Berlin Events Jan 29-Feb 2 | 8 Events To Check Out This Week
Last Updated on January 29, 2025
Here’s what’s happening in Berlin this week:
Art Events
1. Transmediale 2025
Explore the themes of proximity and distance in our digital age at this year’s transmediale: ‘(near) near but — far’. The festival features workshops at silent green, followed by films, performances, and installations at HKW.
When: Jan 29-Feb 2 2025
Where: Various Locations
Tickets: €8 – €115
2. Frank Ockenfels 3: ‘Introspection’ at Fotografiska Berlin
Renowned for his portraits of icons like Angelina Jolie, David Lynch, Nirvana, and David Bowie, Frank Ockenfels defies convention by seamlessly blending photography, collage, drawing, and journaling into a layered and deeply personal style. Be inspired by Ockenfels’ playful and spontaneous approach, and discover your own world through art and self-expression.
When: Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 30 19:30 | Exhibition: Jan. 30–May 4, 2025
Where: Oranienburger Straße 54, 10117 Mitte | Map
3. Opening Reception at C/O Berlin
C/O Berlin always has excellent programming. This week you can catch the opening for a few shows: ‘A World in Common’ – Group Show, ‘Under the Sun’ – Sam Youkilis, and ‘Protektorat . C/O Berlin Talent Award 2024’ – Silvia Rosi.
When: Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 31; 20-00 | Exhibition: Feb 1-May 7 2025
Where: C/O Berlin | Amerika Haus, Hardenbergstraße 22-24, 10623 Charlottenburg | Map
4. Ull Hohn at Haus am Waldsee
Ull Hohn’s work blurs the lines between the formal and the political, exploring themes of identity, nature, and sexuality. This exhibition offers a retrospective of his later works, reflecting on his life and artistic journey through the prisms of AIDS, politics, and personal growth.
When: Opening Thursday, Jan 30 | Exhibition until May 11, 2025
Where: Argentinische Allee 30, 14163 Steglitz | Map
Music
5. CTM Festival
CTM festival is back with its 2025 edition, bringing bold music and art to Berlin. If you enjoy adventurous music you don’t want to miss this!. The biggest issue is figuring out which events to attend.
When: until Feb 2nd 2025
Where: Various locations, such as Berghain, Volksbühne, MONOM, Alte Münze, RSO.Berlin, Silent Green
Price: free – €190 full festival pass
Suggestions:
Zola Jesus – Sunday Feb 2 21:00 at Volksbühne
RSO Club Night – Sat Feb 1 23-8am Tickets €28 featuring Marie Davidson & more
6. Refuge Worldwide 4th Birthday
After 4 years and 10,000 radio shows, it’s time to celebrate Refuge Worldwide. This party features a stacked line-up of artists playing rap, hip-hop, jazz, bass, house, post-punk, R&B and soul.
When: Saturday, Feb 1st 19-2am
Where: Secret venue near Jannowitzbrüke
Tickets: €15 + €1.95
7. Thee Psychedelic Frogfish presents DJ Marcelle, Felix Kubin LIVE, Capablanca
Dancefloor cult favorite DJ Marcelle appears alongside fellow underground music icons Felix Kubin, and Capablanca in Sameheads on Friday. Expect a sweaty bootyshaking dancefloor.
When: Friday Jan 31 22:30-7am
Where: Sameheads | Richardstrasse 10, 12043 Neukölln | Map
Other
8. Blue Velvet – A Tribute To David Lynch
Experience a special screening of David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet,” a haunting neo-noir classic that delves into the dark side of suburban life. Arrive early to secure your seat for this tribute to a cinematic visionary.
When: Thursday, Jan 30th, 19:00
Where: Astral Junction, Rigaer Str. 105, 10247 Friedrichshain
Tickets: Free but RSVP is required
