Kino Central & Open Air Kino Mitte
Art and film at Haus Schwarzenberg
The Schwarzenberg House is a well-known hub for cultural events of all kinds. Amidst street art and opulent décor, you’ll find museums, the Eschschloraque art bar and the Central Cinema. Throughout the year, the cinema auditoriums and the open-air cinema in the courtyard screen arthouse films, high-quality blockbusters and themed film events.
Art-house cinema at Haus Schwarzenberg
The Kino Central sees itself as a home for sophisticated cinematic art. The programme features arthouse productions, film classics, documentaries and selected mainstream films. The programme is complemented by premieres, special events and a lovingly curated selection of children’s films. Most films are shown in their original language with German or English subtitles, which makes the cinema particularly popular with an international audience.
Open-air cinema with art and cocktails
During the summer months, the courtyard of Haus Schwarzenberg is transformed into the Open-Air-Kino Mitte. Set amongst old brick walls, murals and urban greenery, the cinema’s characteristically alternative programme is screened here – only this time under the Berlin night sky. Films begin at dusk, and the neighbouring art bar Eschschloraque provides cocktails and more. Perfect for anyone who, after the credits roll, likes to spend hours chatting about plot twists and cliffhangers over a cool drink.
Our tips
- Kino Central is located right on Hackescher Markt. Before or after your visit, the area’s numerous shops, bars and parks invite you to enjoy a relaxed stroll through the city.
- Kino Central is known for its select arthouse programme – you’re unlikely to find mainstream films here.
Your visit to Kino Central & Open-Air-Kino Mitte
The Kino Central & Open-Air-Kino Mitte is located in the Haus Schwarzenberg on Rosenthaler Straße, just a few steps from Hackescher Markt. You can easily reach the venue by S-Bahn to Hackescher Markt or by U8 to Rosenthaler Platz. Trams M1, M4, M5 and M6 also stop nearby. In the surrounding area , it’s well worth taking a stroll through the Hackesche Höfe, visiting small galleries, and having a drink at the neighbouring Eschschloraque Bar – a real insider’s tip for balmy summer evenings.
