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Gaze up at the starry sky during the talks at the planetarium. Or listen to well-known authors as they read from their books, bringing them to life. You’ll find a wide range of talks on a variety of topics at the Urania, for example. Lectures & Readings © Boris Breuer Lectures & Readings 05/11/2026 Marie Meimberg and Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim in Conversation: I Love People. A Plea for All of Us Lectures & Readings 05/11/2026 Misanthropy and fear of the future—no wonder people doubt the world and themselves. Wars, crises, and propaganda paint a picture of hopelessness. Read more Literature Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://literatur-live-berlin.de/portfolio-item/maria-meimberg/ Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Christian Brachwitz Lectures & Readings 06/11/2026 Award Ceremony for the Berlin Play Prize for Young Audiences Lectures & Readings 06/11/2026 On November 6, 2026, the Berlin Play Award for Young Audiences will be presented for the second time at the Theater an der Parkaue; the State of Berlin uses this award to honor outstanding plays for children and young people. For an entire day, the spotlight… Read more Children Teenager Location Bühne 2 - Theater an der Parkaue Parkaue 29 THEATER AN DER PARKAUE 10367 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.parkaue.de/spielplan/a-z/preisverleihung-berliner-stueckepreis-26/ Lectures & Readings © diabetesDE/Deckbar Lectures & Readings 07/11/2026 Milestones in Modern Diabetes Research Lectures & Readings 07/11/2026 Two years ago, the two well-established patient events—“Milestones in Modern Diabetology” and the scientific lectures for “World Diabetes Day”—were merged into a single event format under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Health. Read more Free of charge science Location Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin Friedrichstraße 151 / Dorotheenstraße 65 10117 Berlin Time 12:00 pm – 16:30 pm https://www.meilensteine-diabetologie.de/ Lectures & Readings © Peter Kaaden Lectures & Readings 08/11/2026 Premiere Talk: The Nutcracker Lectures & Readings 08/11/2026 On a Sunday morning before the big event of the premiere, Artistic Director Christian Spuck and Dramaturge Katja Wiegand welcome you to the premiere talk. Read more City of music Location Deutsche Oper Berlin Bismarckstraße 35 10627 Berlin Time 11:00 am https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/premierengespraech-der-nussknacker/353.html#a_850 Lectures & Readings © Sebastian Fuchs Lectures & Readings 08/11/2026 Bettina Tietjen „Tietjen sucht das Weite“ Lectures & Readings 08/11/2026 Bestselling author Bettina Tietjen is on the road again—and she’s taking us along on her most beautiful, exciting, and fun camping trips! Read more Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/bettina-tietjen-tietjen-sucht-das-weite.html Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Vanessa Wunsch Lectures & Readings 10/11/2026 Julia Fischer Presents: So What's the Truth? Lectures & Readings 10/11/2026 “Our tap water is highly toxic! Highly processed foods will kill you! You should take supplements every day!” In a world where health information pops up every minute, many people feel uncertain because advice often contradicts itself. This is exactly where Dr… Read more Literature Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Karolina Heller Lectures & Readings 10/11/2026 Literature LIVE at TIPI AM KANZLERAMT: Annette Dittert presents “Dear Britain” Lectures & Readings 10/11/2026 From the life of the ARD correspondent on the “Brexit Island.” Annette Dittert presents her book “Dear Britain: In Search of the Soul of Great Britain.” Read more Literature Location TIPI AM KANZLERAMT Große Querallee 10557 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.tipi-am-kanzleramt.de/de/programm/programmuebersicht/literatur-live-annette-dittert.html Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Promo Lectures & Readings 11/11/2026 MASCHA KALÉKO – THE NIGHTINGALE IN MY GARDEN IS SILENT… Lectures & Readings 11/11/2026 In a lyrical and musical journey, actress and singer Judith Jakob traces the life of Mascha Kaléko through poems, diary entries, and musical settings. Read more Literature City of music Location Theater im Palais Am Festungsgraben 1 10117 Berlin Time 19:30 pm Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © leitmedium Lectures & Readings 11/11/2026 Susanne Mierau: Enough Said! Why Mothers Are Not Responsible for Raising Fathers. A Liberation Lectures & Readings 11/11/2026 This essay channels the anger of countless women, mothers, and educators and shows what women can achieve when they stop waiting for men and fathers to catch up with them. Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © DHM Lectures & Readings 12/11/2026 Germany – Russia – United States Lectures & Readings 12/11/2026 Relations between Germany, Russia, and the United States are undergoing a fundamental transformation. Previously established alliances and relationships are being called into question. Read more History Free of charge Events on the Cold War science Location Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Hinter dem Gießhaus 3 10117 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.dhm.de/veranstaltung/deutschland-russland-usa/ Lectures & Readings © DDR Museum Lectures & Readings 13/11/2026 “You’re putting out the fire with gasoline” Lectures & Readings 13/11/2026 When Wolf Biermann was stripped of his citizenship following his concert in Cologne on November 13, 1976, it sparked a wave of protest both at home and abroad. Read more History of the GDR Free of charge Location DDR Museum - Geschichte zum Anfassen Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1 10178 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.ddr-museum.de Lectures & Readings © Hanna Fasching Lectures & Readings 13/11/2026 ALEXANDRA STANIĆ Lectures & Readings 13/11/2026 Drawing on her own migration story—growing up between Frittatensuppe and Ćevapčići—her journey of queer self-discovery, and her rise to become one of the most important critical voices on German-language social media, Alex Stanić weaves her life story together… Read more Location Heimathafen Neukölln Karl-Marx-Straße 141 12043 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://heimathafen-neukoelln.de/events/alexandra-stanic/ Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Lectures & Readings 14/11/2026 Carmen-Maja Antoni „Wo die Blutwurst der Leberwurst begegnet" Lectures & Readings 14/11/2026 The versatile actress Carmen-Maja Antoni is not only known for her work in film, television, and an impressive theater career; for many years, she has also been a welcome guest at the Schlosspark Theater, where she regularly delights audiences with her… Read more Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 16:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/carmen-maja-antoni-wo-die-blutwurst-der-leberwurst-begegnet.html Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Lectures & Readings 15/11/2026 Joschka Fischer „Wer sind wir?“ Lectures & Readings 15/11/2026 Germany’s Role in a New World Order—Increasing the Defense Budget? Reinstating the Draft? European Nuclear Deterrence? An in-depth analysis of German politics in times of global upheaval. Read more Politics & Society Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/joschka-fischer-wer-sind-wir.html Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © (c) visumate Lectures & Readings 16/11/2026 Marina Chernivsky: Bruchzeiten - 39th Jewish Culture Days Berlin Lectures & Readings 16/11/2026 Marina Chernivsky discusses the realities of Jewish life after October 7, as well as a sense of belonging, alienation, and the consequences of experiencing anti-Semitic violence and crises. Moderator: Christian Hueck. Read more Jewish Berlin Politics & Society Location Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum Oranienburger Straße 10117 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/noapp/event/21910801/?affiliate=VB1&utm_source=VB1&utm_medium=dp&utm_campaign=berlintourismus Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Sonja Tobias Lectures & Readings 16/11/2026 + 1 additional date Ildikó von Kürthy „Alt genug“ Lectures & Readings 16/11/2026 + 1 additional date OLD ENOUGH: Bravely withering, joyfully maturing. Conversation, song, reading, showtime! Ildikó von Kürthy on growing older, the years of change and saying goodbye. An evening for women in their prime and for the men who share in their lives. Read more Literature On Tour Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 A 12165 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/ildik-von-kuerthy-alt-genug.html Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Josh Monie Lectures & Readings 17/11/2026 Eva zu Beck: The Wilder Way. Über Mut, Abenteuer und ein Leben voller Freiheit Lectures & Readings 17/11/2026 As a young adult, Eva zu Beck left behind her seemingly perfect but unfulfilling life and bought a one-way ticket to