Play © Daniel Wetzel Play 17/12/2026 The Brave Little Tailor | The Hare and the Hedgehog (school performance) Play 17/12/2026 The Hexenberg Ensemble brings ‘The Brave Little Tailor’ and ‘The Hare and the Hedgehog’ to the stage with plenty of humour, imagination and enthusiasm – a magical theatre experience for school groups. Read more Children Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 10:00 am http://www.hexenberg-ensemble.de
Guided Tours © SPSG / Wolfgang Pfauder Guided Tours 17/12/2026 Queen Elisabeth, a member of the House of Wittelsbach on the Prussian throne Guided Tours 17/12/2026 From 1415 to 1918, the Hohenzollerns reigned as Electors of Brandenburg, Kings of Prussia and German Emperors. The permanent exhibition ‘The Prussian Royal House’ at Charlottenburg Palace demonstrates that this rise to power would not have been possible… Read more History Palaces and Gardens UNESCO World Heritage Location Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin Spandauer Damm 10 -22 14059 Berlin Time 15:00 pm https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/veranstaltung/koenigin-elisabeth-eine-wittelsbacherin-auf-dem-preussenthron/
Theatre © Foto: Sebastian Greuner Theatre 17/12/2026 – 03/01/2027 22. Roncalli Weihnachtscircus Theatre 17/12/2026 – 03/01/2027 For the 22nd time, the Roncalli Christmas Circus is bringing a festive circus experience for the whole family to Berlin during the Christmas season. Read more Children City of music New Year's Eve in Berlin Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Tempodrom Möckernstraße 10 10963 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/artist/roncalli-weihnachtscircus/?affiliate=VB1 Buy tickets
Play © Daniel Wetzel Play 17/12/2026 + 1 additional date The Golden Goose | The Hare and the Hedgehog Play 17/12/2026 + 1 additional date The Hexenberg Ensemble brings ‘The Golden Goose’ and ‘The Hare and the Hedgehog’ to the stage with dark humour, cheeky punchlines and a good dose of fairy-tale madness – for adults only. Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 18:00 pm http://www.hexenberg-ensemble.de
Lectures & Readings © Herma Darmstadt Lectures & Readings 17/12/2026 Beloved, Soulmate – The Bandoneon in World Literature Lectures & Readings 17/12/2026 A musical instrument is a kind of lifelong companion, and at the same time it forges connections between people. Curator Aurélie Maurin explores the unique capacity of the accordion and the bandoneon to forge relationships, as reflected in world literature… Read more History Accessible Events Literature City of music Location Musikinstrumenten-Museum Tiergartenstraße 10785 Berlin Time 19:00 pm – 20:30 pm https://www.landesmusikrat-berlin.de/amateurmusik/instrument-des-jahres/konzertreihe/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © (c) Suzanne de Carrasco, Sophie Kirchner, Natalia Reich, Heike Steinweg Lectures & Readings 17/12/2026 Friendly books Lectures & Readings 17/12/2026 Four books, four friends. The books by Lea Schneider, Christian Dittloff, Paula Fürstenberg and Alisha Gamisch were all published this year and were written in close collaboration with one another. This is something to celebrate. Read more Literature Location Lettrétage Veteranenstraße 21 10119 Berlin Time 19:30 pm – 23:59 pm https://www.lettretage.de/programm/befreundete-bucher
Play © Daniel Wetzel Play 17/12/2026 The Christmas Tree | The Bremen Town Musicians Play 17/12/2026 The Hexenberg Ensemble infuses *The Fir Tree* and *The Bremen Town Musicians* with a healthy dose of black humour, offbeat wit and a grown-up take on fairy tales – for adults only Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 19:30 pm http://www.hexenberg-ensemble.de Buy tickets
Classical Music © Simon Gosselin Classical Music 17/12/2026 + 2 additional dates Berliner Philharmoniker: Maxime Pascal makes his debut with Berlioz’s “L’Enfance du Christ” Classical Music 17/12/2026 + 2 additional dates A Christmas oratorio à la française. In *L’Enfance du Christ*, Hector Berlioz tells the story following Jesus’ birth: the visit of the Three Wise Men to the cruel King Herod and the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt, where they finally find refuge. Berlioz’s music… Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Philharmonie, Großer Saal Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1 10785 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/57079 Buy tickets
Top Event Concerts © Mumpi Künster Top Event Concerts 17/12/2026 Die Fantastischen Vier Top Event Concerts 17/12/2026 With “Der letzte Bus” (The Last Bus), Die Fantastischen Vier are announcing a very special tour. After more than three decades of band history, more than a thousand concerts, and countless nights on the tour bus, the quartet is going on one last big trip—with… Read more City of music On Tour Location Uber Arena Uber Platz 1 10243 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/event/die-fantastischen-vier-der-letze-bus-final-tour-26-28-uber-arena-berlin-20719062/?affiliate=VB1 Buy tickets
© Grips Theater 17/12/2026 George Kranz & friends 17/12/2026 George Kranz & friends: Celebrating a special birthday – The best of drumming and dancing. Read more City of music Location GRIPS Theater Altonaer Straße 22 10557 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.grips-theater.de/de/stuecke/georgefriends/154
