February is shaping up to be a month of inspiring cultural, design, and creative events across Europe. From film festivals to unique exhibitions and vibrant fashion shows, here are the must-attend events you won’t want to miss. 

 

Berlinale  – Internationale Filmfestspiele

 

 

One of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, Berlinale offers a diverse program of international films, from groundbreaking indie flicks to high-profile premieres. With screenings across Berlin, this is a must for cinema lovers.

 

HARD FACTS

13 February – 23 February 2025
Berlinale Palast, Berlin
15-20€

Find more info HERE.

 

Fashion Week Berlin

 

 

Berlin’s Fashion Week returns with cutting-edge designers, captivating runway shows, and an exciting celebration of global fashion trends.

 

In addition to a thrilling fashion show program of renowned labels and strong newcomers, the topics of inclusion, talent promotion and sustainability will come even more into focus.

 

This year’s line-up includes local as well as globally renowned brands such as GmbH, Ottolinger, AVENIR, Lou de Bètoly, OBS, and many more.

 

HARD FACTS

31 January – 3 February 2025
various locations across Berlin

Find more info HERE

 

Graffitecture: Typographic Blueprints

 

 

Explore the intersection of graffiti and architecture in this exhibit, where bold typography meets design and urban culture.

 

The work of four featured artists—SODA, Gary Stranger, Antigoon, and Georgia Hill—sheds a new light on how typography transforms public spaces, and what happens when the rebellious nature of street art and the orderly elegance of design come together.

 

HARD FACTS

14 February – 18 May 2025
Schutterstraat 17, Amsterdam

Find more info HERE

 

Stockholm Design Week

 

 

Design lovers will gather in Sweden for Stockholm Design Week, a hub for innovative design, cutting-edge products, and inspiring exhibitions.

The week gathers design events in a variety of venues across Stockholm, from galleries and showrooms to dinner parties, after fair meetings, opening cocktails, museums and cultural institutions. Everyone in anyway connected to, or interested in, Scandinavian design meet and mingle, leaving the week with new ideas, contacts and lots of inspiration.

 

HARD FACTS

4 – 10 February 2025
Stockholm

Find more info HERE. 

 

Sam Youkilis at C/O Berlin

 

 

Photographer Sam Youkilis takes over the C/O Berlin with his exhibition “Under The Sun”, showcasing his unique perspective on identity and contemporary culture.

 

Youkilis, an American photographer known for his emotive storytelling, captures the complexity of individual experiences and cultural heritage. His work highlights the intersection of personal and collective narratives, offering a thought-provoking examination of contemporary life. The exhibition invites reflection on the ways identity shapes and is shaped by society.

 

HARD FACTS

“Under The Sun” by Sam Youkilis
1 February – 7 May 2025

C/O Berlin

Find more info HERE

 

Light of Creation in the Wiener Votivkirche

 

 

This immersive light and art installation transforms the iconic Votivkirche in Vienna, combining historical architecture with modern artistry.

 

The festival blends art and technology, featuring dynamic light projections that interact with the church’s architecture. Each installation explores themes of creation, spirituality, and innovation, offering visitors a mesmerizing fusion of sacred space and modern artistic expression. It’s a unique opportunity to experience a church as a living canvas of light.

HARD FACTS

29 January – 26 April 2025
Votivkirche, Vienna
22 – 27€

Find more info HERE

 

Image Credits:

© Erik Weiß / Berlinale 2022
© FAAMSTUDIO SS25 Runway by Ibra Wane
© Straat Museum
© Stockholm Design Week
© 09 May30 2023 1020AM by Sam Youkilis
© Light of Creation