Karneval der Kulturen celebrates 30 years in Berlin
Berlin's Karneval der Kulturen returns for its 30th edition from May 13 to 26, 2025, promoting cultural diversity and peace. The free event includes a parade on May 24 with nearly 70 groups, a street festival from May 22 to 25 at Blücherplatz in Kreuzberg, and an exhibition from May 13 to 26 at Kunstquartier Bethanien featuring 14 artists. Notable participants include Calaca e.V., a group that has taken part since the first carnival in 1996, and Booty Therapy, which uses Afro-urban dance to protest violence. The parade route shifts to Friedrichshain due to ongoing construction. Organizers emphasize the carnival as a space for self-expression and intercultural exchange, standing against war and violence.
Key facts
- Karneval der Kulturen celebrates its 30th anniversary in Berlin.
- Event runs from May 13 to 26, 2025.
- Parade on May 24 starts at 13:30 with nearly 70 groups.
- Street festival from May 22 to 25 at Blücherplatz, Kreuzberg.
- Exhibition from May 13 to 26 at Kunstquartier Bethanien with 14 artists.
- Calaca e.V. has participated every year since 1996.
- Booty Therapy uses Afro-urban dance to protest violence.
- Parade route changed to Friedrichshain due to construction.
Entities
Artists
- Calaca e.V.
- Booty Therapy
Institutions
- Karneval der Kulturen
- Kunstquartier Bethanien
Locations
- Berlin
- Friedrichshain
- Kreuzberg
- Blücherplatz
- Kunstquartier Bethanien
- Germany