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The Kulturbrauerei is one of Berlin's liveliest cultural hubs, a sprawling former brewery in Prenzlauer Berg turned into a venue for the arts and nightlife. Across its red brick courtyards, the Kulturbrauerei holds a cinema, clubs, theatres, a museum and event spaces. This overview gathers Berlin locations around the complex.
The nineteenth century brewery buildings now house concerts, markets and festivals, from a large Christmas market to summer events, alongside restaurants and bars. A museum on everyday life in the GDR sits within the grounds, and the surrounding Prenzlauer Berg streets add cafes and shops. It is a cultural anchor for the district.
Browse the venues below to explore the Kulturbrauerei and its surroundings.
The Lucia Christmas Market at Kulturbrauerei opens from November 23rd to December 22nd, 2026, transforming the historic courtyards in Prenzlauer Berg into a Nordic light market. Visitors will find Scandinavian handicrafts, more than twenty varieties of mulled wine and Gløgg, and a program that appeals to families and adults alike. Admission is free.
The Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg is a piece of Berlin history with industrial charm in a brick look. Since the "Sommermärchen" (Summer Fairy Tale) of 2006, the spacious inner courtyard has been one of the city's most famous public viewing venues.
Berlin's biggest indoor New Year's Eve Party with 13 floors takes place at Prenzlauer Berg's Kulturbrauerei.
Berlin on Bike starts its bike tours in the car-free courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei and has been cycling with guests through the city since 2004: three to three and a half hours, twelve to twenty kilometers, 35 Euros for adults including a rental bike. Additionally, there's a rental service with over 500 bikes starting from 15 Euros for 24 hours, completely without a deposit.
Located in the heritage-protected brick building of the former Schultheiss Brewery in Prenzlauer Berg, the Museum in the Kulturbrauerei shows what life in the GDR was really like. The permanent exhibition "Everyday Life in the GDR" makes history tangible, and admission is free.
Twice a week, the Soda Club in the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg transforms into the Soda Social Club, a Salsa party in Berlin with multiple floors for Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and Rueda. Before each party, there's a dance instruction for all levels. For Salsa beginners, this means: dance instruction and party together for 8 Euros, no prior knowledge or fixed course required.
Every Sunday, the courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg transforms into one of Berlin's most popular street food markets. Food trucks from all over the city, international cuisine, and a relaxed atmosphere among historic brick walls make this market an essential part of the Berlin weekend.
The Soda Club Berlin has been located in the Kulturbrauerei since 1999 and spans five floors, from the Classics Floor to the Red Bull Lounge and the Rooftop. On Saturdays, Sodalicious runs with over ten DJs, Fridays feature the Famous Friday with RnB and Urban Dance. Among the hip-hop clubs in Prenzlauer Berg, this is the largest address.
Every Friday the Alte Kantine (old canteen) in the Kulturbrauerei invites you to the party series "Kantine Deluxe". Every Monday at 10 pm the "Hungry Monday", a party with buffet, is celebrated for little money.