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 © schnelly Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 The Three Green Ladies Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Look forward to an atmospheric storytelling evening with Kathleen Rappolt, which explores in depth the themes of nature, its primal power and the deep connection between people and the environment. Read more Free of charge Spandau Location Stadtteilbibliothek Haselhorst Gartenfelder Straße 104 13599 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.berlin.de/ba-spandau/spandau-inklusiv/artikel.1576502.php Lectures & Readings © Bundesarchiv Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Reading Stage: ‘Self-regulation of the Heart’ Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Peggy Mädler’s novel *Selbstregulierung des Herzens* (Self-Regulation of the Heart) paints a broad picture of life in the GDR and in the years that followed. The story centres on Georg and the artist Mona. A rich cast of characters develops around them. Read more History of the GDR Free of charge Literature Location Ehemalige Stasi-Zentrale (Haus 22) Ruschestraße 103 10365 Berlin Time 18:30 pm – 20:00 pm https://www.bundesarchiv.de/themen-entdecken/vor-ort-entdecken/veranstaltungen/termin/selbstregulierung-des-herzens-berlin-24-11-2026/ Lectures & Readings © Stefanie Fiebrig Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Stefan Schwarz: This will come back to haunt us at 1860. Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Stefan Schwarz presents his new book: "That's what happens when you're sixty." A treat for anyone who can still concentrate for more than ten seconds. Boomer humor at its finest. Read more Literature Location Pfefferberg - Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/event/stefan-schwarz-pfefferberg-theater-21293118/?affiliate=VB1 Buy tickets History & Archaeology © DHM History & Archaeology 25/11/2026 Approaches. A quote, an object, a space History & Archaeology 25/11/2026 A quote and an object open the door to one of the exhibition rooms: what do they address, what do they reveal, and what lies behind them? Experts offer brief insights to broaden our perspective on the themes associated with these elements; these can then be… Read more History Location Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Hinter dem Gießhaus 3 10117 Berlin Time 16:00 pm https://www.dhm.de/veranstaltung/zugaenge-ein-zitat-ein-objekt-ein-raum-1/ Lectures & Readings © © Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Foto: Stefan Klenke Lectures & Readings 25/11/2026 Anders geFragt: Is AI meant to serve humanity? Lectures & Readings 25/11/2026 The second event in this new series of discussions asks, “Is AI meant to serve humanity?” The evening’s moderator, Prof. Dr. Petra Anders (Humboldt- Universität, 2025 Communicator Award), will speak on this topic with, among others, Prof. Dr. Ute Schmid (Chair… Read more Location Humboldt Forum Schlossplatz 10178 Berlin Time 17:00 pm – 19:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org Lectures & Readings © DDR Museum Lectures & Readings 25/11/2026 Everyday Life on 8mm Film Lectures & Readings 25/11/2026 Home movies offer a rare glimpse into everyday life in the GDR—into family celebrations, vacations, and rituals beyond the official imagery. Read more History of the GDR Free of charge science Location DDR Museum - Geschichte zum Anfassen Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1 10178 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.ddr-museum.de Lectures & Readings © SIMPK/Anne-Katrin Breitenborn Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 Yoga at the MIM Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 The harmonium was developed in Europe in the 19th century and quickly found its place in churches and salons. During the colonial era, it made its way to India, where it was redesigned: instead of foot pedals, it is played with a hand bellows—ideal for the… Read more Location Musikinstrumenten-Museum Tiergartenstraße 10785 Berlin Time 18:00 pm – 19:30 pm https://www.simpk.de Lectures & Readings © Brotfabrik Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 ‘Beauty in Spite of Everything’ – Three Poetics of Vulnerability with Lena Tietgen, Elke Cremer & Ingeborg Robles Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 A soul that explodes. Lovers caught between history and oblivion. A complex ‘we’. Through a series of readings and discussions, the authors explore three literary perspectives that tell of deep wounds whilst also embodying poetic moments of beauty, community… Read more Literature Location Brotfabrik Caligariplatz 1 13086 Berlin Time 19:30 pm Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Rick Palm Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 Das Traumschiff: A literary reading about dreams and the imagination Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 "Every night, we are whisked away, without being asked, into a strange theatre. We experience