Bobby Vandamme
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
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.
Tim Etchells and Lucy Railton And Only When the Fog Begins to Clear
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.
Vergessene Arbeitskämpfe: Punk-Abend
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.
ja nichts ist ok
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.
Die Macht der Erwartungen: Placebo und erwartungsfokussierte Psychotherapie
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.
Zwillingswelten
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.
Heike Geißler »Michaela Kohlhaas«
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.
Theaterführung
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.
Schwarze Häuser
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.
Schiwagos Enkel
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.
Heike Geißler »Michaela Kohlhaas«
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.
Füchse Berlin - TSV Hannover-Burgdorf
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.
La Renga
La Renga perform live at Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin on 21 May 2026 (doors 18:30, show 20:00) — expect a high-energy Argentine rock set with driving guitars and Spanish-language anthems.
Meret Becker & Dietmar Loeffler interpret BARBARA
Meret Becker and Dietmar Loeffler interpret the chansons of BARBARA at Bar jeder Vernunft, delivering intimate French post-war songs with nuanced vocals and refined piano/guitar arrangements. A refined Berlin cabaret evening that pairs emotional depth with sophisticated storytelling in an iconic venue.
DOTA singt Kaléko
Singer-songwriter DOTA presents live musical settings of Mascha Kaléko's poetry at the Deutsches Theater Berlin on 21 May 2026, blending intimate vocals and literary songwriting.
Tresor meets Diffuse Reality
Tresor Berlin hosts a collaboration night with Diffuse Reality, bringing pulsing electronic techno inside the iconic industrial club. Expect immersive visuals and high-energy sets that fuse sound and atmosphere in a quintessential Berlin nightlife experience.
CORNAMUSA – World of Pipe Rock and Irish Dance
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.
TIMO LASSY TRIO — FEAT: Jaska Lukkarinen-Ville Herrala
Finnish saxophonist Timo Lassy headlines a night at Berlin's A-Trane Jazz Club with his trio and guests Jaska Lukkarinen and Ville Herrala, delivering tight, soulful improvisation and modern hard-bop flair in an intimate club setting.
BRASS ODYSSEY
BRASS ODYSSEY is a multi-day brass concert series in Berlin from May 22 to May 24, 2026. Featuring brass ensembles in a live performance setting, this event highlights bold brass sounds across a compact festival run.
Adorno's Magic of Art: Vortrag
An in-depth lecture examining the relationship between art, religion, and emancipation, anchored in Adorno’s 'magic of art'. Part of The Magic of Art Ringvorlesung at Freie Universität Berlin, in Raum 2.2058 (Holzlaube). A provocative, scholarly exploration of art’s extremes.
EDITON CARNIVAL
SO36 in Berlin hosts EDITON CARNIVAL, a high-energy electronic music night blending carnival vibes with underground club energy. Expect DJ sets in a gritty Kreuzberg venue famed for its raw atmosphere and late-night dancing.
“Kantione” concert night: Biliana Voutchkova
Experience a contemporary improvised violin night with Biliana Voutchkova in Kantione: concert night at Haus am Waldsee. Starting at 7 pm, this intimate Berlin gallery show blends experimental textures and live interaction, delivering a distinctive, artsy acoustic experience.
Daniel Haas “Einsamsein. Eine Befreiungsgeschichte”
Author Daniel Haas reads from Einsamsein. Eine Befreiungsgeschichte at Buchhandlung Knesebeck Elf in Berlin, with a live reading and Q&A.
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