Berlin is a city that has undergone many changes and is still open to new trends today. As early as the 1920s, Berlin was a place of longing and a magnet for the LGBTQ+ scene. And there are also groups that are currently endeavouring to achieve greater visibility. One of these is the FLINTA* movement. The abbreviation stands for women, lesbians, as well as intersex, non-binary, trans* and agender (i.e. genderless) people, as well as anyone who identifies with them.
The aim is to achieve social recognition for people who do not see themselves in the traditional male-female role and therefore do not feel comfortable in the typical discos, clubs and bars. In our 11 tips, you can find out where you can learn more about the topic and, of course, we also have some wonderful FLINTA* venues and parties for you.
Tip 1: Love is love at the Girls Town party series
Girls Town has been organising parties for FLINTA* since 2006. Their aim is to create a real safe space for female, queer and non-binary people. Under the motto "Love is Love", all women and people who identify with the gay or queer community are welcome. In the early years, Girls Town was based in the Kino International cinema and then the Gretchen Club. Today, there are events in various Berlin clubs, especially in the Sage Beach, in Haubentaucher and the legendary SO36. Even in Hamburg and Vienna you can join Girls Town parties now. There are usually two dance floors. While pop, charts and hip hop are always played on one floor, the second floor is reserved for a changing line-up.
When: 27 July from 8 pm and 24 August from 10 pm at Haubentaucher
12 October at Gretchen, 8 November at SO36
Tip 2: Come to the FLINTA* evening at Möbel Olfe
Every Tuesday, Möbel Olfe invites you to the FLINTA* evening, starting early from 6 pm. In the summer there is a nice outdoor area. From 10 pm, however, you should be considerate of your neighbours and move the party indoors. In the centre of Kreuzberg at Kottbusser Tor, the "Olfe" is a popular meeting place for the queer scene. Polish beer is served at the bar - and smoking is allowed. If you don't mind the smoke, you're welcome to stay a little longer, because from 10 p.m., various DJs and DJanes spin the turntables and the whole bar turns into a dance floor.
When: Tuesday from 6 pm
Where: Reichenberger Straße 177, Kreuzberg
Tip 3: Research at the Spinnboden
Are you interested in the women's movement, lesbian and feminist history? Then the feminist archive FFBIZ is a real treasure trove. Founded in 1978 by activists, the FFBIZ documents the history of the women's movement since 1968 and is one of the oldest and largest archives on the subject in Germany. Members and supporters have collected women's movement documents from almost all parts of the world, including books, writings, essays and research papers as well as demonstration posters, flyers, stickers and historical photos. The FFBIZ is also involved in numerous networks, supports projects and invites people to workshops, readings, discussion events and city tours.
Tip: The Spinnboden Lesbian Archive & Library, the FFBIZ - Feminist Archive and the Magnus Hirschfeld Society are building a joint archive centre. This centre is to be built on the site of the former KINDL brewery in Neukölln.
When: Wednesday 2 - 7 pm, Friday 10 am - 3 pm and by appointment
Where: Anklamer Straße 38, 2nd backyard, 3rd staircase, 2nd floor, Mitte
Tip 4: Get involved at the Begine
The Begine is a cultural centre and meeting place in one. Since 1986, the "Begine-Kultur-Frauen" have been organising a monthly changing programme of music, cabaret, theatre, film, readings, art and discussion events - always with a focus on the cultural work of women, especially newcomers to the scene. You can also get active yourself in courses and workshops - or use the Begine's rooms as a meeting place for your own groups and initiatives.
When: Monday-Friday from 5 pm, Saturday from 7 pm & Sunday according to the programme
Where: Potsdamer Straße 139, Schöneberg
Tip 5: Celebrate at the L-Tunes parties
From its beginnings in the 1990s to the present day, L-Tunes has focused on the visibility of lesbians. When the organisers invited people to the first big party in 1994, the word lesbian was still taboo. Today, the monthly party series is an integral part of Berlin's nightlife. The same goes for the big flagship event: the annual Lesbian & FINTA* Pride Party at CSD Berlin. Lesbians, bi- and heterosexual women as well as trans* and inter* people and of course their best friends are welcome.
