Formal · Events in Berlin

Barbara Loftus: A Disinheritance

Mon, 25 May 2026 · All day

Art

Barbara Loftus presents A Disinheritance at Haus am Lützowplatz in Berlin. This exhibition surveys themes of inheritance and memory through contemporary works, housed in a historic Berlin gallery.

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 21:30

Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)

Film

Classic adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark screens at Babylon Berlin. Steven Spielberg's action-packed Indiana Jones classic from 1981, starring Harrison Ford, features thrilling chases and iconic set pieces in a grand cinema setting.

UNEXPECTED LESSONS 1: Germaine Acogny – Die Essenz des Tanzes

Mon, 25 May 2026 at 22:30

Radialsystem

Film

Screening of a documentary about Germaine Acogny, exploring the essence of dance and her artistic influence, presented at Radialsystem in Berlin.

Joey Goebel »Sunset Flip«

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 21:00

Literaturhaus Berlin

Literature

Literaturhaus Berlin hosts author Joey Goebel for an evening reading of Sunset Flip, followed by a Q&A in a refined, salon-style setting. This intimate literary event offers English-language storytelling and discussion in Berlin’s vibrant literary scene.

Studio LCB:Hans Pleschinski

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 21:30

Literarisches Colloquium Berlin e.V.

Literature

A night at Literarisches Colloquium Berlin features Hans Pleschinski in conversation with Anja Kampmann and Jens Bisky, moderated by Maike Albath, discussing 'Bildnis eines Unsichtbaren' in an intimate studio setting.

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

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 21:30

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Theater

Last performance this season of Wagner's Das Rheingold at Deutsche Oper Berlin — a major opera production with full orchestra and stagecraft, tickets €60–€240.

FINITE - Tischlerei der Deutschen Oper Berlin

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 22:00

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Theater

FINITE at the Deutsche Oper Berlin (Tischlerei) is an experimental contemporary performance on 26 May, with tickets €10–€25.

Music of the Mystics: Sufi Qawwali night with Fanna-Fi-Allah

Wed, 27 May 2026

Festsaal Kreuzberg

Music

Music of the Mystics: Sufi Qawwali night with Fanna-Fi-Allah at Festsaal Kreuzberg invites you to a soul-stirring live ascent, centuries-old devotion, soaring vocals and hypnotic rhythms fueling an intimate, ecstatic experience.

Local Solutions to Ending Early Marriage and FGC in Somali Diaspora

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 16:00

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (Hybrid)

Lecture

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.

Peer-to-peer support to overcome loneliness

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 16:00

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Hauptgebäude, Unter den Linden 6)

Lecture

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.

Study natural sciences, mathematics or computer science

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 18:00

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

Info session at Freie Universität Berlin guiding prospective students through studying natural sciences, mathematics or computer science.

Kreativ für den Algorithmus: Literatur & Digitalität

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 21:00

Lettrétage e.V.

Literature

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.

Achilles in Taormina: Premier Reading & Talk with Michael Kleeberg

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 21:00

Humboldt-Bibliothek (Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf)

Literature

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.

Beckett Reading: Parole Text, Buch & Poesiealbum 400

Wed, 27 May 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Literature

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.

Finanzierungstag 2026 – Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten für Unternehmen und Startups

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 11:00

IHK Berlin

Tech

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.

Zukunftsdialog: KI und Datenschutz III

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 15:30

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

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.

Religion, Art & Science: Lecture Series

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 18:15

Burgstr. 26, 10178 Berlin

Lecture

A lecture series at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin exploring how religion, art, and science intersect. Held at Burgstraße 26 in Berlin, this edition invites scholars to discuss interdisciplinary questions in a formal setting.

Lecture: The Sacrament of the Letter

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin

Lecture

A lecture in the Ringvorlesung The Magic of Art, examining how art, religion, and emancipation intersect. Held at Freie Universität Berlin in Raum 2.2058, this talk invites reflections on art’s role in society and emancipation.

Are Psychedelics and Cannabinoids Effective? – FU Berlin Lecture

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 20:15

Freie Universität Berlin, Hörsaal 1b, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 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.

VIDEOTHEKspezial: Privatvorstellung

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 22:00

Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne

Film

Private screening as part of the Videothek Spezial at Volksbuehne Berlin's Große Bühne. An intimate cinema night in a historic venue, presenting curated selections from the video library to invited guests. A rare, insider look behind the projector in a storied German theater.

SPIEGEL-Spitzengespräch Live mit Robert Habeck und Markus Feldenkirchen

Fri, 29 May 2026

Admiralspalast

Lecture

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.

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

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 18:00

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Theater

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

Short Talks: Demokratie zwischen Freiheit und Algorithmus #1

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 20:30

Humboldt Labor im Humboldt Forum, Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin

Lecture

Short Talks: Demokratie zwischen Freiheit und Algorithmus #1 examines how AI and algorithms shape democratic governance. At Humboldt Labor in Berlin, speakers explore algorithmic power, freedom, transparency, and citizen participation in the digital age.

Wladimir Lindenberg: Unter dem Zaren und in der Revolution – Szenische Lesung

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 21:30

Humboldt-Bibliothek (Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf)

Literature

A staged reading of Wladimir Lindenberg’s Unter dem Zaren und in der Revolution at Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf, featuring Claudia J. Bauer and Meinhard Schroeder. The intimate library setting brings this historical German work to life.

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