In the chamber music series “Workshop.Dialogue.Music” at the PalaisPopulaire, members of the Berliner Philharmoniker introduce themselves and their instruments and talk in a relaxed atmosphere about the works presented, their interpretations, and their approach. Questions and a dialogue with the audience are expressly encouraged!

In Nevin Aladağ's sculpture, "Public Resonator," the idea of sound space condenses into an abstract form, a unity of instruments that can be played by several people simultaneously. These become part of an improvised composition that also raises social questions: How is public space filled with resonance? Are there harmonies, dissonances? When do the individual and the collective come together?

In his work "Naturale" for viola, percussion, and tape (1985), the Italian composer Luciano Berio combines so-called Abbagnate (street vendor calls) from tape with the transcription of Sicilian folk songs for viola (Sebastian Krunnies) and percussion (Jan Schlichte). And in the concert's second work, "Duo for viola and percussion," Armenian traditions meet Western European modernity in the unusual combination of viola and percussion, creating stylistically and musically appealing perspectives.

BOOKED OUT
Price: € 22 incl. French breakfast
Free choice of seats on site.

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Photo: Jan Schlichte and Sebastian Krunnies © Stefan Hoederath

After the breakfast concert of the Berlin Philharmonic on June 14, 2026, we will join in musically and activate Nevin Aladağ's sculpture. Musicians will show us which sounds the work can produce.

CANCELLED
Due to the unpredictable weather conditions, the event has to be canceled.

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Nevin Aladağ, Public Resonator, 2023 © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2026. Photo: Natalia Reich

As part of the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, visitors can participate in a Sprachcafé at PalaisPopulaire. Each meeting will focus on one of the art works on display and offer the opportunity to exchange thoughts on themes such as foreign language, writing, and shared experiences. The meetings will be led by Dóra Sági, an expert in German in multilingual contexts and aesthetic language education. Whether young or old, new or long-time Berliner – everyone is welcome at the language café to discuss art, society, and personal experiences over a hot drink and cake.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German.

“The summer came and Berlin was the most beautiful place on earth." (Quote from the film "Goodbye Lenin!")

We are celebrating the start of summer with DJ SENU on the terrace of the PalaisPopulaire. We offer drinks at sunset and Live-Speaker will be in our current exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images. Accompanied by the DJ's atmospheric set, we want to dance together and enjoy Berlin's summer vibe. The music is inspired by the cultural treasures of the African continent and the sounds of the Black diaspora, flowing seamlessly between old and new polyrhythmic sounds.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Limited capacity.

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DJ SENU, Photo: Joanna Ledig

With works from the Deutsche Bank and Written Art collections and loans, the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images looks closer at the themes of homeland, democracy, language, and freedom. In the guided tour in German Plain Language, selected works are presented and explained.

Free of charge and no registration required.
In German.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

On the last weekend of June, the Berlin Book Festival will take place at Bebelplatz under the motto "Experiencing Togetherness". The walking distance and thematic proximity to the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images at PalaisPopulaire offers a nice connection: the firmly established monthly Sprachcafé will place a special focus on literature.

Dóra Sági, an expert in German in a multilingual context and aesthetic language education, leads the Sprachcafé at PalaisPopulaire and offers an interactive session connecting art and language for young and old, Berliners and newcomers.

In cooperation with the Berlin Book Festival

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German.

For 60 years, the Stiftung Buchkunst has annually awarded 25 outstanding books in “The Best German Book Design” competition for their exemplary concept, design, and production. This year, too, literature and book culture are central components of the art and culture program at PalaisPopulaire. As part of this year's “Terrace Talk,” one of “The Best German Book Design” will once again be presented, which, primarily through its design and production, provides immediate access to the book's content.

In line with the current exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, which explores the interface between art and writing, several speakers will discuss how books, through holistic design, become effective and appealing conveyors of knowledge and ideas.

In cooperation with Stiftung Buchpreis and ShopPopulaire by muse.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In German.

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© Stiftung Buchkunst, Photo: Carolin Blöink

Artists Natalie Czech and Larissa Fassler will present their exhibited works with a tour through the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images. Visitors can also look forward to exciting discussions with Czech and Fassler, as well as with the attending curators Svenja Gräfin von Reichenbach and Marie-Kathrin Krimphoff.

TICKETS HERE
Cost: 9€. Limited Capacity. In English.

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Larissa Fassler, Photo: Trevor Good and Natalie Czech, Photo: Studio Czech

After a brief visit to the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, the history and culture of writing in the Arab cultural sphere, an important type of visual art, will be conveyed. In this region, calligraphy is seen and understood in connection with language, art, and design. The artist Daniel Arab will guide you through the evening.

In cooperation with Der Divan.

TICKETS HERE
Cost: €9. Limited capacity. In German.

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Photo: Daniel Arab courtesy of Daniel Arab

As part of the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, visitors can participate in a Sprachcafé at PalaisPopulaire. Each meeting will focus on one of the art works on display and offer the opportunity to exchange thoughts on themes such as foreign language, writing, and shared experiences. The meetings will be led by Dóra Sági, an expert in German in multilingual contexts and aesthetic language education. Whether young or old, new or long-time Berliner – everyone is welcome at the language café to discuss art, society, and personal experiences over a hot drink and cake.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German.

