Jan 20-26: Film Festival, CTM Festival, Parties, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of January 20!
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🎥 British Shorts - Film Festival
🎛️ Concerts - Spatial Dimensions of Sound
🎶 CTM Festival
💦 Gegen - Sex-positive Party
🎞️ Not A Rock-Doc - Film Screening
🥂 WAA Podcast 100th Episode Party
1. British Shorts - Film Festival
The British Shorts Film Festival showcases a wide range of short films from Great Britain and Ireland, spanning genres such as drama, comedy, documentary, animation, horror, science fiction, and music videos. Now in its 18th edition, the festival includes over 150 screenings alongside live music, a film workshop, a 48-hour film challenge, talks, and an exhibition. The program.
💵 €11
📅 23 Jan (Thu) - 29 Jan (Wed)
📍 Various Cinemas
2. Concerts With Works by Iannis Xenakis and Alvin Lucier
At the start of 2025, the Hamburger Bahnhof continues its tradition of hosting contemporary music concerts, a practice dating back to the museum's opening in 1996. This year, the Historical Hall will feature compositions by Iannis Xenakis and Alvin Lucier, both exploring the spatial dimensions of sound. Xenakis' ensemble piece for percussion, Persephassa, focuses on the movement of sound through space, while Lucier’s work centers on a single triangle and its overtone spectrum, offering a study in subtle auditory detail. More info.
💵 Free
📅 23 Jan (Thu)
3. CTM Festival
The CTM Festival, one of the renowned events in Berlin, highlights experimental, contemporary, and electronic music in iconic venues across the city’s nightlife. Focused on showcasing artists from regions outside the usual music hubs, the festival’s 26th edition will explore various topics without adhering to a central theme. This year’s venues include Berghain, Radialsystem, Oxi, Silent Green, and the Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz. The Program.
💵 Varies depending on the event
📅 24 Jan (Fri) - 02 Feb (Sun)
📍 Various locations
4. Gegen Gegen - 14 Years Celebration
Gegen is one of Berlin's well-known sex-positive parties. This event marks their 14th anniversary, celebrating over a decade of evolution from an experiment to a collective space where the boundaries of identity, gender, and reality blur, creating a shared experience of connection and transformation. While it may not be for everyone, it remains one of the defining events that embody the spirit of Berlin. More info.
💵 €36
📅 24 Jan (Fri) / 20:00-09:00
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5. Not A Rock-Doc - Film Screening with Q&A
Not A Rock-Doc tells the story of the 70's British cult band Sharks and its hilarious but unsuccessful attempt at a modern day reboot. Featuring legendary guitarist Chris Spedding, the band intersected with and influenced the great punk bands of the day including both The Clash and the Sex Pistols, but didn't share the same fate. Lead singer and Berlin resident Steve 'Snips' Parsons leads a Q&A for the documentary's German premiere. More info.
💵 €11 (Tickets)
📅 25 Jan (Sat) / 14:00
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6. WAA Podcast 100th Episode Party
The 100th episode of the WAA Podcast will be celebrated with an evening dedicated to women who lead, create, and inspire. This event shifts focus from speeches to the dance floor, featuring a DJ lineup bringing classic disco energy in a unique, and stylish setting. You are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the ’70s with disco-inspired outfits—think bold colors, sparkles, and glam. All genders are welcomed. More info.
💵 €15
📅 24 Jan (Fri) / 20:30 - 02:00
Restaurant Suggestion:
🍳 Petit Brunch - Coffeeshop (⭐4/5)
This is a decent neighborhood café with plenty of seating. It has a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere, making it a good spot to drop in if you’re in the area. The service was a bit slow, but the friendly attitude of the staff made up for it. Prices are mid-range.
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