Mangofest - MANGO FESTIVAL IN BERLIN 2026

Berlin's mango carnival of cultures food, music and flavours from across the world. One fruit, every homeland.

We took the one fruit the entire planet agrees on, gave it a stage, and invited the whole world to cook.

Two days, one fruit, and roughly a dozen vendors throwing down at once at Gleisdreieck. Half the world has a mango story and this summer in Berlin, they're all telling it at once. Sound systems thumping global beats and dancehall, dancers spinning between the food stalls, the U-Bahn rattling overhead and the best sunset in the city setting it all on fire.

This is Berlin doing what Berlin does best: every corner of the world, shoulder to shoulder, on one patch of grass.

One Mango Festival, one simple rule: every kitchen brings a mango dish. So you'll travel from Mexico to Thailand to the Caribbean to West Africa to South Asia and back no flights, no borders, just a paper plate and an appetite.

And everyone's invited. We mean everyone. Every background, every body, every age families, first dates, queer crews, newcomers, day-one Berliners, and that friend who "doesn't really do festivals" (they'll do this one). The mango doesn't check passports. Neither do we.

Just bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.

🥭 Here's what you're walking into

• 🌍 The Food — Mexican, Thai, Caribbean, Filipino, Vietnamese, West African, Indian, Sri Lankan and friends. Meat, veg, vegan, halal — every kitchen with its own mango twist.
• 🍹 The Mango Bar — margaritas, lassi, rum punch, ice-cold aam panna, mango beer, and proper zero-alcohol options, because the fun shouldn't depend on a hangover.
• 🎶 The Music — two days of DJ sets and live acts: Latin, reggae, dancehall, Afro-urban, samba and summer pop. Full schedule below. 👇
• 💃 Free Dance Workshops — Bachata, Salsa & Forró. Beginner-friendly, no partner needed — just energy.
• 🛍️ The Flea — treasure hunting between bites. Vendor lineup coming soon.
• 👶 The Kids Zone — face paint, crafts, sandbox and plenty more to keep the little ones busy.

Great food. Good vibes. One mango.

📅 Saturday 18 July

• 12:00–14:00 · DJ Narsimha — summer pop to open the weekend
• 14:00–15:00 · Alexis Gerardis (LIVE) — renowned Berlin singer
• 15:00–17:00 · DJ Narsimha — afternoon summer set
• 17:00–18:00 · 💃 Bachata & Salsa Workshop with Rocío K — no partner, no experience needed
• 18:00–19:00 · Michelle & Rizadinha — Brazilian Samba show
• 19:00–20:00 · 💃 Bachata & Salsa Workshop with Rocío K — round two!
• 20:00–21:00 · DJ Ren — reggaeton, salsa, bachata & Latin house
• 21:00–22:00 · DJ Solomon King — dancehall, reggaeton, soca & Latin pop closing set

📅 Sunday 19 July

• 12:00–14:00 · DJ Narsimha — easy Sunday summer vibes
• 14:00–15:00 · Alexis Gerardis (LIVE)
• 15:00–17:00 · DJ Ren — a full-on Latin fiesta
• 17:00–18:00 · 🕺 Forró Workshop with Jean Marçal — playful Brazilian partner dance
• 18:00–20:00 · DJ Lou Large — international reggae & dancehall from Berlin's reggae institution
• 20:00–20:30 · Bmixx KE (LIVE) — hip-hop meets Afro-urban, in English & Kiswahili

🎤 Meet the artists

🎧 DJ Narsimha (@narsber)

Opening both days with breezy pop and sun-soaked summer selections — the soundtrack for arriving, eating and settling into festival mode.

🎤 Alexis Gerardis (@alexisbrahmadevgerardis)

A renowned singer from Berlin bringing an intimate, soulful live performance to both afternoons.

🎧 DJ Ren (@djren.berlin)

From Argentina to Berlin: reggaeton, salsa, bachata, merengue, dembow and Latin house blended with global hits. Known for reading the crowd and turning every dancefloor into a Latin fiesta.

💃 Rocío K (@rocio_kdance)

Bachata instructor from Mexico with 12+ years of experience, specialising in musicality and Modern Bachata. Her workshops cover bachata and salsa On1 footwork plus partner-work — total beginners welcome.

🇧🇷 Michelle & Rizadinha (@michelle_mi1003)

Brazilian samba performers bringing carnival colour, rhythm and unstoppable energy to the Mangofest stage.

🕺 Jean Marçal (@forrowithjean)

Forró Universitário — a dynamic, social Brazilian partner dance full of playful spins and rhythmic footwork. Come solo or with a partner.

🎧 DJ Lou Large (@reggaeinberlin.de)

A Berlin reggae institution: founder of the Grooving Smokers (1999) and the force behind Reggaeinberlin.de since 2006. Global hits mixed with deep, scene-specific tracks.

🎤 Bmixx KE (@bmixxke_official)

Kenyan-born, Berlin-based, fearless. Hip-hop fused with Afro-urban sounds in English and Kiswahili — an award-winning artist with 300,000+ streams.

🎧 DJ Solomon King (@dj_solomonking_yagana)

UK-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer closing Day 1 with a high-energy blend of dancehall, reggaeton, soca and Latin pop.

ℹ️ The boring-but-important bit

• 📍 Where: Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck, Luckenwalder Str. 6b, 10963 Berlin · U Gleisdreieck / U Möckernbrücke
• 🕛 When: Both days, midday till late — outdoor music bows out at 22:00 (the park needs its beauty sleep)
• 🎟️ Entry: Reserve your entry to skip the line · pay-as-you-go for food, drinks & treasure
• ♿ Step-free access · 🐾 Dog-friendly · 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly · 💳 Card & cash

🛍️ Want to be a vendor?

Full lineup of food and flea vendors coming soon. Interested in joining?

• 📝 Apply here: Vendor Application Form
• 💬 WhatsApp: +49 152 23901473
• 📧 Email: team@wedesi.de

🤝 Code of conduct

This event follows the Berlin Code of Conduct. By purchasing a ticket you agree to its terms.

Brought to you by Wedesi — Berlin's largest South Asian community & events platform.

🥭 One Mango. Many Homelands. See you at Gleisdreieck! 🥭