Name: Rudolf meets Haase – Friedrichshain Neighbourhood Festival 2026
Start: 2026-05-30T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-30T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rudolfplatz / Haasestraße, Friedrichshain

Rudolf meets Haase

About Rudolf meets Haase

In the heart of Berlin's Neighbourhood Week, Rudolfplatz in Friedrichshain transforms into an open backyard: giant soap bubbles, a barefoot path, a participatory circus, a library bike, gardening activities, plus live music and dancing. Organized by the RuDi Neighbourhood House, "Rudolf trifft Haase" is a typical neighbourhood festival with a clear local focus – free, accessible, on a single May day.

Dates 30 May — 30 May 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rudolf meets Haase — edition 2026

The fifth edition of "Rudolf trifft Haase" takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Rudolfplatz/Haasestraße in Friedrichshain. Organized by the RuDi Neighbourhood House as part of Berlin's Neighbourhood Week. Hands-on activities for children (giant soap bubbles, barefoot path, Circus Zack, BiboBike), gardening activities, "Zukunftsstadt" project by Omas for Future, live music, and dancing. Free admission.

The festival runs compactly over four afternoon hours on Rudolfplatz and the adjacent Haasestraße. The hands-on stations are set up separately – families can take turns at the circus, barefoot path, and soap bubbles, and read books in hammocks at the Pablo Neruda Library's BiboBike in between.

The concept clearly focuses on low-threshold community interaction: parents meet parents, children meet children, and the RuDi Neighbourhood House presents itself as a point of contact. The music programme remains relatively small – a small stage, often featuring school children, Berlin singer-songwriters, or small bands – and is clearly subordinate to the participatory character.

Highlights Rudolf meets Haase 2026

5th edition; BiboBike with hammocks and books from the Pablo Neruda Library; Circus Zack participatory circus; "Zukunftsstadt" project by Omas for Future; all activities free of charge.

Programme Rudolf meets Haase 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026 — 3:00 PM–7:00 PM

Giant Soap Bubble Station for children of all ages
Barefoot Path — Sensory course to walk through with bare feet
Gardening Activities — Planting, sowing, small gardening workshops
BiboBike from the Pablo Neruda Library (cargo bike with books and hammocks)
"Zukunftsstadt" Project with Omas for Future
Circus Zack — Participatory circus with juggling and acrobatics workshops
Live Music and Dance on the small stage (curated by the RuDi Neighbourhood House)
Food and Drink Stalls at cost price

Further details and possible weather updates via the RuDi Neighbourhood House.

Prices Rudolf meets Haase 2026

Free admission. All hands-on activities are free. Food and drinks at the stalls are offered at cost price.

Practical information

Practical information — Rudolf meets Haase

Getting There

Tram M13 to Wühlischstraße/Gärtnerstraße or Holteistraße (approx. 300 m each). Bus 21, 240 or N40 to Holteistraße or Wismarplatz. S-Bahn S5/S7/S9 or regional train to S Ostkreuz, then approx. 10 minutes on foot.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls are offered at cost price.

When to Go

With small children: right after the start at 3 PM – Circus Zack, giant soap bubbles, and BiboBike are quietest then. Older children and teenagers: from 4 PM, when the music programme begins.

Neighbourhood Festival for Berlin's Neighbourhood Week

The Neighbourhood Week is a city-wide initiative in Berlin that brings together dozens of neighbourhood festivals across the city every year in late May or early June. "Rudolf trifft Haase" is Friedrichshain's contribution from the neighbourhood around Haase Street and Rudolf Street – a residential area in the Friedrichshain district (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg borough) stretching between Frankfurter Allee and Boxhagener Platz. The organizer is the RuDi Neighbourhood House, which has been a hub for community interaction and local projects in the neighbourhood for years.

Participatory Programme for All Generations

The festival focuses on hands-on activities rather than a big stage. Highlights for children include giant soap bubble stations and the barefoot path – a sensory course to walk through with bare feet. There are also gardening projects, the BiboBike from the Pablo Neruda Library (a cargo bike library with books and hammocks for on-site borrowing), the "Zukunftsstadt" (Future City) project by Omas for Future, and the participatory circus Zack with juggling and acrobatics workshops.

Music and Dance in the Street

The music programme is curated by the RuDi Neighbourhood House: live music, often featuring Berlin bands or school classes, and dance activities for all age groups. The event runs compactly from 3 PM to 7 PM – no evening programme, but a full afternoon event for families with children.

5th Edition in 2026

2026 will see the fifth edition of the festival. What started as a small initiative in the neighbourhood has become a firm fixture in Friedrichshain's May calendar. Admission is free, public transport is strongly recommended – Rudolfplatz is located in a densely populated residential area, and parking is difficult.