Schwimmen: Paralympic-Weltserie

Berlin hosts the Paralympic World Series in swimming, with top para-swimmers competing in a day of fast heats starting at 10:00. Expect high-energy races, inspiring performances, and an inclusive sports atmosphere at the city’s premier swimming event.

TIKTOK KOLLOQUIUM

A provocative talk at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon examining how looksmaxxing and the pursuit of the perfect body intersect with fascist aesthetics and political power. The discussion sheds light on modern body politics in the TikTok era.

OUT OF LINE WEEKENDER 2026

Out Of Line Weekender 2026 at Astra Kulturhaus Berlin showcases dark electronic, industrial, EBM and synth-pop across May 7–9, 2026, turning the indoor venue into a sprawling festival of sounds, visuals, and dance-floor energy for international fans.

Julian Lage

Grammy-winning guitarist Julian Lage performs a live jazz concert at Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin on May 7, 2026 — an intimate evening of virtuosic guitar and modern jazz.

AUF MEINEN SCHULTERN

Berlin premiere at Ballhaus Naunynstraße: Auf Meinen Schultern, a theater piece by Raphael Moussa Hillebrand. On May 7, 2026 at 20:00, this provocative exploration of responsibility and identity unfolds in a stark, intimate venue, blending contemporary drama with bold stagecraft.

May 16-17 2026

Two-night techno event at the iconic Kraftwerk Berlin on May 16–17, 2026, featuring electronic DJs and club-focused programming in a landmark industrial venue.

Alexander von Schlippenbach Quartet feat. Henrik WALSDORFF, Borghini & Leipnitz

Renowned pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach leads a Monk-inspired quartet at A-Trane Jazz Club, joined by Henrik Walldorff, Antonio Borghini and Jan Leipnitz, delivering virtuosic improvisation in an intimate Berlin venue.

I have a dream? 250 Jahre USA

Literaturhaus Berlin hosts a discussion marking 250 years of the United States, blending historical inquiry with literary perspectives to trace American identity from founding myths to contemporary culture, in an intimate indoor setting.

Von der Krise zur Ressource: Wiederverwendbares Lehrmaterial

Join a practical FU Berlin workshop on turning crises into resources by reusing teaching materials. In Raum 115 at Fabeckstraße 35, participants explore practical strategies, templates, and best practices for sustainable, reusable learning materials.

Federica Braccioli Lecture

Federica Braccioli gives a research-focused lecture at Hertie School, drawing on work from WU Vienna on economics and business policy. A thoughtful briefing in a modern campus setting, ideal for students and professionals curious about current economic research.

MIT DEN VÖGELN SINGEN

The RIAS Chamber Choir, conducted by Justin Doyle, presents a program from Renaissance to contemporary works inspired by birdsong at Kraftwerk Berlin on May 8, 2026.

NA ALSO. GEHT DOCH. Eine Komödie

German-language comedy play 'NA ALSO. GEHT DOCH. Eine Komödie' at Renaissance-Theater. The program notes a 18:45 intro in the Bruckner-Foyer and a 19:30 performance, described as a Voraufführung (preview). A witty, accessible theatre evening in a classic venue.

Introduction to Research Data Management

Introduction to Research Data Management at Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum in Berlin offers a friendly workshop on data stewardship, metadata basics and practical workflows for researchers.

GRRL HAUS: Best of Short Films

Experience the Best of Short Films from GRRL HAUS at IL KINO in Berlin. This curated evening spotlights bold women filmmakers and a diverse lineup of indie shorts, with intimate screenings in a classic cinema setting. An inspiring, accessible night for film fans.

On-site VE Day history visit – Reinickendorf, Berlin

Join a guided on-site history visit in Berlin’s Reinickendorf commemorating VE Day and the end of World War II. The walk-through event explores local wartime sites and memory, offering concise historical context and reflections on 8 May 1945.

Perfektion und Psyche

An evening at Literarisches Colloquium Berlin pairing literature and science as Helene Bukowski and Wolfgang Lessing explore 'Perfektion und Psyche,' with Miriam Zeh moderating, offering interdisciplinary dialogue in a refined Berlin setting.

Lesung und Gesprächsabend mit Robert Löhr

An intimate Berlin literary evening: author Robert Löhr reads from his work and joins a thoughtful discussion in the Sophienkirche Berlin, offering insights into Oberammergau and related themes, with a Q&A for the audience.

Die Vorkämpferinnen

Two Decades of Digital Interventions in Psychotherapy

This lecture in the Ringvorlesung series explores twenty years of digital interventions in psychotherapy, from innovation to implementation. Delivered at Freie Universität Berlin in Hörsaal 1b as part of the 'Psychische Gesundheit im Fokus' program.

Dome Session: Mystery Kid – Dark disco/EBM

Dome Session: Mystery Kid brings a dark disco/EBM electronic night to Liquidrom Berlin’s iconic dome, blending immersive bass-heavy rhythms with the spa’s relaxing, sensory wellness atmosphere.

Ass-Dur - Celebration

Ass-Dur – Celebration at Admiralspalast in Berlin delivers cabaret-style theater with witty sketches, striking musical numbers, and dazzling stage visuals, offering a glamorous live performance night in an iconic venue.

Konzerthaus Kammerorchester

Experience an evening of classical masterworks as the Konzerthaus Kammerorchester, led by Michael Erxleben, performs Gluck and Haydn in the intimate Kleiner Saal of Konzerthaus Berlin on May 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

Käseschule Special: Let it mecker

Cheese-focused cooking class at Goldhahn & Sampson in Berlin-Charlottenburg: Käseschule Special — Let it mecker (May 7, 2026, 8 PM) for €50.

ABHYASA 55H Multi-Style teacher training

ABHYASA 55H Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training in Berlin is a 55-hour intensive for aspiring instructors. Held at Naugarder Str. 14, this indoor wellness workshop covers multiple yoga styles, sequencing, and teaching skills in a focused, professional setting.