Berlin guide · Oct 3 – 4
Rainy weekend in Berlin: indoor things to do
Indoor events in Berlin this weekend — concerts, theatre, exhibitions and family shows under a roof.
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Our picks
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Day 2: Colors of Tango Festival - Traditional Night
The second day of a tango festival with a show, vinyl DJ, visuals and social dancing practice for adults.
BALLHAUS RIXDORF, Kottbusser Damm 76, 10967 · Kottbusser Damm 76, 10967 Berlin, Deutschland, Berlin
Science & tech·Ages 16+·Indoor
Build & Learn: From Data Science to AI Engineering Week 1
A hands-on workshop series for adults learning to build and deploy AI engineering projects.
FOODFACTORY Cube Berlin – Food Court, Restaurant & Café at Main Station · Washingtonpl. 3, 10557 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, BE, Berlin
Games·Ages 16+·Indoor
10+3 Social Chess Tournament at the Bode Museum Cafe
A casual five-round chess tournament for adults held in a museum café.
Bode Museum · Am Kupfergraben 3, 10178 Berlin, Berlin, Berlin
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Saturday, October 3
30 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Ra-Horakhty
A children's eco-opera about environmental issues and compassion, for ages 6-12.
Kapelle99 · Boxhagener Str. 99, 10245 Berlin
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor
CSD Breakfast Market
A queer breakfast market organized together with CSD Berlin, celebrating community with pancakes.
Markthalle Neun · Eisenbahnstraße 42/43, 10997 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
8-Week Painting Course for Beginners
A structured beginner painting course teaching the fundamentals of painting to adults.
Kunstraum Heartspace · Danziger Straße 172, 10407 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Design Market Berlin
An international vintage furniture and product design fair spanning 120 years, for design enthusiasts.
Old Grandstand Hall of Karlshorst Trotting Track · Treskowallee 159, 10318 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
How Long Does the Past Last?
An exhibition where two artists explore migration and the search for origins, for adult visitors.
Bernau Gallery · Bürgermeisterstraße 4, 16321 Bernau bei Berlin
Food & drink·Indoor
Lebenswelten Bistro at the Humboldt Forum
A family-friendly bistro offering sustainable, diverse Berlin-style cuisine for all-day dining.
Humboldt Forum · Schlossplatz, 10178 Berlin
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Nonverbal Hypnosis Training Workshop in Berlin
A two-day hands-on workshop teaching nonverbal hypnosis methods for adults.
Deutsches Institut für Entspannungstechniken und Kommunikation · Edinburger Straße 45, 13349 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Layer by Layer – discovering and painting hidden stories
A participatory arts education programme for children to explore and paint hidden stories behind the scenes of a museum.
Miscellaneous venues
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Slime
A museum exhibition exploring the versatile biological functions of mucus in the body.
Museum of Medical History at the Charité · Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Symphony of Colors
An exhibition on Paul Signac and Georges Seurat's new painting style of pure luminosity and harmony.
Museum Barberini · Humboldtstraße 5-6, 14467 Potsdam
Arts & crafts·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Word Workshop
A craft workshop for kids tied to the exhibition on women's power in art.
MACHmit! Children's Museum · Senefelderstraße 5, 10437 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3+·Indoor
Two for me, one for you
A children's theatre performance in a tent stage for kids aged 3 and up.
ATZE Luftschloss · Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Mies van der Rohe: Less is More
A guided tour exploring the architectural characteristics of the Neue Nationalgalerie by Mies van der Rohe.
New National Gallery · Potsdamer Straße 50, 10785 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Portrait Through the Ages
A guided tour tracing the history of portrait painting from Byzantium to today.
Bode Museum · Am Kupfergraben, 10117 Berlin
Family·Indoor
Family tour
A guided family tour through the German Museum of Technology covering ships, trains and planes.
German Museum of Technology · Trebbiner Straße 9, 10963 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Priceless – Money, Power, Values
An exhibition exploring the meaning and role of money in society for all ages.
Dahlem Research Campus
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
almost in between
Melanie Ender's first solo exhibition in Germany, presented at Kunsthaus Dahlem.
Kunsthaus Dahlem · Käuzchensteig 8, 14195 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Hella De Santarossa – Je ne regrette rien
Solo exhibition of painter Hella De Santarossa, a figure of West Berlin's 1980s 'Junge Wilde' movement, for art lovers.
C&B Reichert Gallery Berlin · Fasanenstraße 29 (Passage, 10719 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Jetztzeit – Layers of the Present
A contemporary art exhibition by Gulnur Mukazhanova intervening in the historic Kunsthaus Dahlem space.
Kunsthaus Dahlem · Käuzchensteig 8, 14195 Berlin
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Middle Ground: Nepal Literature Festival
A literary festival inviting international writers to Berlin to explore ideas of in-between spaces.
House of World Cultures · John-Forster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
New Woman, New Vision – Women Photographers of the Bauhaus
An exhibition showcasing the experimental photography of female Bauhaus artists.
