Name: OFF DAYS Berlin 2026
Start: 2026-08-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Zitadelle Spandau

OFF DAYS

About OFF DAYS

OFF DAYS is a curated open-air concert series between pop, R&B, alternative, and electronic music, taking place on two consecutive evenings each year in Hamburg and Berlin. For the Berlin edition, the historic Zitadelle Spandau, a Renaissance fortress in the Spandau district, transforms into an intimate stage for a carefully selected lineup — more of a sophisticated club night under the open sky than a mass festival. The series deliberately positions itself away from the major open-air events, focusing on a few, high-caliber acts.

Dates 19 Aug — 19 Aug 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Since 60.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

OFF DAYS — edition 2026

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OFF DAYS Berlin 2026 will take place on August 19th at the Zitadelle Spandau — the evening before, on August 18th, the same series will be held in Hamburg. So far, Blood Orange (Devonté Hynes) is confirmed as the only headliner; further acts will be announced in the weeks leading up to the festival. Early bird tickets start from €59.99.

On August 19, 2026, the Zitadelle Spandau will once again open its gates for OFF DAYS Berlin, the curated open-air concert series by OFF DAYS Festival GmbH. The Hamburg edition will already take place on August 18th; together, the two evenings form a mini-tour format with a largely identical lineup. For Berlin, Blood Orange (Devonté Hynes) is confirmed as the headliner; additional acts will be added. Tickets start from €59.99 (Early Bird) via the festival website.

Highlights OFF DAYS 2026

Blood Orange (Devonté Hynes) as headliner
Open air at Zitadelle Spandau
Mini-tour format with Hamburg on the preceding evening
Curated, intimate scale

Programme OFF DAYS 2026

The official lineup will be communicated in stages. As of now, the following acts are confirmed — the number will typically be expanded to 3–4 artists:

Confirmed Acts (As of Spring 2026)

Blood Orange — Headliner. Pseudonym of Devonté Hynes, British-American songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist; known for albums like “Cupid Deluxe,” “Freetown Sound,” and “Negro Swan” bridging R&B, neo-soul, and indie pop.
Further acts to be announced — Updates on offdays.de and Instagram @offdays.festival.

Format

OFF DAYS is conceived as a one-day open-air concert with a short set sequence: doors open in the late afternoon, performance times between dusk and approx. 11 PM. Entry and stage times will be published in the weeks before the event. The Hamburg sister edition on August 18th shares the lineup.

Prices OFF DAYS 2026

Early Bird tickets starting from €59.99 (plus booking fees). Sales via Ticketmaster and official festival website. Regular and last-minute tickets are typically more expensive — early booking is recommended.

Practical information

Practical information — OFF DAYS

Getting There

Zitadelle Spandau, Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin (Spandau district, Haselhorst locality). U-Bahn U7 to Zitadelle, directly in front of the entrance. Approx. 30–40 minutes from Mitte.

Tickets

Advance tickets — Early Bird starting from €59.99, regular prices tend to be higher. Sales via the official website and Ticketmaster.

Good to Know

Curated open-air concept, not a classic multi-day festival. In case of bad weather, it's an open-air event with rain gear — umbrellas often not allowed.

Fortress as a Stage

The Zitadelle Spandau, one of Europe's best-preserved Renaissance fortresses, is located in the far west of Berlin at the confluence of the Havel and Spree rivers. With its courtyard, which becomes the open-air stage for OFF DAYS, it has long been one of the city's most beautiful summer venues — Bach concerts, classical series, and pop open-airs like the Citadel Music Festival have used the grounds for years.

Concept of the Series

OFF DAYS differs from classic festivals through its curation principle: two to four acts are performed on a single evening, usually with an international headliner and a German or European support act. The programming oscillates between indie pop, neo-soul, R&B, alternative, and electronic acts; past editions have featured artists such as Róisín Murphy, Gossip, Nelly Furtado, and Flying Lotus. In 2026, the festival is spread across two cities: Hamburg on August 18th, Berlin on August 19th — same spirit, different setting.

Spandau District, a Bit Outside the Hustle

Those traveling from Mitte or Friedrichshain need to plan some time — the Zitadelle is located directly at the Zitadelle subway station (U7), but it's 30 to 40 minutes from the center. That's precisely part of its charm: instead of a festival meadow with tents, there's a historic courtyard, clear sound, and a mature concert atmosphere. Tickets are limited, and early sell-outs are more the rule than the exception.