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Top Event Family © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / iStockphoto / Ulianna Top Event Family 03/10/2025 – 12/07/2026 Family Matters Family Matters Top Event Family 03/10/2025 – 12/07/2026 Family Matters Family: (Nearly) everyone has a family, and yet every family is different! But what’s the stitching that keeps families together? And who’s really responsible for spinning it? In a year-long programme, the Humboldt Forum is exploring the stuff that family ties… Read more Accessible Events Politics & Society History Location Humboldt Forum – Sonderausstellungsflächen Humboldt Forum – Sonderausstellungsflächen Schlossplatz 10178 Berlin Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/laufzeitangebot/ausstellung/beziehungsweise-familie-148458/ Buy tickets
History © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum / Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / Foto: Alexander Schippel / Szenographie Valentine Koppenhöfer History 21/01/2026 + 40 additional dates Matter(s) of Perspective Matter(s) of Perspective History 21/01/2026 + 40 additional dates Matter(s) of Perspective In recent years, ethnological collections in European museums have come under strong criticism. The Humboldt Forum is also working to address this issue. Read more History Location Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/ansichtssachen-49344/ Buy tickets
Top Event Family Advertisement © COFO Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG Top Event Family 06/12/2025 – 06/04/2026 POLAR EXPERIENCE – The immersive exhibition about the Arctic and Antarctic POLAR EXPERIENCE – The immersive exhibition about the Arctic and Antarctic Top Event Family 06/12/2025 – 06/04/2026 POLAR EXPERIENCE – The immersive exhibition about the Arctic and Antarctic Experience the world premiere of a fascinating adventure that will take you on an immersive expedition to our planet‘s coldest places from December 6, 2025 to April 6, 2026 at the Arena Berlin – full of excitement, goosebumps and amazement! Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas science Teenager Children Location Arena Berlin Arena Berlin Eichenstr. 4 12435 Berlin https://polar-experience.com/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
History © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Foto: Alexander Schippel History 20/07/2021 – 31/12/2025 Sculpture Hall. History of the Site Sculpture Hall. History of the Site History 20/07/2021 – 31/12/2025 Sculpture Hall. History of the Site Up close: explore the historic sculptures of the Berlin Palace: The dimensions of the Sculpture Hall, designed by Italian architect Franco Stella, correspond to those of the Berlin Palace’s large Baroque staircase hall that once stood on this site. Read more permanent exhibition Accessible Events Free of charge Location Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Time 10:30 am – 18:30 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/dauerangebot/ausstellung/dauerausstellung/skulpturensaal-14088/
Events for foodies © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Foto: Alexander Schippel Events for foodies 21/01/2026 + 256 additional dates Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum Events for foodies 21/01/2026 + 256 additional dates Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum The stylish and urban bistro is the culinary experience for families, groups and individual guests for the whole day. The Lebenswelten team works in an ecologically sustainable way and stands for diverse and tasty cuisine with a focus on Berlin classics and a… Read more Events for foodies Accessible Events Location Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Humboldt Forum: Schlüterhof Time 11:00 am – 17:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org
History Advertisement © Rory Grubb History Permanent exhibition The Century of Displacement The Century of Displacement History Permanent exhibition The Century of Displacement Why do people have to flee or are expelled? What do they experience? The Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation looks at politically, ethnically and religiously motivated forced migrations in the 20th century in Europe and beyond. Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Accessible Events Children Teenager Location Dokumentationszentrum Flucht, Vertreibung, Versöhnung Dokumentationszentrum Flucht, Vertreibung, Versöhnung Stresemannstraße 90 10963 Berlin https://www.flucht-vertreibung-versoehnung.de/de/besuchen/staendige-ausstellung/?source=bde More information