stories, encounter obscure characters in unfamiliar or familiar places, and not even science knows exactly – why, how, or what the reason is for all this?" Read more Free of charge Literature Location Lettrétage Veteranenstraße 21 10119 Berlin Time 19:30 pm – 22:00 pm https://www.lettretage.de/programm/das-traumschiff-november-2026 Lectures & Readings © Angelika Horn Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 Literary Salon – Fairy Tales for Adults Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 During the run-up to Christmas, Angelika Horn takes her audience on a journey into the world of the Grimm fairy tales. But she ‘updates’ them, allowing the listeners to recognise their own questions within them. Read more Literature Location Kulturhaus Centre Bagatelle e.V Zeltinger Str. 6 13465 Berlin-frohnau Time 19:30 pm – 21:30 pm https://www.centre-bagatelle.de/dialog/literarischer-salon-maerchen-fuer-erwachsene/ Lectures & Readings © Promo Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 Revolver Live Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 The German-South African director (MAPANTSULA – 1988, LIFE ABOVE ALL / BELOVED LIFE – 2010, SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS / IN THE DEATH STREET – 2016) in conversation with Revolver co-editor Christoph Hochhäusler about his cinematic beginnings in the anti-apartheid… Read more City of music Politics & Society Location Volksbühne - Roter Salon Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 10178 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://volksbuehne.berlin/de/repertoire/revolver-live-2?id=15186 Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Gemeinfrei Lectures & Readings 27/11/2026 100 Years of Eternity: Berlin's Sternentheater Lectures & Readings 27/11/2026 Few people realise that there was once a planetarium in Berlin of which no trace remains today: on 27 November 1926, Berlin’s first planetarium opened its doors at the Zoo. But how was it even possible back then to reproduce the night sky faithfully in an… Read more History science Location Zeiss-Großplanetarium Prenzlauer Allee 80 10405 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.planetarium.berlin/veranstaltungen/100-jahre-ewigkeit-das-berliner-sternentheater Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © process*in Lectures & Readings 27/11/2026 release process*in issue 6: fragments Lectures & Readings 27/11/2026 The 6th issue of process*in is here! Five contributors to the new issue will read their pieces aloud and then answer questions about the creative process. There’ll also be freshly printed magazines, cold drinks and exclusive process*in merchandise. Read more Literature Location Lettrétage Veteranenstraße 21 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.lettretage.de/programm/release-process-in-ausgabe-6-fragmente Lectures & Readings © NASA/Bill Ingalls Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 2026 Colloquium on the History of Spaceflight Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 A joint event organised by the Leibniz Society of Sciences in Berlin, the German Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics (Lilienthal-Oberth) and the Berlin Planetarium Foundation. Read more Free of charge science Location Archenhold-Sternwarte Treptow Alt-Treptow 1 12435 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.planetarium.berlin/veranstaltungen/raumfahrthistorisches-kolloquium-2026 Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Vorlese-Ensemble ; WSB Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 “Oh, my son...” – A Search for Clues – Presented by the Vorlese Ensemble Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 What is it, this thing between mothers and sons? This very special relationship. This deep bond, whilst at the same time being so distant from one another. Mothers are urged to raise their sons to be ‘good men’, not perpetrators. And this before they can even… Read more Digital offers and live streams Location Wolfdietrich-Schnurre-Bibliothek Bizetstraße 41 13088 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=294673&ls=50&c=409 Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 Disrupt the Default: Translating Experience Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 Readings and performances: ‘Disrupt the Default: Translating Experience’ with Nazanin Noori, Rike Scheffler, Sophie Seita, Elin Käck and Athena Farrokhzad. Read more International Literature Location Grüner Salon - Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 10178 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.volksbuehne-berlin.de/produktionen/disrupt-the-default-translating-experience/ Panel discussion © Jasmin Schuller Panel discussion 28/11/2026 Autor*innen im Gespräch: Der Liebling 2026 Panel discussion 28/11/2026 Post-event discussion with Svenja Viola Bungarten and Patty Kim Hamilton. Read more Literature Location Deutsches Theater Berlin Schumannstraße 13 A 10117 Berlin Time 22:00 pm