Diversity in Berlin
Berlin’s cultural landscape is woven from global influences, social movements and community-driven initiatives. From vibrant street festivals to year-round programs tackling prejudice and celebrating sidelined voices, the city offers a dynamic environment where diversity is not only acknowledged but embraced.
Karneval der Kulturen
Held each year in Berlin, Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day multicultural fetival that has grown since 1996 into one of Germany's largest street events:
- Attracts nearly 6,000 performers and more than half a million visitors each year
- Features parades, theater, music, dance, gastronomy and political expression
- Celebrates peace, tolerance and Berlin's post-migrant traditions
As one of Europe's largest LGBTQIA+ pride festivals, Berlin's CSD commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising while blending activism with celebration:
- Includes political parades, concerts and city-wide cultural programming
- Promotes LGBTQIA+ rights, visibility and community connection
- Pride Month Berlin, held in June, expands the celebration with a range of events and programs
Beyond major festivals, Berlin maintains a strong year-round commitment to diversity and inclusion:
- Haus der Kulturen der Welt offers exibitions, performances and residencies centering on migrant and post-migrant narratives
- The city participates annually in the International Weeks Against Racism (each March), featuring:
- Workshops, film screenings, public rallies and local campaigns
- Programming designed to combat discrimination and build solidarity across communities