Germany’s cannabis market explodes as Mary Jane Berlin celebrates its 10th anniversary June 11‑14 at Messe Berlin, welcoming 75,000 attendees and 500+ exhibitors.
From cultural celebration to commercial powerhouse
Started as a cultural gathering, Mary Jane Berlin transformed after legalization into a hybrid expo that blends serious B2B exhibitors with consumer‑focused festival programming.
International cultivators, vape manufacturers, medical cannabis firms and ancillary service providers use the trade days to launch German market strategies, while the festival side preserves the community spirit that launched the event.
Two builders, one stage
The B2B day’s headline event is a live taping of the Mary Jane Podcast on the Studio Stage, featuring CEO Insights with RAW founder Josh Kesselman and festival creator Duc Anh Dang.
Kesselman turned a rolling‑paper brand into a global cannabis cultural icon, while Dang grew a grassroots festival into Europe’s biggest cannabis gathering, both achieving scale before legalization opened the market.
Live podcast details: Thursday, June 11, 1:40 PM‑2:50 PM at the Studio Stage, Messe Berlin; a B2B Day ticket is required and programming is in English. Attendees can register online at maryjane-berlin.com.
Find HT on the ground
High Times editor in chief Javier Hasse will be on the floor throughout the event, meeting operators and brands and connecting the international cannabis community. His presence offers a direct link to the global industry.
Attendees seeking Josh Kesselman can locate him on the Studio Stage, while Hasse appears on the exhibition floor. Both are accessible to B2B Day participants.
The festival side
The public days feature a stacked lineup including Marteria, Samy Deluxe, Marvin Game, Antifuchs, Eightfour, Herzog, Majan, WizTheMc and Haiyti, plus Berlin underground acts across multiple stages.
Three programming streams run concurrently: the Studio Stage for talks and live podcasts, the Masterclass Stage for 90‑minute deep dives, and the Immersive Stage for guided meditation, soundbath and breathwork sessions. Each stream offers a unique experience for attendees.
Organizers say the format mirrors what US events have pursued for years, and Mary Jane continues to set the standard. The event sets the benchmark for cannabis festivals worldwide.
If you go
Dates: June 11‑14, 2026 (B2B Day June 11, public festival June 12‑14).
Location: Messe Berlin, Hammarskjöldplatz, North Entrance, 14055 Berlin.
Tickets: Super Early Bird from €20 at maryjane-berlin.com.
Age restriction: 18+ with valid ID required.
