China (Guangdong)
Dragon & Lion Dance
Acrobatic troupe on poles, red-gold scales moving to a rhythm you feel before you hear.

Berlin's Pan-Asian Culture Festival
Dragon dance. Lion dance. K-Pop. Guzheng, pipa, taiko. A J-Pop City Pop closing set. Five kitchens, four corners of Asia. One weekend. It does not arrive quietly.
October 10–11, 2026 · By Wedesi · Kreuzberg

Berlin's Pan-Asian Culture Festival
For one weekend, Wedesi opens the gates on the first pan-Asian culture festival this city has ever seen. The dragon has opened new years, blessed new beginnings, and drawn crowds into the street for centuries. It does not arrive quietly.
Expect drums that you feel before you hear. Expect fire in the choreography. Expect a weekend this city has been waiting for without knowing it — dragon and lion dance, Korean sword dance, guzheng and pipa played live, K-Pop crews, Japanese taiko, Taiji & Kung Fu, and a J-Pop City Pop set that closes out the sunset.
And around the stage, five kitchens from four corners of Asia: Mr. Quicky. IBC. Spice & Chutney Berlin. Chao She. Khaugallli. Bao and rice bowls, biryani, dosa & chaat, northern Chinese plates and Indo-Chinese — cooking all weekend. Come hungry between sets.
2 days · pay-as-you-go food & drink

The dragon arrives
The stage
Here's what you're walking into
Two days at Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck — outdoor and indoor, family- and dog-friendly, step-free. Berlin's first pan-Asian culture festival, organised by Wedesi (50,000+ people joined our festivals in Berlin in 2025).
Dragon and lion dance, Korean sword dance, guzheng and pipa played live, Japanese taiko drums, Taiji & Kung Fu — traditions with a millennium behind them, delivered by acrobatic performers you feel before you hear.
iLight's six-member K-Pop cover crew, Xinye Tan's K-Pop dance workshop, 50JING's Chinese rave workshop, and DJ Kern Brecher closing out with nostalgic J-Pop and dreamy City Pop as the sun goes down.
Mr. Quicky. IBC. Spice & Chutney Berlin. Chao She. Khaugallli. Bao and rice bowls, biryani, dosa & chaat, northern Chinese plates and Indo-Chinese. Meat and veg options across the lineup.
Independent Asian makers, hanbok photo booth, calligraphy demos and a lantern-lit market strip. Pay-as-you-go for food, drinks and treasure.
Crafts, hands-on activities and short performances made for younger visitors — running all weekend. Step-free venue, dog-friendly. Bring the whole crew.
Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11, 2026
Gates open 12:00 · Programme runs through 20:00
DJ set
Asian Hits — opening music
Doors open with a curated mix of the biggest hits from across Asia and different eras — chill and awake the dragon festival while you browse 10+ flea & food stands.
Performance
Korean Sword Dance
Korean sword dance to “Burning Petals,” followed by a Chinese sword dance to “Becoming a Demon.”
Workshop
K-Pop Dance Workshop
Train your dance skills, get a great workout, make new friends — or just have fun.
Performance
Dragon Dance
The moment the festival is named for. Acrobatic troupes, thundering drums, a rhythm that has opened celebrations across Asia for a thousand years. Get to the stage early.
Workshop
Live Cooking Show — Hand-Pulled Noodles
Tent area. Watch flour become noodles, live — 30 minutes of hand-pulled noodle craft with Dahai.
Performance
iLight — K-Pop Dance Performance
Six-member Berlin K-Pop cover dance group bringing high energy.
Live music
Orina — Pipa Concert
The traditional Chinese lute, played live — music as a universal language.
Workshop
Chinese Rave Workshop — 50JING
Learn Shehui Yao — the club dance taking over China and internet culture. Signature movements, total confidence.
Dragon Fest Berlin · October 10–11, 2026 · Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck
Berlin's first pan-Asian culture festival, delivered by the same crew that has been putting people on the same patch of grass for years — Holi, Diwali, The Great Indian Food Festival. This October, we're bringing the dragon.
