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Silent Green, Kulturbrauerei, Festsaal Kreuzberg, Kino Arsenal, migas listening bar, SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA, Panke Culture, Pierre Boulez Saal, Berliner Ensemble – Neues Haus

Silent Green

Andrea Lacroix

Berlin Outbound, 24.8.2026, 16:30, Silent Green

Mentoring »Sync and Licensing«

Andrea Lacroix (!K7 Music)

Berlin Outbound, 24.8.2026, 18:00, Silent Green

Mentoring »Record Label & Management«

PK26 Talks Lilienthal Baghernejad Heydt Çalışkan Web

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 18:00, Silent Green

Wie soll das denn bitte geh’n? Da steht immer was im Weg

Aida Baghernejad, Marie von der Heydt, Matthias Lilienthal, Fatima Çalışkan (Mod.)

PK26 Talks Casimir Wilinski Web

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 18:20, Silent Green

ThemaTakt Podcast: Wie Artist-Unternehmen heute gebaut werden

Dominique Casimir, Tobias Wilinski (Mod.)

Three-part portrait collage. From left to right: Andy Zammit in a black-and-white close-up portrait with tousled hair, looking directly at the camera. Andrew Melchior in a close-up portrait with light hair and a moustache against a blurred background. Joe Sparrow smiling in a grainy photo at an event, with other people visible in the background.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 18:40, Silent Green

In Search of Provenance: Ownership, Attribution, and Artistic Control in the AI Era

Andrew Melchior, Joe Sparrow, Andrew Zammit (Mod.)

PK26 Talks Brauwers Rozanes Jekal Spilker Web

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 19:00, Silent Green

In cooperation with Kaput Mag

Musikkritik als notwendige Institution

Jan Jekal, Rebecca Spilker, Stephan Rehm Rozanes, Lennart Brauwers (Mod.)

PK26 Talks Gern Gollin Ernst Web

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 19:20, Silent Green

»Zwischen Zwei und Vier«: Melanie Gollin, Rosalie Ernst & Sandra Gern

Melanie Gollin, Rosalie Ernst, Sandra Gern

PK26 Talks Baghernejad Scheerer Web

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 20:00, Silent Green

I Stream the Line Between Good and Evil

Aida Baghernejad, Johann Scheerer

(V. l. o. im Uhrzeigersinn) Lisa Mangold, Josi Miller, Anne Haffmanns, Juliane Reil, Christoph Reimann

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 20:20, Silent Green

Gender Pay Gap in der Kulturbranche – Same Stage, less Pay?

Anne Haffmans, Lisa Mangold, Josi Miller, Christoph Reimann & Juliane Reil (Mod.)

Collage featuring three portraits. From left to right: Mariybu wearing white earmuffs and a purple outfit in front of a drinks fridge, Nebou N'diaye in a dark denim outfit against a white background, and Julia Gröschel with glasses and red hair, dressed in black.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 20:40, Silent Green

Empowerment vs. Reproduktion? Queer-feministischer Rap, Hyperpop und die Debatten um explizite Popkultur

Mariybu, Nebou N'diaye, Julia Gröschel (Mod.)

PK26 Talks Paillard Ghide M‘Bala Web

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 20:40, Silent Green

From Roots to Radio: Can Pop Culture Preserve Musical Heritage?

Boris Paillard, Elsa M'Bala, Tmnit Ghide

PK26 Talks Kleef Eismann Papke Web

Talks, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 18:00, Silent Green

Candy Girls & Billige Plätze

Rike van Kleef, Sonja Eismann, Josephine Papke (Mod.)

Three-part portrait collage. From left to right: Paco Barba standing in front of a record shelf in a bright room. Michaël Bardier standing outside a building entrance, looking toward the camera. Marit Posch shown in a close-up portrait against a bright yellow background.

Talks, Berlin Outbound, 25.8.2026, 18:00, Silent Green

Rethinking the North American Music Market

Michaël Bardier, Paco Barba, Marit Posch (Mod.)

Portrait of Isabelle Rogat with long pink hair, wearing an oversized grey suit with a shirt and striped tie, standing in front of a large bookshelf.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 18:20, Silent Green

In cooperation with re:publica

Having Sex to AI R&B

Talks, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 18:40, Silent Green

In cooperation with Kaput Mag

Politics & Verantwortung – Moralischer Kompass vs. Kulturbetrieb

Christin Nichols, Daniel Meteo, Noura Labbani, Thomas Venker (Mod.)

Five-part portrait collage. Top row, from left to right: Dalia Ahmed leaning against a table in a room with houseplants. Katharina Grbic smiling while lying on the floor beside a pile of disposable packaging. Bottom row, from left to right: Walmir Hong Thomé de Moura speaking into a microphone on stage. Bronne Keesmaat seated on a stage, gesturing during a conversation. Anton Teichmann wearing a cap and looking toward the camera in front of a blurred street scene.

