Gaze up at the starry sky during the talks at the planetarium. Or listen to well-known authors as they read from their books, bringing them to life. You’ll find a wide range of talks on a variety of topics at the Urania, for example. Lectures & Readings © Textonia GmbH Lectures & Readings 28/02/2027 Körperwissen live: Ein Anatomieabenteuer über das Leben Lectures & Readings 28/02/2027 Why do toddlers occasionally have tantrums, and why are New Year’s resolutions no good? Delve into the fascinating world of anatomy! Embark on a journey through the human body – from bones to cells, from muscles to nerves – and discover how our bodies work. Read more science Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/koerperwissen-live-ein-anatomieabenteuer-ueber-das-leben.html Lectures & Readings © Simon Reynolds 1989Joy Press; Simon ReynoldsAdriana Bianchedi Lectures & Readings 06/03/2027 Simon Reynolds presents: Still in a Dream. Shoegaze, grunge, dream pop and the reinvention of rock 1984–1994 Lectures & Readings 06/03/2027 Simon Reynolds recounts the last great heyday of analogue music culture, building directly on his seminal work on post-punk, *Rip It Up and Start Again*. In an era when music was still tangible – as a record, a magazine, an object – every new recording was an… Read more City of music Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Peter Kaaden Lectures & Readings 07/03/2027 Premiere Talk: William Forsythe II Lectures & Readings 07/03/2027 On a Sunday morning before the big event of the premiere, Artistic Director Christian Spuck and Dramaturge Katja Wiegand welcome you to the premiere talk. Read more City of music Location Deutsche Oper Berlin Bismarckstraße 35 10627 Berlin Time 11:00 am https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/premierengespraech-william-forsythe-ii/352.html#a_895 Lectures & Readings © Marianne Richert Lectures & Readings 10/03/2027 Satzwechsel. Literature & Music Lectures & Readings 10/03/2027 Literature and music both reflect the world and life: sensuous, exciting, and inspiring. In the new series *Satzwechsel*, they bring these two art forms together. Read more Literature City of music Location Kammermusiksaal Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1 10785 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/57121 Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Ebener Lectures & Readings 15/03/2027 Insight Manon Lescaut Lectures & Readings 15/03/2027 A few days before the premiere of Manon Lescaut, we offer you special insights into the production's development. During a short visit to a rehearsal, you will have the opportunity to see the artists at work. You will learn about the background of the play and… Read more Children Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Apollosaal Unter Den Linden 7 10117 Berlin Time 18:30 pm https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/einblick-manon-lescaut.27851/ Lectures & Readings © Hannes Caspar Lectures & Readings 31/03/2027 Roman Shamov: Turmoil Within Me Lectures & Readings 31/03/2027 “Roman Shamov’s book *Krawall in mir* is a hopeful work of art that celebrates connection. He takes the shards of history – the journeys between Dagestan, the Czech Republic, Moscow and New York – and pieces them together into a radiant mosaic. He demonstrates… Read more History of the GDR Jewish Berlin LGBTI Literature Location BKA – Berliner Kabarett Anstalt Mehringdamm 34 10961 Berlin Time 20:00 pm Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Promo Lectures & Readings 07/04/2027 + 1 additional date Forum Lectures & Readings 07/04/2027 + 1 additional date Discover the world of dance from a different perspective! In the Forum discussion series, Dramaturge Katja Wiegand delves into pressing societal questions and their connections to dance. Read more International Location Staatsballett Berlin Richard-Wagner-Straße 10 10585 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/forum-2/354.html#a_1040 Lectures & Readings © Katharina Kraus Lectures & Readings 09/04/2027 Make your life a success story! Lectures & Readings 09/04/2027 Many people work hard and are diligent, yet still experience disappointment and a sense of lack in their lives—whether in their bank accounts, their careers, their relationships, or their physical health—and judge themselves for it. Read more Politics & Society Location Urania An der Urania 17 10787 Berlin Time 19:30 pm – 22:00 pm https://robert-betz.com/events/detail/mach-dein-leben-zu-einer-erfolgsgeschichte/237/?mkt=V