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‘Wolf’: A circus show lacking some serious bite

Chamäleon Theatre's 'Wolf' may be a stunning display of acrobatic prowess, but it's also a missed opportunity […]

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Where to buy The Berliner

Want to grab a copy of The Berliner? Look no further. Below you’ll find a full list […]

Xmas

Christmas markets in Berlin: The ultimate guide

Winter is here - and that means Christmas Market season is upon us. So grab a cup […]

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BVG plans autonomous buses by 2027

Self-driving buses could soon become a reality in Berlin, as the BVG teams up with the city […]

What to do in Berlin this December: The best events

Berlin in December is something special. Get ready for Christmas markets, long club nights and New Year's […]

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Gift Vouchers from the Berliner Philharmoniker: Straight from the Heart, Music for the Soul

The concert vouchers from the Berliner Philharmoniker are the perfect gift for music lovers.

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Features

Transport

Everything you need to know about the €29 and Deutschlandticket

The ever-changing rules behind Berlin's €29 ticket and the Deutschlandticket can seem pretty overwhelming. But fear not! […]

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Berlin’s billiard boom: Inside the legacy and future of the city’s pool scene

We dive into Berlin’s rich billiards scene, exploring its roots, speaking to its top players and revealing […]

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Rainbow Wool: Meet Germany’s first flock of gay sheep

Designed to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ oppression, Rainbow Wool rescues gay rams and makes fashion items from […]

Our Tips

Berlin concerts: The best live music in November 2024

With Berlin's punk and alternative scene thriving, November will be filled with opportunities to head-bang your brains […]

What's on

Berlin art: What exhibitions are on now?

What's going on in the art world and which Berlin exhibitions should you check out right now?

The month on screen: Our selection of Berlin film events this November

The best of Italian cinema, short films with a message, and more. This is our guide to […]

Giveaways

Food

Winter food

Melted cheese cures all: Where to eat raclette and fondue in Berlin

It's the season for hot melted cheese! Here are our top 10 places to enjoy raclette and […]

Food

Humble Pie is Neukölln’s new favourite fried chicken spot

Tucked away in Reuterkiez, fried chicken restaurant Humble Pie is challenging even the most seasoned spice aficionado.

Food

New restaurant openings: Where to eat in November 2024

Have you tried any of these new spots yet? We've picked out four great new restaurants for […]

Art

Alfredo Jaar: “I don’t think things have ever been darker in the world than they are right now”

Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar on his battle against indifference and why visitors are often moved to tears […]

Preview

GROTTO: A new space for art in Berlin’s Hansaviertel

The new project space GROTTO invites its Hansaviertel community to accessible and open art initiatives.

Chalk Art: Raquel van Haver’s ‘Round Hall’ at Galerie Wedding

Raquel van Haver’s chalk mural at Galerie Wedding depicts the unsung heroes of the district. ★★★☆☆

Music

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 defining sex work

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

Gwen Dolyn’s ‘X-RATED feelings’: A raw exploration of female desire

The truth of female desire, heartbreak and painful honesty: Singer-songwriter Gwen Dolyn bares her soul on her […]

Architecture

Stage

Preview

Nina Hynes’ ‘I am the machine’: A futuristic folk opera

Coming soon to Dock 11, 'I am the machine' is the genre-bending dance performance tackling the encroaching […]

‘Glaube, Geld, Krieg und Liebe’: A story knitted together by chance

Robert Lepage's glittering 'Glaube, Geld, Krieg und Liebe' reduces a hundred years of German history to superficial […]

“It made a lot of sense to have the skating nuns” Inside Florentina Holzinger’s ‘Sancta’

Florentina Holzinger’s new show, 'Sancta', is not for the faint of heart.

History

Books

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 […]

Ryan Ruby’s poetic epic: “It kept expanding past the point where a reasonable person would have stopped”

With 'Context Collapse', writer, literary critic and Twitter legend Ryan Ruby has written a history of poetry […]

Film

The month on screen: Our selection of Berlin film events this November

The best of Italian cinema, short films with a message, and more. This is our guide to […]

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 […]

Editor's Column

Lost in translation: The classic movies with unhinged German titles

Our film editor takes a look at the tangled art of international film titles translated for the […]

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