Bölschefest Friedrichshagen

Four Days of Kiez Culture by the Müggelsee

When the first bands plug in their amplifiers on Ascension Day, Bölschestraße between S-Bahnhof Friedrichshagen and Müggelseedamm becomes the largest festival mile in the Treptow-Köpenick district for four days. Over the years, the Bölschefest has become a firm fixture in Berlin's spring calendar – hustle and bustle amidst Wilhelminian-era facades, linden trees in fresh green, and the nearby Müggelsee, Berlin's largest lake.

Stage Programme 2026

Four days of live music on several stages along Bölschestraße: Thursday kicks off the Father's Day party with Mikey Cyrox, on Friday André Bahia presents his reggae-soul-jazz mix, and in the evening, the Blue Haley Band plays their big Fifties revue. Saturday is dominated by local clubs, martial arts demonstrations, and young musicians, with VICTORIA taking over in the evening with pop and party sounds. Sunday features Punch and Judy shows, the Köpenick brass band, and a relaxed DJ finale.

Market, Arts and Crafts, and Flea Market

Between the stages, stalls stretch for about a kilometre, offering bric-a-brac, antiques, handmade goods, and stands from Friedrichshagen initiatives. The Bölschefest is also one of Berlin's largest flea markets, combined with arts and crafts and curious individual pieces – collectors should arrive early, as the good finds sell out quickly. On Saturday, the shops on Bölschestraße are also open until the evening.

Friedrichshagen, the Müggelsee, and the State of Berlin

Friedrichshagen, once an independent municipality in the Treptow-Köpenick district, is the Berlin suburb that has best preserved its neighbourhood identity: Wilhelminian-era architecture, Berliner Bürgerbräu brewery, S-Bahn connection, and a ten-minute walk to the Müggelsee shore. The Bölschefest reflects this mix of big city and province, of Kiez culture and folk festival – a piece of Berlin summer in its oldest recreational area.