On four summer weekends, DURCHLÜFTEN transforms the Humboldt Forum’s Schlüterhof into a free open-air meeting place where musical traditions from across the globe unfold as living cultural archives.
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Porträt des südafrikanischen DJ Ra Mava
5 years open. Already 5 years DURCHLÜFTEN. For the sixth time now, DURCHLÜFTEN transforms the Schlüterhof courtyard of Berlin’s Humboldt Forum into a vibrant open-air stage for global music, cultural dialogue, and shared experience. From 9 July to 1 August 2026, across four summer weekends, the festival presents 24 live acts and 12 DJs from around the world. Each evening features two concerts followed by a DJ set, creating twelve nights of musical discovery, movement, and encounter in the heart of Berlin — once again with free entry for all.
Ra Mava was born in Umthatha in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, he traces his love of music to his mother, who introduced him to legends like Letta Mbulu, Brenda Fassie, Miriam Makeba, and Hugh Masekela. In the late ’90s and 2000s, his brothers expanded his sonic world through kwaito, house, and hip-hop — foundations that continue to shape his sound today.
Now a DJ and percussionist, Ra Mava brings that rich heritage into dynamic sets and live performances. He has long contributed to Mthwakazi’s Xhopera (Xhosa + opera) and adds rhythmic depth with djembe, congas, shakers, and other percussive textures.
- Price: free admission
- Duration: 60 Min
- Location: Ground Floor, Schlüter Courtyard
- Belongs to: Durchlüften 2026
Additional information
Accessibility
The Humboldt Forum and all exhibition rooms can be reached barrier-free with a wheelchair. A tactile floor guidance system facilitates orientation for blind and visually impaired visitors. Educational formats are tailored to the different needs of visitors with disabilities. These include tactile tours, guided tours and workshops.
Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. For more information, click here.
Bus bays are available in Rathausstraße: Stopping time from 9 - 22.30
By underground and suburban railway
U Museumsinsel (U5): 1 min walk
S/U Alexanderplatz: 15 min walk
S Hackescher Markt: 10 min walk
By bus
Lustgarten: 100, 300, N5; 1 min walk
Berlin Palace: 147; 1 min walk
Dates
July 2026
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