Folsom Europe Berlin

WHERE: Berlin, Germany
WHEN: from 06 to 10 September 2023

Are you a fetish lover? Some leather and whips? Of vinyl, of latex… of sado, and of all the practices of BDSM… of sexuality, eroticism and seduction in its most extreme forms? Then, you just can’t miss the Folsom Europe Berlin.

The biggest gay-fetish event in all of Europe. With this premise, Folsom Europe Berlin is ready to invade the streets and clubs of the German capital, this year with a richer edition, with more activities and more sellers.

Five days during which incredible fetish parties, events and exhibitions take place. Five days of partying and extreme fun in the most important gay clubs in Berlin. And not only that… a tangle of clubs, markets, and bars will literally transform the streets of Berlin. And of course, incredible performances, and lots of live music.

Photo, 2013 BellevueLove

The event, was born in 2003, and, to date, represents a cornerstone of gay BDSM and leather culture. The Festival represents the European edition of the Folsom Street Fair, the event that takes place in San Francisco on the last Sunday of September. The highlight will be, as usual, the great Saturday parade: meeting at 12 at the corner of Welser and Fuggerstrasse.

Each year, it gathers an impressive number of visitors. Number that grows exponentially from edition to edition. It takes place every year in Berlin in the first week of September and finances support associations for HIV-positive people and those involved in the fight against AIDS in Germany and the Netherlands.

However, if you think that the event is the exclusive preserve of the gay community, you are very wrong. Folsom Europe Berlin is much more. It is a cultural event that heterosexuals, bisexuals and singles take part in. All united by the same passion; interested in listening to music and learning about clothing, machinery and everything that revolves around this world. A world that plays on a sexuality full of imagination, seduction and extreme eroticism. Let yourself be carried away. You will also have the opportunity to see a beautiful city.

Photo, 2013 BellevueLove

PRACTICAL INFO

HOW TO GET

Berlin is well connected, with direct flights, with the main world destinations. From November 2020 the new Brandenburg international airport has been in operation, perfectly connected with direct flights from the main European destinations. From here you can reach the center quite easily by public transport.

Furthermore, the central station Berlin Hauptbahnof serves numerous medium and long-haul rail connections. Reaching the various locations of the city, by public transport, is quite simple. Berlin is served by an excellent public transport system. You can travel easily by bus, tram and metro, both day and night. All info from this link.

PROGRAM AND TICKETS FOLSOM EUROPE BERLIN 2023

The program is really rich and includes numerous events that will take place from morning until night. Here are some of the events not to be missed:

• Wednesday 06, at 22:00 – FOLSOM WELCOME PARTY at the renowned Mutschmann Bar.
• Thursday 07, at 20:00 – CLASSIC MEETS FETISH. An extraordinary classical music fetish concert, in collaboration with FOLSOM EUROPE, at the Zwölf-Apostel-Kirche, presented by Tyron Rontganger. Winner of the X Award 2017, in the category “Best Fetish Event in Europe“. The price varies depending on the seat, from a minimum of €25 to a maximum of €83.
• Thursday 07, from 22:00 – ADAM. The official opening party of the event at the Connection Club in Berlin. Entrance ticket from 19€ to 29€ per person.
• Friday 08, from 12:00 to 15:00 – GAY BERLIN CITY BUS TOUR. Itinerary by bus, departing from Axel Hotel. Admission price from 22.50€ to 29.50€.
• Friday 08, at 22:00 – TESTOSTERONE LEATHER PARTY. A wild event at the Dretcher Club
• Saturday 09, from 12:00 to 22:00 – FOLSOM EUROPE STREET FAIR. The huge, colorful parade from Fuggerstr./Welserstr, this year reached the XX edition.
• Saturday 09, from 11pm – PiG BERLIN. One of the most anticipated events, as well as one of the hottest parties. A sensational labyrinth, incredible areas and the best DJs await you from 11pm for a crazy night. Tickets from 38€ to 118€.
• Sunday 10, from 3.30pm – FETISH BOAT. You sail along the waters of the Spree aboard a suggestive boat… fetish! Tickets cost €39 per person.