Talks, Berlin Outbound, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 19:00, Silent Green

Creating Space for Listening

Anton Teichmann, Bronne Keesmaat, Katarina Grbic, Walmir Thomé, Dalia Ahmed (Moderation)

Two portrait photographs displayed side by side. On the left, Alexander Hacke is shown in front of a light-coloured wall, wearing a black cap, sunglasses, and a black jacket while looking to the side. On the right, Frank Spilker looks directly at the camera against a blue background. He is wearing glasses, a light yellow shirt, and a patterned neck scarf.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 19:20, Silent Green

Krach – Verzerrte Erinnerungen: Alexander Hacke in Konversation mit Frank Spilker

Alexander Hacke, Frank Spilker

Talks, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 20:00, Silent Green

Storytelling – Establishing Platforms for Independent Voices

Dee Sada, Melissa Perales, Judith Wajsgrus, Amy Zayed (Mod.)

Collage featuring three portraits. From left to right: Katharin Ahrend outdoors leaning against a fence, Anna Blaich in a black-and-white portrait against a light wall, and Aziz Sarr wearing sunglasses and headphones at a DJ setup.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 20:20, Silent Green

Who Pays for Live Music? Rethinking the Future of Berlin’s Cultural Infrastructure

Aziz Sarr, Katharin Ahrend, Anna Blaich (Mod.)

The collage shows two portraits next to each other. On the left, Sofia Kourtesis stands in black clothing in front of water and a dark sky. Red flowers are visible on her head. On the right, Paul Hanford is shown in front of a light-colored wall. He wears headphones around his neck.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 20:40, Silent Green

Bandcamp Presents: Words and Music with Sofia Kourtesis and Paul Hanford

Paul Hanford, Sofia Kourtesis

Two-part portrait collage. Left: Kristoffer Cornelis reflected in a train window while holding a smartphone; bright fluorescent lights partially obscure the face. Right: Austin Robey seated on a stage, speaking into a microphone and gesturing in front of a colorful illuminated backdrop.

Talks, Berlin Outbound, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 20:40, Silent Green

Who Owns the Platform? In Conversation with Austin Robey (Subvert)

Austin Robey, Kristoffer Cornils

Berlin Outbound, 26.8.2026, 12:30, Silent Green

Mentoring »Live«

Peter Meeuwsen (Puschen)

CreditsCamilaAnino

Berlin Outbound, 26.8.2026, 13:30, Silent Green

Talent Export: Building International Opportunities

Three-part portrait collage. From left to right: Dalia Ahmed leaning against a table in a room with a turntable and houseplants. Aida Baghernejad reclining in an armchair in a bright living space. Daria Challah sitting on a sofa, resting her face on one hand while looking toward the camera.

Talks, Berlin Outbound, 26.8.2026, 14:00, Silent Green

Roundtable: The State of Music Journalism

Aida Baghernejad, Dalia Ahmed, Daria Challah

Eight-part portrait collage. Top row, from left to right: Camila Anino against a light background, Paco Barba standing in front of a record shelf, Michael Bardier in front of a building entrance, and Katharina Grbic lying on the ground beside a pile of disposable packaging. Bottom row, from left to right: Bronne Keesmaat speaking on stage, Tifenn Monnereau in a black-and-white photo behind a laptop, Austin Robey holding a microphone on stage, and Marijn Westerlaken wearing a cap in front of a modern building.

Talks, Berlin Outbound, 26.8.2026, 15:30, Silent Green

Meet the International Delegates: Speed Meetings

Austin Robey, Bronne Keesmaat, Camila Anino, Katarina Grbić, Marijn Westerlaken, Michaël Bardier, Paco Barba, Tifenn Monnereau

DJ Wagner is shown in a close-up portrait. She wears sunglasses and a light-colored cap with a green brim. In the background, a sandy beach, deck chairs, and a palm tree are visible.

Live, 26.8.2026, 19:00, Silent Green

DJ Wagner

K Mens

Live, 26.8.2026, 19:00, 20:00, 21:10, Silent Green

K-Mens (DJ)

Ray Lozano sits on a train in front of a window showing tracks and buildings outside. She wears a patterned puffer jacket, large hoop earrings, and a headband. She looks directly at the camera.

Live, 26.8.2026, 19:20, Silent Green

Ray Lozano

Five people stand on a paved path in front of a building. The camera looks slightly down at the group. From left to right: Andi Haberl stands at the back left with a cap, glasses, and a dark jacket. Fee Aviv Dubois stands at the front left in a black coat. Shanice Ruby Bennett stands in the back center in a dark jacket with a hood. Ralph Heidel stands in the front center in a dark sweater. Izzy Ment stands at the front right in a light-colored jacket with folded hands. Stairs, railings, gravel areas, and plants are visible in the background.

Commissioned Works, 26.8.2026, 20:00, 21:10, Silent Green

Fee Aviv Dubois, Ralph Heidel, Izzy Ment, Shanice Ruby Bennett, Andi Haberl: »Before it’s over«

Tekla Valy and Réka Csiszér are in a room with blue walls and patterned textiles. In the foreground, Tekla Valy kneels on a bed and leans forward. Her face has been obscured. In the background, Réka Csiszér sits on the bed holding a bouquet of flowers in front of her face. Cushions and blankets with different patterns are arranged around the bed.

Commissioned Works, 26.8.2026, 20:00, 21:10, Silent Green

VÍZ and Tekla Valy: »I WILL NOT DISAPPEAR IN YOUR FEARS«

Avalon Emerson sits on a fallen tree trunk in a landscape with a field and trees in the background. She wears a light tank top, rolled-up jeans, boots, and a cap with a small feather. She looks to the side, her hands loosely clasped in front of her.

