Events in Berlin

Ab heute heißt du Sara

2026-04-16T13:00:00

GRIPS Theater Hansaplatz

Theater

A Berlin-stage drama at GRIPS Theater based on Inge Deutschkron’s life and the novel I wore the yellow star, tracing a woman's experiences in Berlin.

Fantasy Filmfest Nights 2026

2026-04-16T15:00:00

Zoo Palast

Film

Fantasy Filmfest Nights 2026 at Zoo Palast showcases Berlin’s premier genre cinema, with thriller, horror, sci-fi and more. The festival brings bold, boundary-pushing titles to the big screen, offering a vibrant atmosphere, curated lineups, and occasional talks in Germany’s largest genre-film festival.

Berliner Philharmoniker: Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla makes her debut with Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet”

2026-04-16T22:00:00

Philharmonie Berlin Herbert-von-Karajan-Str. 1 10785 Berlin

Music

Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla makes her debut with Prokovief's Romeo and Juliet as the Berliner Philharmoniker bring ballet-inspired drama to the Philharmonie. Expect lyrical melodies, lush orchestral color, and a powerhouse performance under the Lithuanian conductor's baton.

Mittendrin

2026-04-16T20:30:00

Konzerthaus Berlin – Großer Saal

Music

An evening of lush orchestral music as the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, conducted by Iván Fischer, performs in the Großer Saal of the Konzerthaus Berlin with soloist Diana Tishchenko.

SÄULE at Berghain

2026-04-17T00:00:00

Nightlife

SÄULE at Berghain kicks off at 22:00 for a late-night techno session in Berlin. A marquee club night in the iconic venue with bold electronic sets, industrial ambience, and hours of immersive dancing.

LA FONTE MUSICA & MICHELE PASOTTI

2026-04-16T21:30:00

Pierre Boulez Saal Französische Straße 33 D 10117 Berlin

Music

A Renaissance-inspired classical concert by La Fonte Musica and Michele Pasotti at Berlin's Pierre Boulez Saal. The program explores memory and remembrance through period-inspired repertoire and expressive, intimate performances.

Governing the Paradox of Knowledge: Open Science in EU–China Cooperation

2026-04-16T16:00:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

Colloquium examining how governance of knowledge and research security shapes open science in EU–China cooperation. Speakers Annina Lattu and Cristina Pinna discuss tensions between openness and security in transnational research at MPIWG Berlin (Room 219) with online access.

Kochkurs: So is(s)t die Welt – Vegane Ramen mit Live-Musik

2026-04-16T19:30:00

Volkshochschule Berlin (VHS)

Food

Join a hands-on vegan ramen cooking class at VHS Berlin, where you'll learn to craft flavorful ramen while live music plays. A casual, community-focused session that pairs kitchen skills with tasty noodles and tunes in a friendly Berlin venue.

Haberlandt-Vorlesung: Photosynthese auf Speed

2026-04-16T20:00:00

Elisabeth-Schiemann-Hörsaal Königin-Luise-Str. 12-16 14195 Berlin

Literature

An academic lecture in Berlin exploring how synthetic biology could reimagine photosynthesis to tackle the climate crisis. Researchers discuss cutting-edge approaches, their scientific foundations, and potential societal impact in the Elisabeth-Schiemann-Hörsaal.

Little Things

2026-04-16T22:00:00

Schaubuehne Berlin

Theater

At Schaubude Berlin, Little Things presents a human-free spectacle where old kitchen appliances come to life in a frenetic whirl, clanging, whirring and colliding to craft a surreal, kinetic theatre of sound and motion.

Die Welt in ihren Händen

2026-04-16T21:30:00

Humboldt-Saal, Urania Berlin

Lecture

A thought-provoking podium discussion at Urania Berlin with Olivier Guez, Heike Specht and Christian Dunker, weaving literature, history and politics into a lively exploration of power, society, and the world in our hands.

2-Tages-Kurs: Menschen skizzieren

2026-04-16T13:00:00

boesner Berlin-Neukölln

Workshop

Two-day workshop at boesner Berlin-Neukölln teaching basic human proportions and poses, then an on-site sketching walk to discreetly capture passersby with tips from travel watercolorist and urban sketcher Jens Hübner, blending indoors practice with outdoor observation.

