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.

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.

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Mr. Yellow by Olivia Hyunsin Kim and ddanddarakim

A contemporary theater-performance by Olivia Hyunsin Kim and ddanddarakim, Mr. Yellow, at Berlin’s Sophiensaele. An intimate, experimental piece that blends performance art with live theater to probe color, memory, and identity through inventive staging and striking imagery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Finanzierungstag 2026 – Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten für Unternehmen und Startups

Financing Day 2026, hosted by IHK Berlin, surveys funding options for established companies and startups. Hear from experts on grants, venture capital, and debt financing, and walk away with practical strategies to attract capital and accelerate growth in Berlin’s dynamic business landscape.

KAPUTT - EIN COMICROMAN

Launch reading of "KAPUTT – Ein Comicroman" at SO36 in Berlin on 28 May 2026 — an evening presenting a new graphic novel with author reading and visuals; tickets available via SO36.

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.

Berlin Design Week 2026

Berlin Design Week 2026 returns with a kaleidoscope of exhibitions, talks, and immersive installations across the city from May 28–31, spotlighting cutting-edge design, architecture, and interactive storytelling.

Are Psychedelics and Cannabinoids Effective? – FU Berlin Lecture

This German-language lecture surveys current research on whether psychedelics and cannabinoids are effective for mental health, presented as part of FU Berlin's Ringvorlesung 'Psychische Gesundheit im Fokus'. The talk in Hörsaal 1b examines latest findings, clinical implications, and societal challenges.

Klassensingen - Singen ist klasse!

Klassensingen – Singen ist klasse! at ATZE Musiktheater on Luftschloss Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin offers a family-friendly morning of classroom choir performances with lively singing and audience participation.

African Book Festival Berlin

A multi-day literary festival in Berlin celebrating African writing with readings, author talks, panel discussions, and book launches from May 29–31, 2026. A venue for emerging voices, classic works, and cross-cultural dialogue.

Tresor meets Function

Tresor Berlin hosts a special night with Function, pairing the iconic club’s raw, industrial energy with heavyweight techno. Expect a high-energy electronic showcase, pounding bass, and a late night on Berlin’s legendary dance floor.

Saȃdane Afif. Five Preludes Live

Live performance by Saâdane Afif titled Five Preludes at the Roter Salon of Volksbühne Berlin. Part of Hamburger Bahnhof on Tour, this intimate show blends contemporary art concepts with live music, offering an intellectual, artsy experience in a historic theater.

The Rock

Screening of The Rock (1996), the high-octane action thriller directed by Michael Bay and starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage. Set in a tense confrontation on an Alcatraz-like fortress, the film screens at Babylon Berlin on May 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM, offering classic 1990s popcorn cinema in a stylish urban venue.

Congolese Cooking in Berlin with Bijoux: Fufu Vegan Cooking Class

Join Bijoux Mankele in Berlin for a hands-on Congolese cooking class focused on fufu and dongo dongo. Learn authentic techniques and vegan adaptations to craft a traditional three-course meal, with a communal tasting in a warm, intimate kitchen.

Smokie

Smokie bring their '50 Years of Music' tour to Berlin's Uber Eats Music Hall on 28 May 2026 for a live classic rock show celebrating decades of hits.

Warten auf Bardot

Step into Berlin's Volksbühne for Warten auf Bardot, a bold theater fever dream that fuses sharp satire with cinematic longing, staged on the Große Bühne under stark lights and kinetic, heart-pounding direction.

Alexander Rueß Trio: DEBUT — Double Moon Record Release

Alexander Rueß Trio debuts the 'DEBUT' album with a record-release night at Berlin’s A-Trane Jazz Club. The intimate set features Luca Curcio (bass) and Sebastian Merk (drums), weaving melodic, Nordic-inflected improvisations through warm, direct melodies.

Der Ring des Nibelungen – Siegfried - Last performance in this season - Deutsche Oper Berlin

Final performance this season of Wagner’s Siegfried at the Deutsche Oper Berlin; a major Ring-cycle opera production with tickets €60–€240.