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Art © Stiftung St. Matthäus Art 25/12/2025 + 9 additional dates LICHTAUS LICHTAN – Norbert Schwontkowski, Leiko Ikemura, Ju Young Kim, Nicole Wermers LICHTAUS LICHTAN – Norbert Schwontkowski, Leiko Ikemura, Ju Young Kim, Nicole Wermers Art 25/12/2025 + 9 additional dates LICHTAUS LICHTAN – Norbert Schwontkowski, Leiko Ikemura, Ju Young Kim, Nicole Wermers Norbert Schwontkowski is one of the most important contemporary painters in Germany. Curated by Anna-Catharina Gebbers, the exhibition of the artist, who died in 2013, takes a sketch by Norbert Schwontkowski as the starting point for a dialogue between the… Read more Free of charge Contemporary Art Berlin Art Week Location St. Matthäus-Kirche St. Matthäus-Kirche Time 11:00 am – 18:00 pm https://stiftung-stmatthaeus.de/ausstellungen/lichtan-lichtaus/
Exhibitions © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Asiatische Kunst / Dauerleihgabe Ehepaar Schäfers, Foto: Maria Sobotka Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 130 additional dates All Under Heaven. Harmony in Family and State All Under Heaven. Harmony in Family and State Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 130 additional dates All Under Heaven. Harmony in Family and State How deeply does the state intervene in private life? The exhibition focuses on the tension between family and state in 20th-century China and Korea – between ideology, welfare, and control. It presents photographic works by Chinese artist He Chongyue, which… Read more Accessible Events Free of charge Location Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/alles-unter-dem-himmel-154784/ Buy tickets
Top Event Show Advertisement © HOLIDAY ON ICE Top Event Show 20/02/2026 – 08/03/2026 A Spectacle You Can't Miss! A Spectacle You Can't Miss! Top Event Show 20/02/2026 – 08/03/2026 A Spectacle You Can't Miss! Experience the brand-new HOLIDAY ON ICE Show CINEMA OF DREAMS featuring breathtaking performances, daring stunts, and impressive acrobatics that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out - get your tickets now! Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Accessible Events Location Tempodrom Tempodrom Möckernstraße 10 10963 Berlin https://www.eventim.de/noapp/artist/holiday-on-ice/3705032/?cityname=berlin&affiliate=HDY&utm_source=visitberlin&utm_medium=dp_nl&utm_campaign=hoi.horizons.dp.visitberlin.nl&utm_content=berlin Tickets & Dates
Exhibitions © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Foto: Alexander Schippel Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 55 additional dates Ts'uu - Cedar Of Trees and People Ts'uu - Cedar Of Trees and People Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 55 additional dates Ts'uu - Cedar Of Trees and People “…when the trees are gone, we’ll just be like everybody else.” – Gidansda Guujaaw, artist and former president of the Haida Nation. Read more Accessible Events Sustainability Location Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/tsuu-zeder-46537/ Buy tickets
Art © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum, Foto: Christoph Schmidt Art 25/12/2025 + 136 additional dates Conservation in Dialogue Conservation in Dialogue Art 25/12/2025 + 136 additional dates Conservation in Dialogue Conservation is a fascinating but often hidden professional field in museums. What is preserved and how, and who makes the decisions? Read more History Location Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/restaurierung-im-dialog-144418/ Buy tickets
Nightlife Advertisement © Soda Club Nightlife 01/01/2025 – 28/02/2026 Soda Club Berlin Soda Club Berlin Nightlife 01/01/2025 – 28/02/2026 Soda Club Berlin On 5 different floors we celebrate the most unforgettable parties in town and you can expect the infinite music universe of R'n'B, urban dance, electro, 2000s and crossover. For tonight it's your Berlin, your party, your SODA! Read more Location Soda Club Soda Club Schönhauser Allee 36 10435 Berlin https://www.soda-berlin.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Top Event Exhibitions © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum / Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Alexander Schippel Top Event Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 93 additional dates Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst Top Event Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 93 additional dates Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst With around 20,000 exhibits on 16,000 square metres, the collections of the Ethnologisches Museum and Museum für Asiatische Kunst of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, as well as six temporary exhibitions, offer a diverse view of past and present cultures of… Read more permanent exhibition Free of charge Accessible Events Location Humboldt Forum Humboldt Forum Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/ Buy tickets
