# Talks and readings in Berlin on Saturday 31 October

Talks and readings in Berlin on Saturday 31 October: 79 events.

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## When

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- [Tomorrow](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/tomorrow/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 143
- [Weekend](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/weekend/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 188
- [This week](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/week/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 549

## Where

- [Berlin](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 79
- [Zürich](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/2026-10-31/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 15

## What

- [Anything](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/?format=markdown): 1,977
- [The best](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/best/?format=markdown): 44
- [Concerts](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/concerts/?format=markdown): 87
- [Theatre](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/theatre/?format=markdown): 118
- [Party and club](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/party-club/?format=markdown): 207
- [Comedy](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/comedy/?format=markdown): 42
- [Film](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/film/?format=markdown): 76
- [Exhibitions and museums](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 629
- [Festivals and street parties](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 41
- [Talks and readings](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 79
- [Dance](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/dance/?format=markdown): 7
- [Food and drink](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/food-drink/?format=markdown): 22
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- [Tours and walks](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/tours/?format=markdown): 208
- [Quiz and games](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 11
- [Kids and family](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/kids-family/?format=markdown): 96
- [Workshops and courses](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 127
- [Sport](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/sport/?format=markdown): 36
- [Demos](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/demos/?format=markdown): 15
- [Worship](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/worship/?format=markdown): 31
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- [Astronomy](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/science/astronomy/?format=markdown): 40
- [Literature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/literature/?format=markdown): 72
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- [Art](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/art/?format=markdown): 652
- [Occasions](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/occasion/?format=markdown): 265
- [Stage](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/stage/?format=markdown): 188
- [Nature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/nature/?format=markdown): 50
- [Environment](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/nature/environment/?format=markdown): 18
- [Human rights](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/society/human-rights/?format=markdown): 5
- [GDR](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/history/gdr/?format=markdown): 46
- [Religion](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/religion/?format=markdown): 53
- [Poetry](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/literature/poetry/?format=markdown): 4
- [Spoken word](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/2026-10-31/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 11
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## Saturday 31 October

