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Photography © musuku - museum der subkulturen Photography To 22/09/2026 PHOTO BOOK SUMMER Photography To 22/09/2026 "Photo Book Summer" is a new Berlin festival dedicated to the photobook as an artistic medium. It will take place for the first time from July 17 to September 22, 2026, at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin’s Potsdamer Straße location and is organized by musuku –… Read more History International Politics & Society Urban development Location Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (Haus Potsdamer Straße) - Otto-Braun-Saal Potsdamer Str. 33 10785 Berlin Time 08:00 am – 21:00 pm https://musuku.de/
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/
History & Archaeology Advertisement © Rory Grubb History & Archaeology Permanent exhibition The Century of Displacement History & Archaeology Permanent exhibition Why do people have to flee or are expelled? What do they experience? The Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation looks at politically, ethnically and religiously motivated forced migrations in the 20th century in Europe and beyond. Read more Accessible Events Free of charge Children Teenager Location Dokumentationszentrum Flucht, Vertreibung, Versöhnung Stresemannstraße 90 10963 Berlin https://www.flucht-vertreibung-versoehnung.de/de/besuchen/staendige-ausstellung/?source=bde More information
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 10:00 am https://www.mfk-berlin.de/ausstellung-apropos-sex/
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/
Top Event Art Advertisement © © Glut.Berlin/Kevin Fuchs Fotografie Top Event Art 04/09/2026 Long Night of Images Top Event Art 04/09/2026 In vibrant studio complexes, neighborhood galleries, or hidden art oases – on this night, Lichtenberg’s creative scene shines brighter than ever. About 50 places invite you to experience art, culture, and exchange. Enjoy art where it’s made. Read more Berlin's neighbourhoods Free of charge Summer of Culture Open Air Urban Art Contemporary Art Location Lichtenberg Lichtenberger StraÃe 10178 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://langenachtderbilder.de/?source=bde More information
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 10:00 am – 18:00 pm https://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail/berliner-skulpturenfund/
Science & Technology © SDTB Science & Technology To 27/09/2026 Carbon Culture - Museum of the Fossil Age Science & Technology To 27/09/2026 It's frightening, but true: everyday lives cannot function without coal, oil, and gas. Fossil fuels enable mobility and provide electricity and heat. Fossil raw materials are used in road construction and in our clothing. Over decades, we have made ourselves… Read more Environment & Future science Location Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin Trebbiner Straße 9 10963 Berlin Time 10:00 am – 18:00 pm https://www.visitberlin.de/de/tickets/deutsches-technikmuseum-berlin-tageskarte#/ Buy tickets
Top Event Festival Advertisement © Berliner Festspiele Top Event Festival 28/08/2026 – 23/09/2026 World-Class Music in Berlin Top Event Festival 28/08/2026 – 23/09/2026 With Ligeti’s Le Grand Macabre, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra, Musikfest Berlin 2026 presents outstanding concert highlights from around the world, taking place from 28 August to 23 September. Read more experimental and contemporary Art International Classic music in Berlin Summer of Culture City of music Ticket tips Contemporary Art Location Verschiedene Spielorte in Jevers Innenstadt 26441 Jever Time 20:00 pm https://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/musikfest-berlin/programm/2026/kalender?etcc_cmp=MFB26&etcc_med=Paid&etcc_par=visitberlin&etcc_ctv=Native%20Teaser_Flight%202 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 10:00 am – 18:00 pm https://www.hdg.de/museum-in-der-kulturbrauerei/ausstellungen/alltag-in-der-ddr
Top Event Family Advertisement © Sonae Sierra Top Event Family To 20/09/2026 ALEXA – Shopping in the heart of Berlin Top Event Family To 20/09/2026 Right on Alexanderplatz, over 170 shops, restaurants and international brands await you. Discover the shopping experience everyone in Berlin is talking about. Read more Accessible Events Events for foodies Free of charge Children Shopping Location ALEXA Shoppingcenter Grunerstraße 20 10179 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.alexacentre.com/?source=bde More information
