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Dance & Performance © Raphael Howein Dance & Performance 16/10/2026 THE RETURN OF BARBARILLA Dance & Performance 16/10/2026 Cora Frost roams the realms of everyday life just as Barbarilla does in her extraterrestrial extravaganzas. Fresh off a daring Space & Earth odyssey, he returns to us. In his luggage: Romantic Power and a new monologue. Read more Location TD Berlin Klosterstraße 44 10179 Berlin Time 21:30 pm https://td.berlin/stuecke/the-return-of-barbarilla Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Autorenforum Berlin Lectures & Readings 17/10/2026 Literature in the Plural. Fall Reading by the Berlin Authors' Forum Lectures & Readings 17/10/2026 Literature in the plural? But why? — Because the singular simply isn’t enough to do justice to the diversity of voices. They provide a platform for the writers of this city. Read more Literature Location Lettrétage e.V. Veteranenstraße 21 10119 Berlin https://www.lettretage.de/programm/literatur-im-plural-herbstlesung-des-autorenforums-berlin
Family © Ahoj! Souvenirmanufaktur Family 17/10/2026 + 1 additional date Autumn market at the Dahlem estate Family 17/10/2026 + 1 additional date From cozy wool scarves and artfully crafted ceramics to exquisite jewelry – the autumn market at the Dahlem Estate offers a wide variety of handmade treasures. Read more Events for foodies Children Open Air Location Domäne Dahlem Königin-Luise-Straße 49 14195 Berlin Time 10:00 am
Exhibitions © Mona Schäfer Exhibitions 17/10/2026 – 12/12/2026 Border shifts Exhibitions 17/10/2026 – 12/12/2026 As an exhibition explicitly dedicated to a local artistic perspective, the jury selected the artist Gudrun Sailer, who most recently exhibited at the gallery in 2021 under pandemic conditions. She layers ceramics and drawings in the gallery space and uses… Read more Brandenburg: Nature & Culture close to Berlin Location Galerie Bernau Bürgermeisterstraße 4 16321 Bernau bei Berlin Time 10:00 am
Lectures & Readings © Stuzubi GmbH Lectures & Readings 17/10/2026 + 1 additional date Stuzubi Education and Training Fair Berlin Lectures & Readings 17/10/2026 + 1 additional date The Stuzubi Berlin Fall Fair is a career fair for high school seniors, vocational high school graduates, and middle school students. Read more Free of charge Teenager Location Messe Berlin Messedamm 22 14055 Berlin Time 10:00 am – 16:00 pm https://stuzubi.de/messen/berlin/
Theatre © Lutz Edelhoff Theatre 17/10/2026 Der Froschkönig oder der Eiserne Heinrich Theatre 17/10/2026 An old chest is all he has left. Inside, he keeps his story, which he tells again and again: the tale of the vain prince who was turned into a frog and can only be redeemed by the love of a beautiful princess. But who would do that? Read more Children On Tour Location Die Wühlmäuse Pommernallee 2-4 14052 Berlin Time 11:00 am https://wuehlmaeuse.de/veranstaltung/froschkoenig-eiserner-heinrich/ticket/53376 Buy tickets
© Promo 17/10/2026 + 3 additional dates The Mosquito and the Bear 17/10/2026 + 3 additional dates The bear and the rabbit live together in the forest. They are friends, and each has his own house. One day, the rabbit’s house is completely destroyed by lightning, and he asks the bear for shelter. Read more Children Location Theater der kleinen Form Gubener Str. 45 10243 Berlin Time 11:00 am Buy tickets
Panel discussion © visitBerlin, Foto: Wolfgang Scholvien Panel discussion 17/10/2026 Workshop: The Flying Dutchman Panel discussion 17/10/2026 How is a production put together? Find out in the workshop! After attending a stage orchestra rehearsal in the Main Auditorium, you’ll have the chance to talk with members of the production team. Read more City of music Location Foyer der Deutschen Oper Berlin Bismarckstraße 35 10627 Berlin Time 11:00 am
Lectures & Readings © © 2020 Baobab Books / Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Foto: Andreas König Lectures & Readings 17/10/2026 Picture book cinema: Role models for you and me! Lectures & Readings 17/10/2026 The picture books being read are *In Grandma Apo’s Garden* by Wei Tang and *Uncle Flores* by Eymard Toledo. Read more Accessible Events Children Location Humboldt Forum Schlossplatz 10178 Berlin Time 14:00 pm – 14:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/event-reihe/lesung/bilderbuchkino-31647/ Buy tickets
Classical Music © visitBerlin Classical Music 17/10/2026 + 2 additional dates KlangKüken Classical Music 17/10/2026 + 2 additional dates KlangKüken—a concert for children themed "Autumn Crocus: A Dance of Leaves and a Breeze of Voices." Read more Children Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Werner-Otto-Saal - Konzerthaus Berlin Am Gendarmenmarkt 10117 Berlin Time 14:30 pm Buy tickets
Panel discussion © visitBerlin, Foto: Wolfgang Scholvien Panel discussion 17/10/2026 Roundtable: The Flying Dutchman Panel discussion 17/10/2026 A discussion forum for addressing particularly pressing issues that arise from the productions. The Deutsche Oper invites experts who are well-versed in these topics and offer diverse perspectives on controversial issues, bringing them together for a… Read more City of music Location Foyer der Deutschen Oper Berlin Bismarckstraße 35 10627 Berlin Time 14:30 pm
