Berlin · COMEDY & CABARET SHOWS
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Berlin’s stage tradition runs from Weimar cabaret to English stand-up in a Kreuzberg cellar. These 15 shows are the ones travellers book again: the grand revue at Friedrichstadt-Palast, the comedy clubs, the dinner shows. Each entry lists the language, the run time, and the price.
Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast stages Falling | In Love with 100+ performers, couture-level costumes, live music, and poetic storytelling.
“Great show, fantastic costumes, you could see the design of JP Gauthier for sure, mixed with a bit of a Cirque de Soleil.”
A German comedy bus tour that mixes stand-up and Berlin landmarks like Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and Unter den Linden.
Quatsch Comedy Club Berlin live entry ticket for 2 hours of uncensored stand-up, plus a Margarita, with best seating if you arrive early.
Berlin boat comedy on the Spree: English stand-up, free shot, and East Side Gallery views. 2.5 hours for $15.
“Fantastic acts, and great atmosphere. will definitely come back!”
See Falling | In Love at Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin: a 3-hour, high-tech grand show with Jean Paul Gaultier design flair and Swarovski sparkle.
“This show exceeded all our expectations! It kept us entertained throughout, the set, band, dancers, singers, gymnasts, trampoline troup and the backstage staff were amazing and should be commended. This show was a Berlin version of Cirque du Soleil. Go get your tickets and you won't be disappointed!”
Cosmic Comedy Berlin is English stand-up in a former bank with happy hour, free pizza, and free shots. 3–4 hours for about $10.
“Absolutely fantastic night, my cheeks were hurting from all the laughter. Special shout out to the fabulous barman Rueben!”
Catch SIXX PAXX in Berlin: a high-energy men’s live performing arts show with singing, dance, acrobatics, and a free aftershow party.
“Much better than expected. Great fun filled evening that I would highly recommend to any girl visiting Berlin. Dancers were awesome and atmosphere very relaxed.”
Cabaret at Tipi am Kanzleramt: a 3-hour Berlin musical on a huge tent stage, with a 5€ drink voucher and Reichstag views.
“Loved this show. All in German but didn't matter as knew the storyline. There was a leaflet on the table to explain all. Cabaret was fun, food delicious and the staff super friendly and helpful. Great night out.”
Cirque du Burlesque at Lieschen Mueller on Alexanderplatz: a 7pm-to-midnight burlesque show with afterparty, cocktails, and Berlin flair.
“The show was brilliant, very interactive and such good fun. The drinks measures were free pouring so it didn’t take long for us to be merry haha. Just brilliant!!”
Die Stachelschweine in Berlin stages I’ve got another Tesla in Berlin, a 2028 political cabaret with music. 2 hours, German