Berlin Freedom Week

Berlin Freedom Week will be held in 2026—as it is every year—around the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. From November 7 to 14, 2026, Berlin will host a citywide program centered on the theme of freedom.

Berlin Freedom Week fosters exchange, new perspectives, and fresh ideas. Attendees can look forward to conferences featuring voices from politics, business, and civil society, as well as conversations with contemporary witnesses, cultural events, and interactive formats. It is a week packed with guided tours, workshops, film screenings, readings, discussions, activities for children, and various opportunities for dialogue.

The program also includes guided tours in multiple languages, offering international perspectives on Berlin’s history.

A highlight of the week is the Berlin Freedom Conference, taking place on November 10 at the Colosseum cinema. This global forum is dedicated to defending democracy, human rights, and open societies. The conference brings together leaders from diverse fields to address the growing challenges facing freedom in the 21st century.

This year’s Berlin Freedom Conference continues this mission: it unites global and local voices, turning ideas into action. At a time when democracies are under increasing pressure, the conference remains a space for courage, collaboration, and creativity. Together, we can shape a freer future!

Confirmed speakers:

Garry Kasparov, Masih Alinejad, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Dr. Claudia Major, Leopoldo López, Jamie Fly, Marianne Birthler, Brigadier General Ralf Peter Hammerstein, Carine Kanimba, Emily Y. Wu, Gil Duran, Anjan Sundaram, Mikuláš Minář, Chemi Lhamo, Venâncio António Bila Mondlane, Josephine Ballon, Bruno Giussani, Andreas Tölke, Dr. Mantas Adomėnas, Carmen Lau, Dr. Hannah Neumann, Tendai Biti, Dr. Stormy-Annika Mildner, Jonathan Duarte, Mahtab Gholizadeh, Kai Wegner, Jonathan Magoma, Stevan Dojčinović, Hager Eissa, Dr. Anyama Alfred Berliner, Diana Luna, Anja Wehler-Schöck, Max Hofmann, Michael Sauga, Larysa Shevandina, and Kateryna Anhelova.

Date: November 7–14, 2026
Location: various venues in Berlin
Admission: free

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