Art © Jens Ziehe Art 17/10/2026 Artist talk with Lauryn Youden Art 17/10/2026 The artist and poet Lauryn Youden works in the fields of sculpture, performance, and installation. In her artistic practice, she draws on a growing autotheoretical archive to examine the medical-industrial complex, alternative and traditional healing practices… Read more International Contemporary Art Location Georg Kolbe Museum Sensburger Allee 25 14055 Berlin Time 15:00 pm https://georg-kolbe-museum.de/programm/veranstaltungen/kuenstlerinnengespraech-mit-lauryn-youden/
Guided Tours © Käthe-Kollwitz-Museum Berlin, Barbara Antal Guided Tours 17/10/2026 Exhibition talks in German Sign Language Guided Tours 17/10/2026 Deaf art educator Sieglinde Lemcke and artist Veronika Kranzpiller offer guided tours in German Sign Language (DGS) at the Käthe Kollwitz Museum Berlin for the respective special exhibitions. Read more Accessible Events Guided tours of the museum Location Käthe-Kollwitz-Museum Berlin Spandauer Damm 10 14059 Berlin Time 15:00 pm https://www.kaethe-kollwitz.berlin/aktuelles/ausstellungsgespraeche-in-dgs/
Family © Michael Handelmann Family 17/10/2026 + 4 additional dates Ala Labama's Grand Magic Show Family 17/10/2026 + 4 additional dates The great Ala Labama is coming to your town! Let him whisk you away into his magical world. Sensational tricks await you! Unfortunately, even a great magician can make mistakes, so the highlight of the show—the “rabbit transformation trick”—goes awry, and all… Read more Accessible Events Children Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Kinder und Familientheater Coq Au Vin (Neukölln) Wildenbruchstraße 80 12045 Berlin Time 16:00 pm – 16:50 pm https://www.coqauvin.de/ Buy tickets
Market © Leon Kopplow Market 17/10/2026 Long Night of the Manufacturers Market 17/10/2026 On October 17, 2026, the first “Long Night of Manufacturers” will take place in Berlin-Mitte. From 4:00 p.m. to midnight, selected manufacturers, workshops, and studios in Mitte, Wedding, Moabit, Tiergarten, Gesundbrunnen, and the Hansaviertel will open their… Read more Events for foodies Fashion and Design Location Verschiedene Orte Berlin Time 16:00 pm – 23:59 pm
Festival © visitBerlin, Foto: Dagmar Schwelle Festival 17/10/2026 Cöpenick Anniversary Ball Festival 17/10/2026 On October 17, the 120th anniversary of the Cöpenickiade will be celebrated with a real anniversary ball. At the historic venue—the council chamber of Köpenick Town Hall—the legendary prank by the Captain of Köpenick will come to life once again. Read more History Events for foodies Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Rathaus Köpenick Alt-Köpenick 21 12555 Time 18:00 pm
Classical Music © Dept Classical Music 17/10/2026 + 3 additional dates Vogler Quartett Classical Music 17/10/2026 + 3 additional dates The Vogler Quartet’s particular strength lies in the interplay of distinct artistic personalities who, with an unchanged lineup since 1985, have created a shared sonic universe. Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Kleiner Saal - Konzerthaus Berlin Gendarmenmarkt 10117 Berlin Time 18:00 pm Buy tickets
Classical Music © visitBerlin Classical Music 17/10/2026 CHIAROSCURO QUARTET Classical Music 17/10/2026 “Haydn is always unpredictable,” explains Alina Ibragimova, violinist with the Chiaroscuro Quartet. “If you’re not completely familiar with his language, he can really throw you off track.” Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Pierre Boulez Saal Berlin Französische Straße 33 D 10117 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.boulezsaal.de/de/event/chiaroscuro-quartet-769714 Buy tickets
Classical Music © Jean-Baptiste Millot Classical Music 17/10/2026 + 1 additional date Konzerthausorchester Berlin, François Leleux Classical Music 17/10/2026 + 1 additional date The Konzerthausorchester Berlin and François Leleux. Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Konzerthaus Berlin - Großer Saal Gendarmenmarkt 10117 Berlin Time 19:00 pm Buy tickets
Theatre © David Simon Theatre 17/10/2026 + 1 additional date SHORT FILM DOUBLE FEATURE Theatre 17/10/2026 + 1 additional date The Theater Cleaner: Wherever theater is performed, energy is bound to arise. The actors and actresses infuse the stage with raw, visceral emotions; the audience senses this shift in energy and rewards the performance with applause. Read more Location TD Berlin Klosterstraße 44 10179 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://td.berlin/stuecke/kurzfilm-doppel Buy tickets
© © Tanja Jakubeit / eigenes Foto 17/10/2026 Whisky Tasting: Regions of Scotland 17/10/2026 Experience inspiring tastings with whisky expert Tanja Bempreiksz: This time, the focus is on Scotland’s regions: the Lowlands, Highlands, Speyside, the Islands, Islay, and Campbeltown. Look forward to fascinating insights and flavors in an atmospheric setting… Read more Events for foodies Location Gute32 Gutenbergstraße 32 12557 Berlin Time 19:15 pm – 21:15 pm https://www.whiskytasting.berlin/
