Experience spectacular visual worlds in BLINDED by DELIGHT, weightless fantasy in Cirque du Soleil’s ALIZÉ, and a genuine taste of Berlin in the cult musical *Linie 1*. Add to that glamorous pop evenings, thought-provoking theatre productions and even a charmingly spooky family experience from the Friedrichstadt-Palast’s youth ensemble. Here are our 11 visitBerlin tips for musicals and shows in Berlin.
Tip 1: Be amazed by BLINDED by DELIGHT at the Friedrichstadt-Palast
BLINDED by DELIGHT combines a dream world, romance and powerful emotions into an opulent grand show. This grand show is like a leap straight into a world of dreams, longing and breathtaking imagery.
More than 100 performers bring the world’s largest theatre stage to life and whisk you away to a world of happiness, longing and fantasy. Treat yourself to an evening that will catapult you out of everyday life with spectacular showmanship and plenty of emotion.
When: 8 March to 31 December 2026
Where: Friedrichstadt-Palast, Friedrichstraße 107, Mitte
Tip 2: Let yourself be enchanted by Cirque du Soleil’s ALIZÉ at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz
With Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ, you’ll experience a show in which reality and the surreal blend together in a magical way. Breathtaking acrobatics meet the innovative techniques of ‘Magie Nouvelle ’, creating a whole new art form known as ‘Acromagic’.
The result is a poetic, immersive stage experience exploring transformation, inner strength and the invisible wonders of human connections. Look forward to an evening that will thrill you and stay with you for a long time to come.
When: 14 March 2026 to 17 January 2027
Where: Theater am Potsdamer Platz, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1, Tiergarten
Tip 3: Enjoy WIR SIND AM LEBEN at the Theater des Westens
This musical is perfect for anyone who wants not just to see Berlin, but to feel it. WIR SIND AM LEBEN tells a story of family, freedom and the spirit of life in Berlin in the early 1990s, shortly after reunification.
The new German musical by Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer brings a very personal story to the stage – full of upheaval, hope and heart. Enjoy a show with strong Berlin connections and powerful emotions. Experience the capital caught between a new beginning and memories of the past.
When: 18 March to 27 December 2026
Where: Theater des Westens, Kantstraße 12, Charlottenburg
Ein glamouröser Abend mit Live-Musik, den größten Frank-Sinatra-Klassikern und einem besonderen 3-Gänge-Menü im Hotel Palace Berlin. Perfekt für alle, die Swing, Stil und besondere Erlebnisse lieben.
Tip 4: Celebrate girl power with SIX The Musical at the Admiralspalast
A pop concert meets a history lesson: in SIX The Musical, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the stage as the most regal girl group of all time and retell their stories – loud, cheeky and full of energy. This international West End and Broadway phenomenon is coming to Germany for the first time, bringing 80 minutes of pop, humour, powerful voices and modern icon vibes à la Beyoncé, Adele or Ariana Grande to the stage.
When: 14 to 26 July 2026
Where: Admiralspalast Berlin, Friedrichstraße 101, Mitte
Tip 5: Immerse yourself in MADI – Tent of the Senses
If you fancy an evening that combines spectacle, sensuality and fine dining, you should make a note of ‘Haremsgeflüster’ at MADI – Tent of the Senses. This dinner show transports you to the world of One Thousand and One Nights – with sensual stories inspired by Scheherazade, oriental dance, acrobatics and a lovingly crafted two-course menu.
Add to that a particularly atmospheric setting with Moroccan tents, soft cushions and the scent of incense. Sit back and enjoy a show that will transport you to another world for a few hours.
When: 20 March to 27 June 2026
Where: MADI – Tent of the Senses, Bernhard-Lichtenberg-Platz 1, Reinickendorf
Tip 6: Experience contemporary circus at Chamäleon Berlin
At Chamäleon Berlin in the Hackesche Höfe , you can experience modern circus that combines acrobatics, storytelling and striking imagery. Instead of a traditional circus ring, you’ll find poetic, physical and often surprisingly intimate evening performances in a truly unique theatre space.
