Sufi Qawwali night with Fanna-Fi-Allah

Feel the soul-shaking Sufi cadence of Fanna-Fi-Allah in a Qawwali night at Festsaal, Berlin—rich harmonies, rhythmic handclaps, and a transporting journey through devotion, poetry, and luminous percussion.

No Planet B

A climate-themed children's theatre piece at ATZE Musiktheater Studio on climate change, inviting young audiences to weigh in on the future of our planet.

Achilles in Taormina: Premier Reading & Talk with Michael Kleeberg

Premiere reading of the Hemingway novel Achilles in Taormina, followed by a conversation with author Michael Kleeberg at Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf in Berlin. A refined literary evening blending a new work with an insightful author discussion in a classic library setting.

Peer-to-peer support to overcome loneliness

This university talk examines how peer-to-peer support can curb loneliness, presenting research-backed approaches and practical steps to foster inclusive, supportive networks at Humboldt University’s Hauptgebäude in Berlin.

Food for Thoughts: das Hausgäste-Bankett III

An intimate literary evening at the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, featuring a multi-voice reading by Hengameh Yaghoobifarah, Aidan Riebensahm, Thea Mantwill, Lena Winkel, Júlia Kustos, Miriam Unterthiner and Sandra de Vivies. This 'Food for Thoughts' edition invites audiences to hear fresh German-language texts in a convivial, banquet-like setting and sparks discussion about contemporary literature.

Independence Day

Screening of Independence Day (1996), Roland Emmerich's sci-fi blockbuster. Starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman, shown at the iconic Babylon Berlin for a classic big-screen experience.

Technique Acogny: Contemporary African Dance

Technique Acogny invites Berlin to Radialsystem for a hands-on contemporary African dance workshop, blending traditional Acogny movement with modern technique in a dynamic studio setting.

Love Me Tender

A theatrical performance at Volksbuehne Berlin's Roter Salon featuring Constance Debré, Marie Rosa Tietjen, Lex Landergott & Zino Wey.

Meze Magic Cooking Class

Step into Berlin-Charlottenburg's Goldhahn & Sampson for a Meze Magic cooking class, guided by expert chefs, crafting mezze with lively aromas and practical techniques on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 19:00.

Beckett Reading: Parole Text, Buch & Poesiealbum 400

An intimate Beckett-inspired literary evening at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon, featuring a selection under 'Samuel Beckett' curated by Ingolf Brökel. The program combines Parole Text: Buch and Poesiealbum 400 in a text-focused reading that invites reflection on language and form. A culturally dense, German-language performance.

Local Solutions to Ending Early Marriage and FGC in Somali Diaspora

Colloquium presenting local solutions to end child marriage and FGC in Somali diaspora communities. Antje Becker-Benton analyzes policy, community-led initiatives, and ethical dimensions, with in-person sessions in the Main Conference Room and online access.

Tanzfabrik Berlin

Hands-on workshop in the Acogny contemporary African dance technique with Tanzfabrik Berlin at Radialsystem on 27 May 2026 — a creative, movement-focused class for dancers and movers of varying levels.

NE-YO & AKON - NIGHTS LIKE THIS TOUR 2026

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.

Lucas Johnson: Homecoming Album Release Concert

Lucas Johnson premieres his second album Homecoming at the A-Trane Jazz Club, featuring Omri Abramov, Alex Ventling, Igor Osypov and Niklas Lukassen for a vibrant, boundary-pushing jazz night fueled by passion and live improvisation.

Belonging in Berlin: Self-Help & Peer-Support Groups

Join a university-backed discussion on belonging in Berlin, exploring how self-help and peer-support groups foster inclusive communities. Featuring researchers and student-led groups, the event takes place in the Hauptgebäude (Unter den Linden 6) and offers practical insights for building supportive networks.

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.

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.

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.

Kreativ für den Algorithmus: Literatur & Digitalität

Join a provocative dialogue at Lettrétage between literature and digital culture as writers and scholars explore how algorithms shape storytelling. A thoughtful, interdisciplinary discussion on creativity, data, and the changing face of reading.

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.

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.

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.