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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/
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/
Miscallenous Advertisement © Electric Social Miscallenous To 09/08/2026 Food, video games & fun Miscallenous To 09/08/2026 Top video game bar at Alexanderplatz: 50+ games, VR, darts & pool. Enjoy burgers, snacks & cocktails in a lively atmosphere. Weekly events and a simple playcard system, great food, drinks and gaming combined. Read more Location Electric Social Grunerstrasse 13 10179 Berlin Time 12:00 pm https://www.electric-social.com/?source=bde More information
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 © visitBerlin, Foto: Dagmar Schwelle History & Archaeology Permanent exhibition The Hauptmannn from Köpenick - from prisoner to legend History & Archaeology Permanent exhibition Shortly after its inauguration, the Köpenick Town Hall - built between 1901 and 1904 according to the plans of Hugo Kinzer and Hans Schütte - is world-famous almost overnight. The reason: the 57-year-old unemployed shoemaker, Wilhelm Voigt, arrested Georg… Read more History Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Rathaushof Köpenick Alt-Köpenick 21 12555 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.berlin.de/museum-treptow-koepenick/museen/hauptmannausstellung/
Top Event Classical Music Advertisement © Classic Open Air Top Event Classical Music 09/07/2026 – 14/07/2026 Classic Open Air Berlin Top Event Classical Music 09/07/2026 – 14/07/2026 Six summer nights, great music and the unique setting of Gendarmenmarkt: Classic Open Air brings classical music, crossover and unforgettable live moments to the heart of Berlin. Read more Accessible Events Summer of Culture Open Air Location Gendarmenmarkt Gendarmenmarkt 10117 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://www.myticket.de/de/classic-open-air-berlin-tickets?source=bde Tickets & Dates
History & Archaeology © Doris Poklekowski History & Archaeology To 23/08/2026 "... this enemy is on the right!" The fight against National Socialism before 1933 History & Archaeology To 23/08/2026 Founded in 1919, the Weimar Republic was under pressure from the beginning. Authoritarian ideas and nationalist thinking were deeply rooted in parts of German society. Read more Free of charge History of National Socialism Location Gedenkstätte Deutscher Widerstand Stauffenbergstraße 11-13 10785 Berlin Time 09:00 am https://www.gdw-berlin.de/angebote/ausstellungen/sonderausstellungen
History & Archaeology © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kunstbibliothek History & Archaeology To 10/01/2027 Time Travel in the Old Tiergarten District History & Archaeology To 10/01/2027 A freely accessible presentation in the art library commemorates the creative, art-loving residents who lived around Matthäikirchplatz 100 years ago. Pictures and texts about the lives and works of formerly famous residents bring to life a glorious era that… Read more The roaring twenties in Berlin Jewish Berlin Urban development Location Kunstbibliothek Matthäikirchplatz 8 10785 Berlin Time 09:00 am http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=82726
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
Top Event History & Archaeology © SPSG Schloss Schönhausen, Reinhardt und Sommer Top Event History & Archaeology To 12/06/2028 Art – People – Power. Schönhausen Palace as the scene of the Nazi campaign against ‘degenerate art’ Top Event History & Archaeology To 12/06/2028 A new extension to the permanent exhibition will show the history of Schönhausen Palace during the Nazi era from June 12, 2026: between 1938 and 1940, around 3,750 works of art that had previously been confiscated from German museums as part of the ‘Degenerate… Read more Accessible Events History of National Socialism Palaces and Gardens Location Schloss Schönhausen Tschaikowskistraße 1 13156 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/schloss-schoenhausen
Art © erloschen Art Permanent exhibition Art in Berlin 1880–1980 Art Permanent exhibition The presentation from our collection is a multi-facetted tour through the art of Berlin from 1880 to 1980. It ranges from paintings of the late 19th century, when the Kaiser reigned and tastes were largely determined by the moneyed classes, via Expressionism… Read more Accessible Events Bauhaus & Modernism Location Berlinische Galerie - Ausstellung Alte Jakobstraße 124 10969 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.visitberlin.de/de/tickets/tageskarte-berlinische-galerie-museum-fuer-moderne-kunst Buy tickets
Show Advertisement © Barbara Braun / BAR JEDER VERNUNFT Show 07/07/2026 – 30/08/2026 Oh What A Night! – Summer in Berlin with pop hits & showbiz glamour Show 07/07/2026 – 30/08/2026 This rousing sing-and-dance show celebrates the legendary hits of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – from “Grease” to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”. Great voices, impressive choreography and pure feel-good entertainment in a unique atmosphere. Read more International Summer of Culture City of music Location BAR JEDER VERNUNFT Schaperstraße 24 10719 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.bar-jeder-vernunft.de/de/programm/programmuebersicht/oh-what-a-night-frankie-valli-show.html?utm_source=visitberlin_eventcalendar&utm_medium=native_teaser&utm_campaign=owan-07-2026 Tickets & Dates
