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Concerts © visitBerlin Concerts 19/06/2025 DEMOKRATÌA PROJECT (HEIMAT_KUNST Festival Week) DEMOKRATÌA PROJECT (HEIMAT_KUNST Festival Week) Concerts 19/06/2025 DEMOKRATÌA PROJECT (HEIMAT_KUNST Festival Week) In an extraordinary concert, a Berlin concert pianist and a Hamburg lawyer, who has embarked on a second career as a violinist/singer, explore the profound connection between democracy and music. Both artists performed on international stages for over ten… Read more City of music Location Theater im Palais Theater im Palais Time 19:30 pm https://www.theater-im-palais.de/event/demokratia-projekt/ Buy tickets
Guided Tour © Stiftung Denkmal - Himmlische Höfe Guided Tour 10/05/2025 City Walk 80 years end of World War II - in English only! City Walk 80 years end of World War II - in English only! Guided Tour 10/05/2025 City Walk 80 years end of World War II - in English only! The Second World War ended in Germany on May 8, 1945. To mark the occasion, we take a the dialogical city walk to the following memorials: Holocaust memorial, Homosexual memorial, Memorial for the Victims of »Euthanasia« Killings, Schools, Sinti and Roma… Read more History of National Socialism Location Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Time 14:00 pm – 16:30 pm
Classical Music © visitBerlin, Foto: Uwe Steinert Classical Music 14/05/2025 LUNCH CONCERT: Johannes Brzoska, Meriel Bizri, Álvaro Castello, Alexander Wollheim, Mon-Puo Lee, Gorka Plada LUNCH CONCERT: Johannes Brzoska, Meriel Bizri, Álvaro Castello, Alexander Wollheim, Mon-Puo Lee, Gorka Plada Classical Music 14/05/2025 LUNCH CONCERT: Johannes Brzoska, Meriel Bizri, Álvaro Castello, Alexander Wollheim, Mon-Puo Lee, Gorka Plada Every Wednesday from September to June at 1 p.m., the Philharmonie invites you to a free lunchtime concert. For 40 to 50 minutes, there will be chamber music, piano works, or even something unusual like a percussion duo – from classical to tango. Read more Free of charge City of music Classic music in Berlin Location Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin Time 13:00 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/55815
Classical Music © visitberlin, Foto: Wolfgang Scholvien Classical Music 28/06/2025 Film Musicfeaturing Works from Camille Saint-Saëns to John Williams Film Musicfeaturing Works from Camille Saint-Saëns to John Williams Classical Music 28/06/2025 Film Musicfeaturing Works from Camille Saint-Saëns to John Williams Film music captivates listeners with soundscapes that heighten emotions and bring stories to life – from the classical elegance of Camille Saint-Saëns to the epic compositions of John Williams. The spectrum ranges from delicate orchestral accompaniment to… Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Summer of Culture Location Philharmonie Berlin – Kammermusiksaal Philharmonie Berlin – Kammermusiksaal Time 11:00 am https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56594
Contemporary Dance © mendora & Carlos Collado Contemporary Dance 06/06/2025 + 2 additional dates HIDUADREI - A Triple Bill Evening of Time, Fire, and Distance HIDUADREI - A Triple Bill Evening of Time, Fire, and Distance Contemporary Dance 06/06/2025 + 2 additional dates HIDUADREI - A Triple Bill Evening of Time, Fire, and Distance Three works offer a transformative journey through time, tradition, and the spaces between us. Join us for an unforgettable evening where dance challenges our perceptions of connection and existence. Read more International Location DOCK 11 | DOCK ART Theater, DOCK 11 | DOCK ART Theater, Time 19:30 pm
Theatre © visitBerlin Theatre 20/06/2025 + 6 additional dates War.Powers.Peace(?) War.Powers.Peace(?) Theatre 20/06/2025 + 6 additional dates War.Powers.Peace(?) What motivates a ruler to force people to hate, soldiers into battle and a people to fight? Is it within our power to end a war and bring about peace? By what means of manipulation, rhetoric and demagogy does a war become a tool of politics - and what price… Read more Location Globe Berlin Globe Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://www.globe.berlin/
Lectures & Readings © Koos Breukel Lectures & Readings 03/05/2025 In Conversation: David Claerbout In Conversation: David Claerbout Lectures & Readings 03/05/2025 In Conversation: David Claerbout David Claerbout is internationally acclaimed for his work of still and moving imagery that blur the boundaries between photography, film, and digital media. Originally trained as a painter, Claerbout shifted his focus to the concept of time, developing a… Read more Location Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart Time 15:00 pm – 17:00 pm https://www.smb.museum/veranstaltungen/detail/?tx_smb_pi1%5Bsmart_id%5D=144867
