Berlin Newsletter - April 2026

There is a famous German saying that "April does what April wants" (April, April, der macht was er will), and this perfectly captures the atmosphere in Berlin early in the season. The weather can change quickly and rapidly—sunshine one minute, a brief rain shower the next—but there is no denying that spring is finally here. The days are stretching longer, the sun is out quite late into the evening, and the city’s parks are coming to life as nature wakes up from the colder winter months.

On pleasant spring weekends, riverside spots become the center of local activity. On April 25, you can visit the Holzmarkt Flohmarkt, a local weekend flea market situated right on the banks of the Spree river at the creative Holzmarkt complex. It is a great place to browse goods and grab a coffee by the water. If you want to understand the history of this unique riverside area, our Alternative Berlin: Street Art & Counterculture Guided Walking Tour stops at Holzmarkt while tracing the neighborhood's artistic roots and multicultural communities.

For those looking to explore the city's thriving creative scene indoors, the Affordable Art Fair Berlin returns for its third edition starting April 16. Presenting over 65 local, national, and international galleries, the fair offers a welcoming environment to view thousands of contemporary artworks. With pieces priced between €100 and €10,000, it provides an accessible way to observe current art trends without the usual intimidation of high-end gallery spaces.

Adding to the seasonal atmosphere, the city celebrates the arrival of spring blooms with the Cherry Blossom Festival on April 11. This event offers a colorful program showcasing the magic of Japanese cherry blossoms alongside a celebration of diverse Asian cultures. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, experience international traditions, and see some of Berlin's most beautiful spring scenery.

Whether you are navigating sudden spring showers or enjoying a long, sunny evening, April is an excellent time to witness Berlin transitioning into the warmer months. If you want to orient yourself and understand the major historical chapters of the capital, joining our Welcome to Berlin! Historic Centre Guided Walking Tour is a helpful starting point. Ready to explore the city on foot? Join one of our Walkative! tours in Berlin and discover the streets with a knowledgeable 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 16-19	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 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 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 →