The Next Day #78: Berlin Weekend Guide
Must-See Events in Berlin: November 28–December 1. Cover Photo: Marina Trench.
This weekend marks the final edition of “Museum Sunday,” a significant loss for Berlin’s cultural scene. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the day. It is expected to be chilly but sunny. Afterward, dive into the festive spirit—the Christmas markets are in full swing. 🎄
Friday is packed: We’ll be heading to the Aggregate Festival, which is dedicated to pipe organs, and we’re looking forward to finishing the night with a dreamlike experience at RAUSCH. Another highlight is Divide by Zero #7 with Carlas Boregas and Claire Dickson at KM28, along with concerts by Floating Points, Anna Setton, and the carnival vibes of Monobloco.
Plenty of great options await for dancing: we’re between Haman Nights at Panorama Bar or Disco Tehran at Gretchen on Friday. For Saturday, Toy Tonics is on our list.
There’s also a rare chance to see The Garden of Delights (Le Jardin des Délices) this Wednesday at Berliner Festspiele. For contemporary dance enthusiasts, Adam Linder premieres his new show at HAU 2 this Sunday.
We’re also introducing a new section: “Food for Thought.” Scroll through the guide to pick the best event for you! There are plenty of choices to explore and enjoy this weekend!
Have a nice weekend,
Lalai & Mateus
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Christian Löffler | Special Guest: Parra for Cuva
Thursday, 28.11, 8 pm. Columbiahalle, Columbiadamm 13-21, 10965 Berlin. Ticket: 45€.
It’s easy electronic music for the ears and feet. Just close your eyes, move your body, and relax. 🎧 A life
Floating Points
Thursday, 28.11, 8 pm; Friday, 29.11, 7 pm and 11:30 pm. Festsaal Kreuzberg, Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin. Ticket: 33,70€.
Floating Points, aka Sam Shepherd, brings his new album 🎧 Cascade to the stage. Known for the hit “Promises: with Pharoah Sanders and for filling dance floors at festivals worldwide, he’s back to his electronic roots.
Sofie Royer
Friday, 5:50 - 6:15 pm. Gropius Bau, Niederkirchnerstrasse 7, 10963 Berlin. Ticket: 6/9€ to visit the exhibition.
Sofie Royer will perform in the exhibition "DAS GLÜCK IST NICHT IMMER" LUSTIG in Rirkrit Tiravanija's artwork "untitled 1996" (rehearsal studio no. 6). Her sound fuses art pop, and jazz with experimental tones.🎧 Young-Girl Forever
CLOCK DVA presents 'Buried Dreams' + She's Hearing Voices
Friday, 29.11, 8 pm. Slaughterhouse am Kulturfabrik Moabit, Lehrter Str. 35, 10557 Berlin. Ticket: 30€ - This event has sold out, but the resale queue is active.
Clock DVA takes the stage to perform their iconic 1989 album 🎧 Buried Dreams alongside recent works. Pioneers of industrial and electronic music, their sound merges philosophy and futurism. You’ll like them if you’re a Throbbing Gristle and Cabaret Voltaire fan. She’s Hearing Voices is the opening band.
Sonny Casey
Saturday, 30.11, 8 pm. Schiff Helene, Märkisches Ufer 1z 10179 Berlin. Ticket: 12/16€.
Sonny Casey, an Irish folk singer-songwriter from Galway, crafts poetic, nature-inspired songs with a beautiful voice. Starting as a busker, she is set to release her first album in 2025. 🎧 Phoebe
Anna Setton
Sunday, 01.12, 8:30 pm. Donau115, Donaustr. 115, 12043, Berlin. Donation based.
🎧 Anna Setton is a Brazilian singer-songwriter with a smooth voice and a fresh take on jazz, bossa nova, and MPB, blending traditional Brazilian rhythms with modern influences. It’s the perfect concert to wrap up the weekend.
Monobloco
Sunday, 01.12, 8 - 11 pm. SO36, Oranienstrasse 190, 10999 Berlin. Ticket: 45€ (Waiting List).
For an authentic Brazilian 🎧 carnival experience.
RAUSCH
Friday, 29.11, 11 pm - 9 am. Backsteinboot, Eiswerderstrasse 18, 13585 Berlin. Tickets: 18,10/22,60€.