- 11:00 Zukunft der Industrie - Unsere Jobs sind mehr wert als ihre Profite — Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung — The industry conference "Zukunft der Industrie - Unsere Jobs sind mehr wert als ihre Profite" addresses the crisis of German industry, in which thousands of … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/zukunft-der-industrie-unsere-jobs-sind-mehr-wert-als-ihre-pr-9891/
- 13:30 Aktuelle Entwicklungen in der Mongolei — Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin — The Berlin State Library invites guests to the lecture afternoon "Aktuelle Entwicklungen in der Mongolei" (Current Developments in Mongolia). — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/aktuelle-entwicklungen-in-der-mongolei-27878/
- 14:00 Poethical Readings mit Valentina Desideri und Denise Ferreira da Silva — Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz — Poethical Readings is an event within the School of Self-Defense at the Volksbühne, taking the form of a dialogue and reading in English in the Prater-Foyer. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/poethical-readings-mit-valentina-desideri-und-denise-ferreir-269/
- 14:00 Mit Raketen zu Planeten — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — "Mit Raketen zu Planeten" (With Rockets to Planets) is a live-moderated, interactive journey through our solar system for children aged 7 and up (from grade 2). — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/mit-raketen-zu-planeten-24750/
- 15:30 Sternstunde — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — "Sternstunde" is a live-moderated journey through the universe, presenting the celestial bodies and constellations currently visible in Berlin's sky. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/sternstunde-22456/
- 15:30 Sternstunde — Wilhelm-Foerster-Sternwarte — 12 € — "Sternstunde" is a live-moderated journey through the universe, flying out into space to explore the celestial bodies and constellations currently visible in … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/sternstunde-40564/
- 16:00 Cordula Stratmann „Wo war ich stehen geblieben? Grübeleien und Geistesblitze" — Schlosspark Theater — 25.50–30.50 € — In "Wo war ich stehen geblieben? Grübeleien und Geistesblitze", Cordula Stratmann presents her new book in an event hosted by Michel Abdollahi at the … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/cordula-stratmann-wo-war-ich-stehen-geblieben-grubeleien-und-7743/
- 16:00 Die Grenzen der Sprache — Haus der Kulturen der Welt — Free — "Die Grenzen der Sprache" (The Limits of Language) is a reading followed by a conversation about what words can express and what becomes audible through … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/die-grenzen-der-sprache-8340/
- 16:00 Büchertisch: Berliner Literaturwerkstatt QUEER Vol 3 — Eisenherz — Free — The Berliner Literaturwerkstatt QUEER continues its series in 2026; in each workshop session, two literary texts in progress are read and discussed. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/buchertisch-berliner-literaturwerkstatt-queer-vol-3-14678/
- 16:45 Sternstunde — Zeiss-Großplanetarium — 12 € — "Sternstunde" is a live-moderated planetarium show that takes you on a tour through the universe – from the constellations currently visible in Berlin's sky, … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/sternstunde-22461/
- 17:00 Schwarze Löcher — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — »Schwarze Löcher« is a fulldome show in the planetarium hall of the Archenhold-Sternwarte, presented with live moderation. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/schwarze-locher-22484/
- 17:00 Schwarze Löcher — Wilhelm-Foerster-Sternwarte — 12 € — »Schwarze Löcher« (Black Holes) is a 60-minute planetarium show with live moderation about one of the most fascinating phenomena in the universe. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/schwarze-locher-40565/
- 17:30 Artist Talk — Haus der Berliner Festspiele — Free — The Artist Talk is a conversation held as part of Jazzfest Berlin. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/artist-talk-16527/
- 18:00 „Große Musik“ mit Christoph Ransmayr & HANGARMUSIK — Camaro Haus — 15 € — HANGARMUSIK and the Camaro Stiftung invite guests to a special evening of readings and music. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/groe-musik-mit-christoph-ransmayr-hangarmusik-24419/
- 19:00 Hex, Hex – Ein Fest zwischen Zauber- und Widerspruch — Literaturhaus Berlin — 9 € — "Hex, Hex – Ein Fest zwischen Zauber- und Widerspruch" is an evening of readings, talks, comics, a book revue and Modern Tarot. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/hex-hex-ein-fest-zwischen-zauber-und-widerspruch-199/
- 19:00 Palästina zwischen Augen: The Return of the Palestinian Question and the End of the Human Rights Discourse — neue Gesellschaft für bildende Kunst (nGbK) — Free — A lecture as part of the exhibition program 'Palästina zwischen Augen' at the neue Gesellschaft für bildende Kunst (nGbK). — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/palastina-zwischen-augen-the-return-of-the-palestinian-quest-10276/
- 19:00 Palästina zwischen Augen: The Return of the Palestinian Question and the End of the Human Rights Discourse — station urbaner kulturen/nGbK Hellersdorf — Free — A lecture within the project "Palästina zwischen Augen". — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/palastina-zwischen-augen-the-return-of-the-palestinian-quest-12799/
- 19:30 Steffen Stolzenberger: Aufstand gegen die Natur und gegen die Wirklichkeit — Bajszel — A talk by Steffen Stolzenberger examining the AfD's relationship to homosexuality, beyond the usual accusations of homophobia. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/steffen-stolzenberger-aufstand-gegen-die-natur-und-gegen-die-21811/
