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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 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/beziehungsweise-familie-148458/ Buy tickets
History © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum / Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / Foto: Alexander Schippel / Szenographie Valentine Koppenhöfer History 15/01/2026 + 45 additional dates Matter(s) of Perspective Matter(s) of Perspective History 15/01/2026 + 45 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 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/ansichtssachen-49344/ Buy tickets
Top Event Musicals Advertisement © Ann-Marie Schwanke Top Event Musicals 05/02/2026 – 29/03/2026 Sven Ratzke: From Head to Toe MARLENE Sven Ratzke: From Head to Toe MARLENE Top Event Musicals 05/02/2026 – 29/03/2026 Sven Ratzke: From Head to Toe MARLENE In a small Parisian flat, the days pass by for the world-famous star Marlene Dietrich. But on this evening, the past comes back to life and the diva is confronted with her own myth. Experience Sven Ratzke. Read more Around Kurfürstendamm Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin Renaissance-Theater Berlin Knesebeckstraße 100 10623 Berlin https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/marlene-originalfassung/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Exhibitions © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum, Foto: Alexander Schippel Exhibitions 15/01/2026 + 52 additional dates Naga Land. Voices from Northeast India Naga Land. Voices from Northeast India Exhibitions 15/01/2026 + 52 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 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/naga-land-46447/ Buy tickets
Events for foodies © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Foto: Alexander Schippel Events for foodies 15/01/2026 + 262 additional dates Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum Events for foodies 15/01/2026 + 262 additional dates Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum 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 Events for foodies Accessible Events Location Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Time 11:00 am – 17:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org
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
History © DHM History 15/01/2026 + 2 additional dates Parental leave cultur Parental leave cultur History 15/01/2026 + 2 additional dates Parental leave cultur Taking your baby to the museum: This offer makes it child's play for parents to explore the exhibition on Berlin's city history. Read more History Location Museum Ephraim-Palais Museum Ephraim-Palais Time 11:00 am – 14:00 pm https://www.stadtmuseum.de/veranstaltungen/elternzeit-kultur
History © Rafał Okrzymowski / Centrum Historii Zajezdnia History 01/12/2025 – 15/01/2026 Reconciliation for Europe Reconciliation for Europe History 01/12/2025 – 15/01/2026 Reconciliation for Europe Today's Europe was built on reconciliation after the Second World War. Former enemies realised their dream of a community of equals. Read more History International Politics & Society Location Rotes Rathaus Rotes Rathaus Rathausstraße 15 10178 Berlin
Top Event Family Advertisement © Bubble Planet Top Event Family 12/12/2025 – 29/03/2026 Bubble Planet - The interactive museum for all the senses Bubble Planet - The interactive museum for all the senses Top Event Family 12/12/2025 – 29/03/2026 Bubble Planet - The interactive museum for all the senses After thrilling millions of visitors worldwide in cities such as London, Paris, Los Angeles, Sydney and Singapore, the internationally acclaimed spectacle Bubble Planet is now coming to Germany for the first time. Read more Children Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Arena Berlin Arena Berlin Eichenstr. 4 12435 Berlin https://bubble-planet.com/berlin/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Art © visitBerlin Art 21/11/2025 – 08/02/2026 CROSSFIRE by Jac Carley CROSSFIRE by Jac Carley Art 21/11/2025 – 08/02/2026 CROSSFIRE by Jac Carley The Abguss-Sammlung Antiker Plastik is pleased to present Crossfire, a solo exhibition by Berlin-based artist Jac Carley. Read more Contemporary Art Free of charge Location Abguss-Sammlung Antiker Plastik Berlin Abguss-Sammlung Antiker Plastik Berlin Schloßstraße 69B 14059 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://abguss-sammlung-berlin.de/jac-carley-crossfire/
Sports © Cassiopeia Sports 01/11/2025 – 28/02/2026 Curling in the Cassiopeia Curling in the Cassiopeia Sports 01/11/2025 – 28/02/2026 Curling in the Cassiopeia Curling in the Cassiopeia combines sporting fun with a relaxed and atmospheric atmosphere. Hot drinks such as mulled wine, freshly tapped beer or fruity punch make the stay particularly cozy and bring winter magic into everyday life. Read more Location Cassiopeia Cassiopeia Revaler Straße 99 10245 Berlin Time 14:00 pm http://eisstockschiessen.cassiopeia-berlin.de/
Concerts Advertisement © Foto Zaucke Concerts 23/01/2026 + 1 additional date Manfred Krug: „Abgehauen“ Manfred Krug: „Abgehauen“ Concerts 23/01/2026 + 1 additional date Manfred Krug: „Abgehauen“ In an exciting interplay of music and narration, Krug's diary entries merge with his song lyrics to form a concert reading that brings to life the moving events surrounding his departure from the GDR – touching and surprisingly topical. With Ludwig Blochberger… Read more Around Kurfürstendamm Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin Renaissance-Theater Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/manfred-krug-abgehauen/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Art © Deutscher Künstlerbund Art 05/12/2025 – 06/03/2026 Dear Berlin. Ten Berlin-based women artists from the Deutscher Künstlerbund | By Sonya Schönberger/Berliner Zimmer Dear Berlin. Ten Berlin-based women artists from the Deutscher Künstlerbund | By Sonya Schönberger/Berliner Zimmer Art 05/12/2025 – 06/03/2026 Dear Berlin. Ten Berlin-based women artists from the Deutscher Künstlerbund | By Sonya Schönberger/Berliner Zimmer To mark the 75th anniversary of its re-founding, the Deutscher Künstlerbund is focussing on a wide range of art by women, including the exhibition »Berliner Zimmer« by Sonya Schönberger that centres on women artists whose life and work are closely linked to… Read more Contemporary Art Location Deutscher Künstlerbund e.V. Deutscher Künstlerbund e.V. Time 14:00 pm https://www.kuenstlerbund.de
