The long history of the illustrious Admiralspalast entertainment complex began in the 19th century, when a group of workers accidentally stumbled on a natural salt-water...
Friedrichstrasse 101The Akademie der Künste was founded by Prince Friedrich III in 1696, and is one of the oldest cultural institutions in Berlin. By 1938, however, the Nazis had forced virtually...
Hanseatenweg 10This somewhat dilapidated former ballroom offers art, performance art, dance productions and concerts, offering a unique and authentic cultural evening. There's also a lounge...
Pappelallee 15O2 World, Berlin's latest glitzy multi-purpose arena, and just gearing up to open as we went to press, is part of the city's controversial development plans for the banks of...
Muhlenstrasse 12-30Radialsystem V is a 'new space for the arts' and a base for Sasha Waltz's dance company is also home to the early music ensemble Akamus (www.akamus.de). It's a former pumping...
Holzmarktstrasse 33The Schaubühne has become one of the most important places for avant-garde theatre and dance in Berlin. The aim of its three resident directors, Thomas Ostermeier, Luk Perceval...
Kurfürstendamm 153This former club house for craftsmen and DDR theatre workshop now presents a contemporary programme of dance, theatre, music and opera, with up-and-coming groups from around...
Sophienstrasse 18