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Schöneberg celebrates: 31st lesbian and gay city festival attracts 350,000 visitors!
Berlin's lesbian and gay city festival celebrates diversity at Nollendorfplatz. Over 350,000 visitors experience music, talks and queer projects.
Schöneberg celebrates: 31st lesbian and gay city festival attracts 350,000 visitors!
Next weekend, July 18th and 19th, 2025, the gay district around Nollendorfplatz in Berlin-Schöneberg will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of diversity. The lesbian and gay city festival marks the 31st edition of this important event, which will attract around 350,000 visitors from all over the world. Under the motto “Equal rights for unequal people – worldwide!” will not only celebrate the queer community, but also focus on important social issues. The Daily Mirror reports that the event offers an important platform for queer projects, initiatives, clubs and organizations, and it is also the perfect place to celebrate a diversity of opinions and lifestyles.
The city festival will be opened on Saturday morning by former district mayor Elisabeth Ziemer. Although Berlin's former Governing Mayor Klaus Wowereit had to cancel his participation at short notice, the current Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) will take a tour of the festival grounds on Saturday afternoon. The program promises a wide spectrum, from live music to political talks to a new stage for the topic of fetishes.
A colorful program for everyone
Six stages provide entertainment in a variety of musical styles, including rock, pop and classical. Particularly noteworthy is the political talk show “The Wild Sofa”, which takes place on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on the city festival stage. The panel guests include the left-wing MP Elke Breitenbach, the former governing mayor Michael Müller (SPD) and the women's rights activist Seyran Ateş. The event not only features music, but also important discussions about queer topics.
In total, the festival covers an area of 20,000 m² along Motzstrasse, Eisenacherstrasse, Fuggerstrasse and Kalckreuthstrasse. The organizers expect a large number of stands that deal with a wide variety of aspects of queer life. The city festival will not only be a place to celebrate, but also a lively presentation of the queer community and its concerns.
A meeting place for diversity
Visitors can look forward to film screenings in the film world, exciting discussions in the political world, wellness offers in the health world, sporting activities in the sports world and a special focus on the fetish world. The gastronomic offerings won't be neglected either - snacks and drinks ensure that no one is left high and dry. The Website of the city festival informs about all the highlights and details so that everyone can immerse themselves in the celebrations well informed.
A rendezvous of cultural and political encounters awaits the guests - in keeping with the motto, where diversity is celebrated and equality is demanded. The lesbian and gay city festival is not only a local tradition, but also a symbol of the global striving for tolerance and acceptance. So, pack up your friends and be there when Berlin once again unveils its colorful splendor!