Radialsystem
theaterContemporary cultural centre and performance venue housed in a converted 19th-century industrial pumping station on the Spree. Hosts interdisciplinary music, dance and performance programmes across multiple halls and studios, and features a large riverside terrace.
Upcoming Events (20)
Human Requiem
In Radialsystem's cavernous riverside hall, Human Requiem builds a haunting, immersive live tapestry of strings and rhythm, a ceremonial concert blending classical gravitas with club-night electricity.
#freemaria
Contemporary dance performance '#freemaria' at Radialsystem, Berlin, on April 9, 2026 at 20:00. The piece blends bold movement with live staging in a provocative exploration of freedom and identity.
Empathy for the Devil
Berlin's Radialsystem hosts Empathy for the Devil, a provocative theater piece weaving memory, power, and raw emotion into a visceral, boundary-pushing performance reinforced by sharp sound design.
Talks on Curatorial and Artistic Practice: Hannah Kruse
Hannah Kruse leads a focused talk at Radialsystem on curatorial and artistic practice, exploring how curators shape contemporary art through research, presentation, and collaboration. An insightful session for artists, curators, and students curious about the field.
Artist talk afterwards
Post-show artist talk at Radialsystem on Apr 17, 2026 offering a conversation with the creators of 'Empathy for the Devil' about the performance and creative process.
TransTraditionale
TransTraditionale at Radialsystem in Berlin offers boundary-pushing music that fuses avant-garde textures with traditional forms, set in a striking, riverside industrial venue.
TransTraditionale – Day 3
Experience a dynamic world-music concert at Radialsystem as part of TransTraditionale Day 3. Expect cross-cultural, traditional-inspired performances and contemporary arrangements in Berlin’s riverside venue, renowned for its innovative acoustics and intimate atmosphere.
premiere
Premiere of a new contemporary performance at Radialsystem on 10 Mar 2026, presenting an experimental blend of movement, theatre and sound in an arts-focused evening.
Agora Baixou o Sol ‒ Now the Sun Sets
Agora Baixou o Sol—Now the Sun Sets headlines Radialsystem Berlin with immersive theatre where light, sound, and language braid into a nocturnal journey through memory.
Four Non Blondes
Four Non Blondes electrify Radialsystem in Berlin with punchy alt-rock energy, sleek synths, and crowd-ready anthems echoing through the venue's industrial-chic riverside hall.
with haptic tour and audio description
Accessible contemporary performance at Radialsystem (Berlin) on 2026-05-02 featuring a haptic tour and audio description to make the work tangible for blind and low-vision audiences.
Talks on Curatorial and Artistic Practice: Solvej Ovesen
Talks on Curatorial and Artistic Practice: Solvej Ovesen at Radialsystem in Berlin offers a sharp, accessible exploration of curatorial and artistic practice, mixing theory with practical examples in an industrial riverside venue.
Volker Heyn: TRANSFER
Volker Heyn's TRANSFER at Radialsystem Berlin unfurls kinetic soundscapes and tactile percussion, a daring fusion of contemporary electronics and live dynamics inside the architecturally striking space.
UNEXPECTED LESSONS 1: Contemporary African Dance
Experience motion and rhythm at Radialsystem as UNEXPECTED LESSONS 1 invites you into contemporary African dance—high-energy grooves, expressive improvisation, and a rehearsal-space vibe in Berlin's riverside powerhouse.
Berlin premiere
Berlin premiere of a contemporary performance titled 'Somewhere at the Beginning' at Radialsystem, presenting a new interdisciplinary stage work for audiences interested in avant-garde theatre and dance.
UNEXPECTED LESSONS 1: Somewhere at the Beginning
UNEXPECTED LESSONS 1: Somewhere at the Beginning unfurls at Radialsystem, Berlin—an inventive premiere where intimate storytelling and striking stagecraft collide, inviting the audience to reimagine memory.
UNEXPECTED LESSONS 1: Germaine Acogny – Die Essenz des Tanzes
Screening of a documentary about Germaine Acogny, exploring the essence of dance and her artistic influence, presented at Radialsystem in Berlin.
Artist talk afterwards
Post-show artist talk at Radialsystem on Apr 17, 2026 offering a conversation with the creators of 'Empathy for the Devil' about the performance and creative process.
Technique Acogny: Contemporary African Dance
Technique Acogny invites Berlin to Radialsystem for a hands-on contemporary African dance workshop, blending traditional Acogny movement with modern technique in a dynamic studio setting.
Tanzfabrik Berlin
Hands-on workshop in the Acogny contemporary African dance technique with Tanzfabrik Berlin at Radialsystem on 27 May 2026 — a creative, movement-focused class for dancers and movers of varying levels.