Festival dates and deadlines
| March 1-5, 2021 | 71. Berlinale Industry Event European Film Market, Berlinale Co-Production Market, Berlinale Talents, World Cinema Fund |
| March 4, 2021 | Announcement of the awards in the sections Berlinale Shorts and Generation |
| March 5, 2021 | Announcement of the awards in the sections Competition and Encounters |
| June 9-20, 2021 | 71. Berlinale Summer Special |