Live, 26.8.2026, 20:30, Silent Green

Avalon Emerson & the Charm

Valerie Renay sits in a black armchair in front of a grey wall. The upper body leans slightly forward, one arm rests over the backrest, the other arm rests on the thigh. The gaze is directed at the camera.

Live, 26.8.2026, 20:30, 21:40, Silent Green

Valerie Renay (DJ)

Three members of the band Bar Italia stand close together against a dark background with a bright circular light. The person in the center wears a green top and leans forward, while the other two stand slightly behind in dark clothing. All look in different directions.

Live, 26.8.2026, 21:40, Silent Green

Bar Italia

Kulturbrauerei

PK26 Lageplan FullCourtFemme

Full Court Femme, 28.8.2026, 17:00; 29.8.2026, 17:00, Kulturbrauerei

Basketball Court »FULL COURT FEMME«

Talks, 28.8.2026, 17:00; 29.8.2026, 17:00, Kulturbrauerei

Exhibition: »SKATER & ROLLBRETTFAHRER vor und nach dem Mauerfall«

Portrait of SENU against a green-lit background. SENU is looking to the side, wearing long braided hair, gold hoop earrings, and a high-necked top with an orange-and-blue pattern. Warm red lighting illuminates their face.

Live, Çaystube, 28.8.2026, 17:00, Kulturbrauerei

SENU

Full Court Femme, 28.8.2026, 17:00; 29.8.2026, 17:00, Kulturbrauerei

»HereToHoop« Basketball Skill Session

Black-and-white portrait of the duo Treibgut. Two people dressed in dark clothing stand in front of a light-colored industrial-looking wall. Above them is a sign reading “Reinigungsmittel” (cleaning products).

Live, 28.8.2026, 17:30, Kulturbrauerei

treibgut

Three-part portrait collage. From left to right: Katharina Geling wearing a black turtleneck, looking toward the camera against a light background. Anna Groß smiling beneath a graffiti-covered bridge, wearing a patterned jacket, denim shorts, and turquoise tights. Velten Schäfer shown in a close-up portrait wearing glasses and a blue shirt against a light background.

Talks, 28.8.2026, 18:30, Kulturbrauerei

Claim the Spot. Skateboarding, öffentlicher Raum und Empowerment

Anna Groß, Katharina Geling, Velten Schäfer

Four-part portrait collage. From left to right: Ireti Amojo in front of a blurred outdoor background, Henning Harnisch against a bright sky, Tsellot Melesse in front of a waterside landscape wearing a pink suit and tie, and Svenja Brunckhorst against a light background wearing a light grey blouse.

Talks, Full Court Femme, 28.8.2026, 18:30, Kulturbrauerei

Erzählcafé: Basketball ist Jazz – Über Improvisation, Klasse und die kulturelle Kraft des Sports

Ireti Amojo, Henning Harnisch, Svenja Brunckhorst, Tsellot Melesse (Mod.)

Portrait of Deer Anna in a forest. They are wearing a dark jacket, holding one hand to their chest and looking up toward the treetops. Sunlight filters through the tall trees.

Live, 28.8.2026, 18:40, Kulturbrauerei

Deer Anna

Lael Neale stands against a light background and looks at the camera. She wears a black jacket with white detailing and black pants. Her hands rest at her waist, and her long hair falls over one shoulder.

Live, 28.8.2026, 19:00, Kulturbrauerei

Lael Neale

RIA BOSS sits in a cushioned armchair with woven armrests. She wears a blue patterned outfit and sunglasses. In the background, a wall covered with photographs, fashion designs, and text can be seen. A yellow-orange patterned cushion rests on the chair.

Commissioned Works, 28.8.2026, 19:00, Kulturbrauerei

RIA BOSS × WAX THE RICH: A Live Performance, Fashion Collaboration & Single Release with Designer Austin Nortey, Elia Rediger & Special Guests

Sijya stands in the foreground in front of a blurred cityscape. She wears a dark leather jacket. Her head is slightly tilted to the side. The image shows a red light gradient with a blurred background. Buildings are visible in the background.

Live, 28.8.2026, 19:00, Kulturbrauerei

Sijya

Alejandra Cárdenas stands outside in the dark among plants. Her figure is visible as a silhouette. Light falls from behind onto her head and the plants. Raindrops are visible in the image.

Commissioned Works, 28.8.2026, 19:20, Kulturbrauerei

Alejandra Cárdenas & La Full Moon Ensemble present: »A Body Like a Home« — AV premiere

Portrait of Gîn Bali against a pink-purple background. Gîn Bali is seated on a chair, looking directly at the camera with their chin resting on one hand. They are wearing a strapless top, blue jeans with side stripes, black ankle boots, and several bracelets and rings.

Live, 28.8.2026, 19:20, 21:00, 22:20, Kulturbrauerei

Gîn Bali (DJ)

Sandra and Kersty Grether are seen in a mirror. On the left, Sandra Grether holds a camera in front of her. The camera flash shines in the center of the image. On the right, Kersty Grether stands in a light-colored top. The room is lit in red.