https://www.deutschestheater.de/programm/spielplan Lectures & Readings © Peter Kaaden Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 + 1 additional date InTune (2026) Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 + 1 additional date In the 2026/2027 season, Staatsoper Unter den Linden will once again be offering a regular dance class for people with multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease. Read more Accessible Events City of music Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden Unter den Linden 7 10117 Berlin Time 10:15 am https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/intakt-kurs/370.html#a_1002 Lectures & Readings © Matthias Bothor Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 Christian Brückner reads ‘Brokeback Mountain’ by Annie Proulx Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 One of the most compelling stories in contemporary literature. With great linguistic clarity and emotional depth, Proulx explores love, longing and the limits of societal expectations. Brückner’s distinctive voice lends this moving story a special intensity… Read more Literature Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin, Bruckner-Foyer Time 11:30 am https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/12278/ Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 Als gäbe es Morgen Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 How do extreme conditions change language? What happens to words when they are pushed to the brink of existence? And what truths emerge from writing that teeters on the precipice between life and death? Who is willing to listen? A conversation between Husam… Read more Politics & Society Location Volksbühne - Roter Salon Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 10178 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://volksbuehne.berlin/de/repertoire/als-gaebe-es-morgen?id=15757 Buy tickets Lectures & Readings © Moritz Haase Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 Christmas at Hotel Matze 2026 Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 The first Advent of next year will be special: Christmas (at Hotel Matze) begins on November 29, 2026, at the Berliner Ensemble. Matze Hielscher, host of the podcast Hotel Matze, invites you to an evening full of exciting conversations in a festive atmosphere. Read more On Tour Location Berliner Ensemble - Großes Haus Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1 10117 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://www.berliner-ensemble.de/inszenierung/weihnachten-im-hotel-matze-2026 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 © schnelly Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 The Three Green Ladies Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Look forward to an atmospheric storytelling evening with Kathleen Rappolt, which explores in depth the themes of nature, its primal power and the deep connection between people and the environment. Read more Free of charge Spandau Location Stadtteilbibliothek Haselhorst Gartenfelder Straße 104 13599 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.berlin.de/ba-spandau/spandau-inklusiv/artikel.1576502.php
Lectures & Readings © Bundesarchiv Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Reading Stage: ‘Self-regulation of the Heart’ Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Peggy Mädler’s novel *Selbstregulierung des Herzens* (Self-Regulation of the Heart) paints a broad picture of life in the GDR and in the years that followed. The story centres on Georg and the artist Mona. A rich cast of characters develops around them. Read more History of the GDR Free of charge Literature Location Ehemalige Stasi-Zentrale (Haus 22) Ruschestraße 103 10365 Berlin Time 18:30 pm – 20:00 pm https://www.bundesarchiv.de/themen-entdecken/vor-ort-entdecken/veranstaltungen/termin/selbstregulierung-des-herzens-berlin-24-11-2026/
Lectures & Readings © Stefanie Fiebrig Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Stefan Schwarz: This will come back to haunt us at 1860. Lectures & Readings 24/11/2026 Stefan Schwarz presents his new book: "That's what happens when you're sixty." A treat for anyone who can still concentrate for more than ten seconds. Boomer humor at its finest. Read more Literature Location Pfefferberg - Theater Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.eventim.de/event/stefan-schwarz-pfefferberg-theater-21293118/?affiliate=VB1 Buy tickets
History & Archaeology © DHM History & Archaeology 25/11/2026 Approaches. A quote, an object, a space History & Archaeology 25/11/2026 A quote and an object open the door to one of the exhibition rooms: what do they address, what do they reveal, and what lies behind them? Experts offer brief insights to broaden our perspective on the themes associated with these elements; these can then be… Read more History Location Deutsches Historisches Museum Pei-Bau Hinter dem Gießhaus 3 10117 Berlin Time 16:00 pm https://www.dhm.de/veranstaltung/zugaenge-ein-zitat-ein-objekt-ein-raum-1/
