Games are tools for learning, connecting and experimenting, as well as being a form of ritual and play since the earliest civilisations. The British Council Germany is supporting UK game specialists Arlo Howard and Sylvester Arnab to participate in these jam-packed days for analogue game makers in Europe.
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.
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.
The evening-length hip-hop production “Gravity” by the National Youth Dance Company (NYDC), featuring 33 dancers aged 16 to 25 from all over England, will be presented as a guest performance at the 12th Tanztreffen der Jugend 2025. Tickets here.
In June 2025, German-British painter Karl Weschke would have turned 100. Weschke was well established in Britain, but less known in Germany. An anniversary exhibition will take place in Weschke's hometown of Gera. A new biography, ‘Painting Order out of Chaos’ by John Daly, has been presented in Dublin and will soon be translated into German. More info here.
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.
The witty musical comedy duo Carrington-Brown return with their new show So British, blending music, humour and stories from their 20 years in Berlin — catch them live on stage in Germany.
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.
Renowned organist and professor Henry Fairs, known for his international performances and prize-winning career, will be giving a series of concerts in Freiberg, Berlin, Stuttgart, Magdeburg, Marienstadt and more.
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.