August 2025

COMEDY: Don Clarke, Germany tour, August, several venues

English-born comedian Don Clarke has been living in Germany for over 30 years, yet he still marvels at the peculiarities of the German language. Don Clarke has won numerous comedy awards and has been touring Germany as a full-time comedian since 1997. Watch him perform in August.

CONTEMPORARY ART: Chris Levine exhibition at Camera Work Berlin, until 20 September

Known for his iconic light-based portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, Chris Levine uses cutting-edge technology—from holograms to lasers—to explore how light can expand perception and guide viewers into the present moment. Learn more here.

EXHIBITION: Lost & Found: Mapping European Literary London, until 15 August, Rotes Rathaus, Berlin

This free pop-up exhibition explores centuries of European writers’ journeys through London, revealing the city as a hub of cultural exchange, exile, and imagination. Explore the interactive map here. 

LITERATURE: Candy Gourlay and Anna Hoghton at ilb Young Program, 16-19 September, Haus der Berliner Festspiele

British authors Candy Gourlay and Anna Hoghton will be part of the Young Program of the 25th international literature festival berlin. Candy Gourlay will read on 16 and 17 September, Anna Hoghton will read on 18 and 19 September.

MUSIC: Georgia Crandon & Band in Zwingenberg and Münster, 12 and 20 September

Georgia Crandon is a rising singer/songwriter with a distinct sound that seamlessly blends elements of retro pop and soul. With a voice that is both powerful and vulnerable, Georgia's music is a reflection of her own personal experiences and struggles, infused with raw honesty and emotion. Get tickets for her two Germany tour dates here.

MUSIC: Guy Chambers at Passionskirche Berlin, 10 September

With "An Evening with Guy Chambers," one of the most influential British songwriters of our time, celebrates his solo live premiere in Germany. Guy Chambers will be in Berlin in September 2025 – with an evening full of music, stories, and spontaneous magic, illuminating four decades of pop history. Tickets here.

MUSIC: Irish Festival Berlin, 15 and 16 August, ufaFabrik Berlin

A lively weekend of Irish music, dance, and literature. Opening with Madraí (Liam Blaney & Chris Cronin), the festival features award-winning musicians Laoise Kelly and Tola Custy, champion dancers, and readings from Irish Diary. Highlights include The Four Fellas, Jigs and Reels Dance Academy, and a rousing finale by Murphy’s Law. Tickets here.

MUSIC: Jethro Tull Germany tour, August and November

Ian Anderson and the band Jethro Tull are one of the most successful and enduring progressive rock bands in the world. In 1968, Jethro Tull made their first appearance in London. The band quickly built a fan base in small blues clubs and pubs throughout England, gaining widespread media and public recognition in 1969. They're touring Germany this autumn.

MUSIC: Kiezsalon with James Blackshaw, Musikbrauerei Berlin, 3 October

In October, the Kiezsalon returns to its familiar home, the Musikbrauerei, this year presenting British guitarist James Blackshaw, Beirut-based singer-songwriter Mayssa Jallad and San Francisco-based instrument maker Evicshen. Tickets here.

MUSIC: Lucy Woodward, Bürgerhaus Backnang, October

Lucy Woodward is a powerhouse singer whose soulful, impeccably controlled vocals will turn on a dime, from a runaway-train full-throttle intensity to a soft, slow burning sultry whisper, only to take you back into an inferno. Born in London, Lucy spent her childhood in New York and the Netherlands. She is the daughter of two classical musicians – her father a conductor and composer, and her mother an opera singer, musicologist, teacher, and belly dancer.