Lichterfest Rudow
Pre-Christmas festival of lights at Berlin's second-oldest school with a flashlight concert
About Lichterfest Rudow
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Berlin's Second-Oldest School Becomes a Stage
The Alte Dorfschule Rudow is a Berlin special: built in 1890 in the neo-Gothic style of red brick, it is the second-oldest surviving school building in Berlin after the main building of the Köllnisches Gymnasium. Today it is no longer used as a school but as a cultural centre — supported by the association Alte Dorfschule Rudow e.V. It hosts concerts, open-air events, art exhibitions, and music and adult education courses.
Lights, Concert, and Punch
The Lichterfest is the autumn event of the Alte Dorfschule. Stalls line up in front of the brick building — mulled wine, bratwurst, mushrooms, sweets, children's punch. The Gropiuslerchen, the best-known children's and youth choir in southern Berlin, will sing Christmas and Advent songs at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., the flashlight concert for all ages follows — the lights are turned off, the audience holds flashlights, and everyone sings and makes music together. An unusually poetic Berlin tradition.
Rudow, Neukölln, and Berlin's Village Identity
Rudow is the southernmost district of Neukölln and one of the Berlin neighbourhoods most strongly associated with a village identity. The Alte Dorfschule is located on the Alt-Rudow village green — the medieval village green that formed the centre of the historic farming village. The Lichterfest is one of several neighbourhood festivals held annually in the area — along with the Rudower Weihnachtsmeile in December and sporadic summer concerts at the Alte Dorfschule.
Lichterfest Rudow — edition 2026
The festival follows the established pattern of recent years: a small, atmospheric pre-Christmas event in front of Berlin's second-oldest school building. The flashlight concert is a unique Berlin format — the audience holds flashlights, and everyone sings and makes music together. The concert program for 2026 will be announced by the organizer a few weeks in advance.
Programme Lichterfest Rudow 2026
The Lichterfest Rudow 2026 will take place on Monday, November 23, 2026, in front of and inside the Alte Dorfschule Rudow, Alt-Rudow 60, 12357 Berlin-Neukölln. Date according to the event calendar neukoelln-nachrichten.de and Facebook. Organizer: Alte Dorfschule Rudow e.V.
Program Highlights
- 6:00 PM — Gropiuslerchen: Berlin's most famous children's and youth choir from Gropiusstadt sings Christmas and Advent songs
- 7:00 PM — Flashlight Concert for all ages — the audience holds flashlights, and everyone sings and makes music together
Stall Offerings
- Food: Grilled items, bratwurst, mushrooms, currywurst, crêpes
- Sweets: Gingerbread, roasted almonds, fried dough, cotton candy
- Drinks: Mulled wine, children's punch, hot chocolate, Berliner beer
- Crafts: Small gift stalls from the association and local residents
Venue
The Alte Dorfschule Rudow, built in 1890, is the second-oldest surviving school building in Berlin after the main building of the Köllnisches Gymnasium. It is built in the neo-Gothic style of red brick and is a listed monument. Today, it is used as a cultural centre — hosting concerts, open-air events, art exhibitions, and music and adult education programs.
Highlights Lichterfest Rudow 2026
- Pre-Christmas festival of lights in front of Berlin's second-oldest school
- Gropiuslerchen choir at 6 p.m.
- Flashlight concert for all ages at 7 p.m.
- Mulled wine, grilled food, sweets, and children's punch
- In the Neukölln district, on the Rudow village green
- Free admission
Prices Lichterfest Rudow 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for directly at the stalls. Bringing your own flashlight for the concert is recommended. Getting there: U7 Rudow + Bus M11 or 171 to Alt-Rudow.
Practical information — Lichterfest Rudow
Getting There
U-Bahn U7 to Rudow (terminus), then bus M11 or 171 to Alt-Rudow. By car via the A113 (Gropiusstadt exit) — parking around the Alte Dorfschule is very limited.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for directly at the stalls. The flashlight concert takes place in the courtyard — bring your own flashlight (fabric bags are also available on site).
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Where it takes place Lichterfest Rudow
Alte Dorfschule Rudow
Alt-Rudow 60, 12357 Berlin