Commissioned Works, 28.8.2026, 19:40; 29.8.2026, 19:40, Kulturbrauerei

Kersty Grether und Sandra Grether: »Rebel Queens – Rebellion ist die höchste Form der Andacht«

Porträt von YALE in einer weißen Badewanne in einem dunklen Raum. YALE trägt weiße Kleidung und blickt direkt in die Kamera. Links schweben mehrere transparente Luftballons mit pinken Bändern.

Live, 28.8.2026, 19:50, Kulturbrauerei

YALE

Chris Imler stands in the foreground between two shelves. He wears a dark blue suit and a blue top. His hands rest on boxes to the left and right. The shelves are filled with archive boxes and folders. In the background, a narrow aisle with another shelf and a window is visible.

Live, 28.8.2026, 20:00, Kulturbrauerei

Chris Imler

Eddington Again

Live, 28.8.2026, 20:00, Kulturbrauerei

Eddington Again

PK26 Female Fandom Ireti Amojo Sunniva Ferri

Talks, Full Court Femme, 28.8.2026, 20:00, Kulturbrauerei

Female Fandom (Lecture)

Ireti Amojo, Sunniva Ferri

The band GRENZKONTROLLE stands outside in front of a building. Wet asphalt runs across the foreground. From left to right: Roza Roth stands in a black outfit, one hand on her hip. Next to her stands Schuttland wearing sunglasses, arms crossed. To the right stands singer Don L. Gaspár Ali with short red-dyed hair in dark clothing, also with arms crossed. On the far right stands Kodia Funk wearing a dark coat and a cap. In the background, building facades, windows, and an entrance are visible.

Live, 28.8.2026, 20:00, Kulturbrauerei

GRENZKONTROLLE

The image shows the artist Dornika in front of a black background. She faces the camera with both arms extended to the sides. She wears long bright red gloves and a black-and-white striped, shimmering outfit with a lace-up top. Her hair is vividly red and curly, and her makeup is striking with emphasized eyes and dark lipstick. Jewelry is visible around her neck.

Live, Çaystube, 28.8.2026, 20:10, Kulturbrauerei

Dornika

A black-and-white image showing three band members of An Experiment On A Bird In the Air Pump leaning on and against a white block. They wear different outfits, including a patterned dress, a blazer, and high boots.

Live, 28.8.2026, 20:20, Kulturbrauerei

An Experiment On A Bird In the Air Pump

Ramzey stands in front of a display board with digital numbers and looks at the camera. He wears a light-colored shirt with a large graphic and multiple chains around his neck. Colored circles and the text “Spellmann Kegel Sport” are visible in the background.

Live, 28.8.2026, 20:40, Kulturbrauerei

Ramzey

Three-part collage for the »AFRO x POP Unplugged« format. On the left, Baaba J is pictured in front of green houseplants, looking over their shoulder toward the camera. In the centre, Muroki is wearing sunglasses and dreadlocks against a patterned background. On the right, Milaa is seated against a white background in a grey outfit, looking upward.

Commissioned Works, 28.8.2026, 20:40, 22:00, 23:20, Kulturbrauerei

»AFRO x POP Unplugged«

Three people sit next to each other in front of a painted backdrop with a tree. The person in the middle gestures with their hands and has their eyes closed, while the others look at the camera.

Live, 28.8.2026, 21:00, Kulturbrauerei

Balm

Sassy 009 stands in the foreground turned sideways. She wears a green top with a long-sleeved shirt underneath. She wears a fur hat. One hand rests on her hip. In the background, a body of water with shoreline and a cloudy sky is visible.

Live, 28.8.2026, 21:00, Kulturbrauerei

Sassy 009

Saya Musa stands barefoot against a light grey background, looking directly at the camera. They are wearing a long brown pinstriped coat over a white dress, paired with striking yellow earrings. Their long braided hair is captured in motion, extending dramatically to both the left and right, giving the portrait a strong sense of movement.

Live, Sonic Crossings, 28.8.2026, 21:00, Kulturbrauerei

Saya Musa

Toxe sits on a stone staircase in front of a balustrade. The legs are pulled in, the arms close to the body. The face is covered by a striking decorative mask. A smartphone lies on the step next to Toxe.

Live, 28.8.2026, 21:00, Kulturbrauerei

Toxe

Lingua Erotica stand in front of blue and purple lit curtains. On the left stands DJ Narciss wearing a dark suit with an open shirt and a visible top underneath. On the right stands Morphena in a black outfit with corset and garter details. Both face the camera. Offset silhouettes are visible behind them due to multiple exposure.

Live, Çaystube, 28.8.2026, 21:10, Kulturbrauerei

Lingua Erotica

Satou Sabally Crunchtime

Full Court Femme, 28.8.2026, 21:15, Kulturbrauerei

»Crunchtime – Satou Saballys Weg an die Basketball-Weltspitze«

Money Badoo stands in front of a wall with graffiti and looks at the camera. She wears black clothing with shoulder pads, large sunglasses, and a headpiece with horns. Tattoos on her neck and legs and a heavy necklace are visible.

Live, 28.8.2026, 21:20, Kulturbrauerei

Money Badoo

Layla Boe stands in front of a light curtain and looks at the camera. She wears a pink top with straps and light textured trousers. A large flower earring is visible, and her hair is tied up.

