Three days, three different festival experiences, and plenty of Japan right in the heart of Berlin.
From October 9–11, 2026, the Berlin Ramen Festival returns to KOMPLEX Berlin. Ramen remains at the heart of our festival, but in 2026 there’s more to discover around the bowl than ever before: Japanese street food, workshops, live music, contests, traditional performances, listening sessions, DJs, film, art, and Japanese pop culture.
To help you find the festival day that suits you best, here’s a first overview of the program.
📍 KOMPLEX Berlin, Modersohnstraße 35–45, 10245 Berlin
🌙 Friday | Opening Night
Music, Pop Culture & Ramen | 4:00 PM–midnight
On Friday, we kick off the festival weekend with our new Opening Night.
A curated food line-up meets karaoke, arts & crafts, film, and an evening program dedicated to Japanese music and pop culture.
Highlights:
🎧 teshisfinehour x kidkanevil | Listening Session & Panel Talk on Japanese Gaming Music | 7:00–9:00 PM
🎛️ DJ Set | from 9:00 PM
🍜 5+ selected ramen restaurants
🍢 8+ Japanese street food spots
🎤 Karaoke
🎨 Craftsmanship and creative works in our Arts & Crafts Area
🖼️ Film Lounge
Good to know: There are no workshops on Friday.
🍜 Saturday | Full Festival Day
The full festival experience | 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
On Saturday, you’ll experience the full Berlin Ramen Festival from midday until late into the night.
Throughout the day, ramen and Japanese street food meet workshops, live entertainment, and Japanese culture. In the evening, we switch up the rhythm as live music and Japanese DJ sets take over.
Highlights:
🍜 10+ ramen restaurants
🍢 20+ Japanese street food stands
🎪 Entertainment Stage | All Day Long
🏆 Kids & Adult Slurping Contest & Ramen Pub Quiz
⚔️ Japanese swordsmanship, performances, dance & more
🎤 Karaoke | until 7:00 PM
🎶 Live music featuring Japanese pop music and electronic performances
🌸 Tea ceremony, sake tasting, fermentation, origami & more workshops
🎎 Extended Kids Corner with interactive games for children and families
🎨 Craftsmanship and creative works in our Arts & Crafts Area
🖼️ Film Lounge
🎛️ Japanese DJ Sets | from 9:00 PM
Good to know: Workshop registration takes place at the Info Point on the festival grounds.
🌙 Saturday | Evening Ticket
Food & Late Night | 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
For everyone who wants to join us later in the evening. From 6:00 PM, you can enjoy the complete ramen & street food line-up (while supplies last) and our evening program until late into the night.
🍜 10+ ramen restaurants
🍢 20+ Japanese street food stands
🎶 Live music featuring Japanese pop music and electronic performances
⚔️ Japanese swordsmanship, performances, dance & more
🎤 Karaoke | until 7:00 PM
🎨 Craftsmanship and creative works in our Arts & Crafts Area
🖼️ Film Lounge
🎛️ Japanese DJ Sets | from 9:00 PM
Good to know: The Evening Ticket grants admission from 6:00 PM only. Workshops are not part of the evening program.
🎟️ Tickets for Saturday Evening
🍜 Sunday | Full Festival Day
Culture, Food & Family | 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday is all about discovering together.
The complete food line-up once again meets workshops, Japanese culture, entertainment, and live music. This makes Sunday especially suitable for everyone who wants to take their time and explore the many different sides of the festival.
Highlights:
🍜 10+ ramen restaurants
🍢 20+ Japanese street food stands
🎪 Entertainment Stage | All Day Long
🏆 Kids & Adult Slurping Contest & Ramen Pub Quiz
⚔️ Japanese swordsmanship, performances, dance & more
🎤 Karaoke | until 7:00 PM
🎶 Live music & Japanese jazz
🌸 Tea ceremony, sake tasting, fermentation, origami & more workshops
🎎 Extended Kids Corner with interactive games for children and families
🎨 Craftsmanship and creative works in our Arts & Crafts Area
🖼️ Film Lounge
Good to know: The workshops on Saturday and Sunday are identical. Registration takes place at the Info Point on the festival grounds.
🍜 More Than Ramen
No matter which day you choose: Of course, a lot of what we do revolves around ramen. But there’s much more to discover.
Also look forward to:
🍢 Japanese street food, matcha, bubble tea, desserts & sake
🌱 Vegetarian, vegan, and halal options at selected ramen restaurants
🎨 Art, craftsmanship, and creative works in our Arts & Crafts Area
🎎 Kids Corner with interactive activities for children and families
🎁 Exclusive festival collabs & surprises
♻️ Our reusable tableware concept for a more sustainable festival
🎟️ Which Ticket Is Right for You?
Friday | Opening Night
For everyone who wants to combine ramen with music, pop culture, and a long Friday night.
Saturday | Full Festival Day
For everyone who wants the complete festival experience and plans to stay from the first bowl of ramen to the final DJ set.
Saturday | Evening Ticket
For all the night owls who want to join us from 6:00 PM for food, live music, and DJs.
Sunday | Full Festival Day
For everyone who wants to discover ramen, workshops, culture, and entertainment in a relaxed Sunday atmosphere.
👧🏼 Free admission for children aged 12 and under.
Please make sure to select the correct festival day and ticket type when purchasing your ticket. Tickets cannot be exchanged afterwards.
The line-up keeps growing.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be announcing more ramen restaurants, food concepts, artists, workshops, performances, and program highlights.
Follow us on Instagram @berlinramensociety so you don’t miss any announcements.
Let's sip, slurp & socialize. 🍜🖤