17 upcoming lectures events
FÄGER - Demokratie und Popcorn
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Käfigturm
An evening at Käfigturm in Bern where FÄGER explores democracy with popcorn, blending political insight with accessible humor. A talk-format performance that invites discussion and keeps the audience engaged with sharp commentary.
Über den Umgang mit Geistern
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Petrus Saal
Guided Tour: How Do We Protect Cultural Heritage in Times of War?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Bernisches Historisches Museum
Join a guided tour at Bernisches Historisches Museum as experts discuss how cultural heritage is protected in times of war, exploring preservation strategies, ethical challenges, and real-world examples of safeguarding artefacts and memory.
Für Kinder und Erwachsene
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Dampfzentrale Bern
An engaging German-language philosophy event for kids and adults at Dampfzentrale in Bern, offering an accessible evening of questions, conversation, and playful ideas designed to spark curiosity for all ages.
Mit Gedanken experimentieren: Philosophieren!
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Schlachthaus Theater Bern
An intimate German-language philosophy talk at Schlachthaus Theater as Mit Gedanken experimentieren leads an interactive session, inviting the audience to test ideas, question assumptions, and explore meaning.
Live-Podcast Bildungsreise
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:00
Casino Bern
A live podcast event at Casino Bern titled Bildungsreise, blending educational discussion and storytelling in German, set in the elegant casino venue for an engaging, thought-provoking evening.
Barbara Bleisch trifft Elisabeth Bronfen
Thu, 28 May 2026 at 20:00
Dampfzentrale Bern
Join Adrian Daub for a focused evening lecture at Dampfzentrale Bern, where he explores German literature and cultural criticism, sharing fresh perspectives, key texts, and a lively scholarly conversation.
After Restitution. Museums as Archives for New African Histories
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 18:30
Bernisches Historisches Museum
This lecture at Bernisches Historisches Museum explores how restitution debates reshape museums as archives for new African histories, examining repatriation and the role of museums in writing inclusive, transnational narratives.
«DER BUND» IM GESPRÄCH
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 20:00
Bierhübeli, Bern
A German-language political talk at Bierhübeli in Bern with Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, offering insightful governance discussion and current affairs in an engaging evening of dialogue.
School Mondays: The Battle of Murten
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 09:00
Bernisches Historisches Museum
School Mondays presents 'The Battle of Murten' at Bern's Bernisches Historisches Museum, an engaging, teacher-guided history program for students that explores the medieval Swiss battle, its tactics, and its place in national memory.
Falkner zu Besuch
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 18:00
Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli)
Join Tierpark Bern's Dählhölzli for an evening with a falconer, diving into falconry, conservation, and the history of Beizjagd, featuring live raptor demonstrations, expert explanations, and fascinating anecdotes about hunting with birds of prey in a family-friendly outdoor zoo
Raúl Krauthausen
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 20:00
Dampfzentrale Bern
An engaging lecture at Dampfzentrale featuring Raúl Krauthausen, renowned disability-rights advocate. The evening explores inclusion, accessibility, and social participation in modern society, offering insights from activism and policy. A timely, thought-provoking event in Bern's cultural venue.
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 at 20:00
Dampfzentrale Bern
A compelling lecture with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger at Dampfzentrale Bern, discussing global diplomacy, humanitarian policy, and the role of international institutions in crisis response. An insightful look at human rights and governance in today’s world.
der politladen
Fri, 1 Jan 2027 at 20:00
Grosse Halle
German-language political talk at Grosse Halle (Reitschule) in Bern, offering a lively evening of current affairs, insights into policy, and a Q&A with attendees. A thoughtful, accessible event for adults interested in politics.
Vom Frauenraum zum QFR
Fri, 1 Jan 2027 at 20:00
Frauenraum
An insightful discussion tracing the evolution from Frauenraum to QFR, hosted at Frauenraum in Bern. The talk explores gender spaces, community-building, and queer feminism with local voices and open dialogue.
School Mondays: The Battle of Murten
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 at 09:00
Bernisches Historisches Museum
Educational program for students at the Bernisches Historisches Museum exploring the Battle of Murten through guided museum displays, timelines, and expert insights into Swiss medieval warfare.
Tojo Infos: History Talk
Fri, 1 Jan 2027
Tojo
Join a historical talk at Tojo, hosted at Reitschule, exploring Hideki Tojo's life, era, and controversial decisions with expert context, period imagery, and lively audience discussion.