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Photography © Andrés Galeano I Stiftung St. Matthäus Photography To 13/11/2026 Andrés Galeano: Celestial Studies Photography To 13/11/2026 Spanish artist Andrés Galeano collects skies—more precisely, fragments of skies from photographs he discovers at flea markets or in old photo albums. From these found objects, he composes multifaceted studies of the sky. Read more Free of charge Location Evangelisches Zentrum Berlin Georgenkirchstraße 69/70 10249 Berlin Time 09:00 am – 17:00 pm https://stiftung-stmatthaeus.de/ausstellungen/himmelsstudien/
Science & Technology © Museum für Kommunikation, Foto Michael Erhart Science & Technology To 06/09/2026 APROPOS SEX Science & Technology To 06/09/2026 Sexuality is a central part of human identity, representing pleasure, intimacy and diversity – and is often difficult to capture in words. Influenced by culture, education, media, film and television, our image of sexuality is constantly changing. Read more Politics & Society Teenager Location Museum für Kommunikation Leipziger Straße 16 10117 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.mfk-berlin.de/ausstellung-apropos-sex/
Top Event Festival Advertisement © Soda Club Top Event Festival 15/08/2026 Ballermann Open Air Top Event Festival 15/08/2026 DIE ATZEN, LORENZ BÜFFEL, ANJA BAVARIA & MICHA SCHUE bring the Mallorca vibe to Berlin! The Ballermann Open Air turns the Kulturbrauerei into a huge party island – loud, high-spirited and under the open sky. Read more Accessible Events Berlin's neighbourhoods Summer of Culture Open Air Location KulturBrauerei Schönhauser Allee 36 10435 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://www.soda-berlin.de/de/events/ballermann-open-air-150826?source=bde More information
Exhibitions © visitBerlin, Foto Mo Wüstenhagen Exhibitions Permanent exhibition Berlin unpacks – gifts from 75 years Exhibitions Permanent exhibition The exhibition “Berlin Unpacks – Gifts from 75 Years” presents a selection of gifts that Berlin’s Governing Mayors have received from around the world over the past 75 years. Read more History Free of charge Location Rotes Rathaus Rathausstraße 10178 Berlin Time 09:00 am – 18:00 pm https://www.berlin.de/rbmskzl/service/rotes-rathaus/ausstellungen/
History & Archaeology © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Andreas Henkel / VG Bild-Kunst Bonn, 2025 History & Archaeology To 17/10/2032 Berlin sculpture discovery History & Archaeology To 17/10/2032 Archaeological excavations conducted in front of the Rotes Rathaus in 2010 unearthed a real surprise. A total of 16 sculptures from the Classical Modernist period were recovered from a basement filled with bomb debris. Read more History of National Socialism Location PETRI Berlin Gertraudenstraße 8 10178 Berlin Time 09:00 am – 17:00 pm https://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail/berliner-skulpturenfund/
Art Advertisement © P61 Gallery Art To 23/08/2026 P61 - Museum for Digital Arts Art To 23/08/2026 Berlin's space for Computing Art, Motion Design, Simulation Art, Abstract Objects, 3D Design, Video Art & CGI. We present international exhibitions, showcasing emerging and established artists alike. Read more International Urban Art Contemporary Art Location P61 Gallery Potsdamer Str. 61 10785 Berlin Time 12:00 pm https://www.p61gallery.com/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Lectures & Readings © DDR Museum Lectures & Readings To 15/11/2026 A country in a container Lectures & Readings To 15/11/2026 With the end of the GDR, its symbols also lost their validity. In the weeks and months leading up to October 3, 1990, public spaces had already undergone visible changes. Signs of SED rule were removed, much of it ending up in bulk waste containers or at flea… Read more History of the GDR Politics & Society Location DDR Museum Berlin Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1 10178 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.ddr-museum.de
