| Question | Answer (checked late October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Dates | Wednesday 10 to Sunday 21 February 2027 |
| Awards ceremony | Friday 19 February 2027 |
| Audience days | Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February |
| Main venue | Berlinale Palast, Potsdamer Platz |
| Tickets | Online and at box offices; in 2026: on sale 3 days before each screening, 2 tickets per screening, 15 to 20 € |
| Weather | About 4 °C by day, -1 °C at night |
Tickets: how it works
We do not sell tickets: everything goes through the official site berlinale.de and the cinemas' box offices. For the 2026 edition, sales opened three days before each screening at 10am, with two seats maximum per person per screening; standard films cost 15 to 20 € depending on the venue, Generation screenings 9 € and audience-day screenings 11 €. These rules are not yet published for 2027: check berlinale.de. The most popular screenings sell out within minutes, so be online when sales open.
Venues around Potsdamer Platz
The Berlinale Palast, at Potsdamer Platz, hosts the competition and galas. Other venues are spread across the city, for example the Zoo Palast, the Delphi Filmpalast or the Cubix at Alexanderplatz (2026 list): the 2027 list will be on berlinale.de. For cinema outside the festival, the Deutsche Kinemathek film museum is at Potsdamer Platz.
Where to stay
- Potsdamer Platz: walk to screenings, many hotels, but prices rise during the festival. See hotels at Potsdamer Platz.
- Mitte: the centre, restaurants and museums, a few metro stops from the venues. See hotels in Mitte.
- Charlottenburg: near the Zoo Palast, a quieter residential district. See hotels in Charlottenburg.
Book early: Berlin in February covers the festival price rises.
Getting around
Potsdamer Platz is served by the metro (U2), the S-Bahn and buses; the venues are well connected. See Berlin transport. Allow for snow or ice and read Berlin in winter.
Before or after screenings
- The Potsdamer Platz viewing platform.
- Films shot in Berlin for a film trail.
- Berlin at night after the last screening.
- More dates: festivals and events in Berlin.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates of the Berlinale 2027?
10 to 21 February 2027, with the awards ceremony on 19 February.
Can I attend the Berlinale without accreditation?
Yes, public screenings are open to everyone with a ticket.
When do tickets go on sale?
In 2026, three days before each screening; check berlinale.de for the 2027 rules.
What is the weather in February?
About 4 °C in the afternoon and -1 °C at night: coat, gloves and waterproof shoes.
Where should I stay to be near the venues?
Around Potsdamer Platz or in Mitte.
La rédaction Berlin Authority, 31/10/2026.
