Long Night of Religions Berlin

Each participating community designs its own program around the annual theme 'Compassion'. Christian churches, mosques, synagogues, Buddhist centers, Sikh temples, Hindu temples, and Ahmadiyya communities are among the participants. The complete program and the list of participating sites will be published weeks before the date on nachtderreligionen.de.

The Long Night of Religions Berlin 2026 takes place on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026 as a city-wide event. Motto 2026: 'Compassion'. Organizer: Berliner Forum der Religionen, supported by the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion and the Dr. Buhmann Foundation for Interreligious Understanding.

Participating Religious Communities

Around 50 religious sites from all major Berlin faith communities — including:

• Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Free Christian communities
• Sunni and Shiite mosques
• Orthodox and liberal Jewish synagogues
• Buddhist centers — including Bodhicharya (Berlin-Pankow)
• Sikh temples (Gurdwaras)
• Hindu temples
• Ahmadiyya communities
• Bahá'í Houses

Typical Program Formats

• Concerts — Church music, religious chants, a cappella choirs
• Guided Meditations in Buddhist and Yoga centers
• Tours of the sacred spaces with explanations of symbolism
• Liturgy Demonstrations and explanations of worship/prayer services
• Panel Discussions on the annual theme 'Compassion'
• Tea Receptions and Gastronomy from various religious traditions
• Langar (communal meal service) in Sikh temples
• Calligraphy and Art Exhibitions

Program Planning Meeting

A preparatory meeting of all participating communities will take place on June 29, 2026, at the Bodhicharya Center in Berlin.

• Germany's largest interreligious event since 2012
• Around 50 participating religious sites
• Motto 2026: 'Compassion'
• City-wide event — three to five locations per visitor typical
• Free admission to most programs

Getting There and Mobility

The event is spread across the city — the most sensible approach is to use BVG tickets (day ticket Berlin AB) and, if necessary, a bicycle. All participating sites have good public transport connections. The program is planned so that visitors can typically visit three to five locations in one evening.

Admission

Most programs are free to access. Individual concerts or special events may ask for a donation. The main venues and the donation account will be published on nachtderreligionen.de.