Art © Martin Matschinsky Art To 03/08/2026 Brigitte Meier-Denninghoff Art To 03/08/2026 Brigitte Meier-Denninghoff (1923 – 2011) is one of a small number of female German artists to have enjoyed an international career between the 1950s and 1970s with her sculpture and drawings. Read more Accessible Events Contemporary Art Location Berlinische Galerie - Ausstellung Alte Jakobstraße 124 10969 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.visitberlin.de/de/tickets/tageskarte-berlinische-galerie-museum-fuer-moderne-kunst Buy tickets
Events for foodies © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Foto: Alexander Schippel Events for foodies To 04/10/2026 Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum Events for foodies To 04/10/2026 The stylish and urban bistro is the culinary experience for families, groups and individual guests for the whole day. The Lebenswelten team works in an ecologically sustainable way and stands for diverse and tasty cuisine with a focus on Berlin classics and a… Read more Accessible Events Events for foodies Location Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Schloßplatz 10178 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.humboldtforum.org
Exhibitions Advertisement © Ines Doleschal Exhibitions Permanent exhibition Exhibition: Home, elsewhere Exhibitions Permanent exhibition Collages and texts by Ines Doleschal at the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation. In her work, Doleschal explores the history of her family from Hohenelbe in northern Bohemia. Exhibition opening on 25 February! Read more Location Dokumentationszentrum Flucht, Vertreibung, Versöhnung Stresemannstraße 90 10963 Berlin Time 08:11 am https://www.flucht-vertreibung-versoehnung.de/de/veranstaltung/zuhause-woanders-collagen-und-texte-von-ines-doleschal?source=bde More information
History & Archaeology © DHM History & Archaeology To 31/10/2026 Locating things. Stories of Movement and Transformation from the DHM collection (Working title) History & Archaeology To 31/10/2026 For May 2026 the DHM is planning an exhibition about the collection history of the house, to be shown on the ground floor of the Pei Building. Read more History Location Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Hinter dem Gießhaus 3 10117 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.dhm.de/ausstellungen/vorschau/dinge-verorten-objekt-und-raumgeschichten-aus-der-sammlung-des-dhm/
Art © Monira Al Qadiri, Photo: Markus Tretter Art To 17/08/2026 Monira Al Qadiri. Hero Art To 17/08/2026 The Berlinische Galerie presents "Hero," a solo exhibition by the internationally renowned artist Monira Al Qadiri. It focuses on her intensive exploration of the social, ecological, and political impacts of the global oil industry. Read more Sustainability Contemporary Art Location Berlinische Galerie - Landesmuseum für moderne Kunst, Fotografie und Architektur Alte Jakobstraße 124-128 10969 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.visitberlin.de/de/tickets/tageskarte-berlinische-galerie-museum-fuer-moderne-kunst#/ Buy tickets
Top Event Show Advertisement © MADI Top Event Show To 26/12/2026 “Mirage” the oriental dinnershow Top Event Show To 26/12/2026 Immerse yourself in the magic of the Orient and the flair of the Arabian Nights - in the heart of Berlin. Experience unforgettable moments full of magic and pleasure in the MADI - Tent of the Senses. Read more Events for foodies International Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Madi – Zelt der Sinne Bernhard-Lichtenberg-Platz 1 13507 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://www.madi-zelt.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Science & Technology © Futurium Science & Technology To 31/08/2026 Ocean Futures Science & Technology To 31/08/2026 What do you associate with the word “ocean”? The boundlessness of the water? Bizarre deep-sea creatures? The ideal wave for surfing? Oceans have shaped our planet for billions of years and are the basis of all life. They determine our climate, provide us with… Read more Free of charge Children Sustainability science Location Futurium Alexanderufer 2 10117 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://futurium.de/ocean-futures
Art © Courtesy of the artist © Oscar Murillo. Foto: Reinis Lismanis Art To 09/08/2026 Oscar Murillo. Collective osmosis Art To 09/08/2026 From March 14, 2026, Colombian artist Oscar Murillo will transform Potsdam's MINSK into a vibrant space for exchange and community. Read more Brandenburg: Nature & Culture close to Berlin Contemporary Art Location DAS MINSK KUNSTHAUS IN POTSDAM MAX-PLANCK-STRASSE 17 14473 Potsdam Time 10:00 am https://www.visitberlin.de/de/tickets/das-minsk-kunsthaus-potsdam-eintritt-alle-ausstellungen#/ Buy tickets
Architecture & Design Advertisement © DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum Architecture & Design To 31/01/2027 ICONIC exhibition at DRIVE Berlin Architecture & Design To 31/01/2027 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 Accessible Events Free of charge Location DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum Friedrichstraße 84 10117 Berlin https://www.visitberlin.de/de/iconic-im-drive-volkswagen-group-forum?source=bde More information
![Oscar Murillo, A song to a tearful garden [Ein Lied für einen tränenreichen Garten], Teil der 36. Biennale von São Paulo, Not All Travellers Walk Roads—Of Humanity as Practice, 6. September 2025 – 11. Januar 2026](/system/files/styles/visitberlin_teaser_search_visitberlin_xxl_2x/private/datahub/images/e_d63cef5d569330198fb5086e036d1512_img-hopop.jpg.webp?itok=xPf5s9G6 "Oscar Murillo, A song to a tearful garden [Ein Lied für einen tränenreichen Garten], Teil der 36. Biennale von São Paulo, Not All Travellers Walk Roads—Of Humanity as Practice, 6. September 2025 – 11. Januar 2026")
