Tips of the Day

How ironic! Berlin offers a full cultural programme whose diversity can’t be beat, but how does one stay updated on this abundance of events? The task of figuring out where to even begin is already a challenge for locals, so the search is of course a bit more difficult for visitors – especially when it’s a matter of making sure that the most exciting events aren’t being missed. We have taken on the exciting challenge of compiling some of the most interesting events and listing them as "Tips of the Day” for you. For more events, have a look at our event calendar.

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Fair, procession & parade

Opulent costumes, strong make-up, imaginative masks and decorated pushcarts- since 1996 the Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) belongs to the Berlin...

Blücherplatz
05/17/2013 - 05/20/2013
Theatre

A farce of the Commedia dell'Arte: "Hunger and Love" is about two hungry servants, who want to organize some food. On their purchase for food, they are ensnaring...

Neues Palais, Schlosstheater
05/18/2013 - 09/08/2013
Festival & set of events

Since 2009, in time for Pentecost, jazz musicians, visual artists, and of course many Pankow habitants meet in the Bürgerpark to "Jazz in the Park".

Bürgerpark Pankow
05/18/2013 - 05/20/2013
Opera, ballet, dance

Ballet in two acts by Boris Eifman

Staatsoper im Schiller Theater
05/20/2013 - 07.30p.m.
Other

Dining like a king at the Neues Palais

Neues Palais
05/20/2013 - 11am-3pm
Arts & lecture
Britzer Garten - Britzer Mühle
05/20/2013 - 11:00 am
For children

by Kurt Weill / Reiner Bredemeyer

Staatsoper im Schiller Theater(Werkstatt)
05/21/2013 - 08.00p.m.
Theatre

Eine böse Komödie von Peter Buchholz

Schlosspark Theater Berlin
05/21/2013 - 08.00p.m.
Concert

Concert feauturing music by Glenn Miller

Friedrichstadt-Palast
05/22/2013 - 8p.m.
Opera, ballet, dance

Inszenierung: Calixto Bieito; Chöre: David Cavelius

Komische Oper Berlin
05/23/2013 - 07.30p.m.
Other

An exclusive cooking event at the Olympiastadium: With a unique view on the hallowed turf, you will learn how to roast the PERFECT steak.

Olympiastadion
05/23/2013 - 7pm-10.30pm
Concert

Concert: urban, funk, jazz. With heavy grooves, earthy sounds and driving rhythms Mo 'Blow internationally makes more and more furore. Support Act: Fat Men Running....

Festsaal Kreuzberg
05/23/2013 - 8pm
Concert
Corbo Kleinkunstbühne
05/23/2013 - 08.15p.m.
Concert

Record release concert: Melanoia

A-Trane
05/23/2013 - 10p.m.
Opera, ballet, dance

Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Staatsoper im Schiller Theater
05/24/2013 - 07.30p.m.
Other
Hochschule für Musik "Hanns Eisler"(Neuer Marstall)
05/24/2013 - 06.00p.m.
Classical concert
Schloss Charlottenburg(Große Orangerie)
05/24/2013 - 08.30p.m.
Opera, ballet, dance

Opéra-ballet 'Carnaval de Venise' (1699) by André Campra as 'Carnaval de Venise (à Berlin)'

St. Elisabeth-Kirche
05/24/2013 - 05/26/2013
Concert

Phil Wiechert and Linda Gossmann are celebrating guitar and violin duet music. With fresh arrangements of old classics, as well as their own songs they are enchanting...

Café Lyrik
05/24/2013 - 7.30pm
Concert
Kulturbrauerei(Maschinenhaus)
05/24/2013 - 08.30p.m.
Festival & set of events

Music festival: electro, techno

Flughafen Tempelhof
05/25/2013 - 9 p.m.
Classical concert

Rundfunkchor Berlin; Eine Produktion des Rundfunkchores Berlin in Kooperation mit Sasha Waltz & Guests und RADIALSYSTEM V.

Radialsystem V
05/25/2013 - 08.00p.m.
Fair, procession & parade

A glittering sea lightens up the Asian gardens! For the first time, a Buddhist tradition is taken up in Berlin and the popular Korean Lotus Lantern Festival is...

Gärten der Welt
05/25/2013 - 6pm-10pm
Other
Zebrano-Theater
05/25/2013 - 07.30p.m.
Theatre

Das Kino ist tot – Es lebe das Kino: "Jawoll, meine Herrn!"
Musikalische Zelluloidgeschichten; Buch und Regie: Barbara Abend

Theater im Palais
05/25/2013 - 08.00p.m.
Concert
Corbo Kleinkunstbühne
05/25/2013 - 08.15p.m.
Sports

A club which originated from two colors, which now carry all together, celebrating its 100 years of tradition. We sincerely invite you to our birthday. Enjoy with us...

Stadion Wuhlheide (nähe FEZ)
05/25/2013 - 9.30am to 11pm
Sports

It's a sensation for all German fans: Two German club are fighting for the champions league title - at Wembley! Hence the fans will be able to party right in Berlin,...

Brandenburger Tor/diverse Orte
05/25/2013 - noon
Cabaret & Comedy
BKA-Theater
05/26/2013 - 08.00p.m.
Concert

Concert

Jüdisches Museum Berlin
05/26/2013 - 7p.m.

Freischwimmer (EN)

Chill out in a restaurant along the water

Located directly on the water, this romantic, relaxed and comfortable restaurant is decorated with wooden furniture, old lamps and ornate picture frames. Simply put, Freischwimmer is a cool location in Kreuzberg’s Flutgraben area. The restaurant is in a very old building that was once used for renting and repairing boats. The entrance is directly next to Berlin’s oldest gas station. You can sit outdoors during the summer and indoors during the winter.