Fun in Berlin on a Budget: 5 Free Events to Check Out This Week
Top 5 Amazing Free Activities in Berlin This Week
Get ready to save some cash while having a blast in Berlin! B.Z. has rounded up 5 fantastic free activities happening this week, perfect for every taste.
Free Event 1: World Press Photo Exhibition
Take a global photo tour: The World Press Photo Exhibition 2025, running from Tuesday to Sunday at the Willy-Brandt-Haus, showcases the best photojournalism and documentary photography from around the world.
Location: 17.- 22. June, 12-18 pm, Stresemannstraße 28, Kreuzberg
Free Event 2: Open Air! The Berlin Ceilidh
Join the celebration at the Kulturbrauerei on Friday, as live music, group dances, and lots of joie de vivre fill the air. The traditional Scottish and Irish social gathering, complete with violin, flute, accordion, and guitar performances by Nightlark, is an event you won't want to miss.
Location: 20. June, 6 pm, Knaackstrasse 97, Prenzlauer Berg
Free Event 3: Museum Festival in Nikolaiviertel
The Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin invites you to the big museum festival in the historical Nikolaiviertel on Saturday. Performances on two stages, guided tours, and exhibition visits are just a few highlights. young visitors can even build their own instruments in a workshop.
Location: 21. June, from 4 pm, Nikolaiviertel in Mitte
Free Event 4: Fête de la Musique
Berlin famously celebrates "Fête de la Musique" on the longest night of the year: On Saturday, over 300 locations across the city offer free concerts. Making, listening to, and enjoying music are the focus of this day, even for those on a tight budget. Check out the program here: www.fetedelamusique.de
Free Event 5: Opera for All
Whether you're an opera enthusiast or a beginner, the "Opera for All" event on the Bebelplatz on Saturday and Sunday offers something for everyone. On Saturday, Charles Gounod's "Romeo et Juliette" will be broadcast, and on Sunday, there will be live concerts by the Staatskapelle Berlin and the Opera Children's Orchestra.
Location: 21. June from 7 pm, 22. June from 1 pm, Bebelplatz, Mitte
While researching, we found several other free cultural opportunities in Berlin:
- Hamburger Bahnhof Open House: Although the event is scheduled for June 13-15, the museum offers free access to the Forum Hamburger Bahnhof and the Endless Exhibition year-round[2].
- C/O Berlin Free Mondays: Mondays at C/O Berlin offer free admission thanks to the "Mehr Kultur" funding initiative. No specific event was found between June 17-22, but it's a recurring event[3].
- Haus am Lützowplatz and the Museum der Kulturbrauerei are fantastic spots to explore contemporary art and the GDR, respectively, with free admission[1]. The Futurium also hosts interactives family activities at no cost.
Keep an eye out for spontaneous or community-driven events around Berlin during this period as well. Happy exploring!
- For those interested in photography, the World Press Photo Exhibition 2025, running from June 17 to June 22, showcases the best photojournalism and documentary photography from around the world at the Willy-Brandt-Haus, a free event not to be missed.
- On a budget but still wanting to enjoy Berlin's vibrant nightlife? Don't miss the Fête de la Musique on the longest night of the year, where over 300 locations across the city offer free concerts.
- To experience Berlin's rich cultural scene, visit the Museum Festival in Nikolaiviertel on June 21 for performances, guided tours, and exhibition visits, or drop by the Futurium for cost-free, interactive family activities.