History & Archaeology © Pressefoto Museum in der KulturBrauerei, Foto: Petras History & Archaeology Permanent exhibition Everyday life in the GDR History & Archaeology Permanent exhibition Between idyllic country, VEB canteen and the prison in Bautzen: On 600m2, original objects, documents, film and sound recordings show the gap between aspiration and reality of the GDR. Read more Berlin wall History of the GDR Free of charge Politics & Society Location Museum in der KulturBrauerei Knaackstraße 97 10435 Berlin Time 09:00 am – 18:00 pm https://www.hdg.de/museum-in-der-kulturbrauerei/ausstellungen/alltag-in-der-ddr
Top Event Pop Electro Rock Advertisement © Wintergarten Varieté Berlin Top Event Pop Electro Rock 26/08/2026 – 14/02/2027 DISCO – Acrobatics * Dinner * Dance Top Event Pop Electro Rock 26/08/2026 – 14/02/2027 Let’s Dance! With DISCO, the Wintergarten Varieté Berlin celebrates the dazzling disco era in all its facets. Captivating acrobatics, iconic retro looks, and songs that bring back memories of a first kiss on the dance floor. Read more Events for foodies Summer of Culture Location Wintergarten Varieté Potsdamer Straße 96 10785 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://wintergarten-berlin.de/shows/disco/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Science & Technology © SDTB / C. Kirchner Science & Technology Permanent exhibition Machine Tools Science & Technology Permanent exhibition Machines have transformed the way people work: work has become easier, and production more efficient. Experience the driving forces of the Industrial Revolution in action! The Historical Workshop offers hands-on insights into 150 years of industrialization. Read more History Location Deutsches Technikmuseum Trebbiner Straße 9 10963 Berlin Time 09:00 am – 17:30 pm https://technikmuseum.berlin/ausstellungen/dauerausstellungen/werkzeugmaschinen/
Art © Museum Reinickendorf Art To 04/10/2026 More than beauty Art To 04/10/2026 The exhibition seeks to redefine the way we view the female body—moving beyond its mere aestheticization—and explores themes that are relevant from a female perspective. Read more Free of charge Contemporary Art Location Museum Reinickendorf Alt-Hermsdorf 35 13467 Berlin Time 09:00 am – 17:00 pm https://kunst-reinickendorf.de/termine/more-than-beauty/
Top Event Festival Advertisement © © Wollenschlaeger Event GmbH Top Event Festival 18/09/2026 – 24/10/2026 Oktoberfest at Berlin Citadel Top Event Festival 18/09/2026 – 24/10/2026 From 18 September to 24 October 2026, Berlin celebrates Oktoberfest in the Festzelt der Hauptstadt at Spandau Citadel. Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm with DJ Hauffi and from 6 pm live band Gaudi Buam. Seats include a meal and a drink. Read more Events for foodies Berlin's neighbourhoods Spandau Location Zitadelle Spandau Am Juliusturm 13599 Berlin Time 17:00 pm https://www.wollenschlaeger-berlin.de/festzelt-der-hauptstadt/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Exhibitions © CC BY SA 4.0 Museumsstiftung Post und Telekommunikation.jpg Exhibitions To 23/08/2026 Never without a wheel. The bicycle at the post office. Exhibitions To 23/08/2026 The exhibition takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the history of the bicycle at the Post Office, showing how it made postal operations more efficient, inspired generations, and remains a key to sustainable mobility to this day. Read more History Sustainability Location Museum für Kommunikation Leipziger Straße 16 10117 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.mfk-berlin.de/ausstellung-niemals-radlos/
History & Archaeology © visitBerlin, Foto: Dagmar Schwelle History & Archaeology Permanent exhibition The Hauptmannn from Köpenick - from prisoner to legend History & Archaeology Permanent exhibition Shortly after its inauguration, the Köpenick Town Hall - built between 1901 and 1904 according to the plans of Hugo Kinzer and Hans Schütte - is world-famous almost overnight. The reason: the 57-year-old unemployed shoemaker, Wilhelm Voigt, arrested Georg… Read more History Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Rathaushof Köpenick Alt-Köpenick 21 12555 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.berlin.de/museum-treptow-koepenick/museen/hauptmannausstellung/
