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Lecture © visitBerlin Lecture 09/12/2025 Siegfried Aufhäuser Siegfried Aufhäuser Lecture 09/12/2025 Siegfried Aufhäuser Siegfried Aufhäuser was one of the most prominent players in the employee unions during the Weimar Republic. As chairman of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft freier Angestelltenverbände (AfA), he called for a general strike against the Kapp-Lüttwitz putsch in 1920. Read more Free of charge Politics & Society History of National Socialism Location Forum Willy Brandt Berlin Forum Willy Brandt Berlin Time 18:00 pm – 19:30 pm https://willy-brandt.de/ausstellungen/veranstaltungen/siegfried-aufhaeuser-gewerkschafter-politiker-und-juedischer-sozialist/
Exhibitions © Stiftung Berliner Mauer Exhibitions 09/12/2025 Exhibition opening: This improbable event cannot be depicted Exhibition opening: This improbable event cannot be depicted Exhibitions 09/12/2025 Exhibition opening: This improbable event cannot be depicted The Gegenwind (Headwind) counseling center has been operating in Berlin since 1998. It offers advice and support to people who continue to suffer from the effects of traumas stemming from the SED dictatorship. Read more Free of charge History of the GDR Politics & Society Location Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer Time 18:30 pm – 21:00 pm https://www.stiftung-berliner-mauer.de/de/gedenkstaette-berliner-mauer/besuch/programm/dieses-unwahrscheinliche-ist-nicht-darstellbar?date=2025-12-09T18%3A30%3A00%2B0100
Top Event Art Advertisement © Phia Intelligence Top Event Art 11/10/2025 – 31/01/2026 Stadtbad RELOADED: BEYOND Stadtbad RELOADED: BEYOND Top Event Art 11/10/2025 – 31/01/2026 Stadtbad RELOADED: BEYOND 200 sqm of immersive ceiling projection – a cinematic journey full of emotions, between overthinking and letting go. Discover the Lost Place anew: raw, mysterious, yet alive through 150 artworks and a captivating light installation. Read more Children experimental and contemporary Art Teenager Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Stadtbad Lichtenberg Stadtbad Lichtenberg Hubertusstraße 47 10365 Berlin https://stadtbadreloaded.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Lecture © Courtesy the artist Lecture 09/12/2025 Artist Talk Artist Talk Lecture 09/12/2025 Artist Talk With Moyra Davey and Rosa Barba (artist, professor at the Department of Architecture / ETH Zurich, Berlin), moderated by Janique Vigier (editor of Granta magazine, London). Read more Free of charge Contemporary Art Location Neuer Berliner Kunstverein n.b.k. Neuer Berliner Kunstverein n.b.k. Time 19:00 pm https://www.nbk.org/de/diskurs/artist-talk-davey-barba
Art © Anastasia Tribambuka, Marina Skepner Art 09/12/2025 – 10/01/2026 Exhibition opening: “Eternity” by Marina Skepner Exhibition opening: “Eternity” by Marina Skepner Art 09/12/2025 – 10/01/2026 Exhibition opening: “Eternity” by Marina Skepner For many, the search for immortality — the yearning for eternity — amounts simply to an attempt to extend life. As Marina Skepner sees it, eternity is already ours; we are sealed within it, like insects in amber. Every second of our lives is a frame from a… Read more International Contemporary Art Location PANDA platforma PANDA platforma Time 19:00 pm – 22:00 pm https://panda-platforma.berlin/events/exhibition-opening-eternity-by-marina-skepner/ Buy tickets
Top Event Comedy Advertisement © Maulhelden Top Event Comedy 18/02/2026 Political Ash Wednesday in Berlin Political Ash Wednesday in Berlin Top Event Comedy 18/02/2026 Political Ash Wednesday in Berlin The 22nd Political Ash Wednesday from the capital. The reckoning! Featuring Anna Mateur, Abdel Kader Chahin, Frank Lüdecke, Mathias Richling, René Sydow, and Arnulf Rating! A powerhouse mix of satire and music. Bottom line: there’s a shortage of skilled… Read more Politics & Society Accessible Events Location Konzertsaal der UdK Berlin Konzertsaal der UdK Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://aschermittwoch-berlin.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Tip Musicals © Promo Tip Musicals 09/12/2025 + 11 additional dates Linie 1 Linie 1 Tip Musicals 09/12/2025 + 11 additional dates Linie 1 The Gripstheater celebrates the premiere of the new production of its cult musical "Linie 1", a musical revue, a drama about life and survival in the big city. A journey to the time of the wall city full of hope, courage and self-deception. Read more City of music Location Grips Theater Grips Theater Time 19:00 pm – 22:15 pm https://www.grips-theater.de/de/stuecke/linie1/90