The venue
Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck — outdoor, step-free, right in the middle of Kreuzberg. The U-Bahn rattles overhead. The dragon moves through.
On the floor
Traditional troupes back-to-back with K-Pop crews. Guzheng and pipa before taiko drums. A Berlin sunset over J-Pop City Pop.
After dark
Lanterns up, music on, dance floor full until close. This is a weekend the city has been waiting for without knowing it.

Dragon Fest pulls from a continent. Here are the traditions arriving on stage — each paired with the kitchen you'll want to eat at while it plays.
China (Guangdong)
Acrobatic troupe on poles, red-gold scales moving to a rhythm you feel before you hear.
China
A 21-string Chinese zither played live by Lixue Lin-Siedler — centuries-old tradition meeting fearless contemporary artistry.
South Korea
Xinye Tan's K-Pop dance workshop and iLight's six-member cover crew — the sharpness that took over the world.
China
Orina's traditional Chinese pipa — a lute-shaped string instrument that blends centuries of melody with global sound.
Japan
iki iki Taiko's full-body drumming in tight formation — a Japanese tradition built to reset the room.
China
Chi Kungfu brings dynamic Kung Fu forms and the slow grace of Tai Chi — centuries-old traditions of balance and inner strength.
More acts and special guests dropping in the weeks ahead. Follow @wedesi.de so you hear it first.
Berlin
Kreuzberg
Luckenwalder Straße 6b, 10963
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Open-air courtyard + covered indoor space. Step-free, family- and dog-friendly. Card & cash accepted.
Gleisdreieck (U1/U3) — 7 min walk
Möckernbrücke (U1/U3/U7) — 10 min walk
Gleisdreieck (S1, S25, S26) — 8 min walk
Very limited — take public transport.
Everyone's invited
Every background, every body, every age — families, first dates, queer crews, newcomers, day-one Berliners, and that friend who “doesn't really do festivals” (they'll do this one).
The dragon doesn't check passports. Neither do we.
Just bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.
Dragon Fest Berlin 2026 runs across two days: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026. Doors open at 12:00 PM each day, and the festival closes at 10:30 PM (outdoor music ends at 22:00).
The festival takes place at Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck, Luckenwalder Straße 6b, 10963 Berlin (Kreuzberg). The nearest stations are U Gleisdreieck (U1/U3) and U Möckernbrücke (U1/U3/U7), both within a 10-minute walk.
Doors open at 12:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. The full programme runs until 10:30 PM, with outdoor music wrapping at 22:00 in line with venue rules.
Tickets are sold via Eventbrite at dragonfestinberlin.eventbrite.de. Pricing tiers are listed on the Eventbrite page; pre-sale is limited so we recommend booking early. Food and drink at the festival are pay-as-you-go.
Yes — tickets are sold via Eventbrite and capacity is limited. Buying in advance secures your spot and the best price.
Dragon Fest is Berlin's first pan-Asian culture festival — a full weekend of dragon and lion dance, Korean sword dance, guzheng and pipa live, K-Pop crews and workshops, Japanese taiko, Kung Fu & Tai Chi, a Chinese rave workshop, a J-Pop City Pop closing DJ set and five Asian kitchens. Organised by Wedesi at Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck in Kreuzberg on October 10–11, 2026.
Expect dragon and lion dance (Lee Sportsschule), Korean sword dance (Shanice Ninfea), guzheng (Lixue Lin-Siedler), pipa (Orina), Japanese taiko (iki iki Taiko), K-Pop dance workshop and performance (Xinye Tan, iLight), a solo LED dragon dance (Melissa Lee), Taiji & Kung Fu (Chi Kungfu), a hand-pulled noodles live cooking show (Dahai), a Chinese rave workshop (50JING) and a J-Pop City Pop closing DJ set (DJ Kern Brecher). Full programme on the /lineup page.