Top Event Art Advertisement © IKONO Berlin Top Event Art To 30/09/2026 IKONO Berlin: endless fun and creativity Top Event Art To 30/09/2026 Discover Berlin's newest immersive experience at Alexanderplatz. At IKONO, art, play and the unexpected combine to create an unforgettable adventure. Self-discovery, interactivity and pure joy await you in 14 immersive rooms. Read more Children Summer of Culture Ticket tips Location Ikono Berlin Rathausstraße 6 10178 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://feverup.com/m/481761?thm=6573&c=ber-visitberlin Tickets & Dates
History & Archaeology © Doris Poklekowski History & Archaeology To 23/08/2026 "... this enemy is on the right!" The fight against National Socialism before 1933 History & Archaeology To 23/08/2026 Founded in 1919, the Weimar Republic was under pressure from the beginning. Authoritarian ideas and nationalist thinking were deeply rooted in parts of German society. Read more Free of charge History of National Socialism Location Gedenkstätte Deutscher Widerstand Stauffenbergstraße 11-13 10785 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.gdw-berlin.de/angebote/ausstellungen/sonderausstellungen
Art © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum / Stephan Klonk Art Permanent exhibition Achtung: Design! Art Permanent exhibition The new presentation of the Design Collection in the Decorative Arts Museum is conceived as a collaborative and multi-perspective project. The entire museum team is actively involved in the selection and presentation process of the objects and contributes… Read more Fashion and Design Location Kulturforum - Kunstgewerbemuseum Matthäikirchplatz 10785 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.visitberlin.de/de/tickets/kunstgewerbemuseum-mit-ausstellungen-tageskarte#/ Buy tickets
Top Event Improvisational Theatre Advertisement © Monbijou Theater Top Event Improvisational Theatre To 20/09/2026 Summer Magic at the Monbijou Theater Top Event Improvisational Theatre To 20/09/2026 This summer is all about Shakespeare! The Monbijou Theater invites you to its open-air summer season: With open-air theater, music, and that signature Berlin sass, we’ll create unforgettable evenings along the Spree—close to the audience, authentic, direct… Read more Accessible Events Berlin's neighbourhoods Summer of Culture Open Air Urban Art Contemporary Art Location Monbijou Theater Monbijoustraße 3 10117 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.monbijou-theater.com/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Photography © Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Foto: Georg Schroeder Photography To 11/10/2026 After Memory Photography To 11/10/2026 The ways in which we remember and forget are shifting. Memory has become a contested terrain, appropriated by reactionary movements, capitalist corporations, and geopolitical interests. Read more Free of charge International Contemporary Art Location Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien Mariannenplatz 2 10997 Berlin Time 10:00 am – 20:00 pm https://kunstraumkreuzberg.de/programm/after-memory/
Exhibitions © BND Besucherzentrum Exhibitions Permanent exhibition BND VISITOR CENTER Exhibitions Permanent exhibition The Federal Intelligence Service, or BND for short, offers interested parties interesting insights into its work in the interactive exhibition at its visitor center. Read more History Free of charge Politics & Society Location BND BESUCHERZENTRUM Chausseestraße 99a 10115 10115 Time 10:00 am – 17:00 pm https://www.bnd.bund.de/DE/Besucherzentrum/bnd-besucherzentrum-node.html
Top Event Street festival / Folk festival Advertisement © WBM Top Event Street festival / Folk festival 15/08/2026 + 1 additional date Festival in Berlin‘s historic centre Top Event Street festival / Folk festival 15/08/2026 + 1 additional date Street performers, music and interactive activities transform Berlin’s oldest residential district into an open-air stage. Enjoy acrobatics, comedy, magic and a lively program full of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Read more Accessible Events Events for foodies Berlin's neighbourhoods Free of charge Children Summer of Culture Open Air Ticket tips Location Nikolaiviertel Nikolaikirchplatz 10178 Berlin Time 11:00 am – 18:00 pm https://www.wbm.de/ueber-uns/spenden-und-sponsoring/nikolaizauber-2026/?mtm_campaign=NZ_VisitBerlin&mtm_kwd=NZ_VisitBerlin More information
