Goerzwerk – Dance into May & May Festival
Maypole, Live Music and Goerz Market in the Industrial Monument on Goerzallee in Lichterfelde
About Goerzwerk May Festival
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Industrial Architecture, Reimagined
The Goerzwerk is one of Berlin's most exciting industrial monuments: founded in 1897 as an optical workshop by Carl Paul Goerz, later part of Zeiss Ikon, it experienced a period of decay after reunification and has been lovingly revived since the 2010s as a co-working space, market hall, and event venue. Amidst the bright brick ensemble on Goerzallee 299, restaurants, creative offices, a craft bakery, and the Goerzmarkt have emerged.
Dance into May – A Factory Festival, Not a City Festival
The Goerzwerk celebrates the start of May without the big political hustle and bustle of Berlin: no large demonstrations, no major open-air events. Instead, a rural Maypole, live music by the Berlin band Spoof, DJ sets, and the usual Maypole climbing challenge that traditionally tests the agility of the factory community. On May 1st, the Goerz Market follows with an expanded program: live performance by MEL and Band, a flea market with clothing and children's toys, pony rides through the birch grove, henna tattoos, and face painting.
Factory Tours in the Industrial Monument
Highly sought-after: the tours through the historic Goerzwerk. In 2026, like in previous years, they sell out quickly – on-site spots often disappear weeks before the date. Those who want to experience the history of the factory live should secure their Eventbrite tickets in time.
Lichterfelde Between Tradition and Co-working
The Goerzwerk is located in the district of Lichterfelde, Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough, about 100 meters from the Teltowkanal. The mix of factory history and the new Berlin creative economy shapes the character of the area today. The May Festival brings together the tradespeople, the residents, and the day visitors – an unusually relaxed May Festival compared to the downtown events.
Goerzwerk May Festival — edition 2026
The Goerzwerk May Festival 2026 runs over two consecutive days.
On Thursday, April 30th, the program begins at 3:00 PM with international street food, Berlin specialties, and regional delicacies. At 5:00 PM, the colorfully decorated Maypole is traditionally raised – a highlight with a Maypole climb for the brave. Starting at 7:00 PM, Spoof plays live, followed by DJ sets into the night. On Friday, May 1st, the Goerz Market opens at 12:00 PM with flea market stalls for clothing (all sizes) and well-maintained children's toys. MEL and Band perform on stage starting at 2:00 PM. Pony rides, henna tattoos, face painting, and a fire truck from the Berlin volunteer fire department complete the family day.
Programme Goerzwerk May Festival 2026
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 – Dance into May
- 3:00 PM Opening – Street food, regional and international specialties, drink bars
- 5:00 PM Traditional Maypole raising (with Maypole climb)
- 7:00 PM Live Concert: Spoof (Berlin rock band)
- 9:00 PM–12:00 AM DJ sets, Dance into May
Friday, May 1st, 2026 – Goerz Market with May Festival
- 12:00 PM Opening of the Goerz Market (Flea market with clothing and children's toys)
- 1:00 PM Start of pony rides through the birch grove (by Reitbetrieb Teltow), henna tattoos, face painting
- 2:00 PM Live Concert: MEL and Band
- 3:00 PM Fire truck demonstration by the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department
- 6:00 PM Closing
Factory tours on both days (often sell out quickly, book via Eventbrite). More info: goerzwerk.de.
Highlights Goerzwerk May Festival 2026
- Traditional Maypole raising on April 30th at 5 PM
- Spoof live on Thursday evening from 7 PM
- MEL and Band on May 1st from 2 PM
- Pony rides, Goerz Market flea market, factory tours
Prices Goerzwerk May Festival 2026
Free admission. Factory tours may have a small booking fee via Eventbrite.
Practical information — Goerzwerk May Festival
Getting There
Bus 285 stops directly at Goerzwerk. S-Bahn S25/S26 to Lichterfelde West, then a 15-minute walk. By car: A100 or A115, exit Hindenburgdamm. Parking available in the factory yard.
Admission
Free. Factory tours can be booked separately via Eventbrite (usually sell out quickly).
Opening Hours
Thursday, April 30th: from 3:00 PM until midnight. Friday, May 1st: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
On Site
Food and drinks at several stands, Goerzmarkt (market hall), coffee roastery, street food. Family activities: pony rides, henna tattoos, face painting, fire truck from the volunteer fire department.
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Where it takes place Goerzwerk May Festival
Goerzwerk
Goerzallee 299, 12207 Berlin