One of our final classic FreeTours through the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images will be extraordinary: Together with drag queen Cali Harburg (sofa queen, intellectual, philosopher, and migrant), this tour offers a queer perspective on the background, concepts, and highlights of the exhibition.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In English.

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Photo: Cali Harburg

One of our final classic FreeTours through the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images will be extraordinary: Together with drag queen Cali Harburg (sofa queen, intellectual, philosopher, and migrant), this tour offers a queer perspective on the background, concepts, and highlights of the exhibition.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Photo: Cali Harburg

As part of the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, visitors can participate in a Sprachcafé at PalaisPopulaire. Each meeting will focus on one of the art works on display and offer the opportunity to exchange thoughts on themes such as foreign language, writing, and shared experiences. The meetings will be led by Dóra Sági, an expert in German in multilingual contexts and aesthetic language education. Whether young or old, new or long-time Berliner – everyone is welcome at the language café to discuss art, society, and personal experiences over a hot drink and cake.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German.

With works from the Deutsche Bank and Written Art collections, the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images looks closer at the themes of homeland, democracy, language, and freedom. During this guided tour, selected works will be presented in German Sign Language in conversation with the artist Veronika Kranzpiller, providing space for in-depth discussion.

Free of charge and no registration required.
In German.

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Photo: Mathias Schormann

On August 29, 2026, the PalaisPopulaire will open its doors from 6 pm to 2 am for the Long Night of Museums. In line with this year's theme "Crime," visitors can expect a diverse program: In a live session of the podcast "Copycats – Männer, die von Frauen klauen" at 8:30 pm, hosts Brit Noise and Julia Meyer-Brehm examine questions of authorship, recognition, and creative appropriation using Bauhaus photographer Lucia Moholy and a current art case.

In addition, musical highlights provide special moments: The pop ensemble The Vocals invites attendees to a concert at sunset on the terrace at 8 pm, while the sculpture "Public Resonator" by Nevin Aladağ will be sonically activated multiple times throughout the evening by musicians (7 pm, 9:30 pm, and 10:30 pm). Those who want to escape the hustle and bustle for a moment can make themselves comfortable and discover the current film series "OnView–Transformation," which presents international artistic positions on the theme of change and transformation. 

An eventful evening of film, music, and exciting perspectives on art and society awaits all visitors.

TICKETS SOON via langenachtdermuseen.berlin

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Moving Clouds – this is the title of the solo exhibition by Lucia Tallová, Deutsche Bank “Artist of the Year” 2026, opening at PalaisPopulaire. The exhibition presents a broad selection of her works and honors her artistic position that poetically explores the fragility of memory in an increasingly accelerated and digitally shaped present.

The Open House marks the unveiling of Tallová’s exhibition. Throughout the evening, live speakers invite you to explore her constructions, collages, and paintings, guiding you through the works and offering insights along the way. The opening will be accompanied by music and the Café LePopulaire will provide drinks and snacks.

As part of Berlin Art Week

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Limited capacity.

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Photo: Natalia Reich

On the occasion of her exhibition Moving Clouds, PalaisPopulaire invites visitors to an artist talk with Slovak artist Lucia Tallová, who has been named Deutsche Bank’s Artist of the Year 2026.

In conversation, Tallová will offer insights into her artistic practice, which operates at the intersection of painting, collage, and installation. Drawing on photographs from vintage books and magazines, often combined with found objects, furniture fragments, and natural materials, she creates evocative visual worlds that explore themes of memory, loss, utopia, ecology, modernity, and overlooked female histories.

The artist’s talk offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the ideas, processes, and narratives behind the exhibition, as well as Tallová’s broader artistic perspective.

As part of Berlin Art Week

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Limited capacity.

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Lucia Tallová, Photo: Miro Nota

Let yourself be guided through the current exhibition Moving Clouds for an hour. Learn more about the background, concepts and content and discover the highlights.

As part of Berlin Art Week

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Meeting point and registration at the cash desk.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Let yourself be guided through the current exhibition Moving Clouds for an hour. Learn more about the background, concepts and content and discover the highlights.

As part of Berlin Art Week

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Meeting point and registration at the cash desk.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Let yourself be guided through the current exhibition Moving Clouds for an hour. Learn more about the background, concepts and content and discover the highlights.

As part of Berlin Art Week

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Meeting point and registration at the cash desk.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Let yourself be guided through the current exhibition Moving Clouds for an hour. Learn more about the background, concepts and content and discover the highlights.

As part of Berlin Art Week

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Meeting point and registration at the cash desk.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Who is in the running for Germany's most coveted book prize? Katharina von Uslar and Edgar Rai present the six nominees in the final round of the German Book Prize 2026.

In cooperation with the Uslar & Rai bookstore

TICKETS HERE
Price: 9€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Photo: Edgar Rai & Katharina von Uslar