Gaze up at the starry sky during the talks at the planetarium. Or listen to well-known authors as they read from their books, bringing them to life. You’ll find a wide range of talks on a variety of topics at the Urania, for example.
Lectures & Readings © Marcus Staiger Lectures & Readings 17/10/2026 Alfons Zitterbacke Lectures & Readings 17/10/2026 Alfons Zitterbacke is a real unlucky chap: no sooner does he have a good idea than something is bound to go wrong. Actor Marcus Staiger… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Alfred Roesler-Kleintprivat; Toni KrahlSanny Wildemann Lectures & Readings Alfred Roesler-Kleint and Toni Krahl present: Peppermint Heaven Lectures & Readings Alfred Roesler-Kleint, who wrote many lyrics for the band Silly, among others, will present his novel "Pfefferminzhimmel" together with Toni… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Jan Düfelsiek Lectures & Readings Alfred-Kerr-Acting-Award Lectures & Readings The Alfred Kerr Acting Award is presented annually as part of the Theatertreffen to recognize the outstanding performance of a young actor… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Bettina Flitner Lectures & Readings Alice Schwarzer: “Pure feminism. 99 words” Lectures & Readings Alice Schwarzer opens up her world of thought and takes stock of both her personal and societal perspectives. In 99 keywords—from work and… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Fanny Husten Lectures & Readings Alina Grandt: Mom Brain. How motherhood changes your brain and helps you unlock your full potential. Lectures & Readings Alina Grandt reveals what really happens in the brains of expectant and new mothers. Scientifically sound and clearly explained, she… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Efremoff Studio Lectures & Readings 19/11/2026 All’italiana – Accordions from Castelfidardo Lectures & Readings 19/11/2026 Castelfidardo, a small town in the hills of the Marche region, has been the centre of Italian accordion-making since the late 19th century… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Geraldine Leloutre Lectures & Readings Ambigu reading | Staged reading: A Little Battle Music Lectures & Readings Denise Despeyroux is considered one of the most outstanding voices in Spanish theatre. Her plays have premiered in renowned theatres such as… Read more
Lectures & Readings © C.Hewitt Lectures & Readings Amitav Ghosh: Ghost-Eye Lectures & Readings The renowned Indian author, who is considered a contender for the Nobel Prize, is making a rare appearance in Berlin at the 26th ILB. His… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Robert-Musil-Institut/Kärntner Literaturarchiv, Gelehrtenvorlass Karl Corino, Sig. 159 Lectures & Readings 18/10/2026 An Enchanted House? Martha Musil and Matthäikirchstraße 1 Lectures & Readings 18/10/2026 Rise, Glory and Fall – Stories of the Houses on Tiergartenstraße. Read more
Lectures & Readings © Hörmann Lectures & Readings An Evening with Kurt Zyprian Hörmann Lectures & Readings See MFL® founder Kurt Zyprian Hörmann live at the Aquariana Center in Berlin Read more
Lectures & Readings © Kiezpoeten Lectures & Readings Anarchie Poetry Slam Lectures & Readings At this special poetry slam, the most creative poets, comedians, and storytellers take to the stage – and first demonstrate their mastery of… Read more
Excursions © Dieter Ebert, Basel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Excursions Ancient crustaceans – living fossils Excursions Ancient crustaceans get their name because they have lived on Earth for hundreds of millions of years—long before dinosaurs roamed the… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / Marcus Glahn Lectures & Readings 11/10/2026 + 4 additional dates Ancient picture stories in 3D Lectures & Readings 11/10/2026 + 4 additional dates Explore the Pergamon Frieze, which tells of the battle of the Olympian goddesses against the giants. Decipher the dramatic scenes. Pose… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Mörderische Schwestern Berlin e.V. Lectures & Readings And at the end, a shot rings out Lectures & Readings The event for fans of good suspense fiction will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Location: Krimisalon at the Bruno… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Foto: Stefan Klenke Lectures & Readings Anders geFragt Lectures & Readings The first event in this new series explores how participatory approaches can shape sustainable learning and practices, and the role that… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Manu Theobald Lectures & Readings Andrea L‘Arronge „Der Zitronenbaum in meinem Garten“ Lectures & Readings In her new book, "The Lemon Tree in My Garden," Andrea L'Arronge recounts her personal journey and the courageous decision to leave… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Hartwig Klappert Lectures & Readings Andreas Kossert: Elsas Welt Lectures & Readings In his most personal book to date, bestselling author Andreas Kossert follows in the footsteps of his grandmother Elsa to Łódź, Poland… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Andreas MöllerVerena Müller; Simon StraußJulia Zimmermann Lectures & Readings Andreas Möller and Simon Strauß in conversation: The underestimated. Why our future depends on rural areas. Lectures & Readings Andreas Möller contradicts the narrative of economically and socially backward regions, and he makes it clear: Our future will be decided in… Read more
Lectures & Readings © Urban Zintel Lectures & Readings Andreas Wunn: Die Brüder, die wir waren Lectures & Readings Reading in German. Read more
Excursions © Pixabay Excursions 21/11/2026 Animals in Winter Excursions 21/11/2026 How do wild animals survive the cold season? What different ways do they find to stay warm and find food? And what tricks might we be able… Read more
Lectures & Readings © S. Fischer Lectures & Readings 17/11/2026 Anja Tuckermann: Back Then on Rosenstraße Lectures & Readings 17/11/2026 Late February 1943. In the heart of Nazi Berlin, hundreds of women gather in front of a building on Rosenstraße – visible, determined and… Read more
