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🎁 FOMO Berlin: It's the time of the year - JOMO & Happy Holidays | 23.12 - 29.12

🎁 FOMO Berlin: It's the time of the year - JOMO & Happy Holidays | 23.12 - 29.12

Weekly newsletter keeping you up to date on the coolest events for tech & culture in Berlin

Cephas from FOMO
December 22, 2025

Hi Berliners,

It’s that time of the year. Christmas is here, the pace slows down, and we’re leaning into JOMO — the Joy of Missing Out.

Take a breath. Enjoy the quiet. Spend time with people you love. Log off when you can and let the year gently come to an end.

We’re grateful to have shared another year with you — highlighting events, moments, and reasons to step out when it felt right. And if you’re in Berlin, a little bored, or simply curious, we’ve still selected a few things worth checking out.

Meanwhile, we’re getting ready for Cape Town.
If you’re joining, feel free to hop into our FOMO WhatsApp Group: Cape Town. If you’d like to follow along, our Instagram channel: fomocapetown247 is where the journey continues.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and are currently looking for partners and supporters in Berlin and Cape Town for the months ahead. Reach out if you’d like to collaborate.

Wishing you calm holidays and a beautiful start into the new year. But no worries, I will be next week.

And if you’re the type who likes an unfair advantage, plan your event schedule smarter with FOMO Berlin Insider.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸A

Christmas gathering of friends to finish the year in style.

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight / Carve Out🔦 :

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What Every European Must Know by Judith Dada (General Partner @Visionaries Club): Europe’s future can be read in a few key numbers: slower GDP growth, weak AI investment, high energy costs, low birth rates, and rising political pressure. The article argues these trends aren’t destiny — but a call for urgent action.
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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (23.12 - 29.12):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

Weihnachts-Karaoke 80s & 90s Special 🎄🎤 | Tuesday, 6 PM: Sing classic Christmas and 80s/90s hits together, enjoy rooftop views, drinks, and a relaxed karaoke night.
DANCE FOR GOOD ❤️ Charity Event 💜🧡 | Thursday, 8 PM: Dance for a cause as all proceeds support Berlin animal welfare, environmental protection, and cold-weather aid organizations.
RUN-N-RAVE x BAMNAT SOUL FOOD SUNDAY 🎶 🏃‍♀️| Sunday, 11 AM – 1 PM: Join a relaxed 7km community run, connect with others, then enjoy Korean soul food together with good vibes.

Tuesday 23rd

Weihnachts-Karaoke 80s & 90s Special 🎄🎤 | 6 PM: Sing classic Christmas and 80s/90s hits together, enjoy rooftop views, drinks, and a relaxed karaoke night.

Wednesday 24th

MERRY DUCKMESS – Sisyphos 🦆| 10 PM: Festive vibes, dimmed lights, and the final big party before Sisyphos closes for its winter break celebration.

Thursday 25th

Art & Movement – Playhouse Christmas Run 🏃🎄 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM: Enjoy a festive community run through Kreuzberg, followed by breakfast and a creative art session in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Jolly Wholesome Poetry Slam Christmas Revue 🎤 | 6 PM: Enjoy a cozy evening of joyful poetry, gentle humor, and beautiful music for relaxed laughter after Christmas festivities.
DANCE FOR GOOD ❤️ Charity Event 💜🧡 | 8 PM: Dance for a cause as all proceeds support Berlin animal welfare, environmental protection, and cold-weather aid organizations.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

Dec. 31, Wednesday: NYE Dancefloor Takeover 🎧✨ | 5:30 PM – 5 AM: Ring in the new year dancing all night with a high-energy DJ lineup. Berlin (Bar & KINK Space)
Dec. 31, Wednesday: Know New Friends – New Year’s Edition 🎉✨ | 9 PM – 5 AM: Celebrate NYE in Berlin with connection, dinner, dancing, music, art, and unforgettable experiences.
Dec. 31, Wednesday: Dance Into the Light – NYE Ritual 🚢✨ | 10 PM: A hopeful New Year’s journey across four floors with healing rhythms, haze, bass, and collective renewal. Black Ballroom, Berlin.
Dec. 31, Wednesday: Tʜᴇ Eɴᴅ: Renate Closing 86H 🎭🔥 | 10 PM: An 86-hour farewell marathon with techno, house, live acts, and nonstop dancing.
Dec. 31, Wednesday: New Year’s Eve at the Brandenburg Gate 🎆🎶 | 10 PM – 1 AM: DJs, fireworks, food stalls, and global celebrations welcoming 2026 together.

Friday 26th

BEYOND: An Immersive Experience ✨ | All Day: An emotional journey through overthinking, releasing, dreaming, and awakening with projections, music, and 150 artworks across the venue.
Finest XMas at Panorama Bar 🎄| 10 PM: A warm Christmas party with deep house beats by Fiedel, Nathalie Seres, Stella Zekri, and Oracy Mojuba.

Saturday 27th

WEIHNACHTEN BEI STILL THRIFTING 🎄🛍️ | 2 – 7 PM: Festive pop-up sale with holiday discounts, unique thrift finds, and seasonal shopping joy in Berlin.
Summer Grooves pres. by Luca Nova 💃| 9 PM – 4 AM: Dance all night to groovy house and disco tunes, great vibes, cocktails, and a feel-good Berlin nightlife crowd.
MULTISEX NU YEAR 🎉 | 11:59 PM: Ring in the new year with immersive art direction, club energy, and a special tribute to Jason Brooks and Hedkandi.

Sunday 28th

Build Your First Successful AI SaaS Startup – Workshop 🚀 | All Day: Learn to validate, build, launch, and scale a profitable AI SaaS with practical frameworks, real cases, and hands-on guidance.
RUN-N-RAVE x BAMNAT SOUL FOOD SUNDAY 🎶 🏃‍♀️| 11 AM – 1 PM: Join a relaxed 7km community run, connect with others, then enjoy Korean soul food together with good vibes.
LAYERS XMAS XTRAVAGANZA 🎄 | 4 PM – 2 AM: Celebrate year’s end with sexy house music, festive vibes, and a FLINTA+ community dance curated by the LAYERS collective.
Strategy Evening for Designers 2026 🎨 | 5 – 8 PM: Plan your 2026 with market insights, a clear personal strategy, 90-day action plan, and focused networking for designers.

Monday 29nd

Life Among Pages - End-of-Year Journaling Session 📖 | 4 – 5 PM: A cozy, guided reflection to close 2025, release what no longer serves you, and set clear intentions for 2026.