About the Berlin Art Week

Overview

Berlin Art Week is the largest gathering of Berlin's contemporary art scene and marks the beginning of the city's art autumn season. This five-day festival features special exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and talks across the city.

Dates

• 9–13 September 2026
• Preview opening reception: 7 September 2027
• Next edition: 8–12 September 2027

Daily Programme

• Wednesday: Grand opening event at leading art institutions; museum, gallery, and exhibition space openings
• Thursday: Positions Berlin Art Fair opens at Berlin-Tempelhof Airport with national and international galleries; Gallery Night exhibition openings across the city
• Friday: Focus on Berlin's independent scene with special programmes at initiatives and project spaces; Featured Night with extended hours and events
• Sunday: Artist talks, Berlin Art Week Garten programmes, and guided tours through exhibitions and project spaces

Special Events

• Open Houses: Renowned private collections open to the public without prior registration
• Discovering Collections!: Guided tours through previously inaccessible private spaces of Berlin collectors (limited spaces available)

Location

Across Berlin, including Berlin-Tempelhof Airport and venues from Mitte to outer districts.

Organizer

Berlin Art Week is a project of Kulturprojekte Berlin, made possible with support from the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and funded by Berliner Volksbank eG.