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Festivals © Max Zerrahn Festivals 05/05/2025 – 12/05/2025 5. Jazz Festival 2025 5. Jazz Festival 2025 Festivals 05/05/2025 – 12/05/2025 5. Jazz Festival 2025 It's hard to believe: in May 2025, the jazz festival will take place in the Tischlerei for the 5th time and illustrious programmes and stars of the jazz scene will join forces. Read more City of music Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Foto: Wolfgang Scholvien Lectures & Readings 12/05/2025 + 15 additional dates Conversations on Art Conversations on Art Lectures & Readings 12/05/2025 + 15 additional dates Conversations on Art What role does the architecture of an exhibition play? Is it important where an exhibition piece comes from? What does the year of origin say about an artwork? Read more Contemporary Art International Location Haus der Kulturen der Welt Haus der Kulturen der Welt Time 15:00 pm – 19:00 pm https://www.hkw.de/programme/musafiri/conversations-on-art-musafiri
Top Event Show Advertisement © Zirkus des Horrors Top Event Show 16/05/2025 – 20/07/2025 Circus of Horrors - Memento Mori Circus of Horrors - Memento Mori Top Event Show 16/05/2025 – 20/07/2025 Circus of Horrors - Memento Mori In its new production, the circus of horrors combines spectacular artistry, breakneck stunts, weird comedy and crazy freaks in what is probably the most extraordinary show in Germany, setting new standards in the entertainment sector. Read more Location Zentraler Festplatz Berlin Zentraler Festplatz Berlin Kurt-Schumacher-Damm 207 13405 Berlin https://zirkusdeshorrors.de/infernum/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Theatre © David Balzer / bildbuehne.de Theatre 12/05/2025 + 19 additional dates Bubble Jam - Rimini Protokoll Bubble Jam - Rimini Protokoll Theatre 12/05/2025 + 19 additional dates Bubble Jam - Rimini Protokoll Who is on the other end of the internet? How does an algorithm work? Who or what gives us instructions? And what is “fake” here? Bubble Jam is a game platform on whose server test players connect via smartphones that they are equipped with. Read more Teenager Location GRIPS Theater: GRIPS Podewil GRIPS Theater: GRIPS Podewil Time 18:00 pm – 19:20 pm https://www.grips-theater.de/de/stuecke/bubblejam/21
Nightlife © Patricia Müller (weite Kreise) Nightlife 12/05/2025 Excellent pub quiz with a focus on UniSysCat! Excellent pub quiz with a focus on UniSysCat! Nightlife 12/05/2025 Excellent pub quiz with a focus on UniSysCat! Every month, the Pub Quiz focuses on the research of one of Berlin's seven Clusters of Excellence. Read more science Location Fahimi Bar Fahimi Bar Time 19:00 pm https://www.unisyscat.de/news-events/display?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=569&cHash=095bf3f4d9ae7991bd99c76895e34ed8
Top Event Musicals Advertisement © Albert Verlinde / Jochen Quast Top Event Musicals 06/05/2025 – 18/05/2025 GREASE – THE HIT-MUSICAL GREASE – THE HIT-MUSICAL Top Event Musicals 06/05/2025 – 18/05/2025 GREASE – THE HIT-MUSICAL The exciting new production of the cult musical GREASE catapults fans back to a time of petticoats and leather jackets, fast cars and hot parties and brings the 1950s to life at the Admiralspalast from 6 May to 18 May 2025. Read more Accessible Events Location Admiralspalast Berlin Admiralspalast Berlin Berlin https://www.eventim.de/artist/grease-das-musical/?affiliate=VB1&cityname=Berlin Tickets & Dates
Art © Can Henne Art 12/05/2025 Exhibition opening “The Blue Hour” Exhibition opening “The Blue Hour” Art 12/05/2025 Exhibition opening “The Blue Hour” The artist Can Henne has embarked on a fascinating journey from digital art to traditional painting. In his current works he combines the precision and flexibility of digital compositions with the craftsmanship of expressiveness of painting. Read more Bauhaus & Modernism Contemporary Art Location Zimmer 16 Zimmer 16 Time 19:00 pm https://zimmer16.com/ Buy tickets