Live, 28.8.2026, 21:30, Kulturbrauerei

Layla Boe

Four members of the band Boko Yout stand closely together against a black background. At the top right is Paul Adamah, wearing a cap and looking to the side with wide eyes. The others wear glasses, a leather jacket, and a jacket with a large letter, and look in different directions.

Live, 28.8.2026, 22:00, Kulturbrauerei

Boko Yout

SATARII sits in the foreground in a brown leather armchair. She wears a dark pinstripe suit and a tie. Her right elbow rests on the chair, with her hand supporting her chin. Her left arm rests on her leg. A blue surface is visible in the background.

Live, 28.8.2026, 22:00, Kulturbrauerei

SATARII

The band Potochkine sits on the floor against a light background. Both wear black clothing and heavy boots. Pauline Alcaïdé, on the left, sits with her knees drawn up and looks at the camera, while Hugo Sempé, on the right, leans back and looks slightly upward.

Live, 28.8.2026, 22:30, Kulturbrauerei

Potochkine

On the left, Paul Wallfisch stands with arms crossed wearing a light shirt. On the right, Dana Schechter sits on an amplifier with bent legs. She wears dark clothing and bracelets. A dark curtain is visible in the background.

Live, 28.8.2026, 23:00, Kulturbrauerei

Dana Schechter & Paul Wallfisch

Jassin stands in front of a glass bus stop with a red frame. He wears a grey track jacket with a high collar and looks to the side. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

Live, 28.8.2026, 23:00, Kulturbrauerei

Jassin

Live, 28.8.2026, 23:00, Kulturbrauerei

Sorvina

The band Automatic sits in the foreground inside a car. On the right, Halle Saxon sits in the passenger seat wearing dark clothing. On the left, Izzy Glaudini sits with light hair and a dark top. The steering wheel is visible in the foreground. The car interior is lit in red and dim light.

Live, 28.8.2026, 23:40, Kulturbrauerei

Automatic

Collage of DJ Lesch. The background shows a grassy field with numerous cats, including a long-haired cat in the foreground. In the lower left, a portrait of DJ Lesch is superimposed onto the scene. DJ Lesch looks at the camera with a slightly tilted head, wearing a green sleeveless top, a silver chain necklace, and a nose ring.

Live, Çaystube, 29.8.2026, 17:00, Kulturbrauerei

DJ Lesch

Two portrait photographs shown side by side. On the left, Anabel Rose looks back over one shoulder towards the camera with a serious expression. They are wearing a black outfit with a blue pattern and a turquoise scarf, with trees and buildings in the background. On the right, Joy Frempong sits on a leather sofa in a black-and-white portrait, looking directly at the camera. They are wearing dark clothing and have voluminous curly hair.

Live, Co-Creation Residencies, 29.8.2026, 17:30, Kulturbrauerei

Anabel Rose & Joy Frempong (Co-Creation-Residenz Accra / Berlin)

PK26 How Sports Can Deeshyra Thomas Idris Aleshinloye Lena Whooo Sinduya Jeevaratnam

Talks, Full Court Femme, 29.8.2026, 18:00, Kulturbrauerei

How Sports Can Change the World – Inclusion and Sports

Deeshyra Thomas, Idris Aleshinloye, Sinduya Jeevaratnam, Lena Whooo (Mod.)

Left: Yael Dagon holding a guitar in front of a bright outdoor landscape. She looks directly at the camera while extending the guitar neck toward the foreground. Right: Black-and-white portrait of Àbáse wearing a crocheted hat and a zipped-up jacket, holding the hood with both hands.

Live, Co-Creation Residencies, 29.8.2026, 18:40, Kulturbrauerei

Yael Dagon & Àbáse (Co-Creation Residency Tel Aviv / Berlin)

Göksu Kunak steht auf einem Basketballplatz direkt unter einem Korb und blickt nach oben in die Kamera. Die Person trägt ein schwarzes Outfit mit kniehohen Socken; der Schatten des Basketballkorbs fällt deutlich auf den Boden.

Full Court Femme, 29.8.2026, 19:10, Kulturbrauerei

Göksu Kunak »Double Dribble / Grand Jeté«

Akryl stands in a meadow with yellow flowers. She wears dark clothing with wide sleeves. Her arms are stretched out to the sides. In the background, a white surface with a large blue line is visible. The image is out of focus.

Live, 29.8.2026, 19:20, Kulturbrauerei

Akryl

SEYYARE – Anatolian Women’s Choir stands on a stage. On the left side of the image, Sema Moritz conducts the choir with outstretched arms. On the right, several singers stand next to each other behind music stands and microphones. A double bass is visible at the left edge of the image. In the background, an illuminated wall with a geometric pattern is visible.

Commissioned Works, 29.8.2026, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30, Kulturbrauerei

SEYYARE – Anatolian Women’s Choir: »Now, everybody is on the Road«

Kreuzgut.Disko are shown in a black-and-white close-up photograph. The person on the left leans into the frame. The person on the right wears a cap, sunglasses, and a jersey. In the background, buildings, parasols, and a sign reading »Molotow« are visible.