Top Event Show © Palazzo Top Event Show 08/11/2025 – 08/03/2026 PALAZZO Berlin - The Dinner Show at the Spiegelpalast | Unikate PALAZZO Berlin - The Dinner Show at the Spiegelpalast | Unikate Top Event Show 08/11/2025 – 08/03/2026 PALAZZO Berlin - The Dinner Show at the Spiegelpalast | Unikate Experience PALAZZO Berlin, the unique dinner show in the Spiegelpalast at Bahnhof Zoo, which combines top-class gastronomy, breathtaking acrobatics, comedy and live music at the highest level. Read more Events for foodies International Events in Berlin at Christmas New Year's Eve in Berlin Ticket tips Location Spiegelpalast Berlin Spiegelpalast Berlin Time 19:00 pm Buy tickets
Comedy Advertisement © Ann-Marie Schwanke - Siegersbusch Film Comedy 09/12/2025 – 21/12/2025 THE CHRISTMAS PARTY – The festive comedy! THE CHRISTMAS PARTY – The festive comedy! Comedy 09/12/2025 – 21/12/2025 THE CHRISTMAS PARTY – The festive comedy! THE LIGHTS ARE STILL ON IN THE BRANCH! A brilliant ensemble led by Gesine Cukrowski and Heikko Deutschmann tells the story of the celebration of love in a small savings bank branch on the edge of the universe. With karaoke, alcohol and many surprising twists. Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin Renaissance-Theater Berlin Knesebeckstraße 100 10623 Berlin https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/die-weihnachtsfeier-in-der-filiale-brennt-noch-licht-ua/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Opera © Iko Freese / drama-berlin.de Opera 09/12/2025 + 3 additional dates Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Opera 09/12/2025 + 3 additional dates Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny In the middle of the desert, three fugitive criminals establish the city of Mahagonny. In this "paradise city," people are supposed to live by their own rules – financed by passing men from the Gold Coast. Eating, loving, boxing, and drinking are the order of… Read more City of music Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Komische Oper Berlin: Schillertheater - Großer Saal Komische Oper Berlin: Schillertheater - Großer Saal Time 19:00 pm https://www.komische-oper-berlin.de/spielplan/a-z/aufstieg-und-fall-der-stadt-mahagonny/ Buy tickets
Reading © (c) textOUR Reading 09/12/2025 textOUR next generation: pictures & poetry textOUR next generation: pictures & poetry Reading 09/12/2025 textOUR next generation: pictures & poetry To conclude the textOUR reading series, the ad hoc poetry collective meets the next generation of young writers: Anja Engst and Luise John exchange ideas with students from the creative writing course at the Albert Einstein Gymnasium in Neukölln. Read more Literature Location Lettrétage Lettrétage Time 19:00 pm
Show Advertisement © Tine Acke Show 13/12/2025 + 1 additional date With Heinz Erhardt SMILING THROUGH THE SERIOUSNESS OF TIME With Heinz Erhardt SMILING THROUGH THE SERIOUSNESS OF TIME Show 13/12/2025 + 1 additional date With Heinz Erhardt SMILING THROUGH THE SERIOUSNESS OF TIME With the support of his orchestra, Max Hopp brings the funny, nonsensical and profound wordplay of the great comedian to the stage in a selection of well-known songs, lesser-known piano compositions, poems and touching stories, newly arranged. Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin Renaissance-Theater Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/laechelnd-durch-den-ernst-der-zeit/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Concerts © Canva Concerts 09/12/2025 Advent concert with women's choir and chamber orchestra Advent concert with women's choir and chamber orchestra Concerts 09/12/2025 Advent concert with women's choir and chamber orchestra The Schöneberg Women's Choir Akazien-Grazien currently consists of 30 singers. The choir was founded in 1998 at the popular Café Bilderbuch on Akazienstraße in Schöneberg. The choir sings swing and pop, film and world music, classical pieces, and folk songs… Read more Free of charge City of music Location Apostel-Paulus-Kirche (Schöneberg) Apostel-Paulus-Kirche (Schöneberg) Time 19:30 pm
Theatre © Daniel Nartschick Theatre 09/12/2025 + 8 additional dates art project art project Theatre 09/12/2025 + 8 additional dates art project They originally wanted to study acting. Now they're exploring the self-presentation strategies developed at art school. This ensemble project by the third-year acting students, in collaboration with the stage and costume design programs, is taking the leap… Read more Location UNI.T (Theater der UdK Berlin) UNI.T (Theater der UdK Berlin) Time 19:30 pm https://www.udk-berlin.de/veranstaltung/kunstprojekt/
