November 2025

EXHIBITION: 'Karl Weschke. Back in town.' at Kunstsammlung Gera, until 15 February 2026

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.

EXHIBITION: Cornelia Parker at KINDL – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst, Berlin, until May 2026

Cornelia Parker is known for transforming everyday objects through acts of deconstruction and reimagining. In Stolen Thunder (A Storm Gathering), she brings her exploration of violence, transformation and renewal to the monumental Kesselhaus with a site-specific, immersive installation that feels like a powerful fictional event made real.

EXHIBITION: Martin Creed at Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle, Munich, until 15 November

Martin Creed: Empty Words presents new multimedia works across both floors of the gallery. Known for his bold conceptual approach and concise statements, Creed focuses on action over words. More info here.

EXHIBITION: Phoebe Collings-James at KINDL – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst Berlin until February 2026

London-based artist Phoebe Collings-James presents her first institutional solo exhibition in Germany at KINDL. Working across ceramics, drawing, text and sound, she explores themes of violence, desire, eroticism and anti-colonial resistance in The Subtle Rules the Dense.

EXHIBITION: Richard Long: Petrified Wood Circle, Freiberg, Dom St. Marien, until 31 December

On view in Freiberg’s Dom St. Marien, this ground sculpture by Turner Prize–winning artist and pioneer of British land art Richard Long consists of a three-metre circle of fossilised cedar and redwood, laid directly on the ground. Collected during the artist’s hikes around the world, the work reflects his enduring dialogue with landscape, time and the natural materials of the earth.

EXHIBITION: Tony Cragg, Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden until 1 January 2026

Tony Cragg: Line of Thought at Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden presents new and recent works by the renowned British sculptor. Spanning all three exhibition halls, the show includes glass sculptures created in Murano and a series of drawings.

MUSIC and COMEDY: Carrington-Brown: So British!, until 20 December, various cities

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.

MUSIC: Anthony Strong at VILCO Stadthalle Bad Vilbel, 30 November

London jazz pianist, singer and songwriter Anthony Strong brings his blend of rhythm, swing and soul to Germany for one concert, featuring music from his latest album Easy Sailing: a mix of hard-swinging classics, ballads and blues-inspired originals. Tickets here.

MUSIC: Cate Le Bon in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, 12–14 November

Experience Welsh artist Cate Le Bon live in Germany – a visionary voice in experimental pop whose work blurs the lines between sound, sculpture and surrealism. Le Bon brings her unmistakable sound to three unmissable concerts across Germany. Tickets here.

MUSIC: Henry Fairs (organist), concerts across Germany, until 12 December

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.