Schicklgruber

2026-04-16T18:04:00

Deutsches Theater Berlin

Theater

Schicklgruber at Deutsches Theater Berlin is a contemporary German-language drama production likely exploring political and historical themes in a staged theatrical format.

Germaine Acogny (Berlin Spotlight)

2026-04-16T21:00:00

ACUDkino

Film

Screening at ACUDkino as part of the achtung berlin filmfestival. This documentary portrait of Germaine Acogny, the Mother of contemporary African dance, weaves archival footage with new scenes to trace her West African roots and five decades of global stage work and mentorship.

Pottery course for beginners in Berlin

2026-04-16T19:00:00

someclay.studio

Workshop

Hands-on pottery workshop for beginners at someclay.studio in Berlin-Pberg. Learn basic hand-building techniques and craft your first ceramic pieces in a friendly, mindful setting. 98 EUR for a focused, creative session starting 16 Apr 2026 at 17:00.

Sonne und Beton

2026-04-16T18:04:00

Deutsches Theater Berlin

Theater

Sonne und Beton at Deutsches Theater Berlin promises a bold, contemporary theater experience in German, with kinetic stagecraft and urgent social storytelling that lingers long after the curtain.

Florian Schroeder - Endlich glücklich

2026-04-16T22:00:00

Die Wühlmäuse

Comedy

Florian Schroeder brings his stand-up show Endlich glücklich to Die Wühlmäuse in Berlin. A sharp, topical set blending humor with social insight, delivered in German for an intimate club-night atmosphere.

Noise

2026-04-16T22:00:00

NEUKÖLLNER OPER

Theater

Noise at Neuköllner Oper in Berlin is a boundary-pushing performance blending experimental sound with theatrical storytelling in an intimate, black-box setting. Expect immersive audio textures, unconventional staging, and a provocative, mood-driven evening.

Mambo Maternica (Wettbewerb Spielfilm)

2026-04-16T23:15:00

ACUDkino

Film

Three forty-something women confront pivotal life choices about pregnancy, motherhood, and adoption across Paris, Budapest, and Berlin. The film Mambo Maternica is screened in the Spielfilm competition at the Achtung Berlin festival, bringing intimate drama to ACUDkino.

Handpicked Live: Real AI Starts at the Terminal

2026-04-16T20:00:00

Mindspace Kurfürstendamm

Tech

Handpicked Live presents a fast-paced tech talk in Berlin on how real-world AI begins at the terminal. Expect expert insights, live demonstrations, and pragmatic discussions on deploying AI in production, hosted at Mindspace Kurfürstendamm.

Is Culture Worth Saving? Art, Monuments, and Modern Warfare

2026-04-16T21:30:00

American Academy in Berlin

Lecture

An Axel Springer Lecture at the American Academy in Berlin, where Hugh Eakin (Editor at Large, Foreign Affairs) asks whether culture is worth saving amid modern warfare. He traces how monuments and art endure or erode in conflict, linking cultural violence to contemporary wars.

Hetty Kate: Jazz in Four Seasons – Spring Album Release Concert

2026-04-16T22:30:00

A-Trane

Music

Hetty Kate performs the Spring volume of Jazz in Four Seasons, an album-release concert at A-Trane Jazz Club featuring Béla Meinberg-Gur. A warm, intimate night of seasonal jazz that blends elegance with playful surprise.

Dome Session: Jaycap - Melodic, Deep & Afro House

2026-04-16T21:00:00

Liquidrom Berlin

Wellness

Immerse in a Dome Session at Liquidrom Berlin as DJ Jaycap delivers melodic, deep, Afro & house sets inside the venue's signature dome. A wellness-forward music experience blending immersive sound, spa vibes, and twilight ambience in a distinctive Berlin venue.

Enchanted Basin: Medicine and Magic in Mamluk Cairo

2026-04-16T17:00:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

An academic reading-group lecture at MPIWG Berlin on how medicine and magic intersected in Mamluk Cairo, led by Anthony Quickel. The session blends medieval sources and cultural history, offering a concise, seminar-style look at science amid belief.

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