Sports © Cassiopeia Sports 01/11/2025 – 28/02/2026 Curling in the Cassiopeia Curling in the Cassiopeia Sports 01/11/2025 – 28/02/2026 Curling in the Cassiopeia Curling in the Cassiopeia combines sporting fun with a relaxed and atmospheric atmosphere. Hot drinks such as mulled wine, freshly tapped beer or fruity punch make the stay particularly cozy and bring winter magic into everyday life. Read more Location Cassiopeia Cassiopeia Revaler Straße 99 10245 Berlin Time 14:00 pm http://eisstockschiessen.cassiopeia-berlin.de/
Art © Deutscher Künstlerbund Art 05/12/2025 – 06/03/2026 Dear Berlin. Ten Berlin-based women artists from the Deutscher Künstlerbund | By Sonya Schönberger/Berliner Zimmer Dear Berlin. Ten Berlin-based women artists from the Deutscher Künstlerbund | By Sonya Schönberger/Berliner Zimmer Art 05/12/2025 – 06/03/2026 Dear Berlin. Ten Berlin-based women artists from the Deutscher Künstlerbund | By Sonya Schönberger/Berliner Zimmer To mark the 75th anniversary of its re-founding, the Deutscher Künstlerbund is focussing on a wide range of art by women, including the exhibition »Berliner Zimmer« by Sonya Schönberger that centres on women artists whose life and work are closely linked to… Read more Contemporary Art Location Deutscher Künstlerbund e.V. Deutscher Künstlerbund e.V. Time 14:00 pm https://www.kuenstlerbund.de
Reading Advertisement © J. Denzel / S. Kugler Reading 03/02/2026 Joachim Gauck bei SCHOOG IM DIALOG Joachim Gauck bei SCHOOG IM DIALOG Reading 03/02/2026 Joachim Gauck bei SCHOOG IM DIALOG Get to know former German President Joachim Gauck from a personal perspective in conversation with Bernadette Schoog. The discussion will cover not only his political stance on the threats to our democracy, but also his eventful life as a clergyman, politician… Read more Politics & Society Literature Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin Renaissance-Theater Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/schoog-im-dialog-mit-joachim-gauck/?source=bde More information
Classical Music © Promo Classical Music 21/01/2026 + 1 additional date Espresso-Concert Espresso-Concert Classical Music 21/01/2026 + 1 additional date Espresso-Concert At the Espresso Concert in the early afternoon, students from the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin will perform. They will present exciting surprise programs that will energize you with both music and coffee. Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Konzerthaus Berlin - Werner-Otto-Saal Konzerthaus Berlin - Werner-Otto-Saal Time 14:00 pm – 15:00 pm Buy tickets
Guided Tour © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Asiatische Kunst Guided Tour 21/01/2026 + 5 additional dates Family and Kinship in Different Cultures. Guided Tour in German Family and Kinship in Different Cultures. Guided Tour in German Guided Tour 21/01/2026 + 5 additional dates Family and Kinship in Different Cultures. Guided Tour in German The tour through the Ethnologischesl Museum and the Museum für Asiatische Kunst provides insights into the culturally diverse notions of family: Read more Führung im Museum Location Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Humboldt Forum - Ethnologisches Museum Time 14:00 pm – 15:00 pm
Top Event Musicals Advertisement © pop-out Top Event Musicals 18/03/2026 – 27/12/2026 Wir sind am Leben – THE Berlin Musical Wir sind am Leben – THE Berlin Musical Top Event Musicals 18/03/2026 – 27/12/2026 Wir sind am Leben – THE Berlin Musical After hit musicals such as Ku’damm 56, Romeo & Julia and Die Amme, Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer now present their most personal project yet: WIR SIND AM LEBEN tells a story of family, freedom and the spirit of life in early 1990s Berlin. Starting March 21 at… Read more Accessible Events Around Kurfürstendamm Events in Berlin at Christmas Location Stage Theater des Westens Stage Theater des Westens Kantstraße 12 10623 Berlin https://www.stage-entertainment.de/musicals-shows/wir-sind-am-leben-berlin?source=bde Tickets & Dates
History © Industriesalon Schöneweide History 22/11/2025 – 22/03/2026 Fascination model railroad in 1:120 Fascination model railroad in 1:120 History 22/11/2025 – 22/03/2026 Fascination model railroad in 1:120 The year was 1957 and it all began in a backyard in Grünauer Straße, the headquarters of Zeuke & Wegwerth KG. Inspired by the western company ROKAL, which had introduced the TT gauge on a scale of 1:120 almost a decade earlier, the aim was to develop an… Read more Free of charge History of the GDR Location Industriesalon Schöneweide Industriesalon Schöneweide Reinbeckstraße 10 12459 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://www.industriesalon.de/ausstellung-faszination-modellbahn-in-1120/
Exhibitions © WHITEvoid Exhibitions 07/11/2025 – 15/02/2026 FOREST WINTERLIGHTS 2025 FOREST WINTERLIGHTS 2025 Exhibitions 07/11/2025 – 15/02/2026 FOREST WINTERLIGHTS 2025 DARK MATTER opens the winter season and celebrates a sparkling premiere in the monumental TRANSFORMATOR hall: An ice rink runs right through the art, creating an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy art. Read more Events in Berlin at Christmas Contemporary Art Teenager Location DARK MATTER DARK MATTER Köpenicker Chaussee 46 10317 Berlin Time 14:00 pm