Live, 29.8.2026, 19:40, 21:20, 22:40, Kulturbrauerei

Kreuzgut.Disko (DJ)

Two portrait photographs shown side by side. On the left, Masaka Masaka appears in a black-and-white photograph. They are wearing a cap and a light-coloured T-shirt, looking directly at the camera while raising their middle finger in front of their face. Large speakers are visible in the background. On the right, gugol maps looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. They are wearing large hoop earrings, a delicate necklace, and a black T-shirt against a blurred urban backdrop.

Live, Co-Creation Residencies, 29.8.2026, 19:50, Kulturbrauerei

Masaka Masaka & gugol maps (Co-Creation-Residenz Kampala / Berlin)

Two members of the band Bella Wakame stand side by side against a dark background, lit by colored light in yellow, green, and red. Both wear glasses and printed T-shirts.

Live, 29.8.2026, 20:00, Kulturbrauerei

Bella Wakame

Eva Bottega Foto Nina Gonzalez

Commissioned Works, 29.8.2026, 20:00, Kulturbrauerei

Eva Bottega: »CANTATA«

Poster for the documentary film »The Color of Strength«. Against a clear blue sky, a person is photographed from a low angle with their eyes closed and face tilted slightly upward. They are wearing a dark sweater over a white collared shirt. To the right appears the multicoloured film title »The Color of Strength«. Along the top edge are the names of several contributors, including Lena Whooo, Fidel Strub, Dr Brenda Dixon Gottschild, Deeshyra Thomas, Elisa Lierhaus, Rita Booker-Solymosi and Lena Gohlisch. The lower left corner reads »Feature Documentary«, and beneath the title is the credit »A film by Idris Aleshinloye«.

Full Court Femme, 29.8.2026, 20:00, Kulturbrauerei

Film: »The Color of Strength«

Sodomland stand in front of a light-colored wall. On the left, Sara leans against the wall with one leg bent and wears a white top, pink tights, and a gray jacket. On the right, Bill stands looking downward and wears a dark jacket, a dark shirt, and ripped jeans. The floor is concrete.

Live, Çaystube, 29.8.2026, 20:10, Kulturbrauerei

Sodomland

distraction4ever stand side by side in front of a wooden wall. Splitshift, on the left, holds their hands in their hair and wears dark clothing with a belt and accessories. Beau Geste, on the right, wears a dark shirt with a tie and looks directly at the camera.

Live, 29.8.2026, 20:20, Kulturbrauerei

In cooperation with M for Montreal

distraction4ever

Lucy Kruger is seen in a black-and-white image. She is crouching, with her upper body bent forward. Her face is turned downward to the left. The image is grainy and high-contrast.

Commissioned Works, 29.8.2026, 20:20, Kulturbrauerei

Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys: »Animal / Symbol«

A close-up portrait of Sophia Kennedy resting her face against a reflective surface. A clear reflection of her face appears beside it. She wears red lipstick, large round earrings, and a colorful top.

Live, 29.8.2026, 20:20, Kulturbrauerei

Sophia Kennedy

Black-and-white portrait of the duo Elektrokohle. Two people dressed in black and wearing sunglasses stand in front of a light-colored wall. Strong sunlight casts their distinct shadows onto the wall.

Live, 29.8.2026, 21:00, Kulturbrauerei

Elektrokohle

Live, Co-Creation Residencies, 29.8.2026, 21:00, Kulturbrauerei

Lil Misho & Olivia Mendez (Co-Creation-Residenz Detroit / Berlin)

Nalan sits in the foreground on a wall. She wears a dark top and dark pants. Her legs are bent, and her hands rest on her leg. In the background, a cityscape with buildings and a sky at sunset is visible.

Live, 29.8.2026, 21:00, Kulturbrauerei

Nalan

VAVUNETTHA sits in front of a dark background on a blue cloth. She wears a yellow blouse, light-colored trousers, and black shoes. A large golden V stands in front of her. Her arms rest on the letter. She wears a piece of jewelry on her forehead.

Live, 29.8.2026, 21:00, Kulturbrauerei

VAVUNETTHA

Dis Fig lies against a light background. Her head rests on a bent arm. She wears a black top with fringes and dark clothing. Her gaze is directed toward the camera.

Live, Çaystube, 29.8.2026, 21:10, Kulturbrauerei

Dis Fig

The duo deBasement stands between several scooters stacked on top of each other. In the foreground, Margo XS wears sunglasses and raises both middle fingers toward the camera. In the background, Alli Logout stands between the scooters and also raises the middle finger.

Live, 29.8.2026, 21:20, Kulturbrauerei

deBasement

The image shows the artist Discovery Zone in front of a neutral background illuminated by soft colored light in yellow and blue tones. She stands slightly turned to the side and looks downward. Her hair is parted in the middle and loosely tied back, with a few strands falling across her face. She wears a dark sleeveless top with frayed edges over a light shirt. Soft shadows are visible on the wall behind her.

Live, 29.8.2026, 21:40, Kulturbrauerei

Discovery Zone

Three members of the band PVA stand side by side against a bright sky. Ella Harris stands on the left, Louis Satchell in the center, and Josh Baxter on the right. They wear dark clothing, with Ella Harris wearing a top with a light panel and Louis Satchell a jacket and beanie. All look in different directions.

