Welcome to the anarchic, inclusive music and theater festival in Berlin!
From July 11 to 13, 2025, a very special event will take place at the former Stasi headquarters in Lichtenberg (Campus for Democracy): the "BERLIN is not SALZBURG" festival.
BERLIN is not SALZBURG
For three days and nights, this historic site will be transformed into a stage for creative, courageous, and inclusive performing arts. The festival will explore Mozart's famous work, "The Magic Flute," and present new adaptations of his Secret Service opera.
The artists will explore this special place, which was once the heart of the GDR's men's order, and translate central themes from Mozart's work into the present. This creates a fascinating connection between past and present, highlighting the connection to the Stasi.
In addition to the impressive performances, the Stasi Records Archive offers the opportunity to explore the grounds, archive, and exhibitions on small, flexible tours on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. These tours are spontaneous and offered on a demand-based basis—a great opportunity to learn more about the history and the site.
Anyone interested is invited to become part of this unique festival—a place for exchange, creativity, and reflection. Come along, experience the performances, and discover the history behind the scenes!
Schedule
Friday, July 11, 2025
5:00 p.m. Doors open
6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 5: Magic Flute - with The Dead Crack Whores at the Unicorn Farm, Hannsjana and Theater Thikwa, The Snake Boys, Queens of the Night Kaey and BroKolya, and students from the Mildred Harnack School
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM Spaceship - including party
Saturday, July 12, 2025
from 3:00 PM Spaceship - including party
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM vol. 5: Magic Flute - with The Dead Crack Whores at the Unicorn Farm, Hannsjana and Theater Thikwa, The Snake Boys, Queens of the Night Kaey and BroKolya, and students from the Mildred Harnack School
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM Spaceship - including party
Sunday, July 13, 2025
from 3:00 PM Spaceship - including party
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM vol. 5: Magic Flute - with The Dead Crack Whores at the Unicorn Farm, Hannsjana and Theater Thikwa, The Snake Boys, Queens of the Night Kaey and BroKolya, and students from the Mildred Harnack School
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Post-performance discussion with all acts
Registrations are welcome at einblick-ins-geheime@bundesarchiv.de or by phone at +49 30 18665 6777
Address: Ruschestraße 103, 10365 Berlin
Additional information
Participating artists
glanz&krawall GbR