Name: Choriner Kiez- und Straßenfest 2026
Start: 2026-05-30T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-30T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Choriner Straße (Prenzlauer Berg)

Choriner Straßenfest

About Choriner Straßenfest

For almost three decades, Choriner Straße in Prenzlauer Berg has been transformed into a unique pedestrian zone for one day in May: Residents organize a neighbourhood and street festival with live music from pop to rock, a children's program, theatre, a flea market, and the inevitable alley of bratwurst and beer stands. The Choriner Straßenfest is entering its 27th edition in 2026 and is one of Berlin's oldest independently organized neighbourhood festivals.

Dates 30 May — 30 May 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Choriner Straßenfest — edition 2026

27th Choriner Kiez- und Straßenfest on May 30, 2026, from 1 PM at Choriner Straße 47-48, Prenzlauer Berg. Live music on the main stage, children's program, flea market, tombola, food and drink stalls. Free admission.

The festival starts at 1:00 PM and runs into the evening. The main stage, children's area, and the typical food mile along Choriner Straße are standard – the exact band lineup will be published in advance via the neighbourhood channels.

Highlights Choriner Straßenfest 2026

27th edition of the independently organized neighbourhood festival, live music on Choriner Straße, residents' flea market with tombola.

Programme Choriner Straßenfest 2026

Main Stage

Opening at 1:00 PM
Stage programme with local pop and rock bands
Theatre performances for children in the afternoon
Evening sets until approx. 10 PM

Stalls along Choriner Straße

Residents' flea market
Tombola (raffle) by the neighbourhood association
Food: Bratwurst, burgers, vegetarian options, crêpes, cocktails, Berliner beer

Children's Area

Interactive theatre, face painting, craft activities

Full programme and band confirmations: berlin.de.

Prices Choriner Straßenfest 2026

Free admission. Food and drink costs at the stalls.

Practical information

Practical information — Choriner Straßenfest

Getting There

U-Bahn (subway): U2 Senefelderplatz (approx. 5 minutes walk) or U2 Eberswalder Straße. Tram M1, 12 to Schwedter Straße (200 m).

Admission

Free. Food and drink costs at the stalls vary.

Tip

Due to the narrow street, it gets crowded between 3–5 PM. If you want to visit the tombola (raffle) undisturbed, you should be there for the opening at 1 PM.

A Neighbourhood Celebrates Itself

When the stages are set up on the last Saturday in May and Choriner Straße between Schwedter Straße and Pappelallee is closed to traffic, it has almost Volksfest (public festival) status in Prenzlauer Berg: The Choriner Kiez- und Straßenfest has been running since 1999 and has grown out of the civic engagement of the directly adjacent residents. Unlike commercial district festivals of recent years, the Choriner Fest has always remained independent – supported by the residents' association, financed through stall fees and small sponsorships.

The Programme

The concept is a Volksfest (public festival) with a neighbourhood character: Stalls lined up on the street offer bratwurst, crêpes, Vietnamese summer rolls, cold drinks, and cocktails. A main stage in the middle of the street features pop and rock music from local bands, and in the afternoon, there's a programme for children with interactive theatre, face painting, and craft activities. A tombola (raffle) is traditionally organized by the neighbourhood association, with proceeds going towards future festival editions.

The Choriner Kiez

The Choriner Kiez is located in the south of Prenzlauer Berg, in the Pankow district, nestled between Kollwitzplatz, Helmholtzplatz, and Schönhauser Allee. Choriner Straße itself is one of the narrow Gründerzeit (late 19th/early 20th century) streets, whose facades have been largely renovated in recent years. Boutiques, cafés, bakeries, and bars shape everyday life – those who stroll through the neighbourhood on the festival day experience this area in a concentration that is lost in everyday life.

27th Edition in 2026

The longevity of this festival is typical for Berlin: Unlike the big Volksfeste (public festivals), the Choriner Fest and other Kiezfeste (neighbourhood festivals) depend on a few dedicated individuals who keep the format going year after year. The fact that 2026 marks the 27th edition is therefore also a commitment of the neighbourhood to itself – and a success that is by no means a given in times of gentrification discussions.