Shows and performances in Berlin

Musicals, dance performances and big shows of emotions in Berlin

There are evenings when a good book just isn't enough. When you want to go out, go somewhere, and then return to the street either laughing or amazed or both at the same time. That's exactly what shows are for. And that's exactly what Berlin is for. The city is one big stage where entertainment takes place in so many forms that you don't really know where to start, but that's the best problem in the world. Perhaps start with the Friedrichstadt-Palast, the largest revue theater in Europe, which captivates thousands of spectators night after night with elaborate costumes, thrilling choreography and a stage that is almost science fiction from a technical point of view. If you prefer something more intimate but still spectacular, the Chameleon in the Hackesche Höfe is just the place for you: contemporary circus in an art nouveau ballroom sounds like a contradiction in terms, but is actually one of the most beautiful combinations Berlin has to offer. And then there's the Wintergarten Varieté, the oldest variety theater in the city, which, with its acrobatics, magic and a touch of the Golden Twenties, provides just the right setting for an evening you won't soon forget. For those who prefer to laugh out loud rather than marvel in awe when they hear the word show, Berlin has a thriving comedy scene to be proud of. The Quatsch Comedy Club at the Admiralspalast regularly offers live comedy shows with well-known and up-and-coming comedians, making it one of the most reliable addresses for an evening of laughter. The Mad Monkey Room, which has been the living room of Berlin's comedy scene for years, offers stand-up comedy as well as improv shows and cabaret. For those who prefer comedy in English, the Cosmic Comedy Club in Prenzlauer Berg is a firm favorite with regular international live shows. And those looking for cabaret in the more classic sense, i.e. political, pointed and with attitude, will find a lively program at the BKA Theater in Kreuzberg that covers everything from satirical stage shows to improvisational theater. The beauty of the Berlin show scene is that it is constantly reinventing itself. Pop-up formats, new venues and fresh acts regularly appear in the calendar of events and ensure that there is always something new to discover, even for frequent visitors. In short: if you can't find a good night out in Berlin, you simply haven't looked hard enough. Take a look at our calendar of events, find your next favorite show and buy your ticket. The curtain is waiting.