The period between Christmas and New Year's Eve is usually a quiet time, the Christmas presents have been unwrapped and the stollen eaten. Some are still frantically planning their New Year's Eve party and looking for the fondue set, others use the time for a personal review of the year. But of course there is also a lot going on on Berlin's stages between the years. We have put together 11 highlights of theatre plays, operas, concerts and annual reviews for you - so boredom doesn't stand a chance.
Tip 1: Murderously glamorous - Chicago at the Komische Oper Berlin
Glitter, scandals and true crime: In his production of the musical classic Chicago, Barrie Kosky whisks you away to the disreputable Chicago of the 1920s. Accompany the ice-cold antiheroes Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who will walk over dead bodies for fame and the limelight - literally! With over 6500 light bulbs, dazzling costumes and thrilling choreography, showbiz and vaudeville come to life on stage. But beware: lies, trickery and manipulation are the order of the day here - especially by star lawyer Billy Flynn, who makes the headlines glow. Last chance: The celebrated musical is being performed for the last time in Berlin. If you can't get any more tickets, you can quickly sign up for the waiting list and hope for a little showbiz miracle!
When: 29 December 2024, 6 pm
Where: Komische Oper Berlin, Schiller Theater, Great Hall, Bismarckstraße 110, Charlottenburg
Tip 2: Film music evening - Three Wishes for Cinderella
"A silver interwoven dress with a train to the ball - but a princess it is not." No Christmas without "Three Wishes for Cinderella". And if you finally want to see it not on TV, but on the big screen, riding through the forest to the castle, you can do so on 27 December at Friedrichstadt-Palast.
The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg will play the famous film music live
When: 27 December 2024, 4 pm
Where: Friedrichstadt-Palast, Friedrichstraße 107, Mitte
Tip 3: Experience art - creative family programme in the Pei-Bau
On Sunday, 29 December 2024, the Pei-Bau invites you to the interactive programme Mach Dir Dein eigenes Bild! (Make your own picture ) from 11 am to 1 pm. Visitors can use telescopes and fabric samples to discover the secrets of the Augsburg monthly picture. In the workshop, there is also the opportunity to help design a landscape panorama or make your own small works of art such as picture frames.
Children up to the age of 18 have free admission, registration is not necessary, but free tickets can be booked in advance. Perfect for anyone aged 6 and over - a creative experience for the whole family!
When: 29 December 2024, 11am-1pm
Where: Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei Bau, Hinter dem Gießhaus 3, Mitte
Tip 4: Who stopped the prince?
Prince Fluffy I dreams of great exploits, but Princess Antonia has other plans! Without further ado, she teams up with the witch Grutzdibuzi Rumpelzwack to stop the prince from going on his adventures and persuade him to celebrate Christmas together instead. With its witty and highly musical fairy tale, the Rumpelstil music theatre brings a magical story full of songs, excitement and fun to the stage - perfect for children aged five to twelve.
When: 27 December 2024, 11am-12pm
Where: Astrid Lindgren Stage at FEZ-Berlin, Straße zum FEZ 2, Marzahn
Christmas tale of the prince who didn't want to go on holiday
Tip 5: Drama, diva, thunderclap - Maria Callas on stage!
The year is drawing to a close and it's time for a glittering finale. With "Meisterklasse" you have the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to the old year with great emotions and impressive theatre. Terrence McNally's bittersweet comedy about the legendary Maria Callas shows a woman who moved worlds - and almost broke them. Sometimes mercilessly demanding, sometimes deeply vulnerable, she will take your breath away with her sharp wit and moving life story. An evening full of passion, drama and a pinch of wicked entertainment - the perfect way to end the year!
When: various dates
Where: Komödie am Kurfürstendamm at the Schiller Theatre, Bismarckstraße 110, Charlottenburg
Tip 6: A starry sky that enchants -The Magic Flute at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden
Mozart's Magic Flute has enchanted audiences for decades in August Everding's production with Karl Friedrich Schinkel's famous stage sets - including the iconic starry sky of the Queen of the Night. Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno embark on an adventurous journey to rescue Pamina and overcome the trials of love. A classic full of magic, humour and unforgettable music.
When: 29 December 14.30 pm or 7 pm
Where: Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Unter den Linden 7, Mitte
Tip 7: DIE GORILLAS
Also the troupe from improv theatre Die Gorillas looks back on 2024 - and you can share your personal moments with them and the audience. In response to your calls, the gorillas perform dark tragedies, sing arias or turn the retrospective into a hip-hop parody. No one knows what the evening will bring - but great fun is guaranteed.
When: 28 to 31 December 2024
Where: Heimathafen Neukölln, Karl-Marx-Straße 141, Neukölln
The review - your 2024 as an impro show
Tip 8: Strong together - A musical theatre that shares your worries and dreams
Stress on the way to school, bullying, injustice - and still not giving up: With IMMMERMEEEHR, the Deutsche Oper Berlin is bringing a unique piece of musical theatre to the stage for you. Together with children from the children's choir and a Berlin school class, your topics were shaped into a touching piece in a participatory process. From the pressure to perform and memories of war to flight and hope: here you sing and play for yourselves. In this world premiere, everyone aged 8 and over will experience a through-composed work by Gordon Kampe that makes your worries visible and shows new paths. Accessible, creative and rousing - musical theatre that moves you!
When: various dates
Where: Deutsche Oper Berlin - Tischlerei, Richard-Wagner-Straße, Charlottenburg
Tip 9: Your favourite Bridgerton tunes - reinterpreted by Velvet
Dive into the world of Shondaland's Bridgerton: The Velvet String Quartet puts a new shine on your favourite tunes from the Netflix series. The iconic sounds - from romantic classics to sophisticated pop hits in string guise - will take you on a musical journey full of elegance, passion and nostalgia. Whether you're a fan of the series or simply a lover of great music: these new interpretations will inspire you and bring the atmosphere of Bridgerton directly to you!
When: Various dates
Where: Apostel-Paulus-Kirche, Grunewaldstraße 77a, Schöneberg
Candlelight concert: best of bridgerton on strings
Tip 10: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
At the performance of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, you don't just hear the music, you immerse yourself in it and let it take you to new dimensions. Accompanied by spectacular 360° projections and a fantastic laser show, the music will take you into the depths of the cosmos and the depths of the human soul.
When: 27 and 30 December 2024
Where: Zeiss-Großplanetarium, Prenzlauer Allee 80, Prenzlauer Berg
Pink Floyds dark side of the moon
Tip 11: Poetry Slam Best of 2024
The best is saved for last: At the Poetry Slam Best of 2024, the best of the year will compete in the final battle. And you can decide who deserves the crown. Look forward to newcomers and old hands in the Berlin poetry slam scene as they inspire and enthral you with their virtuoso words, sentences and texts
When: 30. December 2024, 8 pm
Where: Volksbühne - Großes Haus, Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Mitte
