Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3)
theaterContemporary performing-arts theatre in Berlin, part of the HAU complex, hosting dance, experimental theatre and festival presentations. Serves as a mid-scale performance space and event venue for national and international companies.
Upcoming Events (11)
Leila Hekmat: Roses Rising – The Dinner
A provocative theatre piece by Leila Hekmat, Roses Rising – The Dinner, at HAU1 in Berlin. This intimate, boundary-pushing performance blends installation and drama to interrogate memory, power, and ritual around a communal meal, offering a stark, politically charged stage experience.
A double bill with Samaa Wakim and Islam Elarabi
A double bill presenting performances by Samaa Wakim and Islam Elarabi at HAU2 in Berlin. A dynamic evening of contemporary dance exploring movement, rhythm and dialogue between two distinct artists. A chance to experience bold, intimate choreography in a renowned Berlin venue.
ALFILM Spotlight: Cotton Queen
Opening night of ALFILM Spotlight presents Suzannah Mirghani’s Cotton Queen (ملكة القطن) at HAU1 in Berlin. This feature-film screening explores family and tradition with rich visuals and nuanced performances. Part of ALFILM’s spotlight series, the event blends cinema with cultural conversation in a contemporary Berlin venue.
Un|Controlled Gestures 4th Edition
Berlin's HAU3 hosts the 4th edition of Un|Controlled Gestures, a contemporary dance performance with Ahmed Ben Abid, Christophe Al Haber, Dana Amer, and Emran. A boundary-pushing exploration of gesture and collaboration in motion.
ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin: Viola Shafik “Home Movie On Location”
Screening at HAU1 as part of ALFILM Arab Film Festival Berlin: Viola Shafik presents Home Movie On Location. This thought-provoking program examines personal documentary practice, weaving archival footage with contemporary reflections on making home movies. A must for cinephiles and scholars of Arab cinema in Berlin.
ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin: Namir Abdel Messeeh “Life After Siham”
ALFILM's Arab Film Festival Berlin screens Namir Abdel Messeeh's Life After Siham at HAU1. A poignant, humorous feature examining identity and family in exile, presented as part of Berlin's Arab cinema showcase.
ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin: Marwan Hamed “El Set”
Screening of Marwan Hamed's El Set as part of ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin at HAU1. This Berlin venue presents a contemporary Egyptian drama, spotlighting Arab cinema within a vibrant festival program. A must-see for cinephiles seeking bold storytelling and sharp direction on screen.
ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin: Laila Abbas “Thank You For Banking With Us”
Screening of Laila Abbas's 'Thank You For Banking With Us' as part of ALFILM Arab Film Festival Berlin at HAU1, offering a look into contemporary Arab cinema within a revered Berlin venue.
Everything Must Go
Renowned experimental theatre company Forced Entertainment presents Everything Must Go at HAU2 in Berlin. This boundary-pushing live piece deconstructs conventional performance through durational staging, modular scenes, and sharp audience engagement, offering a provocative meditation on value and spectacle.
ALFILM: Ship Of Fools & Do You Love Me?
Two screenings from ALFILM Arab Film Festival Berlin at HAU1, presenting Alia Haju & Léa Najjar's Ship Of Fools and Lana Daher's Do You Love Me? A curated evening of contemporary Arab cinema exploring identity and love.
Understanding Prison: MENA Prison Forum in Berlin #7
An evening panel at HAU1 in Berlin exploring prison systems and reforms in the MENA region. Scholars, activists, and policymakers discuss human rights, incarceration practices, and cross-border perspectives, followed by live music. A thought-provoking, cross-disciplinary dialogue in a renowned venue.