When: The Lesbian & Finta Pride Party 27. July from 8pm
Where: Festsaal Kreuzberg, Kreuzberg
Tip 6: Exercise with Seitenwechsel and boxing girls
With sports programmes for women, lesbians, trans*, intersex people and girls, Seitenwechsel stands up for more self-confidence and fights against discrimination of all kinds. Everyone can feel welcome here. Currently, over 1100 club members are active in over 80 sports groups - also outside of the football pitch, swimming pool, gym and fitness studio. These include workshops, educational materials to break down gender barriers, sports programmes for LGBTQ+ refugees and much more.
The Boxgirls is a club created out of the Seitenwechsel association. The aim is to empower and motivate girls, young women and queer people to stand up for their rights, for inclusion and equal opportunities in their neighbourhoods.
When: Enquiry via info@seitenwechsel-berlin.de
Where: Various sports facilities in Berlin
Tip 7: Foosball at the Tristeza Kollektivkneipe
Flirt, play foosball, listen to music and get active yourself: This queer-feminist pub is a meeting place for FLINTA+ people who want to make a difference. Of course, there is also plenty of partying and fun. Regular get-togethers, table football tournaments, open mics, concerts, film and games evenings ensure a varied programme. Just drop by!
When: Tuesday to Thursday 6pm - 1.30am, Friday & Saturday 6pm - 4am
Where: Pannierstaße. 5, Neukölln
Tip 8: Enjoy a FLINTA* evening at Silverfuture
The fairy lights at Silverfuture sparkle promisingly. With glitter, pink and lots of attention to detail, this bar in Neukölln is the place to go for the queer scene. The evenings are full of music, poetry and imaginative drag shows. Look forward to open stages, film evenings, concerts, talent shows, parties and the monthly FLINTA+ Love is in the Air evening. A date night for FLINTA* where messages are written in an old-fashioned manner (by hand) and lots of nice queer people come together!
When: Monday & Tuesday 5pm - 1am, Wednesday & Thursday 5pm - 2am, Friday & Saturday 5pm - 3am
Where: Weserstraße 206, Neukölln
Tip 9: Get involved at B-Lage
With its unconventional events and concerts, B-Lage has made a name for itself far beyond Neukölln. It's all about community and genuine alternative culture - so the club is also involved in various neighbourhood projects. One of these is the "Küche für alle" (kitchen for everyone) in Neukölln. Here, healthy, good food is cooked and served in non-commercial, self-organised locations. Of course, there's also foosball, concerts and pub culture. The queer-feminist bar nights and FLINTA* evenings take place every third Friday of the month, starting at 7.30 pm.
When: Monday to Saturday from 6pm
Where: Mareschstraße 1, Neukölln
Tip 10: RuT - Frauen Kultur & Wohnen
In January 2024, the foundation stone was laid for this unusual residential project in Berolina Straße, 24 years after the the first ideas for the project in Neukölln were developed by the open initiative RuT. The special thing about the new seven-storey building is that it will house a residential care community for lesbian women in all their diversity. The offer of housing, neighbourhood life and events is also aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. The first of the 72 flats are due to be ready for occupation from 2026. Until then, you can network in the neighbourhood meeting place, for example by having breakfast together, going to the theatre or on hikes and walks.
When: Monday 4 - 6 pm, Tuesday - Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Schillerpromenade 1, Neukölln
Tip 11: FLINTA* and queer stand-up comedy at Interkosmos
Laughter allowed: on the first and third Thursday of every month, the queer and FLINTA* scene meets for a comedy show at Interkosmos. The main aim of the organisers is to offer a protected space for FLINTA* and queer people who want to try their hand at comedy and laugh about common topics - amongst themselves, so to speak. The Kaktus Comedy Shows are donation-based and hosted by Marie Harnau.
Tip: There will also be a queer comedy show as part of the CSD, namely the LGBTQties Comedy on 2 July from 8 pm at the aerthotel. July from 8 pm at the Klunkerkranich in Neukölln.
When: every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 20 - 21.45 h
Where: Fanningerstraße 47, Lichtenberg