Top Event Comedy Advertisement © Maulhelden Top Event Comedy 18/02/2026 Political Aschermittwoch Berlin Political Aschermittwoch Berlin Top Event Comedy 18/02/2026 Political Aschermittwoch Berlin The 22nd Political Ash Wednesday from the capital. The reckoning! Featuring Anna Mateur, Abdel Kader Chahin, Frank Lüdecke, Mathias Richling, René Sydow, and Arnulf Rating! A powerhouse mix of satire and music. Bottom line: there’s a shortage of skilled… Read more Accessible Events Politics & Society Location Konzertsaal der UdK Berlin Konzertsaal der UdK Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://aschermittwoch-berlin.de/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
Art © Frederik Grill Art 10/01/2026 – 13/02/2027 Nachtschatten (Nightshade). Paintings bx Frederik Grill Nachtschatten (Nightshade). Paintings bx Frederik Grill Art 10/01/2026 – 13/02/2027 Nachtschatten (Nightshade). Paintings bx Frederik Grill The figures in Grill's pictures are young and in transit. They celebrate without costumes, comets without orbits. Anything is possible at the end of the night. Read more Contemporary Art Location Galerie Hentrich & Shrivastava Galerie Hentrich & Shrivastava Time 14:00 pm https://www.galeriehentrich.de/
Exhibitions © Museen Tempelhof-Schöneberg Exhibitions Permanent exhibition PROTEST. Get involved. Get loud. Change. PROTEST. Get involved. Get loud. Change. Exhibitions Permanent exhibition PROTEST. Get involved. Get loud. Change. "What does protest mean to you?", "What changes do you think are urgently needed?", "What do you stand up for?". These central questions are the focus of the new exhibition at the Youth Museum, which will be open to all young people from December 9. Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Politics & Society Location Jugend Museum im Schöneberg Museum Jugend Museum im Schöneberg Museum Hauptstraße 42 10827 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://museen-tempelhof-schoeneberg.de/prostest/
Top Event Trade fair Advertisement © FACTORY-C Top Event Trade fair 16/01/2026 – 25/01/2026 Grüne Woche Stage – Home Green Home Grüne Woche Stage – Home Green Home Top Event Trade fair 16/01/2026 – 25/01/2026 Grüne Woche Stage – Home Green Home 100 years of Grüne Woche, 10 days of stage program: In Hall 27, we celebrate diversity, flavor and a spirit of culinary experimentation. The Home Green Home area combines food, culture and entertainment. Read more Sustainability Events for foodies International Accessible Events Location Berlin ExpoCenter City / Halle 27 - Grüne Woche Bühne Berlin ExpoCenter City / Halle 27 - Grüne Woche Bühne Messedamm 16 14055 Berlin https://www.gruenewoche.de/de/events/programm/buehne?source=bde More information
Photography © Sandra Ratkovic Photography 04/12/2025 – 22/01/2026 Sandra Ratkovic REALLY? Sandra Ratkovic REALLY? Photography 04/12/2025 – 22/01/2026 Sandra Ratkovic REALLY? Sandra Ratkovic combines two photographic explorations in her exhibition: in Moscow, she traces the relics of Soviet history in everyday life today, while at the same time contrasting the mythical images of the “Wild West” from German amusement parks with the… Read more Contemporary Art Location Fotogalerie Friedrichshain Fotogalerie Friedrichshain Helsingforser Platz 1 10243 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://fotogalerie.berlin/
Guided Tour © SMB, Foto: Maximilian Meisse Guided Tour 21/01/2026 + 135 additional dates Überblicksführung: Hamburger Bahnhof Überblicksführung: Hamburger Bahnhof Guided Tour 21/01/2026 + 135 additional dates Überblicksführung: Hamburger Bahnhof Guided tour of the collection presentation, the Forum Hamburger Bahnhof and the building. Read more Führung im Museum Contemporary Art Location Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart Time 14:00 pm – 15:00 pm https://www.visitberlin.de/de/tickets/tageskarte-hamburger-bahnhof-berlin-museum-fuer-gegenwartskunst Buy tickets
Top Event Musicals Advertisement © Renaissance Theater Top Event Musicals 05/02/2026 – 29/03/2026 Sven Ratzke: From Head to Toe MARLENE Sven Ratzke: From Head to Toe MARLENE Top Event Musicals 05/02/2026 – 29/03/2026 Sven Ratzke: From Head to Toe MARLENE In a small Parisian flat, the days pass by for the world-famous star Marlene Dietrich. But on this evening, the past comes back to life and the diva is confronted with her own myth. Experience Sven Ratzke. Read more Around Kurfürstendamm City of music Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin Renaissance-Theater Berlin Knesebeckstraße 100 10623 Berlin https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/marlene-originalfassung/?source=bde Tickets & Dates
