Events of the month December

Berlin offers a colourful variety of events in December. Whether culture, sport or family and leisure - with BVG transport you can get to your destination comfortably and stress-free. Here are our highlights for this month.

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A Christmas Carol – The Fairytale Musical in Berlin – 7 November 2025 to 28 December 2025:

The musical "A Christmas Carol" at the Stage Bluemax Theatre offers a festive experience for the whole family. The famous Dickens story is told with music, dance and impressive stage design, while Ebenezer Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas in a touching way. Performances take place on many dates in November and December.

How to get there: Station "S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf" S-Bahn (S1, S2, S25, S26), U-Bahn (U2) or bus (200, 300, M41, M48, M85, N2)

Open House and Winter Festival at Silent Green – 6 and 7 December 2025:

The 2025 Winter Festival at Silent Green invites you to an atmospheric pre-Christmas open house on 6 and 7 December. At the partly open, partly covered market, visitors can expect handmade and sustainable products, culinary specialities and insights into the work of local creative artists. Admission is free, and the market is open on Saturday from 2 pm to 8 pm and on Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm.

How to get there: Station "S+U Wedding" S-Bahn (S41, S42), U-Bahn (U6) or bus (120, 147, N6, N20)

Christmas Garden Berlin – 19 November 2025 to 11 January 2026:

From 19 November 2025, Christmas Garden Berlin will once again transform the Botanical Garden in Dahlem into a sparkling landscape of lights with more than 30 installations, dream forests and over a million points of light. Along a two-kilometre circular route, visitors can enjoy highlights such as the illuminated Great Tropical House, the Moonlight Meadow and the Rainbow Tree. With attractions such as a carousel, puzzle rally and interactive light shows, the event is an experience for the whole family until 12 January 2026.

How to get there: Station "S Botanischer Garten" S-Bahn (S1) or bus (188, N88)

Christmas at the Zoo – 21 November 2025 to 10 January 2026:

From 21 November 2025, Berlin Zoo will once again be transformed into a colourfully illuminated Christmas landscape, the highlight of which is the festively lit Friedrichsfelde Palace. Along a two-kilometre circular route, visitors can enjoy around 30 light installations, a poetic fire garden, culinary delights and special attractions for children, such as a nostalgic steam carousel. The ‘Christmas at the Zoo’ light show runs until 10 January 2026.

How to get there: Station "U Tierpark" U-Bahn (U5), Tram (21, 27, 37, M17) or bus (296, N50)

21st Roncalli Christmas Circus – 18 December 2025 to 4 January 2026:

From 18 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, the Tempodrom will once again be transformed into a festively decorated stage for the Roncalli Christmas Circus. Visitors will experience a poetic blend of top-class artistry, humour, live music and winter magic that has already thrilled over a million people. As a BVG Club member, you can even save up to 8 €.

How to get there: Station "S Anhalter Bahnhof" S-Bahn (S1, S2, S25, S26) or bus (M29, M41)

Berlin New Year's Eve Run – 31 December 2025:

Runners can end the year on a sporty note at the traditional Berlin New Year's Eve Run organised by SCC Berlin. Depending on their fitness level, runners can choose from various distances ranging from 2 to 10 kilometres around Teufelsberg in Grunewald, some of which take them over Teufelsberg and Drachenfliegerberg. As a humorous reward, the often costumed participants receive a pancake at the finish line – either with jam or, surprisingly, with mustard.

How to get there: Station "S Messe Süd" S-Bahn (S3, S5, S9) or bus (349, S7)