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Photography © Christian Ziegler/MPG Photography 19/01/2026 – 17/04/2026 Bonobo Stories - Photographs by Christian Ziegler Bonobo Stories - Photographs by Christian Ziegler Photography 19/01/2026 – 17/04/2026 Bonobo Stories - Photographs by Christian Ziegler The Salonga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of Earth’s last remaining natural paradises. Here, research teams from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior study wild bonobos to understand their unusual social lives. Read more science Free of charge Location Wissenschaftsforum am Gendarmenmarkt Wissenschaftsforum am Gendarmenmarkt Time 09:00 am – 17:30 pm https://www.mpg.de/veranstaltungen
Top Event History © caromarta Studio Top Event History 19/01/2026 + 25 additional dates BERLIN GLOBAL. Berlin as part of a connected world BERLIN GLOBAL. Berlin as part of a connected world Top Event History 19/01/2026 + 25 additional dates BERLIN GLOBAL. Berlin as part of a connected world Past, present and future: much of what happens in Berlin has an impact on the world. And much of what happens in the world affects Berlin. BERLIN GLOBAL, an exhibition on 4,000 square metres of space, shows how the city and its people are connected with the… Read more permanent exhibition Accessible Events History Location Humboldt Forum: Berlin Ausstellung, 1. OG Humboldt Forum: Berlin Ausstellung, 1. OG Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/berlin-global-14140/ Buy tickets
Top Event Show Advertisement © Estrel Berlin/Stars in Concert Top Event Show 30/01/2026 – 22/02/2026 Thank you for the music – The ABBA Story Thank you for the music – The ABBA Story Top Event Show 30/01/2026 – 22/02/2026 Thank you for the music – The ABBA Story “Thank You for the Music” – The ABBA Story in Berlin offers a unique show experience. A thrilling journey into the 1970s with pure disco vibes and global hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Waterloo.” Read more City of music Accessible Events Location Estrel Showtheater - Estrel Berlin Estrel Showtheater - Estrel Berlin Sonnenallee 225 12057 Berlin https://www.stars-in-concert.de/de/aktuelle-shows/thank-you-for-the-music-die-abba-story.html?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Top Event Exhibitions © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum / Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Alexander Schippel Top Event Exhibitions 19/01/2026 + 82 additional dates Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst Top Event Exhibitions 19/01/2026 + 82 additional dates Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst With around 20,000 exhibits on 16,000 square metres, the collections of the Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, as well as six temporary exhibitions, offer a diverse view of past and present cultures of… Read more permanent exhibition Free of charge Accessible Events Location Humboldt Forum Humboldt Forum Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/ Buy tickets
Top Event Exhibitions © Stiftung Humboldtforum im Berliner Schloss / Studio Gründer Kirfel, Foto: Michael Degener Top Event Exhibitions 19/01/2026 + 107 additional dates Histories of Tanzania Histories of Tanzania Top Event Exhibitions 19/01/2026 + 107 additional dates Histories of Tanzania The territory of modern-day Tanzania has a chequered history. On account of its position on the Indian Ocean, the communities there became part of transregional trading networks early on. Read more Free of charge Politics & Society Location Humboldt Forum Humboldt Forum Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/geschichten-tansanias-136691/ Buy tickets
Top Event Show Advertisement © MADI Top Event Show 01/03/2025 – 28/03/2026 “Mirage” the oriental dinnershow “Mirage” the oriental dinnershow Top Event Show 01/03/2025 – 28/03/2026 “Mirage” the oriental dinnershow Immerse yourself in the magic of the Orient and the flair of the Arabian Nights - in the heart of Berlin. Experience unforgettable moments full of magic and pleasure in the MADI - Tent of the Senses. Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas International Events for foodies New Year's Eve in Berlin Location Madi – Zelt der Sinne Madi – Zelt der Sinne Bernhard-Lichtenberg-Platz 1 13507 Berlin https://www.madi-zelt.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Exhibitions © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Asiatische Kunst / Iris Papadopoulos Exhibitions 19/01/2026 + 139 additional dates Language Families Language Families Exhibitions 19/01/2026 + 139 additional dates Language Families As part of the “Family” theme cluster, a temporary presentation on the subject of Language Families has been set up. The manuscripts on display showcase the linguistic diversity of the finds from the Turfan collection. Languages represented include those from… Read more Location Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de Buy tickets
