The dragon
arrives in Berlin.

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, K-Pop showcases, traditional Chinese strings, Vietnamese live music, taiko drums, Wushu and five Asian kitchens, all under one roof. Organised by Wedesi at Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck in Kreuzberg on October 10–11, 2026.

Expect traditional dragon and lion dance troupes, guzheng and erhu ensembles, K-Pop dance showcases, Vietnamese live music, taiko drumming, Wushu, Bollywood fusion DJs and a Southeast-Asian electronic closing set. Full programme on the /lineup page.

Yes — a full acrobatic dragon and lion dance troupe performs multiple times across the weekend, including an opening ceremony on Saturday and a farewell parade on Sunday night.

Five Asian kitchens serve across the weekend — Mr. Quicky (bao & rice bowls), IBC (biryani & Indo-Chinese), Mangan (Indonesian street food), 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 fried tempeh, 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.