Music and Berlin simply go hand in hand—and especially in the summer, there are numerous open-air events. From the biggest summer festival in southeast Berlin to the first district to officially approve non-commercial open-air events, the capital has plenty to offer fans of open-air events. Add to that Berlin Beats , another special event series : Anyone who wants to enjoy balmy summer evenings with electronic music in an extraordinary setting shouldn’t miss these free open-air DJ sets.
Every Thursday, the garden of the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart transforms into a free open-air venue where international and Berlin-based DJs spin setsunder the open sky. The series runs from June 12 to August 27, 2026, and takes place every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is free; no registration is required.
You can look forward to DJ sets and live performances featuring some of the biggest names in the electronic music scene. This year’s lineup includes Ellen Allien, Ben Klock, MARRØN, GiGi FM, BASHKKA, Kikelomo, Dis Fig, Low Jack, Nene H, Oda Haliti, as well as Regis live & Liam Andrews (Sandwell District), among others. A bar serving drinks, a variety of street food, and the special atmosphere of the museum garden will also help create that perfect summer vibe. Anyone who wants to experience some art before the DJ set can visit the exhibitions at the Hamburger Bahnhof on event evenings until 8 p.m. with a museum ticket.
Berlin Beats will take place for the fourth time in 2026. Over the past three years, the event series has attracted around 200,000 visitors . A total of 12 open-air evenings featuring electronic music await you this summer. At the same time, Berlin Beats is part of the 30th-anniversary celebrations of the Hamburger Bahnhof.
Since admission is free and well-known DJs perform regularly , long lines often form—especially for popular acts like Ben Klock or MARRØN. If you want to secure a good spot, you should arrive as early as possible.
