Citadel Music Festival – Zitadelle Spandau, Berlin – 31st May to 25th August 2012 Often labelled one of Europe’s best preserved fortresses, the citadel hails from the Renaissance era, having been built during the mid- to late 16th century to protect the town. Today, the venue is a historic marvel with a much more contemporary [...]
Berlin Biennale of Contemporary Arts – 27th April to 1st July 2012
on March 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
As one of Europe’s culturally most unusual capital cities, Berlin has become a Mecca to which national and international creatives continue to flock. The Berlin Biennale, which takes place every two years, is a forum for contemporary art of global renown and significance. Launched in 1998, the Biennale is a platform to bring together the [...]
Everything is illuminated: Berlin Festival of Lights – 12th to 23rd October 2011
on October 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
Another reason to relish the longer nights is nearly upon us. As if Berlin’s buildings and landmarks were not spectacular enough, the Festival of Lights will illuminate them in magnificent displays of colour and light. Contributed by local and international artists, the festival will also include a number of cultural events focused around the theme [...]
Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of Museums), Berlin – 27th August 6pm to 2am
on August 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
Staying up late in Berlin need not involve nightclubs and all-night parties, although the Long Night of Museums is certainly a celebration of sorts. Berlin started the Long Night idea way back in 1997 – when just 12 museums were involved – and has grown into an extremely popular event with over 120 venues and [...]
Berlin Music Week – 7th to 11th September 2011
on July 13, 2011 1 Comment
Popkomm, one the world’s biggest music industry meet-ups, and the Berlin Festival will this year form part of Berlin’s second annual Music Week event. A date for the diaries of industry professionals and music fans alike, the occasion will include a trade fair, conference and live showcases, finishing up with a two-day festival featuring world-famous [...]
Berlin Fashion Week (Spring-Summer 2012 collection) – 5th to 10th July 2011
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Berlin’s creative industries are the backbone of its contemporary revival into one of the most cutting edge and desirable cities in Europe. It’s no surprise, then, that Fashion Week, now in its ninth season, is an increasingly popular and renowned event among the international fashion community. This season, for the first time, the main [...]
Classic Open Air – Opera to Rock – Berlin Gendarmenmarkt, 7th to 12th July 2011
on June 17, 2011 4 Comments
You don’t always need ancient Roman amphitheatres and a Mediterranean climate to enjoy the magic and splendour of an open air classical concert. This year in July will be a special anniversary celebrating the 20th Classic Open Air in Berlin, beneath the stunning backdrop of Gendarmenmarkt, one of the city’s most beautiful squares. This year, [...]
Fête de la Musique in Berlin – 21st June 2011
on May 19, 2011 Leave a Comment
Fête de la Musique started in France in 1982 with the aim of bringing a wide range of musical genres to the public and encouraging both amateur and professional musicians to perform in the street. Their slogan Faites de la musique is a play on words meaning “make music”. Today, celebrations take place across the [...]
Christopher Street Day Parade, Berlin – 25th June 2011
on May 3, 2011 1 Comment
Christopher Street is the fateful road in New York which staged America’s first political uprising against homosexual prejudice and oppression. Over 40 years on, this occasion is still remembered each summer in cities throughout the world. As in many other locations, (where the event is called Pride) Berlin plays host to one of the biggest [...]
Australian punk rock gigs in Berlin – 29th April & May 6 2011
on April 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
Deaf Wish Deaf Wish are a punk rock band from Melbourne, Australia, that began in a soggy rehearsal studio in May 2007. Standing around screaming and bashing through songs with one solid philosophy: ‘go to feedback’ when things fell apart, they transfer this philosophy to the live arena with reckless abandon. After a handful of [...]