Comedy Advertisement © Anja Mey Comedy 27/01/2026 – 01/02/2026 Carrington-Brown – So British Carrington-Brown – So British Comedy 27/01/2026 – 01/02/2026 Carrington-Brown – So British With their new programme, the award-winning duo Carrington-Brown serves up an evening full of British humour, musical sophistication and charmingly quirky stage artistry. ‘So British’ combines comedy, cello, singing and a wild mix of pop, classical and… Read more City of music Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Bar jeder Vernunft Bar jeder Vernunft Schaperstraße 24 10719 Berlin https://www.bar-jeder-vernunft.de/de/programm/programmuebersicht/carrington-brown-so-british.html?utm_source=visitberlin_eventcalendar&utm_medium=native_teaser&utm_campaign=carringtonbrown-01-2026 Tickets & Dates
Top Event Show © Nady El-Tounsy Top Event Show 09/12/2025 + 298 additional dates BLINDED by DELIGHT BLINDED by DELIGHT Top Event Show 09/12/2025 + 298 additional dates BLINDED by DELIGHT The new Grand Show at Friedrichstadt-Palast “BLINDED by DELIGHT” takes its audience on a moving journey into the world of dreams and happiness. Over 100 wonderful artists offer you dazzling show entertainment on the largest theater stage in the world. Read more City of music International Events in Berlin at Christmas New Year's Eve in Berlin Ticket tips Location Friedrichstadt-Palast Friedrichstadt-Palast Time 19:30 pm https://www.eventim.de/artist/friedrichstadt-palast-berlin/blinded-by-delight-grand-show-friedrichstadt-palast-3862595/?affiliate=VB1 Buy tickets
Top Event Musicals © Stage-Entertainment Top Event Musicals 17/04/2025 – 22/02/2026 Romeo & Juliet – Love Is Everything Romeo & Juliet – Love Is Everything Top Event Musicals 17/04/2025 – 22/02/2026 Romeo & Juliet – Love Is Everything New stories have stood the test of time like Romeo & Juliet. This musical breathes new life into the classic tale, offering a unique perspective while staying true to its roots. Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Ticket tips Location Stage Theater des Westens Stage Theater des Westens Kantstraße 12 10623 Berlin Time 19:30 pm Buy tickets
Events for foodies Advertisement © Look Catering Events for foodies 24/11/2025 – 31/12/2025 Welcome to WinterCottage – your Christmas party in a cosy atmosphere Welcome to WinterCottage – your Christmas party in a cosy atmosphere Events for foodies 24/11/2025 – 31/12/2025 Welcome to WinterCottage – your Christmas party in a cosy atmosphere Fancy some mulled wine, delicious food and Christmas spirit? Then come to WinterCottage Berlin! Whether with family, friends or colleagues – here you can celebrate in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy our diverse culinary offerings. Visit us directly at the… Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Events for foodies https://wintercottage-berlin.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Political Cabaret © sign.berlin Political Cabaret 09/12/2025 + 14 additional dates Süßer die Klöckner nie klingelt Süßer die Klöckner nie klingelt Political Cabaret 09/12/2025 + 14 additional dates Süßer die Klöckner nie klingelt With "Sweeter the bell never rings," the Thistle is making every effort to ensure that Mrs. Klöckner would properly ring it into order – assuming she had the Christmas bell power in the Thistle. Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Kabarett-Theater Distel Kabarett-Theater Distel Time 19:30 pm https://distel-berlin.de/de/spielplan/repertoire/artikel-suesser_die_kloeckner_nie_klingelt.html Buy tickets
Ballet © Promo Ballet 19/12/2025 + 6 additional dates Swan Lake Swan Lake Ballet 19/12/2025 + 6 additional dates Swan Lake Using the medium of classical dance, Swan Lake tells the story of Prince Siegfried and his love for the enchanted Princess Odette, who is trapped in the body of a swan. Alternating between swan and human, it is her destiny to be the object of the fantasies of… Read more International Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden Staatsoper Unter den Linden Time 19:30 pm https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/schwanensee/155.html#a_696 Buy tickets
Top Event Street festival / Folk festival Advertisement © Diana Russ Top Event Street festival / Folk festival 24/11/2025 – 23/12/2025 Christmas Avenue in Schöneberg Christmas Avenue in Schöneberg Top Event Street festival / Folk festival 24/11/2025 – 23/12/2025 Christmas Avenue in Schöneberg Christmas queer atmosphere: queer associations present themselves, live music, DJs, drag shows, karaoke and bingo, culinary delights, manufactories, crafts, design and a party hut make the visit an unforgettable experience. Read more Free of charge Berlin's neighbourhoods Events in Berlin at Christmas LGBTI Location Nollendorfplatz Nollendorfplatz Nollendorfplatz 10777 Berlin https://christmas-avenue.berlin/?source=bde More information
