Events in Berlin

Kaputt in Hallywudd

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:30

Renaissance-Theater

Theater

German-language stage drama at Renaissance-Theater starring Valerie Neuenfels, Anneke Kim Sarnau and Pip van Eeden. This intimate production blends dark humor with sharp reflections on resilience, love and loss, performed by a talented ensemble in a refined, atmospheric theater setting.

Und jetzt?

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:30

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Theater

René Pollesch performs 'Und jetzt?' at Volksbühne Berlin's Große Bühne, a provocative theatre piece blending politics and modern life.

Jüdischer Salon im Grünen Salon: Vom Recht auf Dasein

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:30

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Lecture

An intimate German-language discussion at Volksbühne Berlin's Grüner Salon, exploring Albert Camus and his relevance to today’s world from a Jewish perspective. Dan Diner and Doron Rabinovici lead a thoughtful dialogue on identity, responsibility, and moral questions in contemporary society.

Pawel Popolski - PolkaMania!

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Die Wühlmäuse

Comedy

Pawel Popolski brings PolkaMania to Die Wühlmäuse in Berlin, blending polka rhythms with sharp humor in a live show. Expect energetic songs, witty political satire, and a festive night of music and comedy.

Fergy53 x Lucio101

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 20:00

Kesselhaus (Vagabund Brauerei)

Music

Experience a collaborative electronic music night at Berlin’s iconic Kesselhaus as Fergy53 teams up with Lucio101. Expect pulsing synths, sharp beats, and an intimate, club-like atmosphere in a historic venue.

Shkoon

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Festsaal Kreuzberg

Music

Shkoon conjures hypnotic Arabic-infused techno at Festsaal Berlin, a candlelit, wood-walled cavern where deep bass and swooping synths ride a midnight trance, drawing a spellbound, dancing crowd.

Linie 1 - Der Kultfilm aus Berlin

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:30

GRIPS Theater Hansaplatz

Film

Screening of the cult Berlin film Linie 1 at GRIPS Theater Hansaplatz, hosted by Film Club 030. This beloved classic offers a nostalgic tour of Berlin cinema, brought to life in the theater’s intimate, urban setting.

Christi Himmelfahrt

Thu, 14 May 2026

Komische Oper Berlin

Theater

At Komische Oper Berlin, Christi Himmelfahrt delivers bold German-language theater in a city-centered evening, blending provocative staging, live music, and contemporary storytelling that makes Ascension Day feel anew.

WIE EIN MESSER – Ein Wutbürgerchor

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:30

Lettrétage e.V.

A provocative theatre piece at Lettrétage in Berlin that uses a collective choir to probe civic anger and public discourse. This contemporary performance blends voice and stagecraft to explore how citizen rage resonates in modern society.

THE RUTS DC / THE NOT AMUSED

Thu, 14 May 2026

SO36

Music

Punk legends The Ruts DC with support from The Not Amused play SO36 in Berlin on 14 May 2026 for a high-energy live punk show.

Haus F

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:00

Badehaus Berlin

Music

Haus F headlines a Berlin live concert, relocated from Badehaus to Lido with all tickets remaining valid. Expect an intimate indie set in a vibrant club atmosphere, delivering melodic hooks and energetic performances that light up Berlin’s music scene.

Chamber Music V: The sound of the forest – bringing nature to life - Tischlerei der Deutschen Oper Berlin

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Music

Chamber recital “The Sound of the Forest – bringing nature to life” at Tischlerei, Deutsche Oper Berlin on 13 May 2026 (20:00): an intimate chamber-music program inspired by nature; tickets €10–€18.

Lotte in Weimar

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:00

ACUDkino

Film

DEFA-literatur 35mm screening of Lotte in Weimar at ACUDkino, Berlin. The film recounts Charlotte Buff’s 1816 visit to Goethe and his enduring legacy, offering a literary-historical drama shown in a classic 35mm presentation.

Sandbag Dam

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 23:00

delphi LUX

Film

A queer coming-of-age drama presented as a feature screening at Delphi Lux. Sandbag Dam invites you into an intimate journey of identity, love, and belonging, with bold visuals and sensitive performances that linger after the credits.

She Said

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Odeon

Film

She Said unfolds the NYT reporters' watershed investigation of Harvey Weinstein, a tense Berlin screening at Rodeo that pairs documentary-edge with cinematic, character-driven drama, and a gripping look at newsroom courage and systemic complicity.

Fabi Rommel - Daheim

Thu, 14 May 2026

Admiralspalast

Comedy

German comedian Fabi Rommel performs Daheim at Admiralspalast Berlin, delivering a polished stand-up evening full of personal stories, sharp observations, and relatable humor in a classic theater ambience that invites laughter and connection.

Tori Amos

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 22:00

Tempodrom

Music

Tori Amos brings her "In Times Of Dragons" tour to Berlin's Tempodrom on 14 May 2026 for an intimate, piano-driven singer-songwriter concert featuring classics and new material.

Gods and Dogs

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 17:00

Staatsoper Unter den Linden

Theater

A contemporary dance piece by Jiří Kylián staged at Berlin's Staatsoper Unter den Linden. Gods and Dogs explores how individuals confront reality through kinetic storytelling and stark, athletic choreography. A must-see for lovers of modern dance and opera-house spectacle.

Dear Britain.

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Delphi Filmpalast

Film

Dear Britain. invites Berlin audiences at Delphi Filmpalast on a cinematic road trip across landscapes, accents, and memories—a searching portrait that asks what the soul of Great Britain feels like today.

The Forbidden Show

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 21:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Theater

A provocative stage piece at Volksbuehne Berlin’s Grüner Salon, by Ammar Dibba and Dikran Kassabian with DE/EN surtitles. This intimate, boundary-pushing performance blends theatre and storytelling to challenge expectations and spark conversation.

DIY - Dance it yourself

Thu, 14 May 2026

Workshop

An informal DIY dance workshop in Berlin, kicking off on May 14, 2026 with a second date to follow. Participants explore movement, personal expression, and collaborative sequences in a relaxed, creative setting. No prior experience required.

Tresor meets Stephanie Sykes

Fri, 15 May 2026

Tresor Berlin

Nightlife

Experience a high-energy techno night at Tresor Berlin as Tresor meets Stephanie Sykes. Expect pounding bass, immersive visuals, and a special guest spotlight from the legendary club’s intimate stage in Berlin’s iconic techno venue.

Aki Takase & Daniel Erdmann Duo — «Timeless» — SPECIAL GUEST: Vincent von Schlippenbach

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 22:30

Jazz-Club A-Trane

Music

Aki Takase and Daniel Erdmann bring their jazz duo Timeless to A-Trane, with special guest Vincent von Schlippenbach. The program features new originals and improvisations built around the theme of time, continuing their evolving duo after Isn’t It Romantic and Ellington.

2HARD2HANDLE | Jonas Pfeifer

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 21:30

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Theater

Jonas Pfeifer presents 2HARD2HANDLE on Volksbühne Berlin’s Große Bühne, a bold theatre piece that pushes boundaries with kinetic staging, sharp wit, and a fearless take on modern life.

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