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CSD commemorates the first known uprising of members of the LGBTQIA+ community against police brutality in 1969 in Greenwich Village, New York at the Stonewall Inn bar on Christopher Street. Every year, around 1 million people take to the streets in solidarity with the cause and take part in the various demonstrations in Berlin.
For the first time, the celebrations will be taking place across the entire weekend. This year, on Friday July 24, a rally with artistic performances and political speeches will be held at the Brandenburg Gate from 18:00-23:00. The large parade will then make its way through the capital on Saturday, the 25th. The city will be thronged and thriving with parties and music before, during and after the parade. Whether you’re looking for the perfect march or protest or you’d like to keep the party going after the parade, here are our picks for CSD weekend.
CSD On The Spree
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For 20 years, the Spree has been part of the CSD celebrations and that is not going to change any time soon. Join CSD On The Spree on their rainbow fleet as they cruise down the river. There are 20 boats to choose from with glamorous vibes and bangin’ tunes are guaranteed. For those who want to stay land-locked, there will be a harbour party starting at 19:00.
Hansabrücke, Jul 24, 17:30 details
Drag March Berlin
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For the first time in Berlin, an official Drag* March will take place in 2026 as part of the CSD celebrations. The demonstration is modelled after the New York event and aims to highlight the significance of drag as a cultural and political form of expression. Organised by the hosts Travestie für Deutschland and the Order of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the Drag* March will start at 17:00 and will encompass a full kilometre stretch of the parade.
Outside the Bundestag, Jul 24, 16:30, details
Dyke* March Berlin
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On Friday, the Dyke* March will take a stand against fascism. Demonstrations will include support for universal healthcare, bodily autonomy, and adoption rights that don’t discriminate against queer people. Everyone who identifies as Dyke* is invited to participate.
Rotes Rathaus, Jul 24, 17:00, details
Internationalist Queer Pride
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Taking things to the streets in Wedding, Internationalist Queer Pride is all about anticolonial, antiracist, anticapitalist liberation. The demo will start at 15:00 at S+U Gesundbrunnen and unties individuals against all systems that colonise, exploit, control, erase and discipline queer lives, fighting for a future where gender, sexuality and identity can be lived and expressed freely.
S+U Gesundbrunnen, Jul 25, 15:00, details
Gegen & PRNCPTL – CSD
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After the CSD parade is over, head over to Komplex Berlin for two of the city’s most prominent sex-positive parties combined! Gegen has earned its reputation as one of the city’s most uncompromising queer sex-positive institutions, making it the perfect dance partner for PRNCPTL. Presenting more than 30 DJs, an art installation, indoor and outdoor dancefloors, this edgy CSD party is sure to be next-level fun.
Komplex Berlin, Jul 25, 22:00, details
The Official FLINTA* Pride Party
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Celebrating identity, feminism, and a strong, connected community, the official FLINTA* Pride Party will be rocking out at the Frannz Club at Kulturbrauerei. Featuring three dance floors – one for rock, one for pop and a house/techno floor – and 12 DJs, the party will be going from dusk until dawn.
Frannz Club, Jul 25, 20:00, details
Bottoms Up Brunch!
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This bottomless brunch will set you up right for CSD. Featuring a packed lineup of international queer artists – bold burlesque artists, divine drag acts – bottomless drinks, plus plenty to feast on (both for your eyes and your mouth), this is the perfect way to celebrate the start of CSD.
Vagabund Kesselhaus, Jul 25, 12:00-16:00, details
CLASH CSD SPECIAL
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The Clash CSD special is shaping up to be bigger, sweatier and more playful than ever before. For this special CSD event at OXI, there will be a spicy cinema, playground, cabins and a dark room. The lineup is jam-packed too, featuring DJs and live performances all night long.
House of Pride
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House of Pride are hosting an epic CSD event in a legendary Berlin venue, Ritter Butzke. Promising to be the queerest, loudest and wildest spectacle of the year, there will be more than 60 DJs spinning tracks all night and morning long. House of Pride’s party is an opportunity to shatter boundaries, celebrate diversity and bathe in the strobing neon lights.
Ritter Butzke, Jul 25, 21:00, details
Tipsy Bear CSD Pre-Party & Afters
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This CSD Tipsy Bear is hosting a pre-parade party to get you set up for the parade in the afternoon with a makeup station, drinks and performances. From there, everyone will travel to the parade together to enjoy the day’s festivities. The afterparty starts at 21:00 back at the bar where DJ Baby will be on the decks all night. Entry will be €5.
Horse Meat Disco CSD
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You can’t have pride without Horse Meat Disco. The legendary London-Berlin party series isn’t letting the city down – they’re bringing the heat for this year’s CSD. Disco balls will be flying, plus the closing set is still TBA – you’ll just have to go to see who it is!
Prince Charles, Jul 25-26, 16:00-late, details