Top Event Family © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / iStockphoto / Ulianna Top Event Family 03/10/2025 – 12/07/2026 Family Matters Family Matters Top Event Family 03/10/2025 – 12/07/2026 Family Matters Family: (Nearly) everyone has a family, and yet every family is different! But what’s the stitching that keeps families together? And who’s really responsible for spinning it? In a year-long programme, the Humboldt Forum is exploring the stuff that family ties… Read more Accessible Events Politics & Society History Location Humboldt Forum – Sonderausstellungsflächen Humboldt Forum – Sonderausstellungsflächen Schlossplatz 10178 Berlin Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/beziehungsweise-familie-148458/ Buy tickets
Top Event Theatre Advertisement © Galli Theater Top Event Theatre 19/12/2025 – 31/12/2025 Fairytale theatre at Christmas Fairytale theatre at Christmas Top Event Theatre 19/12/2025 – 31/12/2025 Fairytale theatre at Christmas The stage is set for lots of fun with cheerful fairy-tale theatre by Johannes Galli, featuring specially composed songs and delightfully clownesque moments for the whole family. Enjoy magical afternoon performances that will linger long in your memory. Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Children Location Galli Theater Berlin Galli Theater Berlin Oranienburger Straße 32 10117 Berlin https://galli-berlin.de/spielplan-kinder-2/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Art © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum Art 25/12/2025 + 135 additional dates Feliciano Lana. The Story of White People Feliciano Lana. The Story of White People Art 25/12/2025 + 135 additional dates Feliciano Lana. The Story of White People The watercolours by the indigenous artist Feliciano Lana from Brazil, who died in 2020, deal with the history of contact between indigenous people and whites on the Upper Rio Negro. Lana tells a local version of global history in his depictions and provides… Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Location Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org Buy tickets
Top Event Exhibitions © Stiftung Humboldtforum im Berliner Schloss / Studio Gründer Kirfel, Foto: Michael Degener Top Event Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 129 additional dates Histories of Tanzania Histories of Tanzania Top Event Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 129 additional dates Histories of Tanzania The territory of modern-day Tanzania has a chequered history. On account of its position on the Indian Ocean, the communities there became part of transregional trading networks early on. Read more Free of charge Politics & Society Location Humboldt Forum Humboldt Forum Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/geschichten-tansanias-136691/ Buy tickets
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 Events in Berlin at Christmas City of music 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
Exhibitions © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Asiatische Kunst / Iris Papadopoulos Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 161 additional dates Language Families Language Families Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 161 additional dates Language Families As part of the “Family” theme cluster, a temporary presentation on the subject of Language Families has been set up. The manuscripts on display showcase the linguistic diversity of the finds from the Turfan collection. Languages represented include those from… Read more Location Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de Buy tickets
History © Stadtmuseum Berlin | Gestaltung: Groupe Dejour History 25/12/2025 + 27 additional dates Liberty, Equality, Solidarność. Polish Viewpoints in Berlin Liberty, Equality, Solidarność. Polish Viewpoints in Berlin History 25/12/2025 + 27 additional dates Liberty, Equality, Solidarność. Polish Viewpoints in Berlin Poles have lived in Berlin for centuries and shaped the cultural, social, political and economic life of the city. The Polish border is less than 100 kilometres away. And yet, the city’s close ties with its neighbouring country sometimes only become visible at… Read more History Politics & Society Location Humboldt Forum: Berlin Ausstellung, 1. OG Humboldt Forum: Berlin Ausstellung, 1. OG Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/freiheit-gleichheit-solidarnosc-128516/ Buy tickets