Workshop © Getty Images, Foto: Sirinapa Wannapat / EyeEm Workshop 12/05/2025 + 6 additional dates Read Editing: Monthly Writers Meetup Read Editing: Monthly Writers Meetup Workshop 12/05/2025 + 6 additional dates Read Editing: Monthly Writers Meetup This event provides a space for unfinished work—ideas that need discussion, pieces ready for a trial run, or projects in progress. Held on the second Monday of each month, it is designed for writers navigating the in-between stages of their work, organized by… Read more Literature Free of charge Location Vagabund Kesselhaus Vagabund Kesselhaus Time 19:00 pm https://www.meetup.com/berlin-poetry-meetup-group/?eventOrigin=event_home_page
Top Event Art Advertisement © IKONO Berlin Top Event Art 13/09/2024 – 14/06/2025 IKONO Berlin: endless fun and creativity IKONO Berlin: endless fun and creativity Top Event Art 13/09/2024 – 14/06/2025 IKONO Berlin: endless fun and creativity 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 Location IKONO Berlin IKONO Berlin Rathausstraße 6 10178 Berlin https://ikono.global/de/berlin?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Concerts © Michał Piórkowski / Spot.on Art Foundation Concerts 12/05/2025 Revived Heritage Revived Heritage Concerts 12/05/2025 Revived Heritage The Great Synagogue of Warsaw was opened in 1878 and was an important centre of Jewish life as well as an architectural jewel of the 19th century. Read more City of music International History Location Botschaft der Republik Polen in Berlin Botschaft der Republik Polen in Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.davideisenstadt.art/berlin2025
Reading © XAMAX Reading 12/05/2025 COHEN‘S CLUB COHEN‘S CLUB Reading 12/05/2025 COHEN‘S CLUB Writer and cultural journalist Ute Cohen welcomes a literary guest to the elegant Haus Cumberland to chat about a current book. An art-loving audience can look forward to a captivating reading and stimulating conversation on Kurfürstendamm. Read more Literature Location Orangerie Charlottenburg Orangerie Charlottenburg Time 19:30 pm https://cohens.club/
Top Event Show Advertisement © Zirkus des Horrors Top Event Show 16/05/2025 – 20/07/2025 Circus of Horrors - Memento Mori Circus of Horrors - Memento Mori Top Event Show 16/05/2025 – 20/07/2025 Circus of Horrors - Memento Mori In its new production, the circus of horrors combines spectacular artistry, breakneck stunts, weird comedy and crazy freaks in what is probably the most extraordinary show in Germany, setting new standards in the entertainment sector. Read more Location Zentraler Festplatz Berlin Zentraler Festplatz Berlin Kurt-Schumacher-Damm 207 13405 Berlin https://zirkusdeshorrors.de/infernum/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Theatre © Eike Walkenhorst Theatre 12/05/2025 + 9 additional dates Darling Darling Theatre 12/05/2025 + 9 additional dates Darling The gigantic corporations Always and Never are fighting for a monopoly on the market and for the invention of the next innovative feminine hygiene product. The CEOs Franka and Bettina want to buy up each other's companies and get at each other's throats. Their… Read more Location Deutsches Theater Berlin - Kammerspiele Deutsches Theater Berlin - Kammerspiele Time 19:30 pm https://www.deutschestheater.de/programm/produktionen/der-liebling Buy tickets
Classical Music © Philippe Matsas Classical Music 12/05/2025 Freiburger Barockorchester | Tamerlano Freiburger Barockorchester | Tamerlano Classical Music 12/05/2025 Freiburger Barockorchester | Tamerlano The award-winning Freiburg Baroque Orchestra performs ‘Tamerlano’, the first opera by George Frideric Handel, together with top-class soloists. Read more Classic music in Berlin Location Philharmonie Berlin – Kammermusiksaal Philharmonie Berlin – Kammermusiksaal Time 19:30 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56000 Buy tickets