Art © Meryl McMaster, Courtesy of the artist, Stephen Bulger Gallery and Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain Art 19/01/2026 + 168 additional dates Making Kin Making Kin Art 19/01/2026 + 168 additional dates Making Kin The exhibition Making Kin brings together the works of artists from Canada, South Korea, Nigeria, Ghana, Myanmar, Germany, Estonia, Uzbekistan, and the US. Their various practices are interconnected by the understanding that we are all woven into a dynamic… Read more Contemporary Art Location Humboldt Forum: Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum: Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/sich-verwandt-machen-154742/ Buy tickets
Concerts Advertisement © Foto Zaucke Concerts 23/01/2026 + 1 additional date Manfred Krug: „Abgehauen“ Manfred Krug: „Abgehauen“ Concerts 23/01/2026 + 1 additional date Manfred Krug: „Abgehauen“ In an exciting interplay of music and narration, Krug's diary entries merge with his song lyrics to form a concert reading that brings to life the moving events surrounding his departure from the GDR – touching and surprisingly topical. With Ludwig Blochberger… Read more Around Kurfürstendamm Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin Renaissance-Theater Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/manfred-krug-abgehauen/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Art © Leonard Suryajaya Art 19/01/2026 + 168 additional dates Nothing as Our Ground Nothing as Our Ground Art 19/01/2026 + 168 additional dates Nothing as Our Ground The exhibition brings together eleven artistic positions that deal with family and connectedness. The title An das wir uns festhalten / Nothing As Our Ground refers to the reality of queer and migrant experiences. Relationships often arise where there are… Read more Contemporary Art Politics & Society Location Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/an-das-wir-uns-festhalten-154505/ Buy tickets
Exhibitions © Stiftung Humboldt im Berliner Schloss / Foto: Alexander Schippel Exhibitions 20/07/2021 – 31/12/2025 Palace Cellar - History of the Site Palace Cellar - History of the Site Exhibitions 20/07/2021 – 31/12/2025 Palace Cellar - History of the Site Here you will find the first traces of the site’s history. The archaeological cellar, the only surviving part of the original Berlin Palace, takes you on a tour from the middle ages to the present day. Read more History permanent exhibition Free of charge Accessible Events Location Humboldt Forum Humboldt Forum Schloßplatz 10178 Berlin Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org
Top Event Family Advertisement © COFO Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG Top Event Family 06/12/2025 – 06/04/2026 POLAR EXPERIENCE – The immersive exhibition about the Arctic and Antarctic POLAR EXPERIENCE – The immersive exhibition about the Arctic and Antarctic Top Event Family 06/12/2025 – 06/04/2026 POLAR EXPERIENCE – The immersive exhibition about the Arctic and Antarctic Experience the world premiere of a fascinating adventure that will take you on an immersive expedition to our planet‘s coldest places from December 6, 2025 to April 6, 2026 at the Arena Berlin – full of excitement, goosebumps and amazement! Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas science Teenager Children Location Arena Berlin Arena Berlin Eichenstr. 4 12435 Berlin https://polar-experience.com/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Events for foodies © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / David von Becker Events for foodies 19/01/2026 + 75 additional dates Visit to the roof terrace: views of the history of the place, architectural art, and Berlin's landmarks Visit to the roof terrace: views of the history of the place, architectural art, and Berlin's landmarks Events for foodies 19/01/2026 + 75 additional dates Visit to the roof terrace: views of the history of the place, architectural art, and Berlin's landmarks At a height of 30 metres, the roof terrace of the Humboldt Forum in Berlin offers a unique view of Berlin's landmarks with Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz, Berlin Cathedral and St. Mary's Church. But you can also discover Neukölln Town Hall… Read more Events for foodies Accessible Events Location Humboldt Forum – Dachterrasse Humboldt Forum – Dachterrasse Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/must-see/dachterrasse-34092/ Buy tickets
