Free Events in Berlin

Welttag des Buches: Wir feiern das Lesen

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 · All day

Festival

Join Berlin's World Book Day festival for readings, storytelling, and activities that celebrate the joy of reading. A family-friendly event featuring community programs, book stalls, and engaging literary activities across the city.

Book sale

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 · All day

Market

Berlin hosts a book sale starting 23 April 2026 with seven additional dates, offering a casual market atmosphere for browsing novels, non-fiction, and children's books. A literary outing in the city with a friendly, marketplace vibe.

Som Supaparinya: Melted Stars

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 · All day

daadgalerie

Art

Som Supaparinya's Melted Stars unfolds as a multidisciplinary art exhibition at Berlin's daadgalerie, pairing immersive visuals with a guided tour, screenings, and a talk. Free admission makes it accessible to all art enthusiasts seeking new perspectives.

Wochenmarkt Onkel-Tom-Straße

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 · All day

Onkel-Tom-Straße

Market

Weekly neighborhood market in Zehlendorf along Onkel-Tom-Straße, showcasing French salami, Mediterranean and Italian specialties from local vendors. An outdoor market with fresh produce and regional delicacies every Thursday, perfect for a casual stroll and quick groceries.

Startup-Verband on Tour: Berlin – Von Kooperation zu Innovation

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 11:00

KiezLab

Tech

Tech/digital gathering in Berlin's KiezLab as part of Startup-Verband on Tour, exploring how cooperation drives innovation—from partnerships to new business models. Expect talks, case studies, and networking with local founders and tech professionals.

IntWeek2026: Study Abroad for Faculty I/SETUB Students

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 14:15

Have a look in the ISIS-Kurs "International Week 2026 Übersee und Erasmus+"

Lecture

An information lecture during International Week 2026 about study abroad opportunities for TU Berlin students from Faculty I and SETUB. Learn details on Übersee and Erasmus+ exchanges, eligibility, and steps to apply, in a session hosted in the ISIS-Kurs.

Ryan Weldzius (Villanova University)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Hertie School

Lecture

Public lecture at the Hertie School in Berlin with Ryan Weldzius of Villanova University, sharing current research on governance and policy in an engaging, scholarly talk for students and professionals.

Die besten KI-Tipps für die Abschlussarbeit

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 16:15

PC-Pool (Atelier), Garystr. 21, Berlin

Workshop

A practical Berlin workshop on AI tips for thesis writing, hosted by the Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Bibliothek at PC-Pool Atelier, Garystraße 21, mixing quick demos, citation-smart hacks, and hands-on prompts for sharper research.

The "New Cold War" and the Securitization of China's Earth Science Research in the Arctic

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

An in-depth seminar exploring how China’s earth science research in the Arctic is framed within contemporary security discourse. Part of the Science Silk Road Seminar Series at the Max Planck Institute, the talk offers historiography, policy context, and geopolitical insights into Arctic science.

Religion Kunst Wissenschaft

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:15

Burgstr. 26, 10178 Berlin

Lecture

An interdisciplinary lecture series at Humboldt-Universität Berlin, exploring the intersections of religion, art, and science. The talks illuminate how belief, creativity, and knowledge shape culture within a historic Berlin campus.

Curatorial Introductions: Klara Lidén & Jean Katambayi Mukendi (RATIO)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 · All day

KW Institute for Contemporary Art

Art

Curatorial introductions to works by Klara Lidén and Jean Katambayi Mukendi as part of the Ratio exhibition at KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin.

Spielfeld 10 Year Celebration

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Spielfeld Digital Hub

Tech

Join Spielfeld Digital Hub for its 10-year celebration. A festive evening highlighting the hub's growth, with networking among the local startup community and light refreshments in a modern coworking setting.

Digital Health Cocktail Hour

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Merantix AI Campus, Max-Urich-Straße 3, 13355 Berlin

Tech

An evening tech meetup at Merantix AI Campus in Berlin focused on digital health and AI in healthcare. Expect brief demos, casual talks, and networking over cocktails in a chic campus setting, ideal for researchers, engineers, and healthtech pros.