- 19:30 Wunder, Wind und Waldemar — Dischinger Brücke — 25 € — An evening of songs, vices and legends around the lyricist Bruno Balz, who wrote lyrics such as »Ich weiß, es wird einmal ein Wunder gescheh‘n«. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/wunder-wind-und-waldemar-30428/
- 20:00 Poetry Slam Spandau — Theatersaal — 14 € — Poetry Slam Spandau is a contest in which experienced spoken-word artists with self-written texts face bold newcomers from the neighbourhood. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/poetry-slam-spandau-4525/
- 20:00 Kantinenlesen — Alte Kantine — 13 € — Kantinenlesen is a reading of a special kind at the Alte Kantine. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/kantinenlesen-6753/
- 20:00 Sprache unter Zwang — Haus der Kulturen der Welt — „Sprache unter Zwang“ is an event at Haus der Kulturen der Welt within the programme „Plural Citizenships“ („Zugehörigkeit im Werden“), which brings together … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/sprache-unter-zwang-8342/
- 20:00 Poetry Open Mic — Tanzfabrik Berlin — Free — The Open Mic Slam Show at the Shape Festival opens the stage to anyone who wants to perform their own poems live, whether first-time slam poets or stage … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/poetry-open-mic-10013/
- 20:00 Monster im Weltall — Zeiss-Großplanetarium — "Monster im Weltall" is a Halloween event with live moderation at the planetarium. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/monster-im-weltall-16656/
- 20:00 Poetry Slam Spandau — Kulturhaus Spandau — 14–30 € — At the Poetry Slam Spandau, experienced word artists with self-written texts compete against brave performers from the neighbourhood – with no costumes, props … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/poetry-slam-spandau-16657/
- 20:00 Poetry Open Mic — Uferstudios - Uferstudio 14 — Free — At the Poetry Open Mic, the stage belongs to everyone who wants to perform their own poems live – whether first-time slammer or seasoned stage pro, what … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/poetry-open-mic-16658/
- 20:00 Spuren: Kino, Erinnerung und Frieden — Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung — „Spuren: Kino, Erinnerung und Frieden“ is an event featuring five short films followed by a discussion. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/spuren-kino-erinnerung-und-frieden-22767/
- until 30 Jun Damaged Deliberations — Diffrakt — "Damaged Deliberations" is a series of discussions, workshops and films on democracy and the environment, running from April 2026 to June 2027 at diffrakt, a … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/damaged-deliberations-14500/
- until 31 Oct Buch des Monats: Ragnar Jónasson: »Stille« — Felleshus — Free — »Stille« by Ragnar Jónasson is featured as the book of the month at Felleshus of the Nordic Embassies. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/buch-des-monats-ragnar-jonasson-stille-45354/
- until 15 Nov Ein Land im Container — DDR-Museum — „Ein Land im Container" is an event at the DDR Museum in Berlin about the disposal of GDR state symbols. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/ein-land-im-container-3479/
- until 28 Dec Sonne, Mond und Sterne — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — "Sonne, Mond und Sterne" is a live-narrated, interactive planetarium show at the Archenhold-Sternwarte. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/sonne-mond-und-sterne-15410/
- until 31 Dec Zeit – Im Strom des Universums — Zeiss-Großplanetarium — 12 € — Zeit – Im Strom des Universums is a full-dome show at the Zeiss-Großplanetarium, followed by a live segment. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/zeit-im-strom-des-universums-15450/
- until 31 Dec Sternstunde — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — Sternstunde is a live-narrated planetarium show that takes visitors on a journey through the universe. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/sternstunde-15469/
- until 19 Dec Dunkles Universum — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — Dunkles Universum is a 60-minute planetarium show with live commentary that takes its audience on a cosmic journey into the unknown. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/dunkles-universum-15489/
- until 27 Dec Schwarze Löcher — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — "Schwarze Löcher" is a planetarium show about black holes, presented with a live host. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/schwarze-locher-15705/
- until 30 Dec Unendliche Weiten — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — A live-narrated planetarium program about the origin and development of the universe. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/unendliche-weiten-15833/
- until 28 Dec Galaktische Begegnungen — Archenhold-Sternwarte — 12 € — „Galaktische Begegnungen" is a 60-minute planetarium show with live narration that travels through the Milky Way and is suitable from age 12. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/galaktische-begegnungen-16105/
- until 30 Dec Unendliche Weiten — Archenhold-Sternwarte Treptow — 8–12 € — "Unendliche Weiten" is an astronomy event at the observatory. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/unendliche-weiten-30964/
- until 27 Dec Schwarze Löcher — Archenhold-Sternwarte Treptow — 8–12 € — "Schwarze Löcher" is an event at the Archenhold-Sternwarte Treptow. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/schwarze-locher-30965/
- until 30 Dec Sonne, Mond und Sterne — Zeiss-Großplanetarium — 12 € — Sonne, Mond und Sterne is a live-narrated show that fills the dome with a 360° projection of the sky, complete with a star projector. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/events/sonne-mond-und-sterne-33778/