Wintergarten Varieté

A thousand stars twinkle on the ceiling as the lights slowly dim. A single beam of light illuminates the empty stage. Then, suddenly, the acrobat floats in – suspended by nothing but a thin rope. The audience holds its breath – the show at the Wintergarten has begun.

With breathtaking acrobatics and lively revues, the Wintergarten has been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years. On stage, top acrobats, performers, musicians and artists showcase the whole fascinating world of variety in ever-changing shows.

Dance, acrobatics, live music, sketches – everything is mixed together to create an entertaining show. Come and be amazed!

Entertainment with a tradition

The charm of the past is still alive and well at the Wintergarten today. A sky full of stars, red velvet and dark wood create a unique atmosphere. Glass display cases filled with costumes and props tell the story of the venue’s long tradition. Like no other name, the Wintergarten is inextricably linked to Berlin’s long tradition of entertainment.

AHOI – Swing * Dinner * Acrobatics

A journey of music, acrobatics and culinary excellence – experience the real Berlin way of entertainment at Wintergarten Varieté 

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A brief look back

In 1887, a variety theatre opened in the winter garden of the Hotel Central on Friedrichstraße. One evening in 1895, there were no acrobats or exotic dancers performing; instead, the first commercial film screening took place , featuring the Skladanowsky brothers’ Bioskop presentations. A date that made film history. Following various renovations, it became one of the largest and most advanced theatres in the whole of Europe. Even back then, a starry sky illuminated the auditorium. Grand revues and shows were performed on stage – and the Wintergarten became a symbol of the Roaring Twenties in Berlin. In 1944, the building fell victim to the bombs and was closed. The name and the spirit it embodied remained alive in the memories of Berliners. In 1992, a new theatre called the Wintergarten opened on Potsdamer Straße. This too marked a turning point: previously, the site had been home to the legendary Club Quartier Latin, where Berlin punk bands performed in the 1970s and 1980s.

With the fall of the Wall and reunification , a new era dawned in Berlin’s nightlife too. So it was fitting that the Wintergarten successfully brought the glitz and glamour of the 1920s back to the stage.

Marvel at the spectacle – and enjoy your meal!

In the good old variety theatre tradition, the Wintergarten is a restaurant-theatre. You can order a three-course meal or just a light snack and drinks to accompany the show.

The Wintergarten: a new hotspot for brunch lovers

Every Sunday, the Varietépalast invites you to its glamorous theatre for Show & Brunch:

From 11.30 am, lovingly arranged étagères can be ordered à la carte, featuring high-quality breakfast creations. At Show & Brunch, choose from ten different options, which you can order more of on the spot – from crispy butter croissants to deliciously fresh Eggs Benedict and Norwegian smoked salmon. Enjoy international variety acts, thrilling acrobatics and music to get you moving during brunch.

Parking

Make use of the paid valet parking service for a stylish arrival. A valet from the Wintergarten Varieté will meet you in the covered entrance area and park your car safely in the car park. On show days, from 90 minutes before the show starts. After the show, your vehicle will be waiting for you right outside the exit, ready for you to drive away. The service cannot be booked in advance; simply drive up on the evening of the show.
Alternatively: If you are driving to the variety theatre, there are plenty of parking spaces available in the surrounding streets. There is a multi-storey car park in the immediate vicinity (approx. 90 m): Charlottenheim Underground Car Park.

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