Nepal, where she sought freedom and adventure. She found both on a Himalayan trekking tour, despite having no experience or equipment. It… Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets Panel discussion © Andi Weiland Panel discussion 18/11/2026 10 YEARS OF REPORTER SLAM Panel discussion 18/11/2026 Germany’s most entertaining stage show featuring journalists is celebrating its anniversary: The Reporter Slam turns 10! Read more Politics & Society Location Heimathafen Neukölln Karl-Marx-Straße 141 12043 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://heimathafen-neukoelln.de/events/10-jahre-reporter-slam/ Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Nina FIVA SonnenbergSonja Herpich; Jo SchückTim Hargesheimer Lectures & Readings 18/11/2026 Nina FIVA Sonnenberg: The Heart, a Wolf Lectures & Readings 18/11/2026 A reading from a story about growing up in a middle-class suburban setting in the 1980s and 1990s. (in German) Read more Literature Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © SPB, Foto: Frank-Michael Arndt 2013 Lectures & Readings 20/11/2026 Read-Aloud Day 2026 with Fee Krämer Lectures & Readings 20/11/2026 Germany’s largest reading festival is returning to the Archenhold Observatory! National Reading Day delights children and adults alike with stories that spark the imagination, impart knowledge, and—along the way—promote language development. Read more Free of charge Children Literature Teenager Location Archenhold-Sternwarte Treptow Alt-Treptow 1 12435 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.planetarium.berlin/veranstaltungen/vorlesetag-2026-mit-fee-kraemer Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © SPB / Natalie Toczek Lectures & Readings 20/11/2026 Reading Aloud Day 2026 with Sandra Bayer Lectures & Readings 20/11/2026 Germany’s largest reading festival is returning to the Zeiss Großplanetarium. National Reading Day delights children and adults alike with stories that spark the imagination, impart knowledge, and—along the way—promote language development. Read more Accessible Events Free of charge Children Literature Teenager Location Zeiss-Großplanetarium Prenzlauer Allee 80 10405 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.planetarium.berlin/veranstaltungen/vorlesetag-2026-mit-sandra-bayer Buy tickets
Gaze up at the starry sky during the talks at the planetarium. Or listen to well-known authors as they read from their books, bringing them to life. You’ll find a wide range of talks on a variety of topics at the Urania, for example.
Lectures & Readings © Boris Breuer Lectures & Readings 05/11/2026 Marie Meimberg and Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim in Conversation: I Love People. A Plea for All of Us Lectures & Readings 05/11/2026 Misanthropy and fear of the future—no wonder people doubt the world and themselves. Wars, crises, and propaganda paint a picture of hopelessness. Read more Literature Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://literatur-live-berlin.de/portfolio-item/maria-meimberg/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Christian Brachwitz Lectures & Readings 06/11/2026 Award Ceremony for the Berlin Play Prize for Young Audiences Lectures & Readings 06/11/2026 On November 6, 2026, the Berlin Play Award for Young Audiences will be presented for the second time at the Theater an der Parkaue; the State of Berlin uses this award to honor outstanding plays for children and young people. For an entire day, the spotlight… Read more Children Teenager Location Bühne 2 - Theater an der Parkaue Parkaue 29 THEATER AN DER PARKAUE 10367 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.parkaue.de/spielplan/a-z/preisverleihung-berliner-stueckepreis-26/
Lectures & Readings © diabetesDE/Deckbar Lectures & Readings 07/11/2026 Milestones in Modern Diabetes Research Lectures & Readings 07/11/2026 Two years ago, the two well-established patient events—“Milestones in Modern Diabetology” and the scientific lectures for “World Diabetes Day”—were merged into a single event format under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Health. Read more Free of charge science Location Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin Friedrichstraße 151 / Dorotheenstraße 65 10117 Berlin Time 12:00 pm – 16:30 pm https://www.meilensteine-diabetologie.de/
