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Rock & Pop

© Rodrigo Nava

Rock & Pop

07/10/2025

The Buttertones

Rock & Pop

07/10/2025

With their distinctive mix of surf rock, garage, doo-wop, and post-punk, The Buttertones have played their way from the sunny streets of Los Angeles to the hottest basement clubs in Europe.

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Urban Spree Urban Spree

21:00 pm
Film, theatre, literature & music

© Singakademie zu Berlin e.V.

Film, theatre, literature & music

15/01/2025 – 27/12/2025

A magical voice! The extraordinary singer Julie Zelter (1767–1806)

Film, theatre, literature & music

15/01/2025 – 27/12/2025

For the Year of the Voice 2025, the MIM commemorates the Berlin singer Julie Zelter. Six portraits show alongside Julie Zelter the musicians and composers Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch and Carl Friedrich Zelter, Julie’s husband. The range of Julie’s voice…

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Musikinstrumentenmuseum - Ben-Gurion-Straße Musikinstrumentenmuseum - Ben-Gurion-Straße

09:00 am

https://www.simpk.de/zauberstimme.html
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03/10/2025 – 02/11/2025

„Simply the Best“

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Show

03/10/2025 – 02/11/2025

Fans of Tina Turner can now experience the exceptional artist's greatest hits live once again in Berlin – because ‘Simply The Best’ depicts the rock icon's eventful life in impressive scenes and with fantastic live music.

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Estrel Showtheater - Estrel Berlin Estrel Showtheater - Estrel Berlin
Sonnenallee 225
12057 Berlin

https://www.visitberlin.de/de/stars-in-concert-berlin?source=bde

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Theatre

© Atze Musiktheater

Theatre

08/10/2025 + 24 additional dates

Das NEINhorn

Theatre

08/10/2025 + 24 additional dates

Director Birga Ipsen stages the cult bestseller by Marc-Uwe Kling for children aged 4 and up.

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- Children
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ATZE Musiktheater - Studiobühne ATZE Musiktheater - Studiobühne

10:00 am

http://www.atzeberlin.de/seiten/repertoire/seiten/musicals-das-neinhorn.php

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History

© Maja Lopatta, Agentur DDR Fotoerbe, Betzwieser & Neumann GbR

History

24/09/2025 – 31/10/2025

Rhythm and awakening - art in the image of the GDR

History

24/09/2025 – 31/10/2025

This exhibition takes us right into the world of artists in the GDR, between the stage, the public and the state. It shows photographs that are more than documents: they tell of splendour and contradiction, of joy and confinement, of individual freedom in the…

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Stasi-Zentrale. Campus für Demokratie, "Haus 22" Ehem. Stasi-Zentrale
Ruschestraße 103
10365 Berlin

10:00 am

https://www.bundesarchiv.de/informationen-zur-stasi/ausstellungen/ausstellung/rhythmus-und-aufbruch-kunst-im-bild-der-ddr-berlin-24-09-2025-bis-31-10-2025/
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Show

11/11/2025 – 22/11/2025

Berlin, you cool city! The Berlin Revue

Show

11/11/2025 – 22/11/2025

From the Golden Twenties to the new Twenties: this show is an energetic musical journey through the last 100 years of this extraordinary city's eventful history. Starring: The Capital Dance Orchestra featuring Sharon Brauner, Meta Hüper, Susi Wiemer and Adel…

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Tipi am Kanzleramt Tipi am Kanzleramt
Große Querallee
10557 Berlin

https://www.tipi-am-kanzleramt.de/de/programm/programmuebersicht/the-capital-dance-orchestra.html?utm_source=visitberlin.de&utm_medium=teaser_eventcalendar&utm_campaign=capitaldance-11-2025

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Classical Music

© Promo

Classical Music

08/10/2025 + 5 additional dates

ELTERNZEIT CONCERT

Classical Music

08/10/2025 + 5 additional dates

The Parental Leave Concerts are aimed at all new mothers and fathers – and uncles, aunts, grandparents… – who would like to experience music with their babies in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Pierre Boulez Saal Pierre Boulez Saal

10:30 am

https://prod.pbs-1.io.swhost.in/de/event/elternzeitkonzert-593167
Exhibitions

© Claudius Pflug

Exhibitions

07/10/2025 – 16/11/2025

The Nova Music Festival Exhibition - WITNESS. REFLECT. HEAL.

Exhibitions

07/10/2025 – 16/11/2025

The Nova exhibition makes its European debut on 7 October at the historic Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. The exhibition serves both as a reminder of the tragedy at the Nova music festival and invites reflection on the responsibility in shaping a more humane and…

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Flughafen Tempelhof Flughafen Tempelhof
Platz der Luftbrücke 2
12101 Berlin

11:00 am

https://novaexhibition.com/

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Photography

© Carsten Schulz

Photography

11/09/2025 – 01/11/2025

Lockdownbeats

Photography

11/09/2025 – 01/11/2025

What began as a snapshot during the lockdown is now unfolding as a haunting contemporary document about the fragility of a cultural ecosystem.

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- Berlin Art Week
- City of music
janinebeangallery janinebeangallery

12:00 pm

https://janinebeangallery.com/carsten-schulz-lockdownbeats
Classical Music

© visitBerlin, Foto: Uwe Steinert

Classical Music

08/10/2025 + 35 additional dates

Lunch concert

Classical Music

08/10/2025 + 35 additional dates

Wednesday is lunchtime concert time at the Berlin Philharmonic – and admission is free. From September to June, music lovers can spontaneously experience a concert in a relaxed atmosphere every Wednesday at 1 p.m. – ideal for a lunch break.