Events for foodies © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Foto: Alexander Schippel Events for foodies 19/01/2026 + 258 additional dates Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum Events for foodies 19/01/2026 + 258 additional dates Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum The stylish and urban bistro is the culinary experience for families, groups and individual guests for the whole day. The Lebenswelten team works in an ecologically sustainable way and stands for diverse and tasty cuisine with a focus on Berlin classics and a… Read more Events for foodies Accessible Events Location Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Time 11:00 am – 17:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org
Top Event Workshop Advertisement © TRANSFORM 2026 Top Event Workshop 18/03/2026 – 19/03/2026 TRANSFORM26 TRANSFORM26 Top Event Workshop 18/03/2026 – 19/03/2026 TRANSFORM26 Explore how cutting-edge digital transformation technologies are shaping and revolutionizing our world at TRANSFORM on March 18 & 19, 2026. Take advantage of an exclusive 20 % discount on your ticket by using the code TF26_VB20. Read more Digital offers and live streams science Accessible Events Location STATION Berlin STATION Berlin Luckenwalder Straße 4-6 10963 Berlin https://transform.show/unsere-tickets?utm_source=Visit%20Berlin&utm_medium=Medienpartner Tickets & Dates
Photography © Charlotte Schmitz Photography 11/11/2025 – 19/01/2026 Balat ꟾ Charlotte Schmitz Balat ꟾ Charlotte Schmitz Photography 11/11/2025 – 19/01/2026 Balat ꟾ Charlotte Schmitz With Balat, on view at Fotografiska Berlin from November 11, 2025, to January 19, 2026, as part of the Emerging Berlin talent program, photographer Charlotte Schmitz invites visitors to immerse themselves in the life of the historic Isanbul neighborhood. Read more Contemporary Art Buy tickets
Guided Tour © DHM Guided Tour 19/01/2026 + 59 additional dates Guided English Tour “Nature and German History” Guided English Tour “Nature and German History” Guided Tour 19/01/2026 + 59 additional dates Guided English Tour “Nature and German History” The tour through all the exhibition rooms explores the concept of nature using selected objects from 800 years of German history: from the World Egg and the wolf to pictorial representations of destroyed landscapes of the Anthropocene. How has the changing… Read more Führung im Museum International Location Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Hinter dem Gießhaus 3 10117 Berlin Time 13:00 pm – 14:00 pm https://www.dhm.de/veranstaltung/guided-english-tour-nature-and-german-history/
Nightlife Advertisement © Soda Club Nightlife 01/01/2025 – 28/02/2026 Soda Club Berlin Soda Club Berlin Nightlife 01/01/2025 – 28/02/2026 Soda Club Berlin On 5 different floors we celebrate the most unforgettable parties in town and you can expect the infinite music universe of R'n'B, urban dance, electro, 2000s and crossover. For tonight it's your Berlin, your party, your SODA! Read more Location Soda Club Soda Club Schönhauser Allee 36 10435 Berlin https://www.soda-berlin.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Art © „Elsas Blumen“, Inbar Chotzen, Holzschnitt, digital bearbeitet, 2019 Art 20/09/2025 – 19/01/2026 “Liebe Mutti” Postcards from Theresienstadt (1943/1944) “Liebe Mutti” Postcards from Theresienstadt (1943/1944) Art 20/09/2025 – 19/01/2026 “Liebe Mutti” Postcards from Theresienstadt (1943/1944) Israeli artist Inbar Chotzen first learned about her Berlin relatives through their estate. Rather late she learned that some of her ancestors had been victims of Nazi persecution. Read more History of National Socialism Location Liebermann-Villa am Wannsee Liebermann-Villa am Wannsee Colomierstraße 3 14109 Berlin https://liebermann-villa.de/ausstellungen/liebe-mutti/ Buy tickets
Art © Hélène Binet Art 20/09/2025 – 19/01/2026 Vision and illusion. Architectural photographs by Hélène Binet Vision and illusion. Architectural photographs by Hélène Binet Art 20/09/2025 – 19/01/2026 Vision and illusion. Architectural photographs by Hélène Binet After exhibitions at Strawberry Hill, Twickenham (Sept 2024 – Jan 2025) and the Rothschild estate of Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire (March – June 2025), Hélène Binet’s architectural photographs will now be shown at the Liebermann-Villa am Wannsee in Berlin. Read more https://liebermann-villa.de/ausstellungen/vision-und-illusion/ Buy tickets
Top Event Show Advertisement © Barbara Braun / TIPI AM KANZLERAMT Top Event Show 24/01/2026 – 29/03/2026 When Berlin visits the moon When Berlin visits the moon Top Event Show 24/01/2026 – 29/03/2026 When Berlin visits the moon Starting on 24 January, TIPI AM KANZLERAMT will be hosting a galactic treat based on Paul Lincke's ‘Frau Luna’ – retold with a stunning cast. Secure your tickets now for this heavenly Berlin moon adventure! Read more Location Tipi am Kanzleramt Tipi am Kanzleramt Große Querallee 10557 Berlin https://www.tipi-am-kanzleramt.de/de/programm/programmuebersicht/frau-luna-operette.html?utm_source=visitberlin_topevent&utm_medium=native_teaser&utm_campaign=frauluna-2026 Tickets & Dates
