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Acrobatics puts a thrill into a Berlin night out, at a variety theatre, a circus tent or a dinner show. The city has a strong tradition of stage acrobatics, from classic Variete to contemporary companies mixing dance, aerial work and comedy. This tag collects Berlin locations where the performers defy gravity.
Historic variety theatres around Mitte and the western districts stage polished revues, while festival tents and studios in Friedrichshain and Treptow host more experimental work. Shows often combine acrobatics with live music and cabaret, and some pair the spectacle with dinner. Programmes change through the year, with special runs around the winter holidays.
Browse the venues below to find acrobatics across the city, from grand variety stages to intimate circus shows.










Experience a jam-packed program of acrobatics, music, and theatrical art at the Wintergarten Varieté. This traditional venue has been delighting audiences with artistic masterpieces and surprising shows for over 130 years.



From November 24 to December 31, 2025, the historic Gendarmenmarkt transforms into a festive place full of art, culinary delights, and lively entertainment with its 'WeihnachtsZauber' Christmas market. This Christmas market invites visitors into heated tents to enjoy exclusive craftsmanship and a diverse program in a wintry atmosphere.

Anyone looking for a natural hairdresser in Berlin-Mitte who understands haircuts as a craft will sooner or later end up in Courtyard 8 of the Hackesche Höfe. Hauke Schmidt AVEDA & La Biosthétique is not a salon in the classical sense, but a quiet atelier that focuses on reduction, precision, and sustainable natural cosmetics.






The New Year's Eve concert by the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin (DSO) with the artists of Circus Roncalli is among the finest things Berlin has to offer for the turn of the year.


The Scheinbar Varieté in Berlin-Schöneberg has been enchanting audiences since 1984 with its small stage and great variety. Here, comedy, acrobatics, and cabaret meet an intimate living room atmosphere in one of Germany's oldest open stage varietés.



With an exuberant New Year's Eve Show Gala and a subsequent New Year's Eve Late-Night Show with an after-party, the Hotel Estrel Berlin bids farewell to the old year and energetically welcomes the new year 2019.



In the Arminius Market Hall in Moabit, three courses and artistry alternate, with cooking done openly in the hall. The Berliner Schlemmer Varieté turns the menu and the stage into a continuous evening.


The Wintergarten celebrates New Year's Eve 2018 with its grand variety show STAUNEN - Circus of Stars!



During the winter holiday workshops at Berlin's children's circus CABUWAZI, kids on holiday can really let off steam.

Located in the heart of Berlin's Hackesche Höfe, the Chamäleon Theater has been playing its own tune for years. This contemporary variety show skillfully combines acrobatics, dance, and performance art – a home for intimate and creative circus evenings.











Wilde Matilde in the Nikolaiviertel enchants with a colorful variety show in the style of the roaring twenties. Here, artists swing from the ceiling while colorful cocktails are served at the unique carousel bar. The combination of Berlin flair and an interactive show makes this place a highlight for variety lovers in the heart of Berlin.
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Trapeze, juggling, and ball walking instead of boredom: At CABUWAZI, children transform into real artists during the summer holidays. The children's and youth circus is active at six locations in Berlin, including Tempelhof, Treptow, and Kreuzberg.


What would the Advent and winter season be without a fairy tale variety show at the Wintergarten? Zimt & Zauber 2018 is all about the "Revolt of the Clocks – or when no one knows what time it is anymore".





In the historic Art Nouveau ballroom of the Hackesche Höfe in Mitte, the Chamäleon shows what contemporary circus truly can do: acrobatics, dance, and stage art merge into poetic shows unknown to classical vaudeville. For Sunday dates, the same lower prices apply as during the week.







Directly below the TV Tower, Knutschfleck combines a variety stage, experience restaurant, and cocktail bar in one venue. The menu features East German classics like Solyanka and Königsberger Klopse for 18.90 Euros, plus over 150 drinks starting from 12.90 Euros. Among Berlin's iconic scene addresses, Knutschfleck is the loudest and most vibrant.





Small anniversary: For 15 years, the Roncalli Christmas Circus has been part of Berlin, and so for the 15th time, it's "Step right up" at Tempodrom at Anhalter Bahnhof in Kreuzberg.

Dance, acrobatics, and stage experience in Prenzlauer Berg: THE CENTER School of Performing Arts offers weekly holiday camps in English for children and teens during the summer holidays, culminating in a real performance for the family at the end of the week.





The ballroom from 1889 is one of Berlin's oldest preserved, with furnishings from the Belle Époque. Over 350 square meters accommodate 135 seated guests, while the winter garden features parquet flooring from the Babelsberg film studio. For a romantic wedding in Berlin-Wedding, a swing for civil ceremonies hangs in the backyard.










In the heart of city, directly beneath the television tower at Alexanderplatz, the Cirque-du-Burlesque-Show-bei-Lieschen-Müller brings glamour and Berlin charm to the stage. Here, cocktails, 1920s flair, and showmanship merge into an energetic evening.
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Knutschfleck turns the heart of Alexanderplatz into a Berlin Variety Show hotspot. Twice a week beneath the TV Tower, the stage bursts with showgirls, acrobatics, live music, DJ parties and a touch of Moulin Rouge-style glamour.
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In Berlin's Reinickendorf North stands a hand-embroidered Moroccan royal tent that takes wedding couples on a journey into the world of 1001 Nights. MADI - Zelt der Sinne combines oriental cuisine, belly dancing, and artistry to create a wedding experience far beyond classic banquet halls.






Glitter, glamour, and magnificent voices: Between ABBA, Elvis, and The Beatles, the era of music legends comes alive in dazzling shows with live bands and impersonators at the Estrel Showtheater in Berlin-Neukölln.
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Small, but with real substance: The Zebrano Theater in Friedrichshain stands for Berlin cabaret and variety arts in the most intimate setting. Chanson, slam poetry, and literary theater alternate, while renowned artists transform the tiny stage at Ostkreuz into one of the city's most charming venues.

At Brasil Brasiliero real Brazil feeling with traditional samba atmosphere comes up.