 16:00–22:00, free. ~300 stages across all neighbourhoods. 🔗 Programme here

🎹 Berliner Philharmoniker Open Day – 11:00–18:00, free. Instrument try‑outs, workshops, tours.
📍 Herbert‑von‑Karajan‑Str. 1 – S/U Potsdamer Platz
🔗 More info here

🛒 Flohmarkt Mauerpark – 09:00–18:00, free. Vinyl, vintage, handmade. Bearpit Karaoke from 15:00.
📍 Bernauer Str. 63–64 – U8 Bernauer Str.
🔗 More info here

😂 Laughing Spree – Boat comedy, 19:30, suggested €12–15. Free shot on entry.
📍 Mühlenstraße 73, Friedrichshain – S/U Warschauer Str.
🔗 Book here

🎨 Chanel Commission: Lina Lapelytė – until 10 January 2027
Lapelytė transforms the Historic Hall into a polyphonic stage. Visitors participate in collective construction and singing. Free admission.
📍 Invalidenstraße 50–51, Mitte – U Naturkundemuseum / S Hauptbahnhof
🔗 Chanel Commission

🎪 Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ – Theater am Potsdamer Platz
Europe‘s first permanent Cirque show. No shows Mon–Tue.
📍 Marlene‑Dietrich‑Platz 1, Tiergarten – S+U Potsdamer Platz
🔗 More info here

🎵 Berghain – Sat 20 June · Klubnacht from 23:59
The lineup is published on Thursday 18 June.
📍 Am Wriezener Bahnhof, Friedrichshain – S Ostbahnhof
🔗 More info here

🎤 JoeJas – Left Handed Bandit Tour · Sat 20 June · ~€6
Masked rapper/producer on European tour. Genre‑blending, English‑language.
📍 MS Heimatland barge · Fischerinsel, Mitte – U2 Märkisches Museum
🔗 More info here

🎶 Fête de la Musique – Sun 21 June · ~300 stages · Free
Europe’s largest. Full guide in the Special Event section above.
🔗 More info here

🏛️ Brancusi – Neue Nationalgalerie · until 9 August · €14
150+ sculptures from Centre Pompidou. First major German exhibition in 50+ years. Tue–Sun, with Thu until 20:00. 🔗 More info here

🖼️ Cassirer and the Breakthrough of Impressionism · until 27 September · €16/€8
100+ Impressionist works. Alte Nationalgalerie. 🔗 More info here

🎨 Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic – Gropius Bau · until 23 August · €15
Film, sculpture, performance. ⚠️ Explicit content. Closed Tuesday.
Mon + Wed–Fri 12:00–19:00 · Sat–Sun 10:00–19:00. 🔗 More info here

🎪 Luftschloss – Tempelhofer Feld · until 13 September · Ticketed
Open‑air theatre and concerts. 🔗 More info here

🌿 Türkenmarkt – Tue 16 + Fri 19 June · 11:00–18:30 · Free
180 stalls along the canal. Fresh produce, Turkish and Middle Eastern food. Cash preferred. Prices drop after 17:30.
📍 Maybachufer 1–13, Neukölln – U8 Schönleinstraße
🔗 More info here

🍜 Street Food Thursday – Thu 18 June · 17:00–22:00 · Free
30+ vendors in a 19th‑century market hall.
📍 Eisenbahnstraße 42/43, Kreuzberg – U8 Kottbusser Tor or U1 Görlitzer Bahnhof
🔗 More info here

🛒 Flohmarkt Mauerpark – Sun 21 June · 09:00–18:00 · Free
Vinyl, vintage, handmade. Pair with nearby Fête stages. Bearpit Karaoke from 15:00. Cash only.
📍 Bernauer Str. 63–64, Prenzlauer Berg – U8 Bernauer Str. · S Schönhauser Allee
🔗 More info here

⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group Stage (11–21 June)

Results – Week 1 (11–13 June):
Mexico 2‑0 South Africa · Korea 2‑1 Czechia · Canada 1‑1 Bosnia · USA 4‑1 Paraguay. 🔗 More info here

Tonight (Sun 14 June):
Germany vs Curaçao (19:00 CEST, Houston) – Group E opener ⭐
Netherlands vs Japan (22:00) · Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (late) · Sweden vs Tunisia (late)

Week 2 – Mon 15 to Sun 21 June (all times CEST):

🔗 Full results + schedule

All times CEST

🏃 Parkrun Hasenheide – Sat 20 June · 09:00 · Free
Free 5 km every Saturday. Register once, then just show up.
📍 Volkspark Hasenheide, Columbiadamm 160 – U8 Boddinstraße
🔗 Register here

😂 Meanwhile in Berlin – Sat 20 June · from €18
English stand‑up at SaliGari Bar. Sells out – book early.
📍 Simplonstraße 23, Friedrichshain – S+U Warschauer Straße
🔗 More info here

😂 Laughing Spree – Sun 21 June · boat comedy · 19:30 · ~€12–15
Hosted by Chris Doering. Free shot on entry.
📍 Mühlenstraße 73, Friedrichshain – S/U Warschauer Straße
🔗 More info here

🗣️ German-English Language Exchange – Tue 16 June · 19:00 · Free
Every Tuesday at Travolta Bar. Running since 2012. All levels welcome.
📍 Wiener Str. 14b, Kreuzberg – U1 Görlitzer Bahnhof
🔗 More info here

🎹 Berliner Philharmoniker Open Day – Sun 21 June · 11:00–18:00 · Free
Official Fête de la Musique partner event. Instrument try‑outs, workshops, behind‑the‑scenes tours. All ages.
📍 Herbert‑von‑Karajan‑Str. 1, Tiergarten – S/U Potsdamer Platz
🔗 More info here

🌍 InterNations Berlin – events this week
The largest expat community in Berlin. Check their website for current socials, brunches and meetups. 🔗 More info here

🎶 Fête de la Musique — Sun 21 June · from 16:00 · Free
Free, outdoor, non-verbal — easy to dip in and out with kids. Leave before 20:00 when crowds peak. NEW HOPE FEST on Tempelhofer Feld: flat, open, pram-friendly. Spend only on snacks. 🔗 Stage map

🏛️ Zur letzten Instanz – Mitte (Old Favourite)
Berlin’s oldest restaurant, since 1621. Prussian classics – Eisbein, Boulette – in wood-panelled rooms on a cobbled mediaeval backstreet. English‑friendly. Book ahead.
📍 Waisenstraße 14–16, Mitte – U2 Klosterstraße
🔗 Reserve here · Official website

Restaurant Week Berlin runs 3–28 June – check for set‑menu availability at
🔗 Browse restaurants

🛒 Flohmarkt am Mauerpark – Sun 21 June · 09:00–18:00 · Free
Vinyl, GDR-era oddities and handmade goods in the morning – drift to nearby Fête stages in the afternoon. One of the best Berlin Sunday combinations of the year. Bearpit Karaoke from 15:00. Cash only.
📍 Bernauer Str. 63‑64, Prenzlauer Berg – U8 Bernauer Str.
🔗 More info here

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