Be ready for an immersive overnight experience centered around drone, ambient, and field-recording music. The event combines meditative live performances with electroacoustic compositions, inviting attendees to relax and engage deeply. Participants bring sleeping gear to enjoy soundscapes through the night, followed by a morning with tea, coffee, and pancakes, blending art and restful social interaction. 🎧 Margaux 🎧 Rrose
Divide by Zero #7: Carlas Boregas + Claire Dickson
Friday, 29.11, 8 - 11:30 pm. KM28, Karl-Marx-Strasse 28, 12043 Berlin. Donation based.
This night features 🎧Carla Boregas, whose work spans sound art, composition, and improvisation, exploring nature-human connections, and 🎧 Claire Dickson, a vocalist (I’m in love with her voice) and composer blending jazz, ambient, and art pop through experimental and improvisational approaches.
AGGREGATE Festival 2024
Fri, 29.11, 8 pm. Kaiser-Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche; Sat, 30.11, 8 pm. Auenkirche Berlin. Tickets: 15/10€ or Festivalpass 25€.
The AGGREGATE Festival is heaven for organ fans like me, blending computer-controlled pipe organs with electronics in Berlin's iconic churches. Expect hypnotic, experimental works by 🎧 Marcin Pietruszewski, 🎧 Maxime Denuc, 🎧Arnold Dreyblatt, and gamut inc. Held in two iconic Berlin churches, expect hypnotic soundscapes merging tradition and innovation, with organ music spanning minimalist, dub techno, and experimental styles. I’ll be there on Friday.
Disco Tehran
Friday, 29.11,10 pm - 6 am. Gretchen, Obentrautstrasse 19-21, 10963 Berlin. Ticket: 20,35/22,60€.
Disco Tehran is a vibrant party blending the grooves of 1970s Tehran with global sounds. Rare tracks and a warm, multicultural atmosphere. Travel through the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America for one super fun night! 🎧Alias Shay
Haman Nights
Friday, 29.11, 10 pm. Panorama Bar, 70 Am Wriezener Bahnhof, 10243 Berlin.
The Hamam Nights series by Sedef Adasï blends electronic music with a queer, inclusive vibe in a steam room setting. With DJs like Carlos Valdes, Fais Le Beau, Peach, and 🎧 Shanti Celeste, it offers a mix of 90s house, trance, tech house, and Motor City-inspired beats, celebrating diverse club cultures and uplifting sounds.
Season of the Witch
Saturday, 30.11, from 10 pm. Schokoladen, Ackerstrasse 169, 10115 Berlin.
We will celebrate the seasonal change with a traditional boogie on the dancefloor with another edition of our friend’s Sonic Sisters Society. Starring: Plastic Penny, Whywolf, and Daisies. Wait for punk, post-punk, shoegaze, garage, funk, etc.
Away presents Omar S
Saturday, 30.11, 11 pm - 10 am. OST, Alt-Stralau, 1-2 Friedrichshain 10245. Ticket: 22,50€.
Away showcases a diverse lineup blending house, techno, and experimental sounds. With Detroit legend 🎧 Omar-S leading, expect raw, authentic house vibes. Current Location, David Jackson, 🎧 Natascha Kann, Noirnor, and Seyer (UK) add depth, from groovy beats to cutting-edge electronic textures, promising an unforgettable night.
Toy Tonics x 1–06 • Pop Up Gallery & Party
Saturday, 30.11, 8 pm - 6 am. 1-06, Wilhelminenhofstr. 66, 12459 Berlin. Ticket: 22,60€.
It’s an excellent opportunity to check out the new 1-06 venue, which I haven’t had the chance to visit yet. But one of my favorite parties is joining them this Saturday for a night filled with disco and house. On top of that, the event will also host a Pop-Up Gallery. 🎧Marina Trench
The Garden of Delights by Philippe Quesne / Vivarium Studio
Wednesday, 27.11, 7:30 pm. Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstrasse 24, 10719 Berlin. Ticket: 18,70€-41,80€.
