Dates, information and advance booking of tickets for almost all events in Berlin. For many performances you can choose your seat in the seating plan.
17 events
© (c) Peter Adamik
Every fortnight, on Wednesdays, students from Berlin's universities present themselves to the public in the Curt Sachs Hall of the Museum of Musical Instruments. Booking: Issue of free tickets from 2 pm at the museum box office. Please note the current... moreabout: Jour Fixe - Music in the afternoon
© (c) SIMPK / Foto: Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
When we hear a sound, air moves – just like waves in water. Imagine blowing into a flute or singing: when you do this, you set the air in motion. This air begins to vibrate. The vibrations travel through the air until they reach your ear, and your brain... moreabout: Blowing Horns and Trumpets, Singing and Making Music
© (c) SIMPK/Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
The harmonium was developed in Europe in the 19th century and quickly found its place in churches and salons. During the colonial era, it made its way to India, where it was redesigned: instead of foot pedals, it is played with a hand bellows—ideal for... moreabout: Yoga at the MIM
© (c) SIMPK / Foto: Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
There are around 800 historical musical instruments to admire in our museum. These include unique treasures such as the harpsichord owned by Johann Sebastian Bach's family, transverse flutes from Frederick the Great and a traveling harpsichord that belonged... moreabout: Ask me!
© (c) SIMPK / Foto: Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
What might the world have sounded like centuries ago? We can’t travel back in time – but music brings us surprisingly close to the past. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the soundscapes of bygone eras: from the first simple melodies of the Stone Age,... moreabout: A Journey Through Time With Sound
© (c) Künstlerpromo
2 p.m.Flash Talk: Lute and Oud 14.30 hrsConcert Like in a melting pot, many cultures met in the Middle Ages and the early Renaissance on the Iberian Peninsula: Arabic met Jewish and Christian influences, as well as Basque, Visigothic and Celtic traditions.... moreabout: Sound Spaces: From Oud to Lute
© (c) SIMPK / Grafik: Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
Stars and newcomers of the Berlin jazz scene as guests at the Musikinstrumenten-Museum moreabout: Jazz at the MIM
© (c) SIMPK/Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
Which instrument guarantees a successful party? Together we go on a discovery tour in the museum. The instrument should be loud, easy to carry, simple to play—and above all, spread good cheer. Along the way, we try out different instruments and consider:... moreabout: Loud and Cheerful: Which Instrument Suits Your Party?
© (c) SIMPK / Foto: Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
in 2026, "Jazz im MIM" celebrates its 20th anniversary. We are celebrating this tonight with a three-band special. Georg Ruby - piano solo With "Soliloquies" (Selbstgespräche), Georg Ruby has recorded an album that on the one hand stands under the label... moreabout: 20 Years of Jazz at the MIM
© (c) SIMPK / Jürgen Liepe
As a musicologist, psychologist and experimental physicist, Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Reinecke (1926-2003) devoted himself, among other things, to room and building acoustics, the transmission of music through media and music perception. Hans-Joachim Maempel's... moreabout: Sound - Transmission - Aesthetics
© Queering DanceSport and Carina Armes
5 p.m. Queer Salsa for Beginners Join us to discover the appeal of Queer Salsa, step by step. We’ll teach you the basic steps in an inclusive and safe environment that puts queer, trans and non-binary people at the centre. Queer Salsa is open to anyone... moreabout: Queer Salsa Workshops
© SPK/photothek.net/Thomas Trutschel
Discovering music, evoking memories – A special guided tour for people with dementia Music touches and moves us – and often remains alive even when words fade away. Our new programme invites people with dementia and their carers on a special journey... moreabout: Explore The MIM Through Music
© (c) SIMPK/Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
In 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its democracy. In today's climate, where democratic institutions are increasingly under threat, it is more important than ever to explore and honor the history, thought, and arts of the... moreabout: 250 years of "We, the people" - Sounds of Democracy at SIM
© (c) SIMPK / Foto: Anne-Katrin Breitenborn
A princess sleeps for 100 years, and with her the entire court. An offended fairy has cast a spell on her. And so she sleeps, the thorns grow year after year and in time enclose the entire castle. But then everything changes! Storyteller Silvia Freund... moreabout: Sleeping Beauty
© (c) SIMPK / Foto: Christian Elsner
A day full of music for everyone in Berlin. The Musical Instrument Museum of the State Institute for Music Research and the Philharmonie Berlin are opening their doors. As well as numerous musical performances, visitors can take a look behind the scenes... moreabout: Open Day
The help page for the event calendar answers common questions.. Information about coperations and imprint can be found on our page about partners and terms and conditions.