Silent Reading Party

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin

Literature

A quiet, social reading session at Berlin's Zentral- und Landesbibliothek. Bring your own book or pick from the library, settle in for focused silent reading, and connect with fellow book lovers in a welcoming public space.

Lüge, Schein, Erscheinung: Die Wahrheit der Kunst

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

This university lecture at Freie Universität Berlin examines the truth of art within the interplay of art, religion, and emancipation, as part of the Ringvorlesung The Magic of Art. Titled Lüge, Schein, Erscheinung, the talk invites reflection on appearances, artistic truth, and meaning in a scholarly setting.

Vortrag | Die Deutsch-Israelischen Studiengruppen und die frühen studentischen Kontakte mit Israel 1948-1972

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:15

Hörsaal, Thielallee 67, 14195 Berlin

Lecture

Lecture on the Deutsch-Israelische study groups and early student contacts with Israel (1948–1972) at Freie Universität Berlin, featuring a book presentation by Dr. Jonas Hahn.

Haben psychische Erkrankungen in den letzten 20 Jahren zugenommen?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin, Hörsaal 1b, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 Berlin

Lecture

This German-language lecture, part of the Ringvorlesung 'Psychische Gesundheit im Fokus – zwischen Forschung, Praxis und gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen,' asks whether mental illnesses have risen in the last two decades, drawing on contemporary research and practical implications at FU Berlin.

FLINTA* on Tap

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 21:00

Kesselhaus (Vagabund Brauerei)

Music

Berlin's FLINTA* on Tap brings a live music night to Vagabund Brauerei Kesselhaus featuring underrepresented artists. Free entry and a welcoming, safe space for female, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans and agender performers. Enjoy a casual brewery setting with diverse, boundary-pushing acts in DE/EN.

Vier große iberoamerikanische Dichter*innen

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 21:00

Instituto Cervantes Berlin

Literature

A literary evening at Instituto Cervantes Berlin featuring four prominent Ibero-American poets—Lauren Mendinueta, Santiago Galán, Rodolfo Häsler, and Teresa Colom—readings and discussion. An intimate showcase of contemporary verse.

Pockets of Restraint in Violent Security Forces

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 21:30

American Academy in Berlin

Lecture

At the Berthold Beitz Lecture, Sabrina Karim (Cornell University) analyzes how restraint emerges within violent security forces and what this means for governance and civil-military relations. Hosted by the American Academy in Berlin, the talk examines empirical cases and theoretical frames to illuminate pockets of restraint in coercive power.

Mehr Meer - Eine lyrische Reise entlang der Gewässer Taiwans

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Kulturabteilung der Taipeh Vertretung

Literature

An intimate poetry reading tracing Taiwan’s waters, Mehr Meer invites audiences to drift along coastlines and tides through contemporary verse. Set at the Kulturabteilung der Taipeh Vertretung in Berlin, this German-language evening blends lyricism and place to illuminate Taiwan’s seas.

Diada de Sant Jordi – Wissenschaft & Poesie

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Haus für Poesie

Literature

Diada de Sant Jordi - Wissenschaft & Poesie brings Catalan culture to Haus fuer Poesie, Berlin, with science talks and poetry readings interwoven into a warm, book-loving celebration under creative lights.

Kerstin Hensel reads from Abendgruß

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Buchhändlerkeller

Literature

German author Kerstin Hensel gives an intimate live reading from her short-story collection Abendgruß at Buchhändlerkeller, inviting listeners into lyrical landscapes and precise prose in the warm, bookshop cellar atmosphere.

Victor Schefé: "Zwei, drei blaue Augen"

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 22:00

Mittelpunktbibliothek Wilhelm Liebknecht / Namik Kemal

Literature

Victor Schefé presents a live reading of Zwei, drei blaue Augen at Mittelpunktbibliothek Wilhelm Liebknecht / Namik Kemal. An intimate literary evening in a city library, offering engaging storytelling and insight into contemporary German fiction.

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