Holi in Berlin – Festival of Colors by Wedesi
Berlin's Festival of Colors with Bollywood DJs, South Asian Street Food, and Temple Flower Colors at Gleisdreieck
About Holi in Berlin
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Berlin's Big Holi Festival in Kreuzberg
Holi is the festival of spring, colors, and the victory of good over evil in India — and since 2024, it has also had a permanent home in Berlin: Every year in March, the Berlin collective Wedesi invites you to Holi in Berlin at the Jules B-Part grounds at Gleisdreieck, right on the border between Kreuzberg and Schöneberg in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district. The third edition will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Colors from Temple Flowers
What sets Holi in Berlin apart from many commercial color runs in Germany are the colors themselves: Wedesi uses organic, finely ground powder colors — skin-friendly, washable, non-toxic — derived in India from discarded temple flowers. Women's cooperatives are behind the production, giving the festival a sustainable and socially conscious touch.
Bollywood, Bhangra, Live Bands
Musically, Holi in Berlin ranges from Bollywood pop and Bhangra to South Asian club music. DJs like Narsimha, Swara Dippa, and Dance Sandeep alternate with live acts such as the Kshitij Vedi Live Band and the Qissa Band, along with dance groups from the Berlin Desi community. The main phase with the central "color throw" takes place between 2 PM and 7 PM; from sunset, the grounds transform into a Bollywood open-air floor.
Food Stalls, Flea Market, Family Zone
Over ten South Asian food stalls line the stage area — from Spice & Chutney to Nila Kitchen and Bombay Bite Club — complemented by Berlin's favorite stalls and a Desi flea market offering arts and crafts, clothing, and jewelry. Families will find a dedicated Kids Zone (ages 3–12) with supervised activities and a gentler color program.
Young Festival with a Large Community
Holi in Berlin is one of the capital's youngest festivals — and at the same time, one that makes Berlin's growing South Asian diaspora visible. Wedesi explicitly sees the festival as an intercultural spring celebration: Berliners of all backgrounds are invited to join the festivities. Tickets are in the low double-digit range and regularly sell out before the event. Thus, the festival has established itself as a permanent spring fixture in Berlin within just two editions.
Holi in Berlin — edition 2026
Holi in Berlin 2026 continues the format of previous years, focusing the afternoon on the classic Holi color throw between 2 PM and 7 PM. The festival extends into the late evening with a Bollywood open-air featuring DJ sets, dance performances, and a food court serving Indian, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan cuisines. Holi in Berlin is organized by the Berlin collective Wedesi, specializing in Indian events in the German capital. The colors are exclusively organic and produced from recycled temple flowers.
Programme Holi in Berlin 2026
Program Outline 2026 (Status: Preview Wedesi / Eventbrite):
Saturday, March 7, 2026 — Jules B-Part at Gleisdreieck
- 12:00 PM — Doors Open, Food stalls and Desi flea market set up.
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM — Warm-up with Bollywood beats by DJ Narsimha and dance groups from the Berlin Desi community.
- 2:00 PM–7:00 PM — Main Phase "Festival of Colors": central color throw, live stage with DJs Swara Dippa and Dance Sandeep, live performances by Kshitij Vedi Live Band and Qissa Band (Bollywood Fusion).
- Parallel — Kids Zone (ages 3–12) with supervised activities and a gentler color program.
- Ongoing — Food Court with over ten South Asian food stalls (incl. Spice & Chutney, Nila Kitchen, Bombay Bite Club), Berlin street food, and a Desi flea market with arts, crafts, and fashion.
- 7:00 PM–10:30 PM — Bollywood Open-Air Floor into the evening.
Updates via holiinberlin.com and the Eventbrite page. Program subject to change.
Highlights Holi in Berlin 2026
- 3rd edition of Holi in Berlin following 2024 and 2025
- Bollywood and Bhangra DJs, live bands from the Berlin Desi scene
- Over 10 South Asian food stalls and a Desi flea market
- Organic Holi colors from recycled temple flowers
- Dedicated Kids Zone (ages 3–12) for families
Prices Holi in Berlin 2026
Advance sale (limited): from approx. €8 via Eventbrite. Box office: approx. €10. Organic color powder included in the ticket price. Tickets via Eventbrite or holiinberlin.com.
Practical information — Holi in Berlin
Getting There
Subway Gleisdreieck (U1/U3), approx. 7 min. walk. S-Bahn Gleisdreieck (S1/S25/S26), approx. 8 min. walk. Parking at the venue is very limited — travel by public transport or bicycle is recommended.
Tickets
Advance sale around €8 (limited contingent via Eventbrite), box office around €10. Organic color powder included in the ticket price. Tickets at holiinberlin.com.
Good to Know
Wear light, simple clothing that can be washed afterward. Eye/mouth protection recommended when throwing colors. Bringing your own colors is not permitted — only the organic festival colors are allowed. Kids Zone for children aged 3 to 12.
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Where it takes place Holi in Berlin
Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck
Luckenwalder Straße 6b, 10963 Berlin