Berlin Newsletter - April 2026

There is a well-known German saying, "April macht, was er will"—April does what it wants. While the weather in Berlin can change quickly from bright sunshine to sudden rain, there is no denying that spring has finally arrived. The parks are slowly turning green, locals are eagerly heading back outside, and the longer days provide an excellent backdrop for exploring the streets. It is the perfect time to experience the German capital as it wakes up from the winter chill.

A true sign of spring in the city is the Cherry Blossom Festival taking place on April 11. Celebrating the magic of Japanese cherry trees in bloom, the event features a colourful program highlighting diverse Asian cultures. Because the exact blooming window depends heavily on the unpredictable April weather, this festival serves as a timely gathering to enjoy the blossoms while taking in a lively, community-focused atmosphere.

Berlin's vibrant culinary and local culture is fully on display this month with the Anniversary Celebration: 13 Years of Street Food Thursday! on April 16, offering freshly brewed festival beer and global street food. Later in the month, you can browse local goods by the riverside at the Holzmarkt Flohmarkt on April 25. If you want to understand the history behind creative hubs like these, joining our Alternative Berlin: Street Art & Counterculture Guided Walking Tour is a great way to discover the city's multicultural communities, former squats, and the iconic Holzmarkt area itself.

April also offers an exceptional lineup for art enthusiasts across the city. Opening on April 15, Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic. The Exhibition marks her first major solo show in Berlin since the 1990s, exploring ritual and the body as a site of resistance. Photography fans should visit the Museum of Photography for New Woman, New Vision. The Bauhaus Women Photographers to see the historical works of women from the influential design movement. Additionally, the Affordable Art Fair Berlin returns on April 16, showcasing contemporary pieces from local and international galleries. Prices start at 100€.

Whether you are admiring the cherry blossoms, browsing riverside markets, or taking in the city's rich art scene, April is a month full of discovery. The shifting weather is just part of the charm, encouraging you to step inside a gallery or grab a warm bite at a food stall when the clouds roll in. Ready to explore the capital on foot and hear the stories behind its famous streets? Join one of our Walkative! tours in Berlin and discover the city with a passionate local guide!

Date	Event	Category
April 24-26	TransTraditionale - Music Festival of the Global Present TransTraditionale brings together soloists, composers, and ensembles of post-migrant contemporary music. The festival explores new realms of contemporary music between improvisation and composition.	🎪 Festival	More details →
April 3	Karfreitag National holiday in DE	🎄 Holiday
April 4-6	19th Easter Knight Festival at Spandau Citadel Experience the Middle Ages at the 19th Easter Knight Festival at Spandau Citadel. The event features horseback knight tournaments, a medieval market, historical music, jesters, and a mystical fire spectacle.	🎪 Festival	More details →
April 5	Ostern (regionaler Feiertag) National holiday in DE	🎄 Holiday
April 6	Ostermontag National holiday in DE	🎄 Holiday
April 11-12	Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrate spring at the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival with a colorful program showcasing the magic of Japanese cherry blossoms and diverse Asian cultures.	🎪 Festival	More details →
April 15 - August 23	Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic. The Exhibition Marina Abramović presents her first major solo show in Berlin since the 1990s, featuring historical and new works. The exhibition explores her ongoing engagement with ritual, eroticism, death, and the body as a site of political resistance.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
April 16-16	Anniversary Celebration: 13 Years of Street Food Thursday! Celebrate 13 years of Street Food Thursday with 130 liters of freshly brewed festival beer, a scavenger hunt, and guided tours through Berlin's street food history. Enjoy a wide variety of global street food directly from the hand.	🛍️ Market	More details →
April 16-19	Affordable Art Fair Berlin Affordable Art Fair Berlin returns for a third edition, presenting over 65 local, national and international galleries. Discover thousands of contemporary artworks, all priced between €100 and €10,000.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
April 17 - October 4	New Woman, New Vision. The Bauhaus Women Photographers An upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Photography in Berlin highlighting the photographic works of women from the Bauhaus movement.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
April 25	Holzmarkt Flohmarkt A local weekend flea market situated at the riverside Holzmarkt complex.	🛍️ Market	More details →
April 30 - May 30	The Threepenny Opera Barrie Kosky's new production of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's famous 'The Threepenny Opera' at the Berliner Ensemble. The play is a clever social critique exploring love, betrayal, business, and morality. With English surtitle	📅 Other	More details →