We’ve got ARISE festival, Berlin Science Week, the Berlin Bazaar, a perfume sample sale & much more!

CULTURE NEWS

Transmediale and Berlin Science Week present "Emergent Conditions", on now until Sunday. The exhibition poses the questions: How much agency does an artist retain when working with generative systems and trained models? What happens when the process itself becomes as significant as the result? Drop by to check out three works at the intersection of artistic and scientific research or stop by on Saturday for an artist talk and séance.

"Make A Wish" is German artist's Jenny Brosinski's first exhibition at Esther Schipper. Brosinski is known for her paintings, which are cool, serious, fragile and even funny, all at once. It's an exploratory approach with a precise sense of composition, weaving color, lines, and empty space.

Contemporary Fine Arts presents the seventh solo exhibition by Dana Schutz on Friday. "The Department" focuses on a new body of work by Schutz, featuring paintings, large-scale charcoal drawings and drypoints.

Prada.Berlin is a roving art space, opening their new temporary space in Moabit on Friday. They're kicking things off with a group show featuring works from local artists like William Ye, Katharina Reinsbach and many more.

Berlin-based artist Kitty Kahane showcases her ceramic works on Friday evening. Her ne-of-a-kind porcelain pieces are inspired by nature, memories and personal stories and select works will available for purchase.

On Thursday evening, the fourth floor at KW becomes the stage for a performance by Brazilian choreographer and artist Ana Pi. Her work explores the concepts of displacement, belonging, memory, colours, and ordinary gestures, drawing on Transatlantic African Diaspora dance.

On Thursday, MOLT and Studio 1111 present a screening of works by Josefin Arnell, Bruce LaBruce, Marianna Simnett, and Collezione Nancy Delroi, followed by a performance by Cassie Augusta Jørgensen and dj sets by Dounia&Mathis and Dj Saliva.

ARISE is a new international festival by Fetchish, taking place across London, Berlin and Paris in autumn 2026. Combining contemporary theatre, performance, live formats, electronic music and club culture, the festival connects artistic disciplines, audiences and creative communities. The Berlin edition takes place at COOP on Saturday, with live acts, DJs and opera performances at 20:00 & 22:00.

Another edition of 180 min is here, this time featuring the psychedelic techno, ambient, downtempo, and textured grooves of Polygonia. The Blitz resident takes you on a three hour journey in the Saal, with Refuge Worldwide resident ophélie opening.

Step inside a Neukölln chapel on Sunday for a dreamy Sunday sermon. Apnea presents five artists, each presenting a new world to drop into, across differet frequencies and genres. Slip your shoes off a the door, lay back into the soft floor, and go on a journey.

Anja Schneider presents a special daytime edition of her PuMp party. Head to OHM on Saturday for a double header with Monty Luke and Toxido Mask.

Bring your appetite to Markthalle Neun on Sunday. It's once again time for their annual cheese fest. Here's your chance to talk to cheese makers, listen to talks, try samples and much more. At 17:30, they will crack open a colossal 30kg wheel of L’Etivaz AOP on stage accompanied by the sound of four alphorns (and yes, you get to try it).

The people of Just Jazz present Jazz & Oysters. Drop by on Thursday for an an evening of smooth jazz, fresh oysters and great cocktails.

On Friday, the Pacifico Lo Spago team is turning SOFI into a trattoria for just one night. Drop in for handmade pasta, delicious SOFI bread, plus fine wine and cocktails. No reservations so get there early!

Bazaar Berlin opens today for their 64th edition. Check out a total of over 500 exhibitors, with manufacturers and retailers from over 60 countries, presenting handicrafts, design and natural products, including handicrafts, clothing art, design, Christmas, and even a mineral/fossil fair.

Berlin Science Week has already kicked off, with 200+ events at 120+ venues around the city (many with free admission), all exploring how science intersects with culture and politics. Check out their schedule online to see the full schedule of exhibitions, panel talks, performances and much more. While the festival officially goes until the 10th, the real action centers around HKW (the Festival Centre) this weekend. Grab your free 3-Day Festival Centre Pass in advance on the website.

Spike Magazine launches their lastest edition on Saturday, and are celebrating with a party at FRONTROSE. The party features film screenings by Yuyan Wang and Wolfgang Tillmans, a Spike Talk with DJ Courtesy of Against Interpretation Club, Ville Haimala of Amnesia Scanner, moderated by Kate Brown, and experimental sounds by bod [包家巷]. Pick up a copy of the magazine, Spike Magazine merch, drinks and smørrebrød by @rye.berlin.

Need another addition to your perfume collection? PAX in Neukölln opens their doors on Saturday for a sale on Berlin-scent brand Roelen. Try them favorites like Daddy (mandarin / lavender / patchouli) The Door (inspired by Berghain).

This weekend, Arc'teryx presents two days of films, exhibitions, performances, music, lectures, workshops and more (most with free admission). "Outside In" features the exhibition "Where The Air Tastes Like The Sea": a journey through the Arctic waters and pristine mountains of Northern Norway.