Umweltfestival am Brandenburger Tor
Europe's largest ecological street festival directly in front of the Brandenburg Gate
About Umweltfestival
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Europe's Largest Environmental Festival
The Umweltfestival has been organized by GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. since 1996 and is considered Europe's largest ecological street festival. On one Sunday in June, the Straße des 17. Juni between the Brandenburg Gate and the Großer Stern transforms into a festival mile – with over 200 exhibitors from politics, NGOs, business, science, education, and administration. More than 100,000 visitors come every year.
2026 Motto: 'Soil – You're Standing on It'
For 2026, GRÜNE LIGA has chosen the motto 'Soil – You're Standing on It'. The focus will be on topics related to soil as a basis for life: de-sealing of urban areas, soil use in agriculture, climate protection through humus buildup, waste management, competition for land between housing, agriculture, and nature conservation, soil life, and soil biology.
Four Stages, Four Focus Areas
The main stage features a mix of speeches by the State Secretary for the Environment, talks with scientists, panel discussions with politicians and civil society, music acts, and the awarding of the 'Grand Prix du Festival'. Other stages are dedicated to educational formats, hands-on activities for children, and live music. The festival is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with opening at 11:00 AM with live music.
ECOMICE SPACE at the Soviet War Memorial
A dedicated 'ECOMICE SPACE' zone at the Soviet War Memorial offers workshops, theater performances, small concerts, and interactive installations between 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM. This expands the festival's classic street format with participatory spaces. The organizer is GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V., funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV).
Umweltfestival — edition 2026
The 31st edition of the Umweltfestival takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Brandenburg Gate. Festival mile between the Brandenburg Gate and the Soviet War Memorial on Straße des 17. Juni (10117 Berlin-Mitte). Motto: 'Soil – You're Standing on It'. Free admission. Organizer: GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V., funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment.
Programme Umweltfestival 2026
Main Stage at Brandenburg Gate
- 11:00 AM: Opening with welcome address and live music
- Morning: Speeches by the State Secretary for the Environment, talks on the importance of soil
- Afternoon: Thematic panels on de-sealing, soil use, climate protection, waste management
- Stage Music 2026: Stella, Leyze, Sicksince96, ICKE
- 4:00 PM: Awarding of the 'Grand Prix du Festival'
- 6:00 PM: Festival ends
ECOMICE SPACE at the Soviet War Memorial (11:30 AM–6:00 PM)
- Workshops on soil, climate protection, urban nature
- Theater performances
- Concerts and interactive installations
Exhibitors and Pavilion Areas
- Over 200 exhibitors from politics, NGOs, business, science, education, administration
- Family area with hands-on activities and children's program
- Organic street food and sustainable gastronomy
- Cycling course and traffic transition pavilion
Highlights Umweltfestival 2026
- 31st edition – Europe's largest ecological street festival
- Over 200 exhibitors and more than 100,000 expected visitors
- Motto 'Soil – You're Standing on It'
- Four stages, ECOMICE SPACE at the Soviet War Memorial
- Awarding of the Grand Prix du Festival at 4 PM
Prices Umweltfestival 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and individual workshops are paid for on-site.
Practical information — Umweltfestival
Getting There
S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S25, S26 or U-Bahn line U5 to Brandenburger Tor (directly at the festival). Approximately an 8-minute walk from Hauptbahnhof. Bus lines 100 and 245 stop nearby. Cycling is highly recommended – there are plenty of parking spaces around.
Admission
Free. Payment is required on-site for individual hands-on activities or food and drink.
Tips
If you plan to stay all day, switch between stages – the program is dense and thematically diverse. Families will find hands-on activities, especially in the children's area, in the late morning and early afternoon. Bring a water bottle to refill; there are free drinking water dispensers at several points.
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Where it takes place Umweltfestival
Brandenburger Tor / Straße des 17. Juni
Straße des 17. Juni, 10117 Berlin