After plenty of Christmas delicacies, sweet treats and hopefully a successful New Year’s Eve party, it’s time for a fresh start and new resolutions in January. But don’t worry – the fun is far from over! Get back into your routine while enjoying your free time to the full. We show you the best highlights and activities for the start of 2025 in the Main City!
Tutankhamun
Immerse yourself in completely new spheres in the new year: experience the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt in this exhibition and discover the life of the legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun. Uncover the secrets of his life and embark on an exciting journey through history – supported by state-of-the-art technology. Immerse yourself in the thrilling myths and secrets of Ancient Egypt with the help of VR elements.
New Media Art Center, Revaler Straße 99 | More info & tickets!
Indie dance bar
After New Year’s Eve, there’s only one day to relax, because the party continues on January 2! At Bohnengold, you can ring in the new year with a flashy indie party that will thrill you with eclectic sounds from artists such as KennyHoopla, Girl in Red, Bloc Party, Kraftklub and many more. So put on your band shirt, lace up your Converse and immerse yourself in the soundtracks of an unforgettable night!
Bohnengold, Reichenberger Str. 153 | January 2, from 11 p.m. | More info
Art of the Brick
Brick by brick, a world of over 100 works of art has been created that present LEGO® in a completely new light. In this fascinating exhibition, you can experience the famous little bricks in legendary form – from Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Klimt’s The Kiss to lifelike dinosaurs. A paradise of discovery for young and old! Come along with the whole family and be inspired by something other than sparkling light after the Christmas holidays.
CANK, 2nd floor, Karl-Marx-Straße 95 (corner of Anzengruberstraße) | More info & tickets
Dance Days 2025
The Tanztage festival has been presenting innovative and cross-genre works by Berlin artists since 1996 and is returning to the city again in 2025! From January 9 to 25, the new edition of the festival will once again take place under the artistic direction of Mateusz Szymanówka. The focus will be on the challenges of the body in a world that often sees it as a problem. Up-and-coming dance artists will have the opportunity to present new productions and revivals to a broad local and international audience.
Sophiensaele, Sophienstrasse 18 | January 09 – 25 | More info
Stadtbad Reloaded: AMBILIGHT
The exciting exhibitions continue in January: immerse yourself in a disused swimming pool that has now been brought back to life through digital art. More than 150 video frames by 30 international artists adorn the former swimming pool hall, the changing rooms, shower compartments and the picturesque atrium. Depending on the time of day and weather conditions, the incidence of light in the swimming pool varies, allowing the works to shine in constantly changing light.
Stadtbad Lichtenberg, Hubertusstraße 47 | More info & tickets!
Ultraschall – the festival for new music
The Ultraschall Festival for New Music will celebrate important anniversaries and festival debuts at various locations in Berlin from January 15 to 19. The varied program includes works that deal with current themes such as fragility, grief and hope. Highlights include the 20th anniversary of the Meitar Ensemble and the 40th anniversary of Ensemble Recherche. In addition, contributions from important orchestras such as the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin will also be presented.
Haus des Rundfunks, Radialsystem V & Heimathafen Neukölln | January 15 to 19 | More info
The International Green Week
A must for all foodies and green lovers in January: the International Green Week is one of the country’s most traditional trade fairs and has developed into an international event since it was founded in 1926. Both experts and newcomers to the culinary world can discover impressive themed worlds and experience both highlights and new trends in the areas of food, agriculture and horticulture. The event focuses intensively on topics such as climate protection, the circular economy and sustainable land use.
Messe Berlin, Messedamm 22 | January 17 – 26 | More info
Europe’s largest horse show in Berlin
From January 11 to 12, you can experience highly professional and thrilling horse shows at the Uber Arena in Berlin. Around 60 horses and the best riders in Europe will present spectacular performances for fans of all ages at Cavalluna – Grand Moments. Accompanied by a first-class dance company, an enchanting story is told that takes you into a magical fairytale world.
Uber Arena, Uber Platz 1 | January 11 – 12 | More info
SixDay – bicycle race
At the end of the month, sports fanatics can look forward to an event where they can experience top-class sport up close for six hours. The SixDay Weekend presents Olympic and world champions in track cycling – experience how the adrenaline level rises in the curves and join in the excitement! Look forward to DJ beats, an exuberant party atmosphere, light spectacles and delicious drinks and food. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to take a selfie with your favorite athletes and maybe even have a little chat.
Velodrom, Paul-Heyse-Straße 26 | 31.01 – 01.02 | More info
New music at the CTM
From 24 January to 2 February 2025, the CTM Festival will present a diverse program that makes current topics and perspectives tangible through music and art. The festival will offer concerts, discussion panels and artistic labs at selected venues such as Berghain, radialsystem and, for the first time, the Alte Münze. The focus will be on topics such as the exploration of spatial sound, the role of artificial intelligence in music and the reinterpretation of traditional art forms. In collaboration with the partner festival transmediale, interfaces between art, technology and cultural change will also be explored.
Various venues | 24.01 – 02.02 | More info