Lectures & Readings © Peter Kaaden Lectures & Readings 08/11/2026 Premiere Talk: The Nutcracker Lectures & Readings 08/11/2026 On a Sunday morning before the big event of the premiere, Artistic Director Christian Spuck and Dramaturge Katja Wiegand welcome you to the premiere talk. Read more City of music Location Deutsche Oper Berlin Bismarckstraße 35 10627 Berlin Time 11:00 am https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/premierengespraech-der-nussknacker/353.html#a_850
Lectures & Readings © Sebastian Fuchs Lectures & Readings 08/11/2026 Bettina Tietjen „Tietjen sucht das Weite“ Lectures & Readings 08/11/2026 Bestselling author Bettina Tietjen is on the road again—and she’s taking us along on her most beautiful, exciting, and fun camping trips! Read more Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/bettina-tietjen-tietjen-sucht-das-weite.html Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Vanessa Wunsch Lectures & Readings 10/11/2026 Julia Fischer Presents: So What's the Truth? Lectures & Readings 10/11/2026 “Our tap water is highly toxic! Highly processed foods will kill you! You should take supplements every day!” In a world where health information pops up every minute, many people feel uncertain because advice often contradicts itself. This is exactly where Dr… Read more Literature Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Karolina Heller Lectures & Readings 10/11/2026 Literature LIVE at TIPI AM KANZLERAMT: Annette Dittert presents “Dear Britain” Lectures & Readings 10/11/2026 From the life of the ARD correspondent on the “Brexit Island.” Annette Dittert presents her book “Dear Britain: In Search of the Soul of Great Britain.” Read more Literature Location TIPI AM KANZLERAMT Große Querallee 10557 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.tipi-am-kanzleramt.de/de/programm/programmuebersicht/literatur-live-annette-dittert.html Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Promo Lectures & Readings 11/11/2026 MASCHA KALÉKO – THE NIGHTINGALE IN MY GARDEN IS SILENT… Lectures & Readings 11/11/2026 In a lyrical and musical journey, actress and singer Judith Jakob traces the life of Mascha Kaléko through poems, diary entries, and musical settings. Read more Literature City of music Location Theater im Palais Am Festungsgraben 1 10117 Berlin Time 19:30 pm Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © leitmedium Lectures & Readings 11/11/2026 Susanne Mierau: Enough Said! Why Mothers Are Not Responsible for Raising Fathers. A Liberation Lectures & Readings 11/11/2026 This essay channels the anger of countless women, mothers, and educators and shows what women can achieve when they stop waiting for men and fathers to catch up with them. Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © DHM Lectures & Readings 12/11/2026 Germany – Russia – United States Lectures & Readings 12/11/2026 Relations between Germany, Russia, and the United States are undergoing a fundamental transformation. Previously established alliances and relationships are being called into question. Read more History Free of charge Events on the Cold War science Location Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Hinter dem Gießhaus 3 10117 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.dhm.de/veranstaltung/deutschland-russland-usa/
Lectures & Readings © DDR Museum Lectures & Readings 13/11/2026 “You’re putting out the fire with gasoline” Lectures & Readings 13/11/2026 When Wolf Biermann was stripped of his citizenship following his concert in Cologne on November 13, 1976, it sparked a wave of protest both at home and abroad. Read more History of the GDR Free of charge Location DDR Museum - Geschichte zum Anfassen Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1 10178 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.ddr-museum.de
Lectures & Readings © Hanna Fasching Lectures & Readings 13/11/2026 ALEXANDRA STANIĆ Lectures & Readings 13/11/2026 Drawing on her own migration story—growing up between Frittatensuppe and Ćevapčići—her journey of queer self-discovery, and her rise to become one of the most important critical voices on German-language social media, Alex Stanić weaves her life story together… Read more Location Heimathafen Neukölln Karl-Marx-Straße 141 12043 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://heimathafen-neukoelln.de/events/alexandra-stanic/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Lectures & Readings 14/11/2026 Carmen-Maja Antoni „Wo die Blutwurst der Leberwurst begegnet" Lectures & Readings 14/11/2026 The versatile actress Carmen-Maja Antoni is not only known for her work in film, television, and an impressive theater career; for many years, she has also been a welcome guest at the Schlosspark Theater, where she regularly delights audiences with her… Read more Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 16:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/carmen-maja-antoni-wo-die-blutwurst-der-leberwurst-begegnet.html Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Lectures & Readings 15/11/2026 Joschka Fischer „Wer sind wir?