Live, 29.8.2026, 21:40, Kulturbrauerei

PVA

Live, 29.8.2026, 22:00, Kulturbrauerei

great area

A portrait of Beaks standing in front of a light-colored wall. They wear a dark shirt with an open collar, a necklace, and a studded belt. Their hair is tousled, they look directly at the camera, and one hand is in their pocket.

Live, 29.8.2026, 22:20, Kulturbrauerei

Beaks

Josi Miller sits on a rooftop with an urban backdrop of buildings. She wears a black jacket and holds a microphone in her hand. A chain face accessory under her eyes is visible, and she looks at the camera.

Live, 29.8.2026, 22:50, Kulturbrauerei

Josi Miller

The band Deutsche Laichen stands in the foreground on an open field. One person sits in the front center wearing a cap and a dark jacket. Behind, three people stand side by side. On the left, one person wears a black top over a light blue shirt. In the center, one person wears a yellow top. On the right, one person wears a dark jacket. In the background, a field, trees, and a blue sky are visible.

Live, 29.8.2026, 23:00, Kulturbrauerei

Deutsche Laichen

The band The Notwist stands side by side in a dark setting with trees and branches in the background. The image is heavily blurred and layered, making the band members appear repeated and offset. Red and pink light and bright light trails are visible.

Live, 29.8.2026, 23:20, Kulturbrauerei

The Notwist

Tommy WÁ sits on grass between palm trees holding an acoustic guitar. He wears a patterned shirt and a cap and looks at the camera. Water and a wooden structure are visible in the background.

Live, 29.8.2026, 23:30, Kulturbrauerei

Tommy WÁ

The band ENGIN is seen in front of a tall building. Three people wear sunglasses. On the left, one person stands in a blue suit. In the center, one person sits in the foreground. On the right, one person stands in a long coat. Balconies and façade elements are visible in the background.

Live, 30.8.2026, 00:00, Kulturbrauerei

ENGIN

A black-and-white portrait of Annie-Claude Deschênes. She wears a dark top with mesh fabric at the neckline and multiple chains including a wide choker. Her hands are placed at the sides of her head, and her bangs fall over her eyes.

Live, 30.8.2026, 00:40, Kulturbrauerei

In cooperation with M for Montreal

Annie-Claude Deschênes

Festsaal Kreuzberg

A table with vinyl records, cassette tapes, flyers, and clothing is photographed from above. Various motifs and text can be seen on the record covers. In the foreground, several caps and a box with vinyl records are visible. The scene is lit in blue.

Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 16:00, Festsaal Kreuzberg

Labelmarkt

Maurice Summen, Sera Kalo (Photo: M. Tidou), Melanie Gollin (Photo: Annekatrin Schulz) (Mod.)

Talks, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 16:30, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with VUT

Labels unter Druck – wie sichern wir Vielfalt?

Maurice Summen, Sera Kalo, Melanie Gollin (Mod.)

S. Fidelity Foto Pia Henkel

Live, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 17:10, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with Musicboard

S. Fidelity

PK26 PopUp MicDrop 1920 x

Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 17:30, Festsaal Kreuzberg

»Mic Drop Sessions« – Artist Speed Pitching Session

Steffi von Kannemann, Marit Posch

Oska Wald Foto Olivia Noss

Live, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 17:50, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with VUT

Oska Wald

Maryam.fyi Foto Lukas Baumgärtel

Live, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 18:20, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with Musicboard

Maryam.fyi

Toshín Foto Joshua Mulholland

Live, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 19:00, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with LISTEN TO BERLIN by Berlin Music Commission

Toshín

Blake Harley Foto Hannah Brandes

Live, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 19:30, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with Musicboard

Blake Harley

Painting Foto Sara Perovic

Live, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 20:10, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with VUT

Painting

INGA BARI Foto Timothy Martin Anna Hald

Live, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 20:40, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with SPOT Festival and Promus

INGA BARI

Marie von der Heydt (Foto: Camille Blake), Jörg Heidemann (Foto: Stefan Wieland)

Live, Pop Up_Berlin, 27.8.2026, 20:50, Festsaal Kreuzberg

In cooperation with VUT

Marie von der Heydt & Jörg Heidemann (DJ)

Kino Arsenal

Collage featuring four portraits. From left to right: ANNY dressed in black against a light background, Emmanuel Amoako-Jansen in a black-and-white portrait, Lena Obara in a black-and-white close-up, and Mulay seated in a black-and-white studio portrait.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 19:20, Kino Arsenal

Beyond the Screen

ANNY, Emmanuel Amoako-Jansen, Mulay, Lena Obara (Mod.)

Collage featuring three portraits. From left to right: Eva Trobisch smiling against a light wall, Hansjörg Weißbrich in a close-up portrait, and Milena Fessmann with her arms crossed against a dark background.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 24.8.2026, 20:40, Kino Arsenal

Die unsichtbare Hauptrolle: Die dramaturgische Kraft der Filmmusik

Eva Trobisch, Hansjörg Weißbrich, Milena Fessmann (Mod.)

Porträt von Anan Fries, mit überschlagenen Beinen in einem rot-weißen kugelförmigen Sessel sitzend. Anan trägt einschwarzes Sportshirt, Shorts, schwarze Socken und dunkle Schuhe. Im hellen Raum sind außerdem ein farbenfrohesKunstwerk und eine pink-violette Skulptur zu sehen.