Lectures & Readings © © Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Foto: Stefan Klenke Lectures & Readings 25/11/2026 Anders geFragt: Is AI meant to serve humanity? Lectures & Readings 25/11/2026 The second event in this new series of discussions asks, “Is AI meant to serve humanity?” The evening’s moderator, Prof. Dr. Petra Anders (Humboldt- Universität, 2025 Communicator Award), will speak on this topic with, among others, Prof. Dr. Ute Schmid (Chair… Read more Location Humboldt Forum Schlossplatz 10178 Berlin Time 17:00 pm – 19:00 pm https://www.humboldtforum.org
Lectures & Readings © DDR Museum Lectures & Readings 25/11/2026 Everyday Life on 8mm Film Lectures & Readings 25/11/2026 Home movies offer a rare glimpse into everyday life in the GDR—into family celebrations, vacations, and rituals beyond the official imagery. Read more History of the GDR Free of charge science Location DDR Museum - Geschichte zum Anfassen Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1 10178 Berlin Time 18:00 pm https://www.ddr-museum.de
Lectures & Readings © SIMPK/Anne-Katrin Breitenborn Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 Yoga at the MIM Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 The harmonium was developed in Europe in the 19th century and quickly found its place in churches and salons. During the colonial era, it made its way to India, where it was redesigned: instead of foot pedals, it is played with a hand bellows—ideal for the… Read more Location Musikinstrumenten-Museum Tiergartenstraße 10785 Berlin Time 18:00 pm – 19:30 pm https://www.simpk.de
Lectures & Readings © Brotfabrik Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 ‘Beauty in Spite of Everything’ – Three Poetics of Vulnerability with Lena Tietgen, Elke Cremer & Ingeborg Robles Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 A soul that explodes. Lovers caught between history and oblivion. A complex ‘we’. Through a series of readings and discussions, the authors explore three literary perspectives that tell of deep wounds whilst also embodying poetic moments of beauty, community… Read more Literature Location Brotfabrik Caligariplatz 1 13086 Berlin Time 19:30 pm Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Rick Palm Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 Das Traumschiff: A literary reading about dreams and the imagination Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 "Every night, we are whisked away, without being asked, into a strange theatre. We experience stories, encounter obscure characters in unfamiliar or familiar places, and not even science knows exactly – why, how, or what the reason is for all this?" Read more Free of charge Literature Location Lettrétage Veteranenstraße 21 10119 Berlin Time 19:30 pm – 22:00 pm https://www.lettretage.de/programm/das-traumschiff-november-2026
Lectures & Readings © Angelika Horn Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 Literary Salon – Fairy Tales for Adults Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 During the run-up to Christmas, Angelika Horn takes her audience on a journey into the world of the Grimm fairy tales. But she ‘updates’ them, allowing the listeners to recognise their own questions within them. Read more Literature Location Kulturhaus Centre Bagatelle e.V Zeltinger Str. 6 13465 Berlin-frohnau Time 19:30 pm – 21:30 pm https://www.centre-bagatelle.de/dialog/literarischer-salon-maerchen-fuer-erwachsene/
Lectures & Readings © Promo Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 Revolver Live Lectures & Readings 26/11/2026 The German-South African director (MAPANTSULA – 1988, LIFE ABOVE ALL / BELOVED LIFE – 2010, SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS / IN THE DEATH STREET – 2016) in conversation with Revolver co-editor Christoph Hochhäusler about his cinematic beginnings in the anti-apartheid… Read more City of music Politics & Society Location Volksbühne - Roter Salon Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 10178 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://volksbuehne.berlin/de/repertoire/revolver-live-2?id=15186 Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Gemeinfrei Lectures & Readings 27/11/2026 100 Years of Eternity: Berlin's Sternentheater Lectures & Readings 27/11/2026 Few people realise that there was once a planetarium in Berlin of which no trace remains today: on 27 November 1926, Berlin’s first planetarium opened its doors at the Zoo. But how was it even possible back then to reproduce the night sky faithfully in an… Read more History science Location Zeiss-Großplanetarium Prenzlauer Allee 80 10405 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.planetarium.berlin/veranstaltungen/100-jahre-ewigkeit-das-berliner-sternentheater Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © process*in Lectures & Readings 27/11/2026 release process*in issue 6: fragments Lectures & Readings 27/11/2026 The 6th issue of process*in is here! Five contributors to the new issue will read their pieces aloud and then answer questions about the creative process. There’ll also be freshly printed magazines, cold drinks and exclusive process*in merchandise. Read more Literature Location Lettrétage Veteranenstraße 21 10119 Berlin Time 20:00 pm https://www.lettretage.de/programm/release-process-in-ausgabe-6-fragmente