Family © Julia Sellner Family 03/05/2025 5th International Human Tower Fest 5th International Human Tower Fest Family 03/05/2025 5th International Human Tower Fest This year’s V. Diada Castellera Internacional will take place at the Museum of European Cultures. Feel free to watch and cheer along! Read more Location Museum Europäischer Kulturen Museum Europäischer Kulturen Time 13:00 pm – 18:00 pm https://www.smb.museum/veranstaltungen/detail/?tx_smb_pi1%5Bsmart_id%5D=150886
Concerts © Christian Kellersmann Concerts 25/05/2025 Berlin Confidential Berlin Confidential Concerts 25/05/2025 Berlin Confidential At the second "Berlin Confidential" concert evening, cellist Ivan Skanavi, violinist Maria Ioudenitch, and the Cantus Domus choir, conducted by Ralf Sochaczwesky, will present compositions by John Tavener, Peteris Vasks, Georgy Gusev, Alfred Schnittke, Reena… Read more City of music Location Parochialkirche Parochialkirche Time 19:00 pm
History © Andressa Clemente, HTW Berlin History 19/05/2025 – 30/09/2025 Toxic Objects - food for thought Toxic Objects - food for thought History 19/05/2025 – 30/09/2025 Toxic Objects - food for thought The Bastion Queen show depot with unwanted objects of the culture of remembrance was created when the Spandau Citadel took over two larger-than-life bronze horses - often referred to in the media as "Hitler's Horses" - from 1939. Read more Spandau History of National Socialism Location Zitadelle Berlin Zitadelle Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.zitadelle-berlin.de/ev_exhibition/toxic-objects-ein-denkanstoss/
History © FOTO Andressa Clemente, HTW Berlin History 18/05/2025 Exhibition opening: Toxic Objects - food for thought Exhibition opening: Toxic Objects - food for thought History 18/05/2025 Exhibition opening: Toxic Objects - food for thought The Bastion Queen show depot with unwanted objects of the culture of remembrance was created when the Spandau Citadel took over two larger-than-life bronze horses - often referred to in the media as "Hitler's Horses" - from 1939. Read more Free of charge Spandau History of National Socialism Location Zitadelle Berlin Zitadelle Berlin Time 15:00 pm https://www.zitadelle-berlin.de/ev_event/ausstellungseroeffnung-toxic-objects-ein-denkanstoss/
Art © Courtesy Filmgalerie 451, Nachlass Christoph Schlingensief, Berlin Art Permanent exhibition Christoph Schlingensief. Deutschlandsuche ’99 Christoph Schlingensief. Deutschlandsuche ’99 Art Permanent exhibition Christoph Schlingensief. Deutschlandsuche ’99 The Neue Nationalgalerie is honored to present Christoph Schlingensief (1960-2010) – the highly influential German artist, author, filmmaker, theater and opera director as well as professor of fine arts – with a dedicated room in the current collection… Read more permanent exhibition Location Neue Nationalgalerie Neue Nationalgalerie Time 10:00 am http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=85912
Classical Music © St. Elisabeth-Kirche + Villa Elisabeth (Kultur Büro Elisabeth) Classical Music 10/05/2025 Titans Rising: "Femme Fascinante - Claude-Catherine de Clermont" Titans Rising: "Femme Fascinante - Claude-Catherine de Clermont" Classical Music 10/05/2025 Titans Rising: "Femme Fascinante - Claude-Catherine de Clermont" An exploration of the earliest "airs de cour" as heard in the salons of Claude-Catherine de Clermont, Comtesse de Retz (1543-1603). Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Villa Elisabeth Villa Elisabeth Time 19:00 pm https://www.elisabeth.berlin/de/kulturkalender/titans-rising-femme-fascinante-claude-catherine-de-clermont Buy tickets
Classical Music © visitBerlin, Foto: Uwe Steinert Classical Music 28/05/2025 Lunch concert: Carlos Gimenez Martinez, José Alberto del Cerro Cano Lunch concert: Carlos Gimenez Martinez, José Alberto del Cerro Cano Classical Music 28/05/2025 Lunch concert: Carlos Gimenez Martinez, José Alberto del Cerro Cano Every Wednesday from September to June at 1 p.m.: 40–50 minutes of music – chamber music, piano, or sometimes a percussion duo, from Tchaikovsky to tango. Members of the Berlin Philharmonic, the Karajan Academy, and guests from other major Berlin orchestras… Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Free of charge Location Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin Time 13:00 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/55829
