Events & Exhibition
New Year’s Eve in Berlin •
December 31st 2008
A superb New Year’s Eve events takes place in one of the most beautiful and best-known streets in the world, Straße des 17. Juni, situated between the Brandenburg Gate and Berlin’s Victory Column.
The Return of the Shaolin Monks •
January 15th 2009
In this spectacular show, honourable Shaolin grand masters and world-famous fighting monks demonstrate the ancient art of Kung Fu fighting and the mysterious secrets of Qi Gong. The Return of the Shaolin Monks offers a thrilling contrast between high-speed show numbers and meditative silence, treating the audience to spectacle that is both thrilling and inspiring.
Berliner Six Day Race •
January 22nd until 27th 2009
Alongside breathtaking, record-breaking athletic performances, the six-day race, which has been held annually since 1909, has always been one of the highlights of Berlin’s social calendar. A vibrant, entertaining programme accompanies the sporting competition, making this event fun for the whole family. There 100 similar events worldwide, but none is as popular as the six day race in Berlin.
International Film Festival •
February 5th until 15th 2009
At Berlin’s 59th International Film Festival, actors, critics and film fans meet to celebrate and award the “Golden Bear”: for 10 days, the best films, directors and up-and-coming talents are in the glamorous spotlight of the most important German film event of the year.
Night of the Jumps •
March 21st and 22nd 2009
After three successful years in Berlin, the Night of the Jumps has become even bigger. If you thought that it couldn’t get more daring and nail-biting than last year’s jumps, then think again! With jumps up to 30m, more ramps than ever at a Night of the Jumps and a programme almost good enough to distract you from the jumps themselves, this is a real extravaganza. Say no to gravity!
29th Berlin Half- Marathon •
April 5th 2009
The 29th Vattenfall Berlin Half-Marathon opens the marathon season and gives spectators the opportunity to enjoy some sightseeing in the German capital while cheering on the world’s leading long-distance athletes and the city’s fastest amateurs. The exciting city race includes a spectacular side show and entertainment for the whole family.
Carnival of Cultures •
from May 29th until June 1st 2009
During this festival, the 1.5 million spectators are treated to Berlin’s most appealing features: cosmopolitan, international, dynamic and vivacious. Berlin’s largest festival showcases the city’s cultural diversity and throws an impressive party with music from all over the world, art, theatre and international culinary delights.
DFB Cup Final • May 30th 2009
After the nail-biting final match between BVB and FC Bayern, you can bet on the competition being hot for Germany’s coveted league cup in 2009. The final match is one of the football season’s highlights and one of the top events at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.
Biermeile •
from August 7th until 9th 2009
Every year, on the first weekend in August, a mile-long chain of stalls and stands is set up in Berlin, all dedicated to celebrating one thing: beer! More than 200 breweries present thousands of beer specialities on the 2.2 kilometre long fair, and every year more and more people throng to the event to drink to international beer culture.
Athletics World Cup •
from August 15th until 23rd 2009
The biggest sporting event of 2009 will see around 1,800 of the world’s best athletes from the 212 member associations of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) come to Berlin to compete for medals in 47 disciplines at the Berlin Olympic Stadium. A great supporting programme at the stadium and across the whole city makes this an unmissable event.