Panel discussion © Joachim Gern Panel discussion 10/04/2027 Gregor Gysi, *What Politicians Don’t Say* Panel discussion 10/04/2027 Politicians need to have something to say, but speaking out can also be dangerous. Every sentence can be taken out of context, scrutinised closely and deliberately misinterpreted by political opponents. Read more Politics & Society Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 16:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/gregor-gysi-was-politiker-nicht-sagen.html Lectures & Readings © Urania Berlin e.V. Lectures & Readings 16/04/2027 Live Radio Drama: "Der Nachbar" by Sebastian Fitzek Lectures & Readings 16/04/2027 Fitzek's bestseller can be experienced as a live radio play in German at Urania Berlin. Read more Literature Location Urania - Humboldtsaal An der Urania 17 10787 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/noapp/event/21613783/?affiliate=VB1&utm_source=VB1&utm_medium=dp&utm_campaign=berlintourismus Buy tickets Panel discussion © Trinity Music GmbH Panel discussion 25/04/2027 Hotel Matze - 10 Years of Hotel Matze Panel discussion 25/04/2027 In 2026, Germany’s most popular interview podcast will celebrate its tenth anniversary. The first episode of *Hotel Matze* was released in the fall of 2016. Read more Location Admiralspalast Friedrichstraße 101 10117 Berlin Time 19:30 pm Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Staatsoper Unter den Linden / Marcus Ebener Lectures & Readings 26/04/2027 Insight Königskinder Lectures & Readings 26/04/2027 A few days before the premiere of Königskinder, we are offering you special insights into the production process. During a short visit to a rehearsal, you will have the opportunity to see the artists at work. You will learn about the background of the play and… Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Apollosaal Unter Den Linden 7 10117 Berlin Time 18:30 pm https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/einblick-koenigskinder.27852/ Lectures & Readings © Michael Ihle Lectures & Readings 28/04/2027 Wladimir Kaminer: Mother’s Days Lectures & Readings 28/04/2027 Wladimir Kaminer is set to delight audiences once again in 2027 with a new ‘Kaminer Show’ – fresh, humorous and full of surprising stories. Read more Literature On Tour Location Die Wühlmäuse Pommernallee 2-4 14052 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://wuehlmaeuse.de/veranstaltung/wladimir-kaminer-muettertage/ticket/58064 Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © MSK Events GmbH Lectures & Readings 29/04/2027 Etta Scollo Trio & Maria Schrader Lectures & Readings 29/04/2027 The MEISTERWERKE concert series at Berlin Cathedral showcases cultural life in all its diversity—from grand classical music to literary-musical evenings and club culture. Amid sacred architecture and unique acoustics, unforgettable evenings take shape… Read more Literature City of music Location Berliner Dom Am Lustgarten 10178 Berlin Time 20:00 pm Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Luise Blumstengel Lectures & Readings 08/05/2027 Clara Lösel Lectures & Readings 08/05/2027 Clara Lösel is Germany’s most successful poetry artist and a true phenomenon. With her SPIEGEL bestseller “wehe du gibst auf,” she has taken millions of hearts by storm—now she is finally releasing her second book, “Ich dachte, sowas fühl nur ich,” and will… Read more Literature Location Uber Eats Music Hall Uber-Platz 1 10243 Berlin Time 19:30 pm – 21:30 pm https://semmel.de/tour/tour-alias/clara-loesel-ich-dachte-sowas-fuehl-nur-ich-live-tour-2027.html Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Stephan Rabold Lectures & Readings 13/05/2027 Insight La forza del destino Lectures & Readings 13/05/2027 A few days before the premiere of La forza del destino, we offer you special insights into the production process. During a short visit to a rehearsal, you will have the opportunity to see the artists at work. You will learn about the background of the play… Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Apollosaal Unter Den Linden 7 10117 Berlin Time 18:30 pm https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/einblick-la-forza-del-destino.27853/ Lectures & Readings © Promo Lectures & Readings 15/05/2027 JULIA KLEITER & JULIUS DRAKE Lectures & Readings 15/05/2027 A mere ten of Emily Dickinson’s poems were published during her lifetime—even her family had no idea, until her death, that hundreds more manuscripts were waiting to be