Expert recommendations of the top events—with tips on how to best experience these celebrations.
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Internationale Grüne Woche
January. Annual consumer fair for food, agriculture, and gardening; live animals, cooking demonstrations, food, beer and wine samples from around the world. tel. +49 30 3069 6969. www.gruenewoche.de
Berlin International Film Festival
February. Prestigious movie showcase with international stars and starlets, red carpet premieres, and hundreds of screenings around town. Tip: Buy tickets early as shows sell out. tel. +49 30 259 200. www.berlinale.de
Festtage
April. Ten days of gala concerts and operas with international star performers and conductors at the neoclassical 18th-century Staatsoper Unter den Linden (National Opera House). tel. +49 30 2035 4555. www.staatsoper-berlin.org
Karneval der Kulturen
May. Colorful street festival and parade with dancers, singers, and artists; celebrates Berlin’s rich mosaic of cultures in Kreuzberg. tel. +49 30 6097 7022. www.karneval-berlin.de
Christopher Street Day
June. Huge crowds of all sexual persuasions gather for a raucous day of parades and partying in Tiergarten park; commemorates the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York. tel. +49 30 2362 8632. www.csd-berlin.de
Art Forum Berlin
Late September through early October. More than 120 galleries from 25 countries showcase the latest art trends with works by established contemporary artists and newcomers, attracting collectors, curators, and art lovers. tel. +49 30 3069 6969. www.art-forum-berlin.com