Currently on the programme is the production *Carnivale Royale* , which is at times quiet and gentle, at times dazzling and spirited. Immerse yourself in an evening that brings together movement, atmosphere and creative stagecraft in a unique way.
When: 4 June to 2 August 2026
Where: Chamäleon Berlin in the Hackesche Höfe, Rosenthaler Straße 40/41, Mitte
Carnival Royale at Chamäleon Berlin
Tip 7: Experience spectacular solo performances at the Renaissance Theatre
At the Renaissance Theatre, you’ll encounter two powerful stage performances that demonstrate just how much strength a single person can bring to the stage. In DI•VI•SI•ON , Katja Riemann takes to the stage as the scientist Seraphina, standing trial: in the year 2045, her invention has divided society – is it a visionary salvation or dangerous megalomania?
NA ALSO. GEHT DOCH. puts Nicole Heesters in the spotlight as a prompter – a role that usually remains unseen, yet suddenly becomes the protagonist herself. Two intense evenings of theatre blending visions of the future, humour and superb acting – book your tickets now!
When:
NA ALSO. GEHT DOCH.: 23 to 28 June 2026
DI•VI•SI•ON: 1 to 11 July 202
Where: Renaissance Theatre, Knesebeckstraße 100, Charlottenburg
Tip 8: Enjoy open-air shows at the Luftschloss Tempelhofer Feld
Right in the heart of Tempelhofer Feld, culture becomes a summer experience: from May to September, the Luftschloss Tempelhofer Feld brings you theatre, concerts, musical theatre, improv, comedy, readings and family programmes under the open sky.
The ATZE Musiktheater’s summer stage is designed as an amphitheatre and can accommodate several hundred people – perfect for balmy evenings, great stories and special shows with that Berlin vibe. Take a look at the programme and turn your next theatre visit into an open-air outing!
When: May to September
Where: Luftschloss Tempelhofer Feld, South-West Entrance, Tempelhofer Feld, Tempelhof
Tip 9: Catch the Classic Open Air at the Gendarmenmarkt
When the Gendarmenmarkt becomes a stage, Berlin puts on its grandest summer show. At the Classic Open Air, you’ll experience six evenings packed with music, glamour and goosebumps – from symphonic soundscapes with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin to Italian entertainment with Giovanni Zarrella, right through to David Garrett, HAEVN and Alphaville in symphonic arrangements.
Set against the backdrop of the Konzerthaus, the German Cathedral and the French Cathedral, the scenery almost becomes part of the show itself. Treat yourself to an evening under the open sky and enjoy Berlin at its most festive
When: 9 to 14 July 2026
Where: Gendarmenmarkt, Mitte
Tip 10: Bienvenue in the teepee at the Kanzleramt
Hardly any other show combines Berlin, history and the thrill of the stage as impressively as CABARET. Here you can experience the dazzling party atmosphere of the 1920s – and at the same time, see how the mood darkens until the political omens become impossible to ignore.
At the Tipi am Kanzleramt, this story takes on a special power at the original venue. A must-see for anyone who loves classic musicals and wants to experience Berlin not just as a backdrop, but as a lived reality. Welcome, bienvenue, welcome – and step into an evening full of glamour and darkness.
When: 2 July to 25 September 2026
Where: Tipi am Kanzleramt, Große Querallee, Tiergarten
Tip 11: Get your hair standing on end at SPOOKY CHARLOTTENBURG
SPOOKY CHARLOTTENBURG turns a school trip to Charlottenburg Palace into a whirlwind adventure in which three children accidentally awaken the grumpy ghost Wendelin Graf von Wurm. It sounds playful, exciting and just the right mix of spookiness, humour and theatrical imagination.
A wonderful tip for you if you’re looking for a family-friendly show experience with a special Berlin flavour. Look forward to an adventure for children aged 5 and over that’s great fun and full of heart.
When: 19 November 2026 to 29 January 2027
Where: Friedrichstadt-Palast, Friedrichstraße 107, Mitte