discovered in the writer’s desk. Read more Literature City of music Location Pierre Boulez Saal Berlin Französische Straße 33 D 10117 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.boulezsaal.de/de/event/julia-kleiter-julius-drake-769811 Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Josh Telles Lectures & Readings 16/05/2027 Jay Shetty - Live Experience Lectures & Readings 16/05/2027 Jay Shetty is coming to Berlin: on 16 May 2027, the international bestselling author and award-winning host of the ‘On Purpose’ podcast will be bringing his Jay Shetty Live Experience to the Uber Arena. Read more International On Tour Location Uber Arena Uber Platz 1 10243 Berlin Time 16:00 pm Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Marianne Richert Lectures & Readings 18/05/2027 Satzwechsel. Literature & Music Lectures & Readings 18/05/2027 Literature and music both reflect the world and life: sensuous, exciting, and inspiring. The new series *Satzwechsel* brings these two art forms together. Read more Literature City of music Location Kammermusiksaal Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1 10785 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/57165 Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Peter Kaaden Lectures & Readings 23/05/2027 Premiere Talk: Der Liebhaber Lectures & Readings 23/05/2027 On a Sunday morning before the big event of the premiere, Artistic Director Christian Spuck and Dramaturge Katja Wiegand welcome you to the premiere talk. Read more Location Staatsballett Berlin: Apollo Saal - Staatsoper unter den Linden Unter den Linden 5 10117 Berlin Time 11:00 am https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/premierengespraech-der-liebhaber/351.html#a_916 Lectures & Readings © Samson Voelk Lectures & Readings 28/05/2027 Team Poetry Slam Meisterschaft Berlin Lectures & Readings 28/05/2027 Poetry slam teams are considered the pinnacle of spoken word: two or more slam poets take the stage together with their original works and perform them for you—full of emotion, wordplay, and double the stage energy. Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://kiezpoeten.com/ Buy tickets
Gaze up at the starry sky during the talks at the planetarium. Or listen to well-known authors as they read from their books, bringing them to life. You’ll find a wide range of talks on a variety of topics at the Urania, for example.
Lectures & Readings © Textonia GmbH Lectures & Readings 28/02/2027 Körperwissen live: Ein Anatomieabenteuer über das Leben Lectures & Readings 28/02/2027 Why do toddlers occasionally have tantrums, and why are New Year’s resolutions no good? Delve into the fascinating world of anatomy! Embark on a journey through the human body – from bones to cells, from muscles to nerves – and discover how our bodies work. Read more science Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/koerperwissen-live-ein-anatomieabenteuer-ueber-das-leben.html
Lectures & Readings © Simon Reynolds 1989Joy Press; Simon ReynoldsAdriana Bianchedi Lectures & Readings 06/03/2027 Simon Reynolds presents: Still in a Dream. Shoegaze, grunge, dream pop and the reinvention of rock 1984–1994 Lectures & Readings 06/03/2027 Simon Reynolds recounts the last great heyday of analogue music culture, building directly on his seminal work on post-punk, *Rip It Up and Start Again*. In an era when music was still tangible – as a record, a magazine, an object – every new recording was an… Read more City of music Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm http://literatur-live-berlin.de/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Peter Kaaden Lectures & Readings 07/03/2027 Premiere Talk: William Forsythe II Lectures & Readings 07/03/2027 On a Sunday morning before the big event of the premiere, Artistic Director Christian Spuck and Dramaturge Katja Wiegand welcome you to the premiere talk. Read more City of music Location Deutsche Oper Berlin Bismarckstraße 35 10627 Berlin Time 11:00 am https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/premierengespraech-william-forsythe-ii/352.html#a_895