Top Event Show Advertisement © Friedrichstadt-Palast Top Event Show 24/09/2025 – 11/07/2026 BLINDED by DELIGHT Grand Show BLINDED by DELIGHT Grand Show Top Event Show 24/09/2025 – 11/07/2026 BLINDED by DELIGHT Grand Show The new Grand Show BLINDED by DELIGHT takes you on a moving journey into the world of dreams and happiness. Experience dazzling show entertainment with over 100 wonderful artists on the largest theatre stage in the world Read more International Accessible Events Location Friedrichstadt-Palast Friedrichstadt-Palast Friedrichstraße 107 10117 Berlin https://www.visitberlin.de/de/friedrichstadt-palast-berlin?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Art © Meryl McMaster, Courtesy of the artist, Stephen Bulger Gallery and Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain Art 25/12/2025 + 190 additional dates Making Kin Making Kin Art 25/12/2025 + 190 additional dates Making Kin The exhibition Making Kin brings together the works of artists from Canada, South Korea, Nigeria, Ghana, Myanmar, Germany, Estonia, Uzbekistan, and the US. Their various practices are interconnected by the understanding that we are all woven into a dynamic… Read more Contemporary Art Location Humboldt Forum: Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum: Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/sich-verwandt-machen-154742/ Buy tickets
Exhibitions © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum / Pierre Adenis Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 5 additional dates Manatunga. Artistic Interventions by George Nuku Manatunga. Artistic Interventions by George Nuku Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 5 additional dates Manatunga. Artistic Interventions by George Nuku George Tamihana Nuku is one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary artists. As a sculptor, he works with stone, bone, wood and shell, but above all with polystyrene and Plexiglass. Read more Free of charge Sustainability Contemporary Art Location Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/en/programm/laufzeitangebot/exhibition/manatunga-145831/ Buy tickets
Top Event Theatre Advertisement © Märchenhütten Top Event Theatre 14/11/2025 – 27/02/2026 The Fairy-Tale Theatre in Monbijou Park The Fairy-Tale Theatre in Monbijou Park Top Event Theatre 14/11/2025 – 27/02/2026 The Fairy-Tale Theatre in Monbijou Park Discover Berlin’s most enchanting stage! Enjoy live fairytale performances in cozy wooden huts, surrounded by the aroma of mulled wine and the glow of twinkling lights — magical theatre for all ages in Monbijou Park, right across from the Bode Museum Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Berlin's neighbourhoods Children Location Monbijou Theater: Märchenhütten Monbijou Theater: Märchenhütten Monbijoustraße 3b 10117 Berlin https://maerchenhuetten.com/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
History © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum / Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / Foto: Alexander Schippel / Szenographie Valentine Koppenhöfer History 25/12/2025 + 15 additional dates Matter(s) of Perspective Matter(s) of Perspective History 25/12/2025 + 15 additional dates Matter(s) of Perspective In recent years, ethnological collections in European museums have come under strong criticism. The Humboldt Forum is also working to address this issue. Read more History Location Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/ansichtssachen-49344/ Buy tickets
Exhibitions © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum, Foto: Alexander Schippel Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 4 additional dates Naga Land. Voices from Northeast India Naga Land. Voices from Northeast India Exhibitions 25/12/2025 + 4 additional dates Naga Land. Voices from Northeast India All over the world, minorities are fighting for cultural self-determination or political autonomy. One such minority are the Naga – an umbrella term for more than thirty different tribal groups which, despite many similarities, differ in their culture and… Read more Accessible Events Free of charge Location Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Humboldt Forum - Museum für Asiatische Kunst Time 12:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/naga-land-46447/ Buy tickets
Top Event Nightlife Advertisement © The Art of NYE Top Event Nightlife 31/12/2025 The Art of NYE The Art of NYE Top Event Nightlife 31/12/2025 The Art of NYE All-inclusive NYE party in a historic venue with hidden bunkers, 2 dancefloors, live piano, gourmet finger food & drinks. Ring in 2026 in a film-worthy setting – exclusive, unforgettable, and absolutely spectacular! Read more New Year's Eve in Berlin Location Standort: The Abandoned Factory Standort: The Abandoned Factory Time 21:30 pm https://www.theartofnye.com/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