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Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin

13:00 pm

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56510
Exhibitions

© Jutta-Matthess

Exhibitions

14/09/2025 – 12/10/2025

RIO REISER. ECCE HOMO – MY NAME IS HUMAN

Exhibitions

14/09/2025 – 12/10/2025

To mark his 75th birthday, Browse Gallery Berlin is presenting an exhibition of original works by Rio Reiser, pioneer and most influential poet in the history of German-language rock music: fragments of his creative cosmos – drawings, photographs, notes, diary…

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Browse Gallery Browse Gallery
Bergmannstr. 5
10961 Berlin

14:00 pm

https://browse.gallery/rio-reiser-ausstellung-ecce-homo-mein-name-ist-mensch/

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Events for foodies

© Ahoj! Souvenirmanufaktur

Events for foodies

20/09/2025 – 11/10/2025

Oktoberfest 2025 at the Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin

Events for foodies

20/09/2025 – 11/10/2025

From September 20th to October 11th, 2025, the Hofbräu Berlin will once again be celebrating Oktoberfest in true Bavarian style. At the Hofbräu Wirtshaus in Berlin, you can once again celebrate in the Bavarian tradition, swaying, dancing, and enjoying original…

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Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 30
10178 BERLIN

18:00 pm

https://www.hofbraeu-wirtshaus.de/events/oktoberfest-2025-berlin/
Opera

© Bernd Uhlig

Opera

08/10/2025 + 4 additional dates

La traviata

Opera

08/10/2025 + 4 additional dates

“The woman who has strayed from the right path” – that is Violetta Valéry, who leads a life between splendor and misery as a noble courtesan in Paris. Everything is just games and appearances, including love, until Alfredo Germont awakens true feelings in her…

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Staatsoper Unter den Linden Staatsoper Unter den Linden

19:00 pm

https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/la-traviata.12528/

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Concerts

© Gesellschaft für Koreanisch-Deutschen Kultur-und Kunstaustausch

Concerts

08/10/2025

Through Opera Arias: Dreaming of Peace and Unity in Korea – 7th Concert for Peace in Korea

Concerts

08/10/2025

Music can convey a message of peace across languages and borders. Just as the flapping of a small butterfly's wings can change the world, they hope that music will become a small message of peace that opens a tightly closed door between the two Koreas on the…

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- Free of charge
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche

19:00 pm

https://www.gedaechtniskirche-berlin.de/veranstaltungen/detailseite/41591098?cHash=878150c700242d1a3bde7bcd24632def
Concerts

© Variety

Concerts

08/10/2025

Gospelchor Variety

Concerts

08/10/2025

Thrilling gospels, moving spirituals, and rhythmic sounds from Africa: The gospel choir Variety invites you to a moving evening of concerts. This performance also marks a special moment – it will be the last concert under the inspiring direction of cantor…

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Hermann-Ehlers-Haus, Alt-Wittenau Hermann-Ehlers-Haus, Alt-Wittenau

19:30 pm
Classical Music

© Alex Krull

Classical Music

07/10/2025 + 1 additional date

4th Organ Cycle at St. Mary's Church, Berlin-Wilmersdorf

Classical Music

07/10/2025 + 1 additional date

Look forward to the 4th organ cycle at St. Marien Berlin-Wilmersdorf and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Feith organ (1925).

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- Free of charge
Kath. Kirche St. Marien Kath. Kirche St. Marien

20:00 pm

https://organpromotion.de/de/organpromotionen2024/2-uncategorised/1467-6-internationale-orgelakademie-paris-aiop-2025
Concerts

© Anja Mey

Concerts

07/10/2025 + 1 additional date

Rebecca Carrington & Martina Colli - Music @ The Movies

Concerts

07/10/2025 + 1 additional date

The musical journey through legendary soundtracks also has a personal touch: Martina works as a film composer herself, while Rebecca has contributed her cello to numerous world-renowned film productions.

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Bar jeder Vernunft Bar jeder Vernunft

20:00 pm

https://www.bar-jeder-vernunft.de/de/programm/programmuebersicht/rebecca-carrington-martina-colli-music-at-the-movies.html

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Classical Music

© Karolina Wielocha

Classical Music

08/10/2025

Season Opening 25/26 - Chineke! Orchestra

Classical Music

08/10/2025

For the celebratory opening of the 2025/26 season, the Chineke! Orchestra welcomes audiences with a captivating program that combines diversity and excellence.

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Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin

20:00 pm

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56606

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Classical Music

© Georg Roither

Classical Music

08/10/2025

Special Tischlereikonzert: Against forgetfulness

Classical Music

08/10/2025

In the proven and moving mixture of word, image and sound, musicians of the orchestra remember former employees of the opera who were expelled by the Nazis from 1933 onwards.

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- Literature
Tischlerei der Deutschen Oper Berlin Tischlerei der Deutschen Oper Berlin

20:00 pm

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Concerts

© Suzanne Vega

Concerts

08/10/2025

Suzanne Vega

Concerts

08/10/2025

After her sold-out concerts last year, Suzanne Vega is coming to Berlin for a concert in October 2025.

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Kammermusiksaal Philharmonie Kammermusiksaal Philharmonie

20:00 pm

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Concerts

© Vesselil

Concerts

08/10/2025

VESSELIL

Concerts

08/10/2025

The name Vesselil comes from an ancient Danish ballad that tells the story of a young woman named Vesselil who refuses to trade her dreams and ambitious goals for gold. The trio succeeds in bridging ancient traditions with contemporary composition in a…

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- City of music
Petruskirche Lichterfelde Petruskirche Lichterfelde

20:00 pm