Yes. Lee Sportsschule performs an acrobatic Dragon Dance on Saturday evening and Lion Dance on Sunday evening. Melissa Lee also brings a solo LED-lit dragon dance on Sunday — an 8-metre dragon equipped with lights.
Five Asian kitchens serve across the weekend — Mr. Quicky (bao & rice bowls), IBC (biryani & Indo-Chinese), Spice & Chutney Berlin (dosa & chaat), Chao She (northern Chinese) and Khaugallli (Indo-Chinese street). Vegetarian options across the lineup. Food is pay-as-you-go on the day.
Yes. Every kitchen has at least one vegetarian dish on the menu — from oyster-mushroom bao and veg biryani to masala dosa, miso tofu soup and gobi manchurian. Every stall is clearly labelled on the day.
Yes — both card and cash are accepted at most vendors. Bring a small amount of cash as backup.
Yes — there's a dedicated kids' zone running all weekend with crafts, hands-on activities and performances made for younger visitors. Lantern painting, calligraphy demos and short showcase sets. Bring everyone, stay the whole afternoon.
Yes — dogs are welcome on a lead. Please bring water and be mindful of the drums and dragon dance during peak performance moments.
Yes. Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck is step-free. If you have specific accessibility needs, drop us a line at team@wedesi.de and we'll make sure you're sorted.
It's primarily an outdoor festival. Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck has open-air areas plus covered indoor space, so the event runs rain or shine.
Take the U1 or U3 to Gleisdreieck (a 7-minute walk) or the U1/U3/U7 to Möckernbrücke (also within walking distance). Parking is limited — public transport is strongly recommended.
Yes. B-Part has a cloakroom where you can store bags and jackets. Travel light — leave valuables at home.
Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes — and a little cash as backup. Sunglasses and sunscreen are a good idea if the weather holds.
Yes — photos and video for personal use are welcome. Press and professional media: email team@wedesi.de for accreditation.
The event runs rain or shine. Jules B-Part has covered and indoor areas, so the programme continues — check our social channels on the day for any updates.
Refunds are handled via Eventbrite. Tickets are generally non-refundable but can usually be transferred to someone else — check the Eventbrite listing for current terms.
We're still adding kitchens and stalls. Apply via the Google Form at https://forms.gle/4p6hmmzfCQPFrXQH9, or message us on WhatsApp (+49 152 23901473) or by email at team@wedesi.de.
Yes — we work with sponsors that fit the story (Asian food and drink brands, travel, diaspora fintech, mobility, lifestyle, K-culture). Tiers include Headline (co-presenting), Stage (main-stage naming), Kitchen (one country's zone) and Community (in-kind & local). Email team@wedesi.de with subject 'Dragon Fest sponsorship' and we'll send the deck.
Yes. The festival follows the Berlin Code of Conduct (berlincodeofconduct.org/en). By buying a ticket you agree to participate under and follow it. Be kind, be inclusive — that's the deal.
Dragon Fest Berlin is organised by Wedesi Berlin — a global community platform for expats and global citizens in Berlin. Wedesi festivals (Holi, Diwali, The Great Indian Food Festival and more) brought together 50,000+ people in 2025. Wedesi is a top organiser on Eventbrite.
Wedesi runs Holi in Berlin (the city's biggest Festival of Colors, March 7, 2026 — holiinberlin.com), Diwali in Berlin (diwaliinberlin.com), and The Great Indian Food Festival. Sign up to the newsletter at wedesi.substack.com.
Get involved
Vend a dish or table at the festival, or sponsor Dragon Fest from the brand side. Pick the door you fit through.
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Wedesi is a global community platform for expats and global citizens in Berlin — bringing people together through culture, food and music. Over 50,000+ joined our festivals in 2025 (Holi, Diwali, The Great Indian Food Festival, and more). Dragon Fest is our newest weekend — Berlin's first pan-Asian culture festival, hosted in Kreuzberg.
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