Neighborhood Festival
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Garden of ESMT Berlin, Schlossplatz 1, 10178 Berlin
Admission: Free
About the festival
Celebrate the summer in the heart of Berlin. The Neighborhood Festival returns to the banks of the Spree, bringing together neighbors, students, partners, and visitors from across the city for a day of music, food, and shared experiences.
Hosted on the ESMT Berlin campus at Schlossplatz, the festival offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with activities for all ages.
Schedule of events
Time |
Program |
|---|---|
2:00 p.m. |
The Eisler Presents: Heavenly Harp |
2:30 p.m. |
Welcome Address by District Mayor Stefanie Remlinger |
2:35 p.m. |
Welcome and Introductions: Bertelsmann Stiftung, Bundesstiftung Bauakademie, ESMT Berlin, Flussbad Berlin, Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, Humboldt Forum, PETRI Berlin, WBM Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte |
2:45 p.m. |
Magic Family Show - Miss Edith |
3:10 p.m. |
Kids' Disco |
3:30 p.m. |
Humperdinck’s Fairy Tale Opera Hansel and Gretel: A scene performed by students of the Hanns Eisler School of Music (HfM) |
3:50 p.m. |
Raffle Prize Drawing |
4:00 p.m. |
ESMT Berlin Presents: Connected Choir |
4:20 p.m. |
The Eisler Presents: Virtuoso Saxophones |
4:45 p.m. |
Happy Dog Brown – Blues, Funk & Soul |
5:45 p.m. |
Groove with students from the Jazz Institute Berlin |
6:00 p.m. |
End of the Event |
| Time: | |
2:00 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
The Eisler Presents: Heavenly Harp |
|
| Time: | |
2:30 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
Welcome Address by District Mayor Stefanie Remlinger |
|
| Time: | |
2:35 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
Welcome and Introductions: Bertelsmann Stiftung, Bundesstiftung Bauakademie, ESMT Berlin, Flussbad Berlin, Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, Humboldt Forum, PETRI Berlin, WBM Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte |
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| Time: | |
2:45 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
Magic Family Show - Miss Edith |
|
| Time: | |
3:10 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
Kids' Disco |
|
| Time: | |
3:30 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
Humperdinck’s Fairy Tale Opera Hansel and Gretel: A scene performed by students of the Hanns Eisler School of Music (HfM) |
|
| Time: | |
3:50 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
Raffle Prize Drawing |
|
| Time: | |
4:00 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
ESMT Berlin Presents: Connected Choir |
|
| Time: | |
4:20 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
The Eisler Presents: Virtuoso Saxophones |
|
| Time: | |
4:45 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
Happy Dog Brown – Blues, Funk & Soul |
|
| Time: | |
5:45 p.m. |
|
| Program: | |
Groove with students from the Jazz Institute Berlin |
|
| Time: | |
6:00 p.m. |
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| Program: | |
End of the Event |
Follow the archaeological trail organized by PETRI Berlin. The exact times and meeting place will be announced at a later date.
What to expect
- A free summer festival in central Berlin
- Live music and entertainment throughout the day
- A variety of food and drink options
- Activities for children and families
- Opportunities to connect with local institutions and the wider Berlin community
Location and getting there
The festival takes place on the ESMT Berlin campus at Schlossplatz, centrally located between Alexanderplatz and Museum Island.
Address
ESMT Berlin
Schlossplatz 1
10178 Berlin
Public transport
- S-Bahn: Alexanderplatz / Hackescher Markt
- Tram and U-Bahn lines to/from Alexanderplatz
- U-Bahn U5: Museumsinsel station
By bike
Bicycle parking is available opposite Schlossplatz 1, near the Humboldt Forum.
By car
No parking is available on site.
Practical information
- Free admission · No registration required
- Outdoor event (program may change depending on weather)
- Please note: glass bottles, grills, and personal sound systems are not permitted
- Smoking is allowed in designated areas only
- We kindly ask for your understanding that dogs are not permitted
- Photos and videos will be taken during the event for communication purposes
Partners
The Neighborhood Festival is organized in collaboration with local partners from culture, education, and the wider Berlin community.
Marina Zlacki
Fabian Heuer
+49 30 21231–1661