Sufi Qawwali night with Fanna-Fi-Allah

Feel the soul-shaking Sufi cadence of Fanna-Fi-Allah in a Qawwali night at Festsaal, Berlin—rich harmonies, rhythmic handclaps, and a transporting journey through devotion, poetry, and luminous percussion.

No Planet B

A climate-themed children's theatre piece at ATZE Musiktheater Studio on climate change, inviting young audiences to weigh in on the future of our planet.

Achilles in Taormina: Premier Reading & Talk with Michael Kleeberg

Premiere reading of the Hemingway novel Achilles in Taormina, followed by a conversation with author Michael Kleeberg at Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf in Berlin. A refined literary evening blending a new work with an insightful author discussion in a classic library setting.

Peer-to-peer support to overcome loneliness

This university talk examines how peer-to-peer support can curb loneliness, presenting research-backed approaches and practical steps to foster inclusive, supportive networks at Humboldt University’s Hauptgebäude in Berlin.

Independence Day

Screening of Independence Day (1996), Roland Emmerich's sci-fi blockbuster. Starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman, shown at the iconic Babylon Berlin for a classic big-screen experience.

Food for Thoughts: das Hausgäste-Bankett III

An intimate literary evening at the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, featuring a multi-voice reading by Hengameh Yaghoobifarah, Aidan Riebensahm, Thea Mantwill, Lena Winkel, Júlia Kustos, Miriam Unterthiner and Sandra de Vivies. This 'Food for Thoughts' edition invites audiences to hear fresh German-language texts in a convivial, banquet-like setting and sparks discussion about contemporary literature.

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.

Love Me Tender

A theatrical performance at Volksbuehne Berlin's Roter Salon featuring Constance Debré, Marie Rosa Tietjen, Lex Landergott & Zino Wey.

Meze Magic Cooking Class

Step into Berlin-Charlottenburg's Goldhahn & Sampson for a Meze Magic cooking class, guided by expert chefs, crafting mezze with lively aromas and practical techniques on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 19:00.

Beckett Reading: Parole Text, Buch & Poesiealbum 400

An intimate Beckett-inspired literary evening at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon, featuring a selection under 'Samuel Beckett' curated by Ingolf Brökel. The program combines Parole Text: Buch and Poesiealbum 400 in a text-focused reading that invites reflection on language and form. A culturally dense, German-language performance.

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.

Local Solutions to Ending Early Marriage and FGC in Somali Diaspora

Colloquium presenting local solutions to end child marriage and FGC in Somali diaspora communities. Antje Becker-Benton analyzes policy, community-led initiatives, and ethical dimensions, with in-person sessions in the Main Conference Room and online access.

NE-YO & AKON - NIGHTS LIKE THIS TOUR 2026

Welt Spiel Tag

World Play Day at Alexanderplatz in Berlin offers a family-friendly morning of outdoor Breitensport for all ages. From 09:00, kids and families can try a variety of inclusive sports on the square in a casual, social atmosphere.

Lucas Johnson: Homecoming Album Release Concert

Lucas Johnson premieres his second album Homecoming at the A-Trane Jazz Club, featuring Omri Abramov, Alex Ventling, Igor Osypov and Niklas Lukassen for a vibrant, boundary-pushing jazz night fueled by passion and live improvisation.

Belonging in Berlin: Self-Help & Peer-Support Groups

Join a university-backed discussion on belonging in Berlin, exploring how self-help and peer-support groups foster inclusive communities. Featuring researchers and student-led groups, the event takes place in the Hauptgebäude (Unter den Linden 6) and offers practical insights for building supportive networks.

SPIEGEL-Spitzengespräch Live mit Robert Habeck und Markus Feldenkirchen

A live SPIEGEL Spitzengespräch at Admiralspalast Berlin with Robert Habeck and Markus Feldenkirchen, a high-profile political dialogue moderated by Spiegel journalists, offering sharp insights into current affairs in an intimate theater setting.

Fortune Feimster – Takin’ Care of Biscuits Tour

Fortune Feimster brings her Takin’ Care of Biscuits tour to Cosmic Comedy Berlin – Comedyclub on May 28, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Expect her signature warmth, sharp storytelling, and bold punchlines in a night of relatable stand-up.

Frau Thomas & Herr Martin - „Ruck ma z’samm“

Berlin hosts a cabaret-style theater show: Frau Thomas & Herr Martin present Ruck ma z’samm at Tipi am Kanzleramt. Tom Neuwirth (Conchita Wurst) and Martin Zerza perform a German-language program with brand-new songs, witty banter, and playful homage to Hildegard Knef.

Zukunftsdialog: KI und Datenschutz III

Join Lecture Series Zukunftsdialog: AI and Data Protection III at Freie Universität Berlin's Weiterbildungzentrum to explore legal, ethical, and practical implications of artificial intelligence in data security, with expert speakers.

Lulu Santos Live in Berlin

Brazilian pop-rock icon Lulu Santos performs at Berlin's Astra Kulturhaus, celebrating decades of hits from Tempos Modernos to Barítono. A high-energy, nostalgic night by a Grammy Latino-winning artist, with crowd sing-alongs, luminous production, and Brazilian flair.

Crisis leadership through the lens of social identity

A research lecture at the Hertie School examining how social identity shapes crisis leadership. The session blends theoretical insights with policy implications for decision-making in high-stakes scenarios. Attendees will explore identity dynamics in crisis response and governance.

Kreativ für den Algorithmus: Literatur & Digitalität

Join a provocative dialogue at Lettrétage between literature and digital culture as writers and scholars explore how algorithms shape storytelling. A thoughtful, interdisciplinary discussion on creativity, data, and the changing face of reading.

Oliver Zahn: Great Acceleration

Oliver Zahn presents Great Acceleration, a contemporary dance-theatre piece at Sophiensaele in Berlin. This performance explores speed, time and movement through experimental choreography, inviting a thoughtful, adult audience into an intimate, atmospheric venue.