Events in Berlin

Matrix Community Summit

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 12:00

c-base, Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin

Conference

Matrix Community Summit brings developers and community leaders together at c-base Berlin to discuss decentralization, open protocols, and building a better, collaborative future.

Bobby Vandamme

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 22:00

Columbiahalle

Music

Bobby Vandamme returns to Columbiahalle Berlin after a smash solo run, promising bigger stages, bigger crowds, and a wild, immersive Govaneur show full of swagger.

One Night of Taylor

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 21:00

Tempodrom

Music

One Night of Taylor: a high-energy Taylor Swift Eras tribute by Xenna at Tempodrom in Berlin, delivering fan-favorite hits and era-themed performances for pop lovers.

Das hässliche Entlein

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 12:00

ATZE Musiktheater

Das hässliche Entlein performs at ATZE Musiktheater's Zeltbühne in Berlin, a shadow-and-light fairy-tale evening blending operatic nuance with playful puppetry for a shimmering, modern take on a classic.

Schubladen auf!

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 12:00

Theater an der Parkaue

Theater

Schubladen auf! is a staged reading of contemporary drama for a young audience at Theater an der Parkaue, followed by a moderated discussion. The intimate performance invites families to explore modern storytelling and engage in a lively conversation about the play's themes.

Reset Geschäftsmodell: KI-Druck standhalten

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 11:00

tipBerlin

Tech

Online tech event from Berlin exploring how AI pressures challenge and reshape business models, with insights on resilience, digital strategy, and AI-driven disruption.

Climate change, information integrity and quality media

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 19:00

Hertie School

Lecture

Public lecture at Hertie School examining how quality media can counter climate-change misinformation in Germany and safeguard information integrity. The talk brings together researchers and policy experts to discuss effective reporting strategies and media literacy.

Vergessene Arbeitskämpfe: Punk-Abend

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 23:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Music

A punk-inspired evening at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon, revisiting forgotten labor struggles with Penn Sardin 1924 and the sardine workers' strike, paired with Fotokiller. A raw, high-energy performance blending music, protest history, and theatre in an intimate Berlin venue.

Kohran Kocak (IE University)

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 14:30

Hertie School

Lecture

Public policy lecture at Hertie School with Kohran Kocak (IE University), presenting current research in governance and policy. A formal, intellectual talk exploring recent findings and their implications for policy practice.

Tim Etchells and Lucy Railton And Only When the Fog Begins to Clear

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 21:00

KW Institute for Contemporary Art

Music

At KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin, Tim Etchells and Lucy Railton stage a boundary-pending music night, blending spoken word, bowed textures, and drone-like atmospheres for an immersive, fog-kissed sonic encounter.

Trouble: Kachin Amber, Palaeontology & Ethics

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 16:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

A timely colloquium examining Kachin amber and Chinese palaeontology, paired with a global debate on the ethics of scientific research. Delivered at the Max Planck Institute, it probes how new findings shape knowledge and the responsibilities of scientists.

ja nichts ist ok

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 22:30

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Theater

ja nichts ist ok plays at Volksbühne Berlin—Große Bühne, a stark, enigmatic theatre piece where lighting, bare stage, and fearless performance push language, identity and time into unsettling shapes.

Career Day for the Construction Industry Berlin (Karrieretag Bauwirtschaft)

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 11:00

Villa Elisabeth

Conference

Public career day for the construction industry at Villa Elisabeth in Berlin. Learn about job openings, training paths, and apprenticeship options; meet employers and industry professionals, and discover career paths in construction at a publicly accessible, bilingual event.

Zwillingswelten

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 23:05

Deutsches Theater Berlin

Theater

Zwillingswelten is a German-language stage drama at Deutsches Theater Berlin that probes identity and kinship through twin protagonists. Set on a classic urban stage, the production blends precise direction, intimate acting, and contemporary storytelling for a thought-provoking evening in a renowned venue.

Leichtathletik: Teamstaffel

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 12:00

Sports

Berlin hosts Leichtathletik: Teamstaffel, a lively track-and-field relay event opening the athletics calendar on May 21, 2026. Outdoor competition in Berlin features club teams racing in short-distance relays, showcasing teamwork, speed, and strategy in a city-wide athletics program.

Die Macht der Erwartungen: Placebo und erwartungsfokussierte Psychotherapie

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 20:15

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

Lecture

Part of Freie Universität Berlin's Ringvorlesung 'Psychische Gesundheit im Fokus,' this lecture explores how expectancy shapes placebo responses and how expectancy-focused psychotherapy can be applied in practice. Held in Hörsaal 1b on Habelschwerdter Allee, Berlin, it connects research, clinical practice, and societal challenges.

Schwarze Häuser

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 23:05

Deutsches Theater Berlin

Theater

Schwarze Häuser is a German-language dramatic production at Deutsches Theater Berlin, scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. The contemporary drama explores urban life and social tensions in a stark, intimate stage setting, featuring a sharp production with strong performances from Berlin's theater scene.

Alchemy in Tamil Siddha Literature: Transdisciplinary Esoteric Aspects

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 15:30

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

This hybrid colloquium at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science surveys alchemy in Tamil Siddha literature, offering transdisciplinary and esoteric perspectives. Presented by Ilona Kędzia-Warych, the talk blends history, philosophy, and textual analysis in a Zoom-enabled session from Berlin.

Heike Geißler »Michaela Kohlhaas«

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 21:00

Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof

Literature

In Berlin's Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof, Heike Geißler presents Michaela Kohlhaas in a riveting literary event that fuses prose, performance, and sharp social critique under the big-top atmosphere.

Schiwagos Enkel

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Theater

Schiwagos Enkel bursts into Volksbühne Berlin's Große Bühne with immersive theater, riotous visuals, and razor-sharp dialogue, a Berlin fringe pulse colliding with bold stagecraft.

Theaterführung

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 20:30

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Theaterführung offers a guided tour through Volksbühne Berlin's Große Bühne, revealing backstage corridors, rehearsal rooms, and the building's storied theatrical aura that pulses at the heart of Berlin's performing arts scene.

Füchse Berlin - TSV Hannover-Burgdorf

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 21:00

Max-Schmeling-Halle

Sports

High-octane handball showdown at Max-Schmeling-Halle as Füchse Berlin host TSV Hannover-Burgdorf, where fast breaks, packed stands, and clutch saves ignite Berlin's sports pulse.

Heike Geißler »Michaela Kohlhaas«

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 21:00

Literaturhaus Berlin

Literature

Author Heike Geißler presents Michaela Kohlhaas at Literaturhaus Berlin. A thought-provoking literary reading exploring power, history, and identity in contemporary German fiction, followed by a Q&A.

CORNAMUSA – World of Pipe Rock and Irish Dance

Fri, 22 May 2026

Admiralspalast

Theater

An electrifying live show blending storming pipe-rock tunes with energetic Irish dance at Admiralspalast, Berlin—bright costumes, high-kicking reels, and a theatrical celebration of music and movement.

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