Summer slump? Not when it comes to Berlin’s food scene. Alongside new openings and the usual everyday culinary madness, there’s always something new on the menu. And since summer is festival season, there have to be—that’s right— food festivals, too. So we’re not surprised that several of them are coming up in August. A delicious farewell to summer. Get ready for crispy highlights, cool drinks, and unforgettable neighborhood vibes all across the city!
How many specialties based on the green nut can you name? Mortadella—right. Pistachio ice cream—also. Pistachio pesto? Good! Hmm, balkava! Keep it up. If you’re creative enough, you can put pistachios in just about anything. For example , in the sauces at Paisà—Frische Pasta Berlin. In the cannoli at Kuchen von Gaia. In the panzerotti at Zum Heiligen Teufel.
Discover these and other incarnations of this delicious nut at the second edition of True Italian Food’s Street Food Festival. Of course, the organizers aren’t stopping at Italy, because the pistachio has already conquered Turkey, Lebanon, and Iran with baklava, mafruka, and sholeh zard. Pistazi-ya.
Now in its 15th year, the German Rum Festival—the world’s largest rum fair—is just around the corner. You’ll find 60 booths featuring 150 brands and more than 500 bottlings! Classics and exciting new additions to the rum market await you. Conveniently, this gathering of rum connoisseurs who love to drink takes place the same weekend as the Pistachio Party, so you can let the high-proof spirits flow over a solid foundation. Cheers.
From August 21–23, the corner of Danzigerstraße and Kniprodestraße will transform into a paradise for foodies and families! At the Street Circus & Food Festival, you can expect delicious treats, spectacular acrobatics, live music, and bungee trampolines for kids. Admission costs a mere 2 euros—and doubles as a drink voucher. Head on over!
From August 21–23, 2026, the African Food Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary at Jules B-Part in the park at Gleisdreieck! You can look forward to exotic specialties ranging from jollof rice to fufu, Afro-inspired ice cream, over 50 Black-owned food stalls, and rousing Afrobeats and Amapiano soundtracks. Berlin’s summer cultural highlight—snacks, drinks, and pure joy are guaranteed! A food festival you definitely shouldn’t miss.
Craft beer fans, take note: Berlin Beer Week invites you to indulge! Starting August 28, 2026, Berlin Beer Week will once again transform the capital’s scene into a mecca for hop lovers. Look forward to exclusive tap takeovers, meet-and-greets with international brewers, and the popular Brews Cruises on the Spree with open-air tastings. The ultimate summer highlight for all craft beer enthusiasts —be sure to mark your calendars and raise a glass!
