Theatertreffen 2026

Or­lan­do

Orlando fills the Schillertheater foyer in Berlin with intimate, atmospheric music, turning the theatre’s cozy lobby into a shimmering micro-concert space where audience and ambience mingle.

Joyhauser

Joyhauser, the Belgian techno duo, headlines a late-night set at Ritter Butzke in Berlin. Expect pounding techno, hypnotic rhythms, and immersive club energy in the venue’s industrial space as the night unfolds into peak-time dancefloor moments.

Der Ring des Nibelungen – Das Rheingold - Revival - Deutsche Oper Berlin

Revival production of Wagner’s Das Rheingold at Deutsche Oper Berlin on 16 May 2026, a major staged opera performance with tickets €60–€240.

Volker Heyn: TRANSFER

Volker Heyn's TRANSFER at Radialsystem Berlin unfurls kinetic soundscapes and tactile percussion, a daring fusion of contemporary electronics and live dynamics inside the architecturally striking space.

Wachs oder Wirklichkeit

Theatre piece 'Wachs oder Wirklichkeit' at Volksbühne Berlin with Christoph Marthaler, Anna Viebrock, Malte Ubenauf and ensemble, featuring texts by Jürg Laederach.

International Museum Day in Futurium

Celebrate International Museum Day at Futurium Berlin with hands-on installs, family workshops, and future-focused demos that invite curious minds of all ages to explore science, art, and tomorrow.

Pocket’s Rockets

Pocket’s Rockets brings high-energy electronic beats to Berlin’s Kater Blau, kicking off at 22:00. The night promises an underground club atmosphere with pounding bass, hypnotic visuals, and a late-night dancefloor that keeps the party alive into the early hours.

Pharmakon

Pharmakon brings a visceral, boundary-pushing live set to Cassiopeia Berlin in an intimate, club-like space. The sold-out concert delivers an immersive night of experimental noise and industrial textures that challenge the senses and pulse through the venue.

TAKT32

Berlin-based rapper Takt32 headlines a large hip-hop tour at Astra Kulturhaus on May 16, 2026, delivering high-energy live rap with guests while performing tracks from his album Den Umständen widersprechend across nine German and Swiss cities.

Miss Vietnam: Vietnamese Cuisine Cooking Class

Miss Vietnam: Vietnamese Cuisine at Goldhahn & Sampson in Berlin-Charlottenburg offers a hands-on cooking class, tracing Vietnamese herbs, technique, and stories in a warm Saturday morning kitchen that invites sharing.

Unmuted

Unmuted is an intimate poetry reading at Berlin's Lettrétage, showcasing bold voices in an English-language literary venue. The evening centers on spoken word and fresh verse in a cozy, bookish space, inviting attentive listening and discussion.

MikroHiejazz | Poems from an ancient world

An intimate cross-genre evening blending micro-jazz with readings from ancient worlds in the Grüner Salon of Volksbühne Berlin. Curated by Wesam Karema, the performance pairs nimble jazz riffs with poetic texts, inviting reflection and discovery in an atmospheric venue.

The Rocketman

The Rocketman brings a high-energy techno night to Ritter Butzke in Berlin. Expect pulsating beats, immersive club visuals, and late-night dancing as DJs spin infectious tracks into the early hours.

TanzTanz

TanzTanz presents a contemporary dance evening in Berlin, blending movement-driven pieces with theatrical staging. An intimate theatre experience that captures Berlin's vibrant dance culture.

All about Kimchi

All about Kimchi at Goldhahn & Sampson in Berlin-Charlottenburg offers a vibrant, hands-on class exploring Korean fermentation, layering spice, tang, and texture with expert guidance and kitchen-friendly camaraderie.

Pranayama & Breathwork Teacher Training

Join a comprehensive Pranayama and breathwork teacher training at Yogicescape to deepen conscious breathing and its physical, mental, and emotional benefits.

Die Walküre

Experience Wagner’s Die Walküre at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. This evening performance (May 17, 2026, 5:00 PM) stages the second Ring opera with a full orchestra and soaring arias in an iconic Berlin venue. A grand, must-see operatic night for lovers of powerful drama and superb singing.

Modern Times Live with Babylon Orchestra Berlin

Relive Chaplin's Modern Times on the big screen as Babylon Orchestra Berlin anchors a live score at Babylon Berlin, a vintage cinema night where silent-era genius meets orchestral thunder.

Modern Times LIVE mit Babylon…

Screening of Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times (1936) at Babylon Berlin with a live orchestra, offering an immersive, retro cinema experience as the silent-era classic plays to a live musical score.

Trash Pop

Trash Pop is a late-night pop DJ party at Exil Club, spinning hits from Britney Spears to The Weeknd. Expect a playful, trash-pop vibe with club energy, flashing lights, and nonstop sing-alongs as the night goes on from the late-evening hours into midnight.

Vicki Baum, Irmgard Keun, Gabriele Tergit

Join Literaturhaus Berlin for a curated afternoon of literary classics as readings and discussion spotlight Vicki Baum, Irmgard Keun, and Gabriele Tergit, hosted by Sebastian Januszewski in an intimate, Berlin venue.

AVON Frauenlauf

Join the AVON Frauenlauf on May 17, 2026, starting at 09:00 on Berlin's Straße des 17. Juni. This women's running event brings athletic energy to central Berlin with a scenic course along a historic boulevard.

Conexão Berlin São Paulo - Hip-Hop Culture Exchange

An evening of hip-hop culture exchange linking Berlin and São Paulo, hosted at Volksbühne Berlin's Grüner Salon. A collaborative program by Gangway e.V. and Soliabend featuring performances and community showcases that celebrate urban culture in an intimate theatre setting.