Cabaret & Strip Shows
Cabaret has a long, proud history in Berlin. The city’s world-famous scene sparked Christopher Isherwood's fiction, which in turn inspired the musical
Cabaret. Given its fame it is... read more
Casinos
Although gambling is legal in Berlin, it isn’t a huge part of the nightlife. Perhaps its rather glitzy image is out of step with the city’s character, which makes it fitting that one of...
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Cinemas
Berlin is a wonderful city for moviegoing, whether you speak German or not. Most neighbourhoods are dotted with cinemas showing three or four pictures at a time – with a strong emphasis...
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Comedy
The comedy scene in Berlin is strong, but nowhere near as strong as the serious drama and theatre scene. Quatsch Comedy club, embedded in the Friedrichstadtpalast revue complex, is the...
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Concerts & Live Music
People fly into Berlin just to catch a concert by the Berlin Philharmoniker, arguably the best orchestra in the world. And it is worth it. Both the Berlin Philharmoniker and the...
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DVD & Video Rental
It’s virtually impossible to find a video cassette for rent anymore in the city, but DVD rental shops are still common despite online competition from www.amazon.de and www.amango.de....
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Theatre
In addition to some absolutely stellar German-language companies and performances, there is almost always something on in English. English-language groups have suffered under recent...
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