Museum of Photography – Helmut Newton Foundation · Jebensstraße 2, 10623 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
On to New Works! Max Slevogt, Bruno Cassirer, and Max Liebermann
A special exhibition exploring the decades-long collaboration between painter Slevogt and publisher Cassirer.
Liebermann Villa · Colomierstraße 3, 14109 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Rosanna the Witch and the Autumn Light
A children's theatre play following a witch's adventures to find summer again.
Köpenick Old Town Theatre · Jägerstraße 4, 12555 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 4–12·Indoor
Rumpelstiltskin
A traditional puppet show of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale for children from age 4.
PuppenTheater Felicio · Schivelbeiner Straße 45, 10439 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Special Tour: "The Tower Dwellers"
A guided tour about the architectural sculptures shaping the French Cathedral's appearance.
Huguenot Museum at the French Cathedral · Gendarmenmarkt 5, 10117 Berlin
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor
State Representations Open Day 2026
An annual open day allowing visitors to explore several German state representations.
The 7 State Representations in the Ministergärten · In den Ministergärten 3-10, 10117 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–12·Indoor
The Furious Kitchen Circus
A playful clown performance mixing cooking, acrobatics and dance for families.
Pfefferberg Theater · Schönhauser Allee 176, 10119 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Tin from the Middle Ages to Art Nouveau
A museum exhibition on pewter objects in European applied arts history, for all visitors.
Museum of Decorative Arts in Köpenick Palace · Schlossinsel 1, 12557 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
UNtER4
An exhibition exploring national identity, nationalism and social rituals, for adults interested in contemporary art.
ProjektFlora · Florastrasse 90A, 13187 Berlin Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Young Stellar Objects & Band
A musical theatre journey through space for families with young children.
Theater Verlängertes Wohnzimmer · Frankfurter Allee 91, 10247 Berlin
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Sunday, October 4
30 events
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Art Week of Berlin's Municipal Galleries
A ten-day festival where Berlin's municipal galleries open their doors to the public.
Miscellaneous venues
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Nachspiel
A sex-positive, queer-friendly Sunday afterhour day rave at KitKatClub for adults.
KitKatClub · Köpenicker Strasse 76; Mitte; 10179 Berlin; Germany
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Gerichtshöfe Open Studios
Artists open their studios in Gerichtshöfe Wedding to show their working methods to the public for free.
Gerichtshöfe Wedding
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
More than Beauty
An exhibition at Museum Reinickendorf exploring the female body beyond aestheticization.
Reinickendorf Museum · Alt-Hermsdorf 35, 13467 Berlin
Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor
View of Berlin
A family workshop exploring Berlin's classical modern art and creating personal artwork about the city.
New National Gallery · Potsdamer Straße 50, 10785 Berlin
Museums & sights·Indoor
Warsaw & Berlin
A family-friendly multi-generational celebration of the Berlin-Warsaw city partnership with concerts and activities.
Ephraim Palace · Poststraße 16, 10178 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Open Day
An open day showcasing the Healing Arts Initiative's spaces and creative community projects for adults.
Bethanien Art Quarter · Mariannenplatz 2 B, 10997 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
A Song Lies in the Darkness
A whimsical puppet theatre performance about dreams, aimed at young children.
Brotfabrik · Caligariplatz 1, 13086 Berlin
Animals·Ages 6+·Indoor
Reptile Fair Berlin - October 2026
A reptile and terrarium fair for the Berlin-Brandenburg region, running for 23 years.
Tegeler Seeterrassen · Wilkestraße 1, 13507 Berlin, Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Drawing Cafe: Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
A social sketching meetup for adults of all skill levels followed by group lunch.
CISpace – Coworking & Wine Bar · Bugenhagenstraße 9, Berlin, BE, Berlin
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Longing, Melancholy, and the Unfulfilled – Do We Need What Remains Unfulfilled?
An adult discussion group exploring themes of longing, meaning and unfulfilled desire over coffee.
Cafe Hardenberg · Hardenbergstr. 10, Berlin, Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Life Drawing for Everyone
A life drawing workshop for adults led by Vessela Grigorieva.
Berlinische Galerie · Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–6·Indoor
Wusel and his friends - Theater Katinchen
A puppet theatre performance with interactive activities for children aged 3 to 6.
Zimmer 16 · Florastr. 16, 13187 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–11·Indoor
The Thief in the Circus
A children's theatre performance where a detective and the young audience catch a thief inside a circus show.
Pfefferberg Theatre · Schönhauser Allee 176, 10119 Berlin
Music·Indoor
Open House Day
A free open house event at the Konzerthaus Berlin for all ages.
Konzerthaus Berlin · Gendarmenmarkt 2, 10117 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
NahBARES Rares!
A museum programme at the Bode-Museum for visitors of all ages.
Bode Museum · Am Kupfergraben, 10117 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Search game - Egypt up close - follow the scarab
A search game for children exploring ancient Egypt at the Neues Museum.
New Museum · Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Discoveries in the Alte Nationalgalerie
A family exploration session in the museum discovering castles, fairy tales and emperors through art.
Old National Gallery · Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Masterpieces of the ancient metropolis
A museum tour showcasing masterpieces from an ancient metropolis at the Pergamonmuseum.