Improvisational Theatre © Ratibor Theater Improvisational Theatre 17/12/2026 Impro Embassy - Kaleidoscope meets A Night at the Museum Improvisational Theatre 17/12/2026 Two art forms matching in a fulminate improvised show. We will have in one half Kaleidoscope presenting their musical show „Lights Up!“ and in the other half the Lorilees using art that affects them personally to be inspired for scenes and stories. Read more International City of music Location Ratibor Theater Cuvrystr. 20a 10997 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.die-gorillas.de/spielplan.html Buy tickets
Blues & Jazz © Georg Stirnweiß Blues & Jazz 17/12/2026 Jazzrausch Big Band: On Christmas Eve Blues & Jazz 17/12/2026 The Jazzrausch Big Band will thrill audiences in the Chamber Music Hall of the Berlin Philharmonic with an extraordinary concert that combines the energetic sound of a big band with jazz to create an unforgettable Christmas musical experience. Read more City of music Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Kammermusiksaal Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1 10785 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/57369 Buy tickets
Classical Music © Sebastian Runge Classical Music 17/12/2026 musica reanimata – Concert with Commentary Classical Music 17/12/2026 Rediscovered and revived: In collaboration with musica reanimata e.V., the Konzerthaus is reviving forgotten works by composers who were persecuted during the Nazi era and erased from memory. Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Konzerthaus Berlin - Musikclub Gendarmenmarkt 10117 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.konzerthaus.de/de/programm/musica-reanimata-gesprachskonzert/12545 Buy tickets
Family © Ich & Herr Meyer Family 18/12/2026 Emil Saves Christmas Family 18/12/2026 The Christmas sleigh is broken! Emil firmly believes in Santa Claus—will he be able to convince his father? A Christmas adventure full of humor and heart by Ich & Herr Meyer. For children ages 4 to 8. Read more Accessible Events Children Spandau Location Kulturzentrum Staaken Sandstraße 41 13593 Berlin Time 09:30 am – 10:30 am https://www.kulturzentrum-staaken.de/index.php/component/spsimpleportfolio/item/11-emil-rettet-das-weihnachtsfest-18-12?Itemid=0
Play © Daniel Wetzel Play 18/12/2026 Märchenhafter Feierabend: Das kleine hässliche Entlein | Der gestiefelte Kater Play 18/12/2026 A magical end to the day with two timeless stories: ‘The Ugly Duckling’ and ‘Puss in Boots’ whisk you away to fantastical worlds full of adventure, courage and magic. Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 16:30 pm http://www.hexenberg-ensemble.de Buy tickets
Family © IVE Family 18/12/2026 + 4 additional dates The Christmas Story: Interactive Theatre Family 18/12/2026 + 4 additional dates It’s that time of year again: Christmas is just round the corner and one of the most beautiful stories in the world is being performed at our theatre. What really happened back then? Who did Mary and Joseph meet on their search for a place to stay? And did the… Read more Children Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Galli Theater Berlin Oranienburger Straße 32 In den Heckmann Höfen 10117 Berlin Time 17:00 pm https://galli-berlin.de/events/die-weihnachtsgeschichte-61/ Buy tickets
Play © Daniel Wetzel Play 18/12/2026 The Grim Reaper | The Brave Little Tailor Play 18/12/2026 The Hexenberg Ensemble presents ‘Grim Reaper’ and ‘The Brave Little Tailor’ with dark humour, quirky twists and plenty of fairy-tale charm – strictly for adults only. Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 18:00 pm http://www.hexenberg-ensemble.de Buy tickets
Ballet © Masha Kulch | Graphic: Natascha Kornilowa Ballet 18/12/2026 + 2 additional dates NUTCRACKER by the Berlin Ballet Company Ballet 18/12/2026 + 2 additional dates Once upon a time, in the middle of a Berlin winter, there was a story that escaped the silver screen. At the Babylon, a movie theater from the 1920s, a film begins: a Christmas Eve, a girl named Marie, a nutcracker with a secret. Read more International City of music Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Babylon Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 10178 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://www.berlinballet.company/
Classical Music © Promo Classical Music 18/12/2026 Ramal Ensemble Classical Music 18/12/2026 The Ramal Ensemble performs its own compositions and premieres new works by Hussein Atfeh and the ensemble’s members. Read more experimental and contemporary Art Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Werner-Otto-Saal - Konzerthaus Berlin Am Gendarmenmarkt 10117 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://www.konzerthaus.de/de/programm/ramal-ensemble/13513 Buy tickets
Play © Daniel Wetzel Play 18/12/2026 The Christmas Tree | Little Red Riding Hood Play 18/12/2026 The Hexenberg Ensemble brings ‘The Fir Tree’ and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ to the stage with dark humour, cheeky punchlines and surprising twists – a fairytale evening for adults only. Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 19:30 pm http://www.hexenberg-ensemble.de Buy tickets
Pop Electro Rock © Marcel Brell Pop Electro Rock 18/12/2026 NO ANGELS Pop Electro Rock 18/12/2026 No Angels are releasing their first Christmas album, ‘It's Christmas,’ and celebrating in style with an exclusive concert on 18 December 2026 in Berlin! Read more City of music Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Uber Eats Music Hall (ehemals Verti Music Hall) Uber-Platz 1 10243 Berlin Time 20:00 pm – 22:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/event/no-angels-its-christmas-live-in-berlin-2026-uber-eats-music-hall-20948442/?affiliate=VB1 Buy tickets
