05.06.2025
Museumsinsel Berlin
From 5 June, one of Berlin's most beautiful summer venues opens its doors. Under the motto ‘Here we are’, there will be free concerts, performances, DJ sets - and the island beer ‘Wissensdurst’ - five days a week
The Kolonnaden (Colonnades) Bar on the Spree’s southern bank was already a big draw at last weekend’s Island Festival, attracting more than 55,000 visitors. The venue’s new summer season officially opens on 5 June 2025, with music, refreshing drinks, and a diverse cultural programme. For the first time, the island’s museums and the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz are collaborating with VisitBerlin and Berlin’s Vagabund Brauerei to ensure that the Island Summer is a hit once again.
Under the motto “Here We Are”, the colonnades are transformed into an open stage until 31 August 2025 – Wednesday to Sunday, starting at 12 or 2 pm until 10 pm. More than 50 free events welcome visitors to the Museumsinsel (Museum Island) to experience art, music and urban culture. An eclectic mix of music, performance and moments of everyday life takes centre stage – presented by artists with different backgrounds, perspectives and voices. The festival creates a space for exchange, new ideas and everything that makes Berlin special: variety, creativity and an open dialogue.
Visitors can look forward to a diverse, thematically structured programme.
On Wednesdays, mellow ambient sounds open the programme, with serene soundscapes inviting you to take a deep breath in the middle of your week. The Museum Sessions take place on Thursdays, presenting live acoustic music and singer-songwriters – perfect for rounding off a day at the museums. On Fridays, artist collectives from Berlin and beyond take over the stage, presenting music, attitude and energy during the Collective Takeover. Saturdays are all about dancing at the Open Air Summer, as DJs and disco sets conjure up a sunset mood in the heart of the city. Last but not least, the Classical Sundown on Sundays provides a stylish conclusion –featuring classical sounds, opera, jazz and a touch of cabaret.
The Kolonnaden Bar opens on 5 June: Wednesdays – Thursdays, 2 – 10 pm; Fridays – Sundays, 12 – 10 pm. The Island Summer offers refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere as well as a cultural programme reflecting Berlin in all its openness and diversity.