July 28-Aug 03: Circus Festival, Short Film Festival, Open-Air, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of July 28!
Did you know the average person makes 35,000 decisions a day? No wonder your brain wants to shut down by 8 PM. For me, it feels like half of those are about what to cook or eat! So don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t always make the “right” choice. It’s a constant battle.
Here's a sneak peek of what’s in store for you this week:
🎪 Berlin Circus Festival
🎛️ Berlin Beats: Ellen Allien - Free Open Air
🍵 Unclouded: An Evening of Music and Tea
🎥 British Shorts Summer Edition
🎻 Young Euro Classic
🎸 Sonic Pluriverse Festival: Bass Cultures
🎭 Theater Improv Club
🍝 Trattoria Senza
1. Berlin Circus Festival
The Berlin Circus Festival returns to Tempelhofer Feld, turning the open space into a full festival site with tents and outdoor zones. You can experience current works from the contemporary circus scene alongside concerts. With a clear focus on diversity, sustainability, and artistic visibility, the festival provides space for both performance and participation, presenting the evolving landscape of modern circus in a welcoming and accessible setting. More info.
💵 €23
📅 30 July (Wed) - 10 Aug (Sun)
2. Berlin Beats: Ellen Allien - Free Open Air
Berlin Beats returns to the garden of Hamburger Bahnhof with twelve free open-air DJ evenings throughout the summer. Although we featured the series last week, Ellen Allien remains a standout. She is celebrated for forging her own path in techno and electronic music. Her set reflects the event’s focus on artists who combine consistency with evolution, using the museum’s outdoor setting as a meeting place for music lovers. More info.
💵 Free
📅 31 July (Thu) / 19:00-22:00
3. Unclouded: An Evening of Music and Tea
This event takes place outdoors at Neue Nationalgalerie, combining music from Sound Metaphors DJs with a selection of rare Japanese teas provided by Circadian. The theme, UNCLOUDED, reflects a focus on clarity, both in sound and in what is served. You can expect an evening built around clean rhythms, open skies, and a drinks menu designed to keep the experience light and without the usual haze of alcohol. More info.
💵 Free
📅 31 July (Thu)/ 16:00-20:00
4. British Shorts Summer Edition
The Summer Edition of the British Shorts Festival brings a mix of short films from this year's program, covering drama, comedy, documentaries, animation, horror, science fiction, and music videos. Three film blocks will be screened across different venues, including open-air cinemas at Atelier Gardens and Volkspark Friedrichshain, as well as the indoor cinema Sputnik am Südstern. Program & Tickets.
💵 €10
📅 01 Aug (Fri) - 03 Aug (Sun)
📍 Various cinemas
5. Young Euro Classic
The Young Euro Classic festival returns to the Konzerthaus Berlin on, bringing together youth symphony orchestras from various countries for its 25th edition. Each concert typically features a symphonic piece from the 19th or 20th century, a national work representing the orchestra’s home country, and either a world or German premiere. The festival highlights both the shared roots of European orchestral music and the individual styles of each ensemble, offering a combination of familiar compositions and lesser-known pieces from different regions. The program.
💵 €15+
📅 01 Aug (Fri) - 17 Aug (Sun)
6. Sonic Pluriverse Festival: Bass Cultures – Jowee Omicil, Boukman Eksperyans
This evening connects the Sonic Pluriverse Festival: Bass Cultures with HKW’s Bwa Kayiman event, which celebrates the Haitian Revolution. Jowee Omicil presents a piece that blends jazz with Haitian sounds and reflects on the 1791 gathering that sparked the uprising. Boukman Eksperyans, follow with a performance combining traditional Haitian music with global styles. More info.
💵 €23
📅 02 Aug (Sat) / 19:00
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7. Theater Improv Club
This theater improv workshop offers a space for participants to meet others, practice creative thinking, and take part in group exercises that focus on spontaneity, listening, and teamwork. No prior experience is required, and the session is designed for anyone interested in trying out improvisation in a low-pressure setting. The workshop includes practical activities that help build communication skills, encourage quick thinking, and support a relaxed and open group atmosphere. More info.
💵 €10
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Restaurant Suggestion:
Trattoria Senza - Gluten-Free Italian (⭐4/5)
This Italian restaurant stands out for offering a fully gluten-free and lactose-free menu. The space is charming, especially if you’re seated downstairs, which isn’t immediately visible from the entrance. It’s a pleasant surprise, with natural light coming through the windows, keeping it bright and welcoming. The menu centers on gluten-free pasta, mostly corn-based and not freshly made, with a few additional dishes. Prices vary but lean toward the higher end, with mains averaging around 18 euros. The spaghetti carbonara was well-executed and satisfying, while the penne al pomodoro e basilico felt a bit too simple. One downside is that tap water isn’t available. Only card payments are accepted. Service was warm and friendly throughout. Overall, it’s a good option for anyone looking for gluten- and lactose-free Italian food.
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