“ Lectures & Readings 15/11/2026 Germany’s Role in a New World Order—Increasing the Defense Budget? Reinstating the Draft? European Nuclear Deterrence? An in-depth analysis of German politics in times of global upheaval. Read more Politics & Society Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/joschka-fischer-wer-sind-wir.html Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © (c) visumate Lectures & Readings 16/11/2026 Marina Chernivsky: Bruchzeiten - 39th Jewish Culture Days Berlin Lectures & Readings 16/11/2026 Marina Chernivsky discusses the realities of Jewish life after October 7, as well as a sense of belonging, alienation, and the consequences of experiencing anti-Semitic violence and crises. Moderator: Christian Hueck. Read more Jewish Berlin Politics & Society Location Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum Oranienburger Straße 10117 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/noapp/event/21910801/?affiliate=VB1&utm_source=VB1&utm_medium=dp&utm_campaign=berlintourismus Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Sonja Tobias Lectures & Readings 16/11/2026 + 1 additional date Ildikó von Kürthy „Alt genug“ Lectures & Readings 16/11/2026 + 1 additional date OLD ENOUGH: Bravely withering, joyfully maturing. Conversation, song, reading, showtime! Ildikó von Kürthy on growing older, the years of change and saying goodbye. An evening for women in their prime and for the men who share in their lives. Read more Literature On Tour Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 A 12165 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/ildik-von-kuerthy-alt-genug.html Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Josh Monie Lectures & Readings 17/11/2026 Eva zu Beck: The Wilder Way. Über Mut, Abenteuer und ein Leben voller Freiheit Lectures & Readings 17/11/2026 As a young adult, Eva zu Beck left behind her seemingly perfect but unfulfilling life and bought a one-way ticket to Nepal, where she sought freedom and adventure. She found both on a Himalayan trekking tour, despite having no experience or equipment. It… Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets
Panel discussion © Andi Weiland Panel discussion 18/11/2026 10 YEARS OF REPORTER SLAM Panel discussion 18/11/2026 Germany’s most entertaining stage show featuring journalists is celebrating its anniversary: The Reporter Slam turns 10! Read more Politics & Society Location Heimathafen Neukölln Karl-Marx-Straße 141 12043 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://heimathafen-neukoelln.de/events/10-jahre-reporter-slam/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Nina FIVA SonnenbergSonja Herpich; Jo SchückTim Hargesheimer Lectures & Readings 18/11/2026 Nina FIVA Sonnenberg: The Heart, a Wolf Lectures & Readings 18/11/2026 A reading from a story about growing up in a middle-class suburban setting in the 1980s and 1990s. (in German) Read more Literature Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © SPB, Foto: Frank-Michael Arndt 2013 Lectures & Readings 20/11/2026 Read-Aloud Day 2026 with Fee Krämer Lectures & Readings 20/11/2026 Germany’s largest reading festival is returning to the Archenhold Observatory! National Reading Day delights children and adults alike with stories that spark the imagination, impart knowledge, and—along the way—promote language development. Read more Free of charge Children Literature Teenager Location Archenhold-Sternwarte Treptow Alt-Treptow 1 12435 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.planetarium.berlin/veranstaltungen/vorlesetag-2026-mit-fee-kraemer Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © SPB / Natalie Toczek Lectures & Readings 20/11/2026 Reading Aloud Day 2026 with Sandra Bayer Lectures & Readings 20/11/2026 Germany’s largest reading festival is returning to the Zeiss Großplanetarium. National Reading Day delights children and adults alike with stories that spark the imagination, impart knowledge, and—along the way—promote language development. Read more Accessible Events Free of charge Children Literature Teenager Location Zeiss-Großplanetarium Prenzlauer Allee 80 10405 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.planetarium.berlin/veranstaltungen/vorlesetag-2026-mit-sandra-bayer Buy tickets