Lectures & Readings © Marianne Richert Lectures & Readings 10/03/2027 Satzwechsel. Literature & Music Lectures & Readings 10/03/2027 Literature and music both reflect the world and life: sensuous, exciting, and inspiring. In the new series *Satzwechsel*, they bring these two art forms together. Read more Literature City of music Location Kammermusiksaal Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1 10785 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/57121 Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Ebener Lectures & Readings 15/03/2027 Insight Manon Lescaut Lectures & Readings 15/03/2027 A few days before the premiere of Manon Lescaut, we offer you special insights into the production's development. During a short visit to a rehearsal, you will have the opportunity to see the artists at work. You will learn about the background of the play and… Read more Children Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Apollosaal Unter Den Linden 7 10117 Berlin Time 18:30 pm https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/einblick-manon-lescaut.27851/
Lectures & Readings © Hannes Caspar Lectures & Readings 31/03/2027 Roman Shamov: Turmoil Within Me Lectures & Readings 31/03/2027 “Roman Shamov’s book *Krawall in mir* is a hopeful work of art that celebrates connection. He takes the shards of history – the journeys between Dagestan, the Czech Republic, Moscow and New York – and pieces them together into a radiant mosaic. He demonstrates… Read more History of the GDR Jewish Berlin LGBTI Literature Location BKA – Berliner Kabarett Anstalt Mehringdamm 34 10961 Berlin Time 20:00 pm Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Promo Lectures & Readings 07/04/2027 + 1 additional date Forum Lectures & Readings 07/04/2027 + 1 additional date Discover the world of dance from a different perspective! In the Forum discussion series, Dramaturge Katja Wiegand delves into pressing societal questions and their connections to dance. Read more International Location Staatsballett Berlin Richard-Wagner-Straße 10 10585 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/forum-2/354.html#a_1040
Lectures & Readings © Katharina Kraus Lectures & Readings 09/04/2027 Make your life a success story! Lectures & Readings 09/04/2027 Many people work hard and are diligent, yet still experience disappointment and a sense of lack in their lives—whether in their bank accounts, their careers, their relationships, or their physical health—and judge themselves for it. Read more Politics & Society Location Urania An der Urania 17 10787 Berlin Time 19:30 pm – 22:00 pm https://robert-betz.com/events/detail/mach-dein-leben-zu-einer-erfolgsgeschichte/237/?mkt=V
Panel discussion © Joachim Gern Panel discussion 10/04/2027 Gregor Gysi, *What Politicians Don’t Say* Panel discussion 10/04/2027 Politicians need to have something to say, but speaking out can also be dangerous. Every sentence can be taken out of context, scrutinised closely and deliberately misinterpreted by political opponents. Read more Politics & Society Location Schlosspark Theater Schloßstraße 48 12165 Berlin Time 16:00 pm https://www.schlossparktheater.de/produktionen/gregor-gysi-was-politiker-nicht-sagen.html
Lectures & Readings © Urania Berlin e.V. Lectures & Readings 16/04/2027 Live Radio Drama: "Der Nachbar" by Sebastian Fitzek Lectures & Readings 16/04/2027 Fitzek's bestseller can be experienced as a live radio play in German at Urania Berlin. Read more Literature Location Urania - Humboldtsaal An der Urania 17 10787 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/noapp/event/21613783/?affiliate=VB1&utm_source=VB1&utm_medium=dp&utm_campaign=berlintourismus Buy tickets
Panel discussion © Trinity Music GmbH Panel discussion 25/04/2027 Hotel Matze - 10 Years of Hotel Matze Panel discussion 25/04/2027 In 2026, Germany’s most popular interview podcast will celebrate its tenth anniversary. The first episode of *Hotel Matze* was released in the fall of 2016. Read more Location Admiralspalast Friedrichstraße 101 10117 Berlin Time 19:30 pm Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Staatsoper Unter den Linden / Marcus Ebener Lectures & Readings 26/04/2027 Insight Königskinder Lectures & Readings 26/04/2027 A few days before the premiere of Königskinder, we are offering you special insights into the production process. During a short visit to a rehearsal, you will have the opportunity to see the artists at work. You will learn about the background of the play and… Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Apollosaal Unter Den Linden 7 10117 Berlin Time 18:30 pm https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/einblick-koenigskinder.27852/