Architecture & Design © Kunstgewerbemuseum, Foto: Saturia Linke Architecture & Design 01/04/2021 – 31/12/2025 The Worlds of Rococo The Worlds of Rococo Architecture & Design 01/04/2021 – 31/12/2025 The Worlds of Rococo Aristocrats and wealthy bourgeoisie were downright addicted to the "white gold", one spoke of the "maladie de porcelaine". Those who could not afford the exclusive porcelain used faience to decorate their tables, consoles, mantelpieces and chests of drawers. Read more permanent exhibition Design Location Kulturforum - Kunstgewerbemuseum Kulturforum - Kunstgewerbemuseum Johanna und Eduard Arnhold Platz (ehem. Matthäikirchplatz) 10785 Berlin Time 11:00 am http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=66011 Buy tickets
History © Visualisierung: Kulturprojekte/Daniel Büche History Permanent exhibition Revolution und Mauerfall (Revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall) Revolution und Mauerfall (Revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall) History Permanent exhibition Revolution und Mauerfall (Revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall) At one of the sites of the Revolution, the bilingual permanent exhibition recalls the most important stations of the revolution in the GDR - from the beginnings of protest to the fall of the Wall to the completion of German unity. Read more Berlin wall History of the GDR Open Air Location Stasi Museum (Forschungs- und Gedenkstätte Normannenstraße)(Außengelände/Courtyard) Stasi Museum (Forschungs- und Gedenkstätte Normannenstraße)(Außengelände/Courtyard) Ruschestraße 103 10365 Berlin Time 10:00 am http://revolution89.de
Achaeology © visitBerlin, Foto Günter Steffen Achaeology Permanent exhibition The Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection The Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection Achaeology Permanent exhibition The Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection Discover the fascinating world of the Egyptian Museum and the Papyrus Collection in the Neues Museum. The highlight among the exhibits is the world-famous bust of Queen Nefertiti. Read more History permanent exhibition 200 years Museum Island Berlin Location Neues Museum Neues Museum Bodestraße 1 10178 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/aegyptisches-museum-und-papyrussammlung/ueber-uns/profil/ Buy tickets
History © AlliiertenMuseum / Chodan History Permanent exhibition How Enemies Became Friends How Enemies Became Friends History Permanent exhibition How Enemies Became Friends From 1945 to 1994, the Western powers shaped political and military events as well as everyday life in Berlin. The Allied Museum brings important chapters of this history to life. Read more Free of charge Events on the Cold War permanent exhibition Berlin wall Location AlliiertenMuseum e.V. AlliiertenMuseum e.V. Clayallee 135 14195 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.alliiertenmuseum.de/ausstellung/wie-aus-feinden-freunde-wurden/
Architecture & Design © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum Europäischer Kulturen / Ute Franz-Scarciglia; CC NC-BY-SA Architecture & Design Permanent exhibition Cultural Contacts. Living in Europe Cultural Contacts. Living in Europe Architecture & Design Permanent exhibition Cultural Contacts. Living in Europe Spread over 700 square metres, the permanent exhibition 'Cultural Contacts. Living in Europe' is the first ever display of a cross-section of all the museum's diverse collections. Read more permanent exhibition Finally live Location Museum Europäischer Kulturen Museum Europäischer Kulturen Arnimallee 25 14195 Berlin Time 11:00 am http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=20115 Buy tickets
Art © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Skulpturensammlung und Museum für Byzantinische Kunst/ Jörg P. Anders Art Permanent exhibition Late Antique and Byzantine Art Late Antique and Byzantine Art Art Permanent exhibition Late Antique and Byzantine Art Additionally, there are a large number of post-Byzantine icons and small art works. Nearly all of the works of art originate from the ancient mediterranean region, from Rome and Italy, from Istanbul (the Byzantine Constantinople) and Turkey, from Greece and… Read more permanent exhibition 200 years Museum Island Berlin Location Bode-Museum Bode-Museum Am Kupfergraben 1 10178 Berlin Time 10:00 am http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=18566 Buy tickets
