22. achtung berlin filmfestival
The 22nd Achtung Berlin Filmfestival lights up Volksbühne Berlin's Große Bühne with bold premieres, intimate screenings, and a kinetic, cinephile energy that puts Berlin's indie cinema on center stage.
Berliner Klavierfestival
A high-profile piano recital as part of the Berliner Klavierfestival at Konzerthaus Berlin's Kleiner Saal, featuring acclaimed pianist Severin von Eckardstein in an evening of distinguished classical repertoire.
Fundsache Original: Hilde Domin, Michael Hamburger
Reading of the 1963–1968 correspondence between Hilde Domin and Michael Hamburger at Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, with materials and a discussion featuring Marion Poschmann and Till Greite, moderated by Matthias Weichelt.
GOGO PENGUIN
Gogo Penguin bring their genre-blurring piano trio sound to Kesselhaus for an atmospheric contemporary jazz concert on 20 April 2026.
achtung berlin: Fucking Different Generations
Screening of 'Fucking Different Generations' at Babylon Berlin as part of the achtung berlin festival. This DE 2026 film, directed by Kristian Petersen and Sofía Alvarado, explores generational divides with a provocative, contemporary lens in a stylish Berlin cinema setting.
Berliner Konzert Chor
A refined classical choral-orchestral concert by Berliner Konzert Chor and Berliner Konzert Orchester, conducted by Jan Olberg, in Konzerthaus Berlin's Großer Saal. A night of rich choral textures in a grand concert hall.
achtung berlin: Der Kick
Screening of Der Kick (2005), a documentary by Andres Veiel (82 min), presented as part of the achtung berlin retrospective at Babylon Berlin. A thoughtful, socially aware look at football culture and German history through Veiel's intimate storytelling.
Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor performs a live set at Privatclub Berlin. Expect intimate, synth-driven electronic pop from the English musician known for Hot Chip, delivered in a moody club atmosphere with warm vocals and inventive arrangements. The show starts at 20:00 on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
Rovv x twlv x MELOH
Join Rovv, twlv, and MELOH for a night of R&B, hip-hop, and pop at Badehaus Berlin. Expect intimate vibes, punchy grooves, and a dynamic live show from a trio of rising artists.
Making Visible: The Art of Ceija Stojka
Lynne Cooke presents the John P. Birkelund Lecture on Ceija Stojka’s art, exploring how her painting and memory work illuminate survivors’ stories of war. Held at the American Academy in Berlin, the talk situates Stojka’s oeuvre within art history and curatorial practice.
Lesung: Frech und Frei – Jahre Kämpfe der Behindertenbewegung
A German-language reading at the Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin features author Udo Sierck presenting fifty years of the disability rights movement, weaving personal history with milestones and reflection in a library setting.
Thomas Brussig ist noch nicht fertig
German author Thomas Brussig appears for an evening reading at Literaturhaus Berlin. In the intimate salon setting, he shares excerpts from his latest work and engages in a brief discussion with the audience, followed by a Q&A. A must for fans of contemporary German literature.
Die Erde ist rot, so oder so
Provocative theatre piece at Volksbühne Berlin examining elite power through the Epstein Files, a stark critique of global privilege.
KarnivoolSupport: Intervals
Karnivool with support from Intervals performs a progressive rock/metal live show at Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin on 21 Apr 2026, delivering intricate musicianship and heavy instrumentals.
achtung berlin: Active Vocabulary
Screening of Active Vocabulary at the achtung berlin festival. Directed by Yulia Lokshina, the film interweaves English, German and Russian dialogue with German subtitles (OmU). Shown at Babylon Berlin as part of the 2025 program, it probes language, memory and identity.
INTERSECTION
A Berlin screening of INTERSECTION – It’s political, a provocative documentary about discrimination structures, enhanced by an interactive mobile game that makes bias tangible even for those not affected. Held at IL KINO in Berlin; tickets €11 for an evening of critical cinema and dialogue.
ALBA BERLIN
Alba Berlin hosts a home basketball game at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin. Expect high-energy play, packed stands, and fast-paced hoops as the German club faces off in front of a roaring crowd at the indoor arena.
Die Marquise von O. stage production
Die Marquise von O. stage production at Deutsches Theater Berlin stages a haunting, intense Kleist-inspired night, with lush period design and powerhouse acting that pulls you into stormy emotion.
Unerhörte Musik: Jack Adler-McKean
Jack Adler-McKean blends acoustic textures with electronics to explore a modern instrument's possibilities. At BKA in Berlin, the program includes four world premieres, delivering an immersive, boundary-pushing glimpse into today’s experimental music scene.
Riccardo Del Fra: Hard-Bop Fever Quintet
Riccardo Del Fra leads a hard-bop fever quintet at A-Trane, celebrating the vibrant, rarely played repertoire of 1960s–70s hard bop with soloists Peter Weniger, Bill Petry, Tino Derado, and Tobias Backhaus in a joyful, high-energy jazz night.
ALFILM: Arab Film Festival Berlin
ALFILM: Arab Film Festival Berlin brings acclaimed Arab cinema to HAU Hebbel am Ufer on April 22, 2026, with screenings and post-film discussions. The program spotlights diverse voices from the Arab world, offering bold storytelling, cultural exchange, and a lively night of cinema in Berlin.
Woman/Mother – Documentary Competition
An Achtung Berlin documentary competition entry. Mara, a dance educator and mother, seeks creative release from postpartum isolation and plans a tree-canopy performance, inviting her filmmaker friend Klara to document the journey.
Derniere: Blues in Schwarz Weiss
Experience a live blues performance, Derniere: Blues in Schwarz Weiss, on stage at Berlin’s Maxim Gorki Theater. The intimate show blends raw blues energy with contemporary theatre flair in a venue known for cutting-edge productions.
Draw your superhero (8-12 y.o.)
Kids ages 8-12 explore drawing superhero characters at Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus in Berlin. Hands-on workshop guiding basic sketching, character design, and color choices in a friendly, creative setting.
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