History © DDR Museum History Permanent exhibition Discover. Preserve. Experience. Discover. Preserve. Experience. History Permanent exhibition Discover. Preserve. Experience. The DDR Museum is expanding its mission: the new DDR Museum Depot in Berlin-Marzahn will house one of the largest collections on everyday culture in the GDR. Around 360,000 objects will be collected, preserved and scientifically researched in two halls… Read more permanent exhibition History of the GDR History Location DDR Museum Depot DDR Museum Depot Pyramidenring 10 12681 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://www.ddr-museum.de
Top Event Show Advertisement © Estrel Berlin/Stars in Concert Top Event Show 30/01/2026 – 22/02/2026 Thank you for the music – The ABBA Story Thank you for the music – The ABBA Story Top Event Show 30/01/2026 – 22/02/2026 Thank you for the music – The ABBA Story “Thank You for the Music” – The ABBA Story in Berlin offers a unique show experience. A thrilling journey into the 1970s with pure disco vibes and global hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Waterloo.” Read more City of music Accessible Events Location Estrel Showtheater - Estrel Berlin Estrel Showtheater - Estrel Berlin Sonnenallee 225 12057 Berlin https://www.stars-in-concert.de/de/aktuelle-shows/thank-you-for-the-music-die-abba-story.html?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Workshop © Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin, Foto: Constanze Schröder Workshop 15/01/2026 + 2 additional dates ElternzeitKultur - Taking the baby to the museum ElternzeitKultur - Taking the baby to the museum Workshop 15/01/2026 + 2 additional dates ElternzeitKultur - Taking the baby to the museum During ElternzeitKultur, you can explore BERLIN GLOBAL with your baby. A live speaker will provide exciting background information in individual short tours. Read more Children Accessible Events History Führung im Museum Location Humboldt Forum: Berlin Ausstellung, 1. OG Humboldt Forum: Berlin Ausstellung, 1. OG Time 14:00 pm – 17:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org Buy tickets
History © Industriesalon Schöneweide History 22/11/2025 – 22/03/2026 Fascination model railroad in 1:120 Fascination model railroad in 1:120 History 22/11/2025 – 22/03/2026 Fascination model railroad in 1:120 The year was 1957 and it all began in a backyard in Grünauer Straße, the headquarters of Zeuke & Wegwerth KG. Inspired by the western company ROKAL, which had introduced the TT gauge on a scale of 1:120 almost a decade earlier, the aim was to develop an… Read more Free of charge History of the GDR Location Industriesalon Schöneweide Industriesalon Schöneweide Reinbeckstraße 10 12459 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://www.industriesalon.de/ausstellung-faszination-modellbahn-in-1120/
Lecture Advertisement © J. Denzel / S. Kugler Lecture 03/02/2026 Joachim Gauck bei SCHOOG IM DIALOG Joachim Gauck bei SCHOOG IM DIALOG Lecture 03/02/2026 Joachim Gauck bei SCHOOG IM DIALOG Lernen Sie den ehemaligen Bundespräsidenten Joachim Gauck im Gespräch mit Bernadette Schoog auch von seiner persönlichen Seite kennen. Nicht nur seine politische Haltung zu der Gefährdung unsere Demokratie, auch sein bewegtes Leben als Geistlicher, Politiker… Read more Literature Politics & Society Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin Renaissance-Theater Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/schoog-im-dialog-mit-joachim-gauck/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Exhibitions © WHITEvoid Exhibitions 07/11/2025 – 15/02/2026 FOREST WINTERLIGHTS 2025 FOREST WINTERLIGHTS 2025 Exhibitions 07/11/2025 – 15/02/2026 FOREST WINTERLIGHTS 2025 DARK MATTER opens the winter season and celebrates a sparkling premiere in the monumental TRANSFORMATOR hall: An ice rink runs right through the art, creating an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy art. Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Contemporary Art Teenager Location DARK MATTER DARK MATTER Köpenicker Chaussee 46 10317 Berlin Time 14:00 pm
Guided Tour © Andreas [FranzXaver] Süß Guided Tour 15/01/2026 + 1 additional date How Netty Reiling became Anna Seghers How Netty Reiling became Anna Seghers Guided Tour 15/01/2026 + 1 additional date How Netty Reiling became Anna Seghers The theme of Anna Seghers’ work is the self-liberation of her literary characters. To what extent does this liberation have biographical features? An approach to the transformation from sheltered daughter to headstrong writer. Read more Führung im Museum Literature History of the GDR Location Anna-Seghers-Museum Anna-Seghers-Museum Time 14:00 pm – 15:00 pm https://adk.de/programm/veranstaltungskalender/rf/wie-netty-reiling-zu-anna-seghers-wurde/531124
Top Event Political Cabaret Advertisement © Maulhelden Top Event Political Cabaret 18/02/2026 Political Aschermittwoch Berlin Political Aschermittwoch Berlin Top Event Political Cabaret 18/02/2026 Political Aschermittwoch 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 Accessible Events Politics & Society Location Konzertsaal der UdK Berlin Konzertsaal der UdK Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://aschermittwoch-berlin.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