Exhibitions Advertisement © The Upside Down Berlin Exhibitions 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025 Most inspiring Berlin experience! Most inspiring Berlin experience! Exhibitions 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025 Most inspiring Berlin experience! At Upside Down Berlin, explore themed spaces inspired by Berlin's vibrant cultural heritage: upside-down interiors, offbeat ball pools and unique backdrops - all designed to learn, experience & awaken your inner child! Read more Children Teenager Location The Upside Down Berlin The Upside Down Berlin Alte Potsdamer Str. 7 10785 Berlin https://the-upsidedown.com/berlin?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Reading © Tennenbaum privat Reading 12/05/2025 I'm just a poor city slicker - Mascha Kaléko: a portrait I'm just a poor city slicker - Mascha Kaléko: a portrait Reading 12/05/2025 I'm just a poor city slicker - Mascha Kaléko: a portrait Musical reading with Rosa and Jonathan Tennenbaum. The tenderly ironic tone of her verses, mixed with a touch of melancholy and humour, quickly made her the poet of the 1930s. Read more Literature Free of charge Location Janusz-Korczak-Bibliothek Janusz-Korczak-Bibliothek Time 19:30 pm https://www.berlin.de/stadtbibliothek-pankow/bibliotheken/janusz-korczak-bibliothek/veranstaltungen/
Films © visumate Films 12/05/2025 Mountains on stage Mountains on stage Films 12/05/2025 Mountains on stage 4 films, 4 disciplines, 4 adventures with climbing, bouldering, mountaineering and kayaking. Read more Film events in Berlin On Tour Location City Kino Wedding City Kino Wedding Time 19:30 pm https://www.mountainsonstage-de.com/
Architecture & Design Advertisement © DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum Architecture & Design 01/03/2025 – 28/02/2026 ICONIC exhibition at DRIVE Berlin ICONIC exhibition at DRIVE Berlin Architecture & Design 01/03/2025 – 28/02/2026 ICONIC exhibition at DRIVE Berlin With “ICONIC - A Timeless Journey of Culture, Society and Mobility”, the Volkswagen Group is showing icons of modernism at its representative office in the capital, which have shaped mobility, design, architecture and art from the 1950s to the present day. Read more Free of charge Accessible Events Location DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum Friedrichstraße 84 / 10117 Berlin https://www.visitberlin.de/de/iconic-im-drive-volkswagen-group-forum?source=bde More information
Classical Music © Milena Schönfeldt Classical Music 12/05/2025 Springtime Emotions Springtime Emotions Classical Music 12/05/2025 Springtime Emotions In the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, there is a bittersweet note that people have been struggling to describe for centuries. Is it a sense of joy in the depths? Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Komische Oper Berlin: Ernst-Reuter-Saal Komische Oper Berlin: Ernst-Reuter-Saal Time 19:30 pm https://www.komische-oper-berlin.de/spielplan/a-z/fruehlingsgefuehle-ein-sinfoniekonzert/ Buy tickets
Improv Comedy © Jochen Zick Improv Comedy 12/05/2025 + 20 additional dates Theatersport Berlin - Das Match Theatersport Berlin - Das Match Improv Comedy 12/05/2025 + 20 additional dates Theatersport Berlin - Das Match Two teams compete in the high art of theatrical improvisation, the audience decides. Scenes on demand, without any preparation. Twenty-seven years ago, Theatersport Berlin brought this incredibly entertaining form of theater to the capital, and there are now… Read more Location Monbijou Theater: Märchenhütten Monbijou Theater: Märchenhütten Time 19:30 pm Buy tickets
Show Advertisement © Chamäleon Show 15/01/2025 – 01/06/2025 Play Dead – New Circus in Berlin Play Dead – New Circus in Berlin Show 15/01/2025 – 01/06/2025 Play Dead – New Circus in Berlin Celebrated Canadian circus company People Watching makes their Berlin debut: In Play Dead, 8 acrobats dissect the beauty and absurdity of the human condition and create contemporary circus that flows like water. Tickets from 37€ - book now. Read more LGBTI Berlin's neighbourhoods International Location Chamäleon Theater(in den Hackeschen Höfen) Chamäleon Theater(in den Hackeschen Höfen) 10178 Berlin https://chamaeleonberlin.com/de/shows/play-dead/?utm_campaign=partneranzeige%200125-0525&utm_source=visit%20berlin%20de&utm_medium=banner Tickets & Dates
