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The most shocking things we saw on the Berlin stage in 2024

Cannibalistic nuns, electric rodeo bulls, a surprise rendition of 'Springtime for Hitler': 2024 was quite a year […]
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“We don’t have to live by this normative structure”: How Riah Knight is deconstructing Carmen

Romani actress Riah Knight reinterprets Georges Bizet's 'Carmen', challenging the opera's harmful stereotypes and reclaiming the narrative.
Thursday, 16 January

How much would you pay to sleep at the Berliner Ensemble?

The Berliner Ensemble is auctioning off an overnight stay on its stage. The bid now stands at […]
Berlin

What to do this weekend: Berlin’s best events

In Berlin and don't know what to do? Don't worry. These are our picks of the best […]
Books

The co-reading sessions that are about to cure your seasonal depression

Pausify is hosting weekly co-reading sessions, where Berlin locals can meet, read and relax.

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Carnal knowledge

Is your lube vegan? A Berlin guide to cruelty-free pleasure products

This Veganuary, plant-based condoms, lube and BDSM gear are helping people align their sex lives with their […]
Short Escapes

This fairytale winter getaway is Brandenburg’s best-kept secret

Kick off the new year with a cosy stay in one of Re:hof Rutenberg’s renovated farm spaces […]
Berlin

Homelessness in Berlin: How to help people sleeping rough this winter

With winter closing in, there are many ways you can help someone struggling with homelessness in Berlin.
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Podcasts

Our top 9 podcasts for (finally) learning German

New year, new you? If mastering German is on your list of resolutions for 2025, here are […]
Food

Dry January: 4 Berlin bars making amazing alcohol-free cocktails

Thinking about ditching the booze this month? Sip on alcohol-free cocktails created with innovation and care in […]
Berlin Bites

Chocolate lovers’ paradise: 4 places to get incredible hot chocolate in Berlin

From classic to gourmet, discover the cozy Berlin cafés serving rich, decadent hot chocolate.
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Drink

Emigre Spirits is bringing the taste of Slavic nostalgia to Berlin

With Emigre Spirits, Polish-born founder Zbigniew Janic blends a traditional Eastern European drink with modern and international […]
Food

Happy Veganuary! 23 food spots for a cruelty-free start to the new year

Think this January might be time to convert to a cruelty-free, plant-based diet? Check out Berlin's finest […]
Food

Berlin bites: The best new restaurants of 2024

From classic German fare to innovative fusion cuisine, these are the must-try Berlin restaurants that opened in […]
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Art

How Berliners are turning U-Bahn vitrines into micro-galleries

An unlikely venue is growing in popularity as a public art space: Berlin’s U-Bahn stations.
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‘draw love build’: A dull architectural legacy

The Akademie der Künste presents a collection of architectural models and sketches by Sauerbruch Hutton, offering a […]
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I’m sorry, I can’t help you: An exhibition rooted in Black resistance

German-Nigerian artist Ngozi Ajah Schommers reveals the discrimination suffered by women of colour in Germany healthcare.
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Music

Music & clubs

The top 15 Berlin albums of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we round up the best releases Berlin had to offer this […]
Editor's column

Watergate’s last dance: A look back at the iconic club’s golden years

With Watergate’s closure, our beloved memories and experiences are all water under the bridge now.
Carnal Knowledge

“We’re trying to cause a stir”: How Slut Riot is re-defining sex work

Known for their boundary-pushing performances and sex work advocacy, Berlin Strippers Collective has rebranded as Slut Riot. […]
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Stage

Review

‘Juice’: River Roux’s poetic embrace of the intersex body

Performance artist River Roux confronts binary impositions on intersex bodies through this expertly delivered piece of theatre. […]
Preview

17 days of cultural defiance: Sophiensaele’s Tanztage Berlin prepares to ignite

The upcoming Tantztage Berlin festival is expected to wow audiences as budget cuts and hostility threaten the […]
Stage

Dressing to impress: How Vanessa Sampaio Borgmann designs costumes for the Berlin stage

Costumer Vanessa Sampaio Borgmann has fashioned dozens of 'fits for theatrical works, including the Schaubühne's latest hit.
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Books

Interview

“Imagine if this was contagious”: Celina Baljeet Basra on migration, imagination and food

Mixing Godard, personal stories, and voiceful inanimate objects, Berlin author Celina Baljeet Basra tells a tale of […]
Review

Jennifer Neal’s ‘My Pisces Heart’ is a well-woven tapestry of Black life abroad

In her memoir 'My Pisces Heart', Jennifer Neal blends personal narrative with well-researched historical fact.
Books

The pure magic of the zu verschenken book

Berlin’s streets are littered with literary treasures. From quantum physics to polyamory, zu verschenken books offer a […]
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Film

Guide

Our selection of Berlin film events this winter

With the Berlinale, British Shorts, Fantasy Filmfest and the Berlin Independent Film Festival all in store, there's […]
Editor's column

Break free from nostalgia: Our Yuletide cult cinema picks to escape the Christmas classics

Tired of watching the same seasonal films every year? Escape the holiday clichés with this selection of […]
Film

Cinema city: Berlin’s most unusual kinos

With its many arthouse cinemas playing subtitled gems to a growing crowd of international filmgoers, Berlin is […]
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Politics

Politics

Why did Berlin’s public transport just get pricier?

The government just raised the price of BVG passes and Deutschlandtickets. After years of shifting gears and […]
Politics

Murder of the dancefloor: Can Berlin’s club scene ever recover?

Iconic Berlin clubs like Watergate and Renate are set to close, while others face increasing operating costs, […]
Politics

The tension is building: How Berlin lost its affordable housing crown

The city desperately needs more affordable apartments to accommodate a growing population. But the price tag for […]
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Winter Fun

Time to hit the ice! 12 places to go ice skating in Berlin

Get your skates on and glide like a champion on one of Berlin's ice-rinks. These are our […]
Best of Berlin

Berliner Quartett Spiele: Real Spätis, real fun

Discover the unique Berlin card game which pays homage to the city's most iconic Spätis.
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Cue tips: Berlin’s best billiard spots

Berlin's pool scene is thriving! Discover the city's best places to play pool, from cozy local dives […]
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