BKA Theater
Enchanting improvisation theatre in Berlin
Just imagine: A place high above the rooftops of Kreuzberg, where everyday life and reality take a break for a few hours. In more than three decades, the three letters BKA have become synonymous with the finest entertainment. On the fifth floor on Mehringdamm, you can experience queer, political and sometimes weird entertainment. Welcome to the BKA Theatre - the dazzling oasis of Berlin's theatre landscape.
A place that touches
Since 1988, the BKA Theatre on the fifth floor of Mehringdamm has been enchanting audiences with a programme that is as colourful as Berlin itself. This is where queer culture, political satire and pure joie de vivre meet. It's not just about entertainment - it's about attitude, community and the liberating laughter that permeates everything.
What you can discover
Whether improvisation theatre full of surprises, captivating drag shows, critical cabaret or emotional musicals - every evening at the BKA Theatre is different, but always intense. The atmosphere: heartfelt, approachable, with a touch of Berlin cheekiness and a lot of heart.
Why this place inspires
The BKA Theatre is more than just a stage - it is a home for open hearts, courageous voices and creative freedom. Once you've been here, you'll come back. Because of the palpable passion and the magical mix of political spirit and loving humour. Artists such as Georgette Dee, Jurassica Parka, Bodo Wartke and Tim Fischer make the audience laugh, cry and marvel. An evening here is like a little holiday from the world - full of glamour, wisdom and wit.
The BKA Theatre has hosted and continues to host:
Alice Köfer, Alte Mädchen, Annamateur, Bodo Wartke, Chaos Royal, C.Heiland, Christoph Fritz,
Cora Frost, Elke Winter, Eva Karl Faltermeier, Friedemann Weise, Georgette Dee, Ingmar
Stadelmann, Jonas Greiner, Joseph Hader, Jurassica Parka, Lara Ermer, La Signora, Margot
Schlönzke, Matthias Egersdörfer, Maxi Schafroth, Okan Seese, Operette für zwei schwule
Tenöre, Patrizia Moresco, Popette Betancor, Pink Grimm, Pigor & Eichhorn, Rachel Intervention,
Ralf König, Robert Alan, Rosenstolz, Schwester Cordula, Sebastian23, Sherry Vine, Sigrid
Grajek, Simon Pearce, Simon & Jan, Stefan Danziger, Suchtpotenzial, Teresa Reichl, The Cast,
Tim Fischer, Toni Mahoni, Unter Niewo, Wladimir Kaminer, Zärtlichkeiten mit Freunden
Origin & Vision
Founded in 1988 as the Berliner Kabarett Anstalt, the BKA has been an established part of the queer and alternative cultural scene ever since. Once started with the aim of offering political satire, the theatre has developed into a versatile cultural space that embraces openness, diversity and experimentation.
Your visit
Take the underground (U6/U7) to Mehringdamm - from there it is only a few steps to the theatre. Bicycle racks on site, limited parking spaces. We recommend travelling by public transport.
Accessibility: Lift available, barrier-free access possible. Barrier-free WC available.