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 10:00 am – 18:00 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 Workshop Advertisement © Brookfiled Properties Top Event Workshop To 05/09/2026 Creative Summer at Potsdamer Platz Top Event Workshop To 05/09/2026 Workshops, street art, live murals, DIY sessions and a creative market invite you to join in every Saturday from June 27 to September 5 – free, open to all, right at Potsdamer Platz. Read more Accessible Events Events for foodies Free of charge Children Shopping Location THE PLAYCE Alte Potsdamer Str. 7 10785 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.potsdamerplatz.de/de/events/creative-summer-2026/?source=bde More information
Exhibitions © CC BY SA 4.0 Museumsstiftung Post und Telekommunikation.jpg Exhibitions 22/08/2026 + 1 additional date Never without a wheel. The bicycle at the post office. Exhibitions 22/08/2026 + 1 additional date 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 Environment & Future Location Museum für Kommunikation Leipziger Straße 16 10117 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.mfk-berlin.de/ausstellung-niemals-radlos/
History & Archaeology © Stiftung Haus der Geschichte / Foto: Harald Schmitt History & Archaeology To 04/04/2027 Skateboarders before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall History & Archaeology To 04/04/2027 The exhibition “Skaters & Skateboarders Before and After the Fall of the Berlin Wall” features photographs by *Stern* photographer Harald Schmitt, as well as by scene photographers Thomas Kalak and Helge Tscharn. It is further enriched by numerous photographs… Read more History History of the GDR Events on the Cold War Location Museum in der KulturBrauerei Knaackstraße 97 10435 Berlin Time 10:00 am – 18:00 pm https://www.hdg.de/museum-in-der-kulturbrauerei/ausstellungen/skater-rollbrettfahrer-vor-und-nach-dem-mauerfall
Top Event Blues & Jazz Advertisement © Live City r.s.o Top Event Blues & Jazz 22/08/2026 – 26/12/2026 Sinatra Dinner & Show in Berlin Top Event Blues & Jazz 22/08/2026 – 26/12/2026 A glamorous evening of live music, Sinatra’s greatest classics and a signature 3-course dinner at Hotel Palace Berlin. Perfect for everyone who loves swing, style and unforgettable experiences. Read more Accessible Events Events for foodies Summer of Culture City of music Around Kurfürstendamm Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Hotel Palace Budapester Straße 45 10787 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://sinatraberlin.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Film, theatre, literature & music © Evangelischer Friedhofsverband Berlin Stadtmitte Film, theatre, literature & music To 03/08/2028 Sound of History - Permanent exhibition in the Wiesenack Mausoleum Film, theatre, literature & music To 03/08/2028 Öffnungzeiten: wochentags von 9-15 Uhr The exhibition at the Wiesenack Mausoleum in the Sophien II Musicians’ Cemetery in Berlin-Mitte honors well-known figures from the world of music, including Carl Bechstein, Wilhelm Bach, Albert Lortzing, Walter Kollo, Arndt Bause, Siegfried Wilhelm Dehn… Read more History Berlin's neighbourhoods Free of charge City of music Location Friedhof Sophien II Bergstraße 29 10115 Berlin Time 09:00 am – 15:00 pm https://www.ekbo-termine.de/d-695522
Science & Technology © SDTB/ Foto: Ériver Hijano Science & Technology To 27/06/2027 SuperCity 3000 Science & Technology To 27/06/2027 What will life be like in the city of the future? This is the question explored by the special exhibition “SuperCity 3000. Our City of the Future” at the German Museum of Technology. What makes the exhibition special is that it was developed by children for… Read more Children Politics & Society Urban development Location Deutsches Technikmuseum Trebbiner Straße 9 10963 Berlin Time 10:00 am – 18:00 pm https://technikmuseum.berlin/ausstellungen/sonderausstellungen/supercity3000/
Top Event Musical Advertisement © Theater des Westens Top Event Musical To 28/02/2027 Wir sind am Leben – THE Berlin Musical Top Event Musical To 28/02/2027 After hit musicals such as Ku’damm 56, Romeo & Julia and Die Amme, Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer now present their most personal project yet: WIR SIND AM LEBEN tells a story of family, freedom and the spirit of life in early 1990s Berlin. Now at the TdW! Read more Accessible Events LGBTI Around Kurfürstendamm Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Theater des Westens Kantstraße 12 10623 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://www.stage-entertainment.de/musicals-shows/wir-sind-am-leben-berlin?source=bde Tickets & Dates
