Stadtfest Berlin, often called the Gay and Lesbian City Festival, is one of the highlights of the summer for the German capital. Held every July in Schöneberg, the city’s traditional gay district, it turns several blocks into an open-air celebration of queer life, culture, and nightlife.
The festival stretches across multiple streets around Nollendorfplatz, with stages, food stalls, and bars lining the squares. Music ranges from pop and drag shows to live bands and DJs, creating a soundtrack that shifts as you wander from one stage to another. It’s lively but relaxed, with daytime crowds mixing families, locals, and travelers.
As evening falls, the energy shifts. The bars and clubs of Schöneberg spill onto the streets, and the festival blends into Berlin’s famous nightlife. Expect packed terraces, dancing until morning, and an easy crossover between open-air fun and dark club basements. The crowd is international, with Berliners welcoming visitors from all over Europe.
What makes Stadtfest stand out is the mix of street fair and party atmosphere. You can sip a beer in the sunshine one moment, then dive into a DJ set the next. It’s community-driven, social, and playful—very Berlin in every sense.
Stadtfest Berlin
“A summer street festival where Berlin’s queer scene takes over the city’s heart.”
