Multiple Demonstrations on March 8th - Women March to the Red Town Hall - Berlin gears up for massive International Women's Day protests in 2026
Berlin is preparing for a series of large demonstrations to mark International Women's Day on March 8, 2026. At least five major organising groups will lead events near me, with marches, bike rides, and cultural actions planned across the city. Thousands are expected to take part in protests addressing issues from fair pay to global solidarity.
The largest demonstration will start at 11:30 a.m. at Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg, moving towards the Rotes Rathaus. A broad coalition named Feministisch. Solidarisch. Gewerkschaftlich (Feminist. Solidary. Trade Union) will lead this march, joined by groups like the Töchterkollektiv in strike actions the following day.
Later in the afternoon, a protest called March 8 International will begin at Kottbusser Tor, heading to Reuterstraße in Neukölln. Organisers describe it as a Revolutionary March 8 Demo, with around 1,200 participants expected under the banner Freedom for Palestine.
A Purple Ride bike demonstration, organised by left-wing and lesbian women's groups, will also take place, starting and ending at Mariannenplatz. Around 2,000 cyclists are set to join. Meanwhile, the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) has called for its own demonstration, with 10,000 registered attendees and an opening speech by Katja Karger.
Far-left groups will march under the slogan Feminism Unlimited to Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz in Mitte, with 3,000 demonstrators signed up. Other participating alliances include Enough! Genug! (planning a global women's strike on March 9), TERRE DES FEMMES (focusing on patriarchal structures), IG Metall (addressing fair pay), and KAOS Berlin (hosting cultural events).
The events will bring together trade unions, feminist collectives, and political groups for a day of action. Marches, speeches, and bike rides will cover key issues like gender equality, labour rights, and international solidarity. Organisers anticipate high turnout across multiple locations in the city.
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