In an austere landscape, a droll group of travelers discovers “The Garden of Delights” (Le Jardin des Délices) by French director and set designer Philippe Quesne and his Vivarium Studio. They recollect fragments of past culture and imagine themselves in the utopia of a different life in uncertain times. If you don´t know his work, this is the last great opportunity to see it.
2 Chapters Love - Staatsballett Berlin
Saturday, 30.11, 7:30 pm. Staatsoper, Unter den Linden 7, 10117 Berlin. Ticket: 17€ to 67€.
In 2 Chapters Love, the works of two leading contemporary choreographers are united during an evening of dance. Sol León and Sharon Eyal are celebrated stars of the international dance scene.
Skin Contact by Adam Linder
Sunday (premiere), 01.12, 5 pm. HAU2 Hallesches Ufer 34 10963 Berlin. Ticket: 25€.
Two protagonists occupy the center of the room: their movements are nuanced and articulate as they slide between naturalistic, athletic, animalistic, and digital layers. Brooke Stamp and Juan Pablo Cámara, singular artists who have been working with Adam Linder for several years, embody themselves and others in an unfolding journey.
Death Drive – Everything Everyone Ever Did by Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe
Sunday, 01.12, 7:30 pm. German with English surtitles. Directed by: Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe, Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 10178 Berlin. Ticket: 12€.
Amid wet moss and gathering storms, the Belgian director Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe explores the force of destruction as the beginning of humanity and tells, in a series of sudden slides into and out of the living world, the story of becoming and being.
A big loss for the cultural scene in Berlin: the “Museum Sonntag” program, which has offered free entry to the city’s museums on the first Sunday of the month since 2021, is ending. Next Sunday is your last chance to enjoy it. If you haven’t visited yet, we highly recommend these exhibitions:
“This Will Not End Well” by Nan Goldin at the Neue Nationalgalerie;
“FOTOGAGA. Max Ernst and Photography” at Museum für Fotografie;
“Monet and the Impressionist Cityscape” at Alte Nationalgalerie;
“Are You Dreaming - On Closed Eyes in Art” at Gemäldegalerie.
Fluid Anatomy by Ioana Vreme Moser
Opening: Wed, 27.11, 6 pm. Until 15.12 - Wed-Sun, 2-8 pm. MEINBLAU, Christinenstrasse 18-19 - Pfefferberg Haus 5, Prenzlauer Berg, 10119, Berlin. Free admission.
"Fluid Anatomy" by Ioana Vreme Moser is an analog sound installation using water and air to create dynamic sounds and movements. Acrylic plates and transparent tubes circulate fluids, shaping the space into an immersive sonic experience.
RED REMINDS ME OF SOLITUDE - Aids Memorial exhibition
Opening Thursday 28.11 6 pm. Curate by Eric LeRouge with the support of Pierre Emö, David Aaron Swartz, Nichole Velasquez, and Marcelo Alves. we are village Kurfürstenstr. 31/32, 10785 Berlin. Free admission.
In honor of World AIDS Day, this immersive experience delves into the emotional complexities of living with HIV, shining a poignant light on the often-overlooked theme of loneliness. With Jürgen Baldiga, Kiril Bikov, Luke Carter, Matt Lambert, Nicolaj Tange Lange, Annie Leibovitz, Jimmy Somerville, and more. Performance by Ahmad Baba.
Jasmine Johnson: The Death of a Star
Opening: Saturday, 30.11, 6 - 9 pm. The exhibition runs until 18.01.2025. Galerie Isabella Bortolozzi, Schöneberger Ufer 61, 10785 Berlin.
Jasmine Johnson is a London-based artist who works with video, sound, and installation. Her art explores human connections, anxieties, and global issues, blending documentary and storytelling techniques.
🎬 Around the World in 14 Films
From 29.11 until 07.12, various times. Cinemas: Kulturbrauerei, Delphi Lux, and Neues Off.
I love the idea behind this event: “Around the World in 14 Films” is a festival showcasing the year’s most outstanding films, offering a global perspective. The “Vermiglio” and “Mond” are on our wish list.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Schloss Charlottenburg
Until 29.12. Mon-Thu, 1 - 10 pm; Fri-Sun, 12 - 10 pm. Schloss Charlottenburg, Spandauer Damm 10-2214059 Berlin.