Pergamon Museum · Am Kupfergraben 5, 10117 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Ballet Talk
A talk about ballet for adult audiences at the Staatsoper.
State Opera Unter den Linden – Apollo Hall · Unter den Linden 7, 10117 Berlin
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Museum concert I
A classical concert in the Gobelin Hall of the Bode Museum organised by the Staatsoper Unter den Linden.
Gobelin Hall at the Bode Museum · Am Kupfergraben 1, 10178 Berlin
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Little railway, big fun!
A model railway demonstration of the historic Anhalter Bahnhof for families and children at the Technikmuseum.
German Museum of Technology · Trebbiner Straße 9, 10963 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Berlin in the Middle Ages
A guided museum tour exploring medieval life in Berlin and Cölln.
Berlin Museum Nikolaikirche · Nikolaikirchplatz, 10178 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Daily Life and Culture in the Scheunenviertel
A guided talk about everyday Jewish life and history in Berlin's Scheunenviertel.
New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum · Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Discover historic originals with curators
A free museum session exploring original coin collection pieces with curators, for all ages.
Bode Museum · Am Kupfergraben 1, 10178 Berlin
Food & drink·Indoor
Grünauer Wiesn Brunch
A family-friendly Oktoberfest-style brunch with Bavarian delicacies.
Restaurant zum Grünau · Kablower Weg 87, 12526
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Guided Tour: The Magic of the Street
A monthly guided tour of a photography exhibition with background on the works and the gallery's practice.
f³ – freiraum für fotografie · Prinzessinnenstraße 30, 10969 Berlin
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Peter and the Wolf
A puppet theatre performance for children retelling the classic story of Peter and the Wolf.
Grashüpfer Puppet Theatre · Puschkinallee 16A, 12435 Berlin
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Sunday Morning Pages & Brunch
A small-group adult gathering combining meditation, writing and a vegan brunch in a cosy art studio.
Kunstraum Heartspace · Danziger Straße 172, 10407 Berlin
Sports·Ages 6+·Indoor
DanceDance
A hands-on dance workshop where participants develop movement and rehearse a short performance.
Deutsche Oper Berlin – Staatsballett Berlin · Bismarckstraße 35, 10585 Berlin
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Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Jeewi Lee. Residual Memories. GASAG Art Prize 2026
An exhibition of artist Jeewi Lee's work as part of the GASAG Art Prize 2026.
Berlinische Galerie · Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Su Yu Hsin. In the IBB Video Room
A video art presentation by artist Su Yu Hsin in the IBB video room.
Berlinische Galerie · Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Josef Kaiser. Building for the GDR
An exhibition on architect Josef Kaiser's buildings constructed for the GDR.
Berlinische Galerie · Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Outside... In the Museum
An exhibition featuring works by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and other Brücke artists exploring outdoor scenes, for art lovers.
Brücke Museum · Bussardsteig 9, 14195 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power
An exhibition tracing 800 years of German history through changing concepts of nature, faith and power.
German Historical Museum · Hinter dem Gießhaus 3, 10117 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Objects. History. Stories. A look into the collection
An exhibition showcasing around 200 objects from the German Historical Museum's collection of German history, many shown for the first time.
German Historical Museum · Hinter dem Gießhaus 3, 10117 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Between the Lines.. Daniel Libeskind and the Jewish Museum Berlin
An exhibition on architect Daniel Libeskind's zigzag building, marking the museum's 25th anniversary.
Jewish Museum Berlin · Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Opposite of Now. Artistic paths to a different present
Twelve contemporary art projects inviting visitors to imagine alternatives to the present, marking the JMB's 25th anniversary.
Jewish Museum Berlin · Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Escaping on Calm Rivers of a Turbulent World. Fishermen and Lonely Boats in Chinese Painting
An exhibition on the symbolic figure of the fisherman in Chinese painting, marking 120 years of the East Asian Art Collection.
Humboldt Forum · Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Connecting Threads. Embroidered Narratives from Afghanistan and the Diaspora
An exhibition exploring embroidery as a cultural practice and medium of memory within the Afghan diaspora.
Dahlem Museums · Arnimallee 25, 14195 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Friends of East Asian Art. 100 years since the founding of the Society for East Asian Art
An exhibition marking 100 years of support for East Asian art in Berlin through loans and donations.
Humboldt Forum · Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Daniel Chodowiecki 1726–1801. Berlin Images of the Enlightenment
A cabinet exhibition presenting twenty key works by Enlightenment-era Berlin artist Daniel Chodowiecki.
Picture Gallery · Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin
Quick answers
- Rainy weekend in Berlin: indoor things to do: what's on?
- 570 events (Oct 3 – 4) at 273 venues — 42 free and 87 suitable for kids. Highlights: Day 2: Colors of Tango Festival - Traditional Night, Build & Learn: From Data Science to AI Engineering Week 1, 10+3 Social Chess Tournament at the Bode Museum Cafe.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 42 of them are free, for example: Gerichtshöfe Open Studios, Drawing Cafe: Coffee & Sketching in Berlin, Open House Day.
- Where does this information come from?
- CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Oct 3, 00:52.
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