35 years of unity: Berlin and Brandenburg celebrate with a big party!

35 years of unity: Berlin and Brandenburg celebrate with a big party!

On October 3, 2025, Germany will celebrate the 35th anniversary of German unity. In Berlin and Brandenburg there is a big celebration under the motto “Faith as a compass of humanity”. In the capital, visitors can expect numerous events that combine music, culture and discussions. Various districts invite you to actively participate in celebrations and celebrate the unity of the nation. The Pei building of the German Historical Museum is opening its doors to a free exhibition entitled “Roads not Taken”, which addresses important turning points in Germany’s history, as rbb24 reports.

A special highlight is the open day in the Minister Gardens, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and gives visitors an insight into the work of the state representations of Brandenburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and Schleswig-Holstein. Tours, lectures and exhibitions await guests there. These activities offer the opportunity to obtain interesting information and to talk to various actors. The German Historical Museum also offers special short tours that start at 11 a.m.

Celebrate in the Brandenburg region

Where exactly does the largest festival in the region take place? In Teltow, in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district, a diverse program is offered from Friday to Sunday. Rheinstraße is transformed into a festival area with live music, arts and crafts, showmen and numerous hands-on activities. There is something for every age here. In addition, the Cottbus State Theater will be holding a celebration on Friday morning under the title “35 Years!” where Mayor Tobias Schick and Director Hasko Weber talk about the challenges and the importance of unity.

On Friday evening, visitors can look forward to a festival concert in the St. Nikolai Church in Potsdam. The Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt (Oder) presents the impressive symphony cantata “Lobgesang” by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. The writer Ines Geipel also gave the speech. People can also come together in Saarbrücken, where a central celebration of German Unity Day is taking place. A community festival that started on Thursday will last until Saturday.

Cultural highlights and special events

There are numerous other events in Berlin that properly celebrate the anniversary. Among other things, there is a juggler festival taking place at the Spandau Citadel, which lasts from October 3rd to 5th. Here, visitors can experience the medieval atmosphere up close with hand-operated rides, face painting and caravans full of goodies. The “Open Mosque Day” is also on the program, which offers virtual and real tours as well as exciting lectures and exhibitions in various mosques in Berlin.

The Forum Willy Brandt surprises with special public tours that are offered in English. And for lovers of modern culture, the “Ostblicke” exhibition in the Kulturbrauerei is worth a visit - it is accessible free of charge until April 12, 2026.

Overall, it shows that October 3, 2025 is not only a day of remembrance, but also an occasion for celebration, cultural development and for discovering the community in Berlin and Brandenburg. Let's look to the future with optimism and enjoy this festive day!