Talks, 25.8.2026, 19:00, Kino Arsenal

LORECORPS (v2)

Four portrait photographs arranged in a rectangular layout. Top left, Annette Gentz looks directly at the camera, wearing glasses with her hair in a side braid. Top right, Katja Lucker is shown in front of a light-coloured wall with curly hair and bright pink lipstick. Bottom left, Malakoff Kowalski is pictured in black and white, looking back over one shoulder while wearing a peaked cap. Bottom right, Jenni Zylka stands against a pink background with short hair, long earrings, and a turquoise top.

Talks, Live Subtitles, 25.8.2026, 20:40, Kino Arsenal

Muss es immer Saxofon sein?

Annette Gentz, Katja Lucker, Malakoff Kowalski, Jenni Zylka (Mod.)

Eddna sits in front of a blue-gray background. She wears dark clothing and looks to the left. A yellow-orange color gradient covers the lower part of the image and obscures parts of her body.

Commissioned Works, 26.8.2026, 19:00, 21:10, Kino Arsenal

Eddna: »Equinox«

migas listening bar

PK26 SC 1920X1080 03 Web Thumbnail

Talks, Sonic Crossings, 24.8.2026, 20:00, migas listening bar

Sonic Crossings: Resonant Listening Session

Gîn Bali (Mod.)

Two portrait photographs shown side by side. On the left, Beyefendi tilts their head back and looks upward. They are wearing a sleeveless dark vest and are pictured against a dark background with foliage. On the right, Lilith the Quing looks directly at the camera with their arms crossed. They are wearing a light turquoise outfit embellished with rhinestones, along with striking makeup, standing in front of a dark red curtain.

Talks, 25.8.2026, 19:00, migas listening bar

Queer Pop Bingo

Beyefendi & Lilith the Quing

PK26 Talks Evîn Owusu Brenyah Web

Talks, 25.8.2026, 20:20, migas listening bar

Behind the Voice: Producer Talk & Listening Session mit EVÎN

EVÎN, Pamela Owusu-Brenyah

SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA

PK26 SC 1920X1080 02 Keyvisual photo

Sonic Crossings, 25.8.2026, 16:00, SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA

Sonic Crossings: Concerts and community space hosted by Mehfil

alystadyn and another person are performing on stage behind instruments and microphones. On the left, one person is playing the guitar, while on the right alystadyn stands behind a keyboard, looking to the side. The background is filled with colourful, distorted projections in shades of green, blue, and pink, creating a digital, psychedelic atmosphere.

Live, Sonic Crossings, 25.8.2026, 19:30, SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA

alystadyn

Samrattama stands against a light background, with their upper body and head tilted gently to one side. Samrattama is dressed in a long black outfit with a white shirt collar. A striking feature is a very long braided ponytail that extends from one ear almost to the floor. The restrained colour palette and minimalist composition give the portrait a calm, sculptural quality.

Live, Sonic Crossings, 25.8.2026, 20:40, SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA

SAMRATTAMA

Laylo is seated against a warm, neutral backdrop, looking off to the left. They are wearing a dark dress with a pink floral pattern and holding a tall stack of round flatbreads in their arms. Soft colours and gentle lighting give the portrait a calm, painterly atmosphere.

Live, Sonic Crossings, 25.8.2026, 21:50, SİNEMA TRANSTOPIA

Laylo

Panke Culture

Shimmer

Live, In the Neighbourhood, 25.8.2026, 21:00, 22:20; 26.8.2026, 00:20, Panke Culture

In cooperation with !K7

Shimmer (DJ)

Margaux Gazur

Live, In the Neighbourhood, 25.8.2026, 21:40, Panke Culture

In cooperation with !K7

Margaux Gazur

Asbjørn & La Boum Fatale (photo: Jonathan Hein)

Live, In the Neighbourhood, 25.8.2026, 22:40, Panke Culture

In cooperation with Sinnbus

Asbjørn & La Boum Fatale

Calcou Foto Max Hilsamer

Live, In the Neighbourhood, 25.8.2026, 23:40, Panke Culture

In cooperation with von der haardt

Calcou

Pierre Boulez Saal

Out-of-focus branches with red blossoms run across the foreground. Behind them, two people stand among plants. On the left is Robert Lippok wearing glasses and dark clothing. On the right is Anushka Chkheidze in a dark red top. In the background, more plants and parts of a building are visible.

Live, 30.8.2026, 19:30, Pierre Boulez Saal

In cooperation with Morr Music

Anushka Chkheidze & Robert Lippok

Two members of the band múm stand in the foreground under a roof. On the left is Örvar Smárason in a black T-shirt. On the right is Gunnar Tynes wearing a white polo shirt and dark trousers, with his hands behind his back. In the background, a wire fence and a street with traffic behind it, as well as buildings, are visible.

Live, 30.8.2026, 20:40, Pierre Boulez Saal

In cooperation with Morr Music

múm performs »Sonnenuhr«

Berliner Ensemble – Neues Haus

PK26 Talks Hendrik Bolz (c) Greta Baumann und Betterov (c) Dominik Friess

Talks, 29.8.2026, 15:00, Berliner Ensemble – Neues Haus

In cooperation with Berliner Ensemble

»Aus Ruinen« mit Betterov

Betterov, Hendrik Bolz

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