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Participatory Festival for Berlin Democracy Day 2026

09/13/2026 12:00
[Translate to English:] Collage zum Mitmachfest mit Kinderschminken, einer Gruppe mit erhobenen Händen und einem Musiker mit Trompete.

[Translate to English:] Foto: © Stiftung Zukunft Berlin / Paula G. Vidal (Motivgeber ZLB)

At the participatory festival for Berlin Democracy Day, more than 50 organizations, NGOs, and companies will be showcasing their work. At various stations, you can get involved, share your own ideas, and talk with active community members. There will also be creative workshops, digital activities, events for children and families, as well as music and performances. The festival is aimed at people from Berlin.

What's it all about?

The Mitmachfest brings together Berlin-based organizations and active citizens. At more than 50 booths, you can learn about different ways to get involved, exchange ideas, and share your own perspectives and ideas for Berlin.

What does the event offer?

The festival is aimed at people from Berlin, including children, families, and those already involved in community work. Among other things, you can expect creative workshops, opportunities for participation, digital topics, sports activities, and chances to network with organizations and other community members.

Organization & Participation

The Mitmachfest takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek in Kreuzberg. The event page does not mention any registration requirements or participation fees. The festival is organized by the Stiftung Zukunft Berlin.

Further information:

Visit the Stiftung Zukunft Berlin event page

Target Audience People from Berlin, community volunteers, children, and families
Participation Format Open to all
Cost Free of charge
Date September 13, 2026
Time 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Venue Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin, in front of the Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek
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Oct 20 18:00
How do textbooks portray migration, diversity, and social belonging? In the NaDiRa Lecture Series, Prof. Dr. Riem Spielhaus presents the latest research findings on these questions. The lecture examines which social groups and perspectives are represented in educational media. It also addresses approaches to combating discrimination in schools and the classroom.
[Translate to English:] Nahaufnahme mehrerer übereinanderliegender Bücher mit unterschiedlich farbigen Einbänden. Der Hintergrund ist unscharf.
Sep 11 12:30
Thüringer Staatskanzlei, Vertretung des Freistaats Thüringen beim Bund, Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße 64, 10117 Berlin

Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE)

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Aug 27 14:00

Landesnetzwerk Bürgerengagement Berlin (LNBE)

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[Translate to English:] Im Vordergrund sind grüne Blätter einer Zimmerpflanze zu sehen. Im unscharfen Hintergrund zeigt ein Laptop eine Videokonferenz mit mehreren Personen.

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