Lectures & Readings © Michael Ihle Lectures & Readings 28/04/2027 Wladimir Kaminer: Mother’s Days Lectures & Readings 28/04/2027 Wladimir Kaminer is set to delight audiences once again in 2027 with a new ‘Kaminer Show’ – fresh, humorous and full of surprising stories. Read more Literature On Tour Location Die Wühlmäuse Pommernallee 2-4 14052 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://wuehlmaeuse.de/veranstaltung/wladimir-kaminer-muettertage/ticket/58064 Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © MSK Events GmbH Lectures & Readings 29/04/2027 Etta Scollo Trio & Maria Schrader Lectures & Readings 29/04/2027 The MEISTERWERKE concert series at Berlin Cathedral showcases cultural life in all its diversity—from grand classical music to literary-musical evenings and club culture. Amid sacred architecture and unique acoustics, unforgettable evenings take shape… Read more Literature City of music Location Berliner Dom Am Lustgarten 10178 Berlin Time 20:00 pm Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Luise Blumstengel Lectures & Readings 08/05/2027 Clara Lösel Lectures & Readings 08/05/2027 Clara Lösel is Germany’s most successful poetry artist and a true phenomenon. With her SPIEGEL bestseller “wehe du gibst auf,” she has taken millions of hearts by storm—now she is finally releasing her second book, “Ich dachte, sowas fühl nur ich,” and will… Read more Literature Location Uber Eats Music Hall Uber-Platz 1 10243 Berlin Time 19:30 pm – 21:30 pm https://semmel.de/tour/tour-alias/clara-loesel-ich-dachte-sowas-fuehl-nur-ich-live-tour-2027.html Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Stephan Rabold Lectures & Readings 13/05/2027 Insight La forza del destino Lectures & Readings 13/05/2027 A few days before the premiere of La forza del destino, we offer you special insights into the production process. During a short visit to a rehearsal, you will have the opportunity to see the artists at work. You will learn about the background of the play… Read more Classic music in Berlin City of music Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Apollosaal Unter Den Linden 7 10117 Berlin Time 18:30 pm https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/einblick-la-forza-del-destino.27853/
Lectures & Readings © Promo Lectures & Readings 15/05/2027 JULIA KLEITER & JULIUS DRAKE Lectures & Readings 15/05/2027 A mere ten of Emily Dickinson’s poems were published during her lifetime—even her family had no idea, until her death, that hundreds more manuscripts were waiting to be discovered in the writer’s desk. Read more Literature City of music Location Pierre Boulez Saal Berlin Französische Straße 33 D 10117 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.boulezsaal.de/de/event/julia-kleiter-julius-drake-769811 Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Josh Telles Lectures & Readings 16/05/2027 Jay Shetty - Live Experience Lectures & Readings 16/05/2027 Jay Shetty is coming to Berlin: on 16 May 2027, the international bestselling author and award-winning host of the ‘On Purpose’ podcast will be bringing his Jay Shetty Live Experience to the Uber Arena. Read more International On Tour Location Uber Arena Uber Platz 1 10243 Berlin Time 16:00 pm Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Marianne Richert Lectures & Readings 18/05/2027 Satzwechsel. Literature & Music Lectures & Readings 18/05/2027 Literature and music both reflect the world and life: sensuous, exciting, and inspiring. The new series *Satzwechsel* brings these two art forms together. Read more Literature City of music Location Kammermusiksaal Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1 10785 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/57165 Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Peter Kaaden Lectures & Readings 23/05/2027 Premiere Talk: Der Liebhaber Lectures & Readings 23/05/2027 On a Sunday morning before the big event of the premiere, Artistic Director Christian Spuck and Dramaturge Katja Wiegand welcome you to the premiere talk. Read more Location Staatsballett Berlin: Apollo Saal - Staatsoper unter den Linden Unter den Linden 5 10117 Berlin Time 11:00 am https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/premierengespraech-der-liebhaber/351.html#a_916
Lectures & Readings © Samson Voelk Lectures & Readings 28/05/2027 Team Poetry Slam Meisterschaft Berlin Lectures & Readings 28/05/2027 Poetry slam teams are considered the pinnacle of spoken word: two or more slam poets take the stage together with their original works and perform them for you—full of emotion, wordplay, and double the stage energy. Read more Location Pfefferberg Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://kiezpoeten.com/ Buy tickets
