Those planning a trip to Berlin this year will find a score of special events in Europe’s most welcoming LGBTQ+ capital.
The Queer Film Prize of the Berlin International Film Festival
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Feb 15 – 25, 2024
The Berlin International Film Festival’s Queer Film Award, known as the Teddy Award, honors socially engaged, political films and people who communicate queer themes on a broad social platform and thereby contribute to tolerance, acceptance, solidarity, and equality in society.
Xposted Film Festival
May 30 – Jun 2, 2024
In its 18th year, this international film festival will again show current and classic queer films from around the world. Several movie theaters throughout Berlin. Xposed Berlin.
Easter Berlin, Outdoor-Fetish-Festival
March 30 – April 1, 2024
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The Berlin fetish community once again welcomes thousands of visitors to one of Europe’s largest fetish gatherings. Easter in Berlin has become an integral part of the international event calendar and guarantees a fun-packed week with new acquaintances and old friends. The events culminate in the Mister Leather Berlin contest on Easter Sunday, April 1.
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Lesbian and Gay City Festival
July 20 and 21, 2024
Traditionally held on the weekend before Berlin’s Christopher Street Day, this two-day event attracts a large international crowd to officially kick off the gay scene’s party season in Berlin. With music, shows, information booths as well as food and drinks, the event is not only a celebration, but also a protest against exclusion of any kind. Also known as Motzstraßenfest, the events remain true to the motto “Equal rights for unequal people – worldwide!”
Berlin Canal Pride
Jul 25, 2024
Leading up to the main CSD parade, this PRIDE event is celebrated on the water, when some 20 boats sail down Berlin’s Spree river in a colorful parade and party. And don’t miss the CSD on the Spree afterparty at the Osthafen event location, with a large outdoor area along the water.
CSD Berlin | Berlin Pride – Christopher Street Day
July 27, 2024
Music, party, and a fun atmosphere – usually one million people protest at the CSD in Berlin for equal rights and the right to self-determination. In 2024, the CSD will continue to advocate effectively and visibly for LGBTIQ+ rights. The organizers are again making every effort to hold a larger demo procession and the final manifestation. Video of the 2023 CSD.
MonGay Queer Cinema at Kino International
Every Monday
Every Monday night at 10 pm, the iconic Kino International features MonGay, a diverse program of films of particular interest to LGBTIQ+ lovers. Movies range from blockbusters to old classic, shown in an intimate family atmosphere that evokes the feeling ending the day with a group of friends.
Folsom Europe Berlin
Sep 11-15, 2024
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Europe’s largest annual gay leather and fetish event will kick off with welcome parties and culminate in the Folsom Street Fair on Fuggerstrasse/Weserstrasse. Now in its 21st year, event organizers are expecting 25,000+ visitors from Europe and North America.
Stay Gay: Pink Pillow Berlin Collection
Now in its 11th year, Berlin’s successful Pink Pillow Collection of hotels is worldwide the only initiative of its kind. It promises exceptionally welcoming, professional service to their LGBTQ+ guests. Going above and beyond “gay friendly”, participating hotels pledged to five principles which include contribution of social projects, knowledge of the LGBTIQ+ scene and – above all – assure that all guests and staff members feel welcomed and respected. The 57 participating hotels range from small boutique hotels to five-star luxury accommodations.
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