One of Berlin’s most charming Christmas markets, set in one of the city’s most beautiful locations.
F*ck the Internet: Design Market
Fri, 29.11, 4-10 pm; Sat, 30.11, 2-10 pm. Glogauer Str. 16, 10999 Kreuzberg-Berlin. Ticket: 2€.
A two-day indoor event with a curated selection of designers and artists. Enjoy tattoos, DJ sets, talks, glühwein, and cozy vibes.
Panettone & Friends Festival
Sat-Sun, 30.11-01.12, 11 am - 8 pm. Arena Market Berlin, Eichenstr. 4A 12435 Berlin. Ticket: 4,26€.
We’re big fans of panettone, that delicious Italian treat perfect for Christmas.
Winterfest
Sat, 30.11, 2 - 8 pm; Sun, 01.12, 12 - 6 pm. Silent Green, Gerichtstrasse 35, 13347 Berlin.
The Open House & Winter Festival happens on the first Advent weekend! Enjoy concerts, films, DJ sets, a creative market with handmade products, warm treats from MARS kitchen, kids' crafts, and historical tours. Celebrate the season with cozy vibes and good company!
Pop-Up Gift Shop by mela.souvenirs
Thu-Wed, 29.11 - 04.12, 12 - 6 pm. Kunstraum Reuterstrasse 82, Neukölln, Berlin.
This pop-up is for you if you're looking for beautiful Christmas gifts.
IWB F*cked Up Stories Night & Meet-Up
Thursday, 28.11, 6 - 10 pm. Grammarly Berlin, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 29A 10178 Berlin. Ticket: 10,61€.
International Women in Berlin is an active community dedicated to helping expat women build meaningful connections in the city. Enjoy talks, drinks, food, and great networking opportunities.
Artist Talk: Labour (Farahnaz Hatam & Colin Hacklander)
Thu, 28.11, 7:30-8:30 pm. Exhibition: 6 -10 pm. Julia Stoschek Foundation, Leipziger Strasse 60, 10117 Berlin. Free admission.
Labour, a Berlin-based duo of Farahnaz Hatam and Colin Hacklander, creates experimental works blending sound synthesis and percussion, exploring perception and social context in architectural spaces.
Women Shaping the Arts Vol. II by Bluelobster
Thu, 28.11, 6:30-10:30 pm. Galerie Kornfeld, Fasanenstrasse 26, 10719 Berlin. Ticket: 20€.
"Women Shaping the Arts" examines fragmented identities, experimental art, and non-commercial galleries. Featuring Nigerian-American artist Monilola Olayemi Ilupeju, it highlights reshaping institutions and Berlin's art scene through panels.
Don’t miss our special concerts & performing arts guide to save the date.
🎹 Hidden Orchestra blends jazz, classical, and electronic music with field recordings. Wed, 04.12, 8 pm. Modus Berlin. Ticket: 25€. 🎧 The Dream is to Forget
🩰 Dance by Lucinda Childs Dance Company from 03.12 to 05.12. Performing Arts Season. Haus der Berliner Festspiele. Tickets: 17€ / 55€.
🩰 Four New Works by Lucinda Childs Dance Company Sat, 7.12, and Sun, 8.12. Performing Arts Season. Haus der Berliner Festspiele. Tickets: 17€ / 55€.
🩰 les égarés by cie. toula limnaios is visually read like a choreographic essay, interpreted by eight dancers inspired by Charles Baudelaire’s “Les Fleurs du Mal.” Dates: 04-07.12 and 11-14.12, 8:30 pm. Halle Tanzbühne Berlin. Ticket: 6/20€.
🎹 XJAZZ! presents: Azymuth: The band mixes jazz, funk, and Brazilian rhythms in their “crazy samba,” with over 30 albums and collaborations with legends like Stevie Wonder. It’s a 🎧 must-see concert. Thu, 12.12, 7 pm. Lido. Ticket: 29,04€.
🎤 Yasiin Bey gives tribute to MF Doom - Beyonddoom, a tribute project by Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), honoring the late rapper MF DOOM by 🎧 performing his songs live. Mon, 27.01.2025, 8 pm. HUXLEY'S NEUE WELT. Ticket: 75,70€.