Events
26.03.2026

Where to go in Berlin in April?

The spring month of April offers, among other things, the first open-air festivities. Annual highlights include the Berlin Spring Festival, the European Days of Arts and Crafts, the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Britzer Baumblüte (tree blossom festival). There is also plenty to experience at Easter. Here are a few tips.

 

Festivities at the Berlin State Opera
28 March to 6 April 2026
Easter is opera season. This is especially true for the Staatsoper Unter den Linden. Since 1996, when Daniel Barenboim launched the festivities, they have offered outstanding musical theatre and first-class concerts with international stars. In addition to premieres, newly staged classics are also presented.

Night of the Libraries
23 April 2026
Libraries throughout Berlin open their doors and invite visitors to enjoy a varied programme of workshops, readings and guided tours. The event aims to highlight the wide range of services offered by libraries.

Britzer Baumblüte (Britz Tree Blossom Festival)
27 March to 19 April 2026
The traditional Britzer Baumblüte festival celebrates the warm awakening of spring under blossoming trees. This open-air festival is being held for the 70th time at the Parchimer Allee festival grounds next to the green Britz estate park.

Easter Knight Festival
4 to 6 April 2026
At the Easter Knight Festival at the Spandau Citadel, visitors can expect a historical market, fire shows and a knight's camp with jousting tournaments. Medieval fans will find plenty to enjoy at the 19th Easter Knight Spectaculum in Spandau: historical music by Corvus Corax, theatre and acrobatics, as well as a fire show and a fakir show. And of course, no medieval festival would be complete without knight fights on the ground and knight tournaments on horseback.

Cherry Blossom Festival in the Gardens of the World
11 and 12 April 2026
With countless delicate pink cherry blossoms, the Gardens of the World in Marzahn welcome the long-awaited spring. The delicate pink cherry blossoms are a clear sign: spring is here. In honour of this, the Cherry Blossom Festival will be celebrated for the 18th time in April 2026 in the Gardens of the World in the Marzahn district. Around 25,000 visitors are expected to attend. The programme ranges from dancing and singing to drumming and arts and crafts to culinary delicacies. The programme has been deliberately designed to present Japanese, Chinese and Korean themes in a balanced way, showcasing their culture and gastronomy. A special highlight is the classic fashion show on Sunday. As every year, numerous cosplay enthusiasts will gather to show off their manga costumes in a competition.