Lectures & Readings © NASA/Bill Ingalls Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 2026 Colloquium on the History of Spaceflight Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 A joint event organised by the Leibniz Society of Sciences in Berlin, the German Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics (Lilienthal-Oberth) and the Berlin Planetarium Foundation. Read more Free of charge science Location Archenhold-Sternwarte Treptow Alt-Treptow 1 12435 Berlin Time 10:00 am https://www.planetarium.berlin/veranstaltungen/raumfahrthistorisches-kolloquium-2026 Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Vorlese-Ensemble ; WSB Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 “Oh, my son...” – A Search for Clues – Presented by the Vorlese Ensemble Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 What is it, this thing between mothers and sons? This very special relationship. This deep bond, whilst at the same time being so distant from one another. Mothers are urged to raise their sons to be ‘good men’, not perpetrators. And this before they can even… Read more Digital offers and live streams Location Wolfdietrich-Schnurre-Bibliothek Bizetstraße 41 13088 Berlin Time 14:00 pm https://www.berlin.de/land/kalender/index.php?detail=294673&ls=50&c=409
Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 Disrupt the Default: Translating Experience Lectures & Readings 28/11/2026 Readings and performances: ‘Disrupt the Default: Translating Experience’ with Nazanin Noori, Rike Scheffler, Sophie Seita, Elin Käck and Athena Farrokhzad. Read more International Literature Location Grüner Salon - Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 10178 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://www.volksbuehne-berlin.de/produktionen/disrupt-the-default-translating-experience/
Panel discussion © Jasmin Schuller Panel discussion 28/11/2026 Autor*innen im Gespräch: Der Liebling 2026 Panel discussion 28/11/2026 Post-event discussion with Svenja Viola Bungarten and Patty Kim Hamilton. Read more Literature Location Deutsches Theater Berlin Schumannstraße 13 A 10117 Berlin Time 22:00 pm https://www.deutschestheater.de/programm/spielplan
Lectures & Readings © Peter Kaaden Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 + 1 additional date InTune (2026) Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 + 1 additional date In the 2026/2027 season, Staatsoper Unter den Linden will once again be offering a regular dance class for people with multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease. Read more Accessible Events City of music Location Staatsoper Unter den Linden Unter den Linden 7 10117 Berlin Time 10:15 am https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/spielplan/stueck-detail/stid/intakt-kurs/370.html#a_1002
Lectures & Readings © Matthias Bothor Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 Christian Brückner reads ‘Brokeback Mountain’ by Annie Proulx Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 One of the most compelling stories in contemporary literature. With great linguistic clarity and emotional depth, Proulx explores love, longing and the limits of societal expectations. Brückner’s distinctive voice lends this moving story a special intensity… Read more Literature Location Renaissance-Theater Berlin, Bruckner-Foyer Time 11:30 am https://renaissance-theater.de/produktion/12278/ Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © visitBerlin Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 Als gäbe es Morgen Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 How do extreme conditions change language? What happens to words when they are pushed to the brink of existence? And what truths emerge from writing that teeters on the precipice between life and death? Who is willing to listen? A conversation between Husam… Read more Politics & Society Location Volksbühne - Roter Salon Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 10178 Berlin Time 19:00 pm https://volksbuehne.berlin/de/repertoire/als-gaebe-es-morgen?id=15757 Buy tickets
Lectures & Readings © Moritz Haase Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 Christmas at Hotel Matze 2026 Lectures & Readings 29/11/2026 The first Advent of next year will be special: Christmas (at Hotel Matze) begins on November 29, 2026, at the Berliner Ensemble. Matze Hielscher, host of the podcast Hotel Matze, invites you to an evening full of exciting conversations in a festive atmosphere. Read more On Tour Location Berliner Ensemble - Großes Haus Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1 10117 Berlin Time 19:30 pm https://www.berliner-ensemble.de/inszenierung/weihnachten-im-hotel-matze-2026 Buy tickets
