Top Berlin Festivals 2023

Berlin festivals are unapologetically wild and dedicated to the city’s soundtrack – the mighty techno. From the vibrant Rave The Planet to the seemingly omnipresent Lollapalooza, these are the festivals you can’t miss.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the top festivals in Berlin in 2023.

CTM

Far from being your average music festival, Berlin’s CTM is a 10-day cultural journey. Although it launched in 1999 as an electronic music celebration, CTM shifted to a multi-perspective event under the “Festival for Adventurous Music and Art” banner.

Fast forward to today, the Berlin event pioneers experimental beats, visual arts, and digital culture through an ADE-like educational program.

Lollapalooza Berlin

While bullet-hard techno and industrial beats echo from every Berlin venue, Lollapalooza gives music fans a taste of something different.

Equipped with enviable lineups and an international character, the US-born music festival covers every music genre one could think of in the familiar Lolla style. At Lollapalooza Berlin, in-demand music heroes and budding talents share the same music playground to give revelers one hell of a time.

Rave The Planet

Forget about traditional stages and mainstream festival blueprints because you won’t get them at Rave The Planet. Similar to Berlin’s iconic Love Parade, the music festival floods the city’s streets with crowds of people, foot-tapping beats, and good vibes.

Organized by a non-profit organization, the technoparade goes beyond music sets – it is a political demonstration of love and freedom. There are no early birds or group tickets. The Berlin fest is free to attend, but you can make donations to show your appreciation for the music culture.