Top Things to Do in Berlin This Week

Updated for Monday, July 20 to Sunday, July 26, 2026. Berlin’s late July week is peak city summer: open-air clubbing and EDM festivals, strong art programming, museum essentials, and one-off events that show Berlin in its most energetic season. These are the top things to do, see, and dance at in Berlin right now.

Weekly Highlights

1. EDM Summer Festival Season: Rave The Planet and More

All week · Various venues and streets · Mostly free or ticketed
Berlin’s electronic music summer is in full swing. Rave The Planet Parade (July 25, confirmed via official site) brings techno back to the streets with a euphoric, diverse crowd, plus satellite club nights all weekend at Berghain, Sisyphos, and Kater Blau. See our Berlin EDM festivals summer guide for the full list and links.
Official Berlin events ➜

2. Brancusi at Neue Nationalgalerie

10:00–18:00 daily · Potsdamer Str. 50 · €14/€7
One of Berlin’s art must-sees this summer: over 150 works by Constantin Brancusi, in collaboration with Centre Pompidou. A foundational figure in modernist sculpture, rarely surveyed at this scale in Germany. Book tickets online for weekends.
Exhibition info ➜

3. Roller Disco at SO36

Monday, July 20 · 18:00 till late · Oranienstraße 190 · €8 advance/€9 door
Kick off the week with Kreuzberg’s legendary SO36 Roller Disco: early skate, roller-dance lesson at 20:30, and a funky, all-welcome dance floor. Rentals limited—bring your own skates. All abilities and ages.

4. PowerPoint Dating: Love at First Slide

Thursday, July 23 · 19:30–23:30 · Electric Social, Mitte · €10–€19.50
Rausgegangen’s feelgood matching night: friends pitch friends to a crowd via homemade slideshows, then round of quickfire speed dates. Usually sells out, language-mixed, audience leans 25–40s.
Event & tickets ➜

5. Else Open-Air Clubbing Marathon

Friday–Sunday, July 24–26 · Else, Treptow · from €20
Berlin’s riverside open-air garden keeps summer house and techno sessions running day to night. Lineup includes local and international guests—expect long afternoons by the water and energetic nights under the Else bridge. Check site for times and lineup updates.
Venue info ➜

6. Rainer Wölzl: Constellations at Käthe Kollwitz Museum

All week · Charlottenburg · €10, until August 9
A contemplative art stop: Wölzl’s solo show explores spatial dynamics and light, alongside Kollwitz’s much-loved permanent collection. Compact and rarely crowded.
Exhibition info ➜

7. Komische Oper Festival – Goodbye to Behrenstraße

**July 25–26 · Temporary location (Schiller Theater) The Komische Oper celebrates its historic Behrenstraße home before renovations, offering galas and festival programming at both the old building and the temporary Schiller Theater venue. Opera, open-air concerts, and backstage tours throughout the weekend.
Event info ➜

8. Berlin Mural Fest and Open Street Art Tours

Ongoing · Multiple districts
Catch fresh street murals and join guided urban art walks. The Berlin Mural Fest paints new large-scale works through July, visible across Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and Schöneberg. Good for family afternoons or self-guided urban rambles.

Also Worth Knowing

• Museum Island: Most museum late openings run Thursday/Friday. Book ahead; see official calendar.
• Open-air venues: Door policies change fast, especially in poor weather. Always confirm active hours and entry before heading out.
• Rave The Planet Parade (Saturday, July 25): Large crowds and transit shifts; leave car at home and expect U-Bahn detours.
• For food, hidden gardens, or relaxed neighborhood strolls, see our up-to-date Berlin Neighborhood Guides.

Practical Tips

• Online tickets are essential for popular club nights, major art exhibitions, and music festivals.
• Sudden weather shifts may affect open-air events. Check organizer socials for updates on the day.
• Public transit is strongly recommended for large-scale events and citywide festivals.

Enjoy Berlin this week—whether you’re looking for the biggest festival energy, seeking inspiring art, or just exploring the city’s green corners.