1. Overview
The advance sale for tickets to the 76th Berlinale (February 12–22, 2026) starts today, February 9, 2026, at 10:00. This guide explains how the Berlinale ticket sale works, what ticket types and prices to expect, and practical tips for buying online or at box offices so you can secure the screenings you want.
2. When and How Tickets Go On Sale
Regular tickets are released three days before each screening. That means you cannot buy every festival ticket at once: each screening’s tickets appear online and at theater box offices exactly three days prior to the screening. Exceptions apply: tickets for the public day on February 22 and for shows in the Uber Eats Music Hall are available from today at 10:00, and special bookings for Berlinale Goes Kiez in the Justizvollzugsanstalt Plötzensee are handled by phone.
Where to buy
Tickets are available online via the festival’s official booking channel (processed through Eventim) or in person at participating theater box offices. Online booking with an Eventim account in advance is recommended; the old long queues at Potsdamer Platz are no longer the primary way to get tickets.
- Create or log in to your Eventim account before the sale day so you’re ready when tickets go live.
- Be at your computer or device at 10:00 on the sale date for the release you want.
- Select the screening (remember tickets go on sale three days before each show).
- Observe ticket limits per person (see next section).
- Complete payment promptly using credit card, PayPal, or Mobile Pay.
- If you buy reduced-price tickets, prepare to show proof at the venue when you enter.
3. Ticket Types, Limits and Prices
There are several ticket categories, each with purchase limits and reduced fares for eligible visitors. Standard rules allow a maximum of two tickets per person and screening for regular sections; the Generation section allows up to five tickets per person. Prices vary by program and ticket type.
| Ticket Type | Regular Price (€) | Reduced Price (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard screenings | 15 | 10 |
| Gala premieres at the Berlinale Palast | 20 | 13 |
| Generation films | 9 | 6 |
| Public day (Publikumstag, Feb 22) | 11 | 8 |
| Cine25 ticket (ages 18–25) | 6 | — |
| Note: The Cine25 offer is already sold out; a waiting list exists and additional contingents may be released later. | ||
4. Discounts, Eligibility and Entry Rules
Reduced tickets are available for pupils, students, people with disabilities, the unemployed and similar groups. Anyone who buys a reduced ticket must present proof of eligibility when entering the screening. Payment for tickets can be made by credit card, PayPal or Mobile Pay depending on the sales channel.
- Eligible groups: pupils, students, people with disabilities, unemployed persons and similar.
- Proof required: bring valid documentation to show at the entrance for any reduced ticket.
- Failure to present proof may result in denied entry.
5. Tips, Special Cases and Troubleshooting
Plan ahead: because regular screenings are released three days before each showing, track the dates of the films you want and be ready on their release day. Create your account ahead of time and have payment ready. The Cine25 ticket for 18–25 year olds is popular and already sold out, but a waiting list exists and organizers may release additional contingents. For Berlinale Goes Kiez events at the Justizvollzugsanstalt Plötzensee, bookings are handled by phone rather than online.
Quick checklist before buying
- Confirm the festival date you want (Berlinale runs Feb 12–22, 2026).
- Note that tickets for a screening go on sale three days before that screening at 10:00.
- Create and verify your Eventim account in advance.
- Have your preferred payment method ready: credit card, PayPal or Mobile Pay.
- Remember ticket limits: normally two per person, up to five for Generation films.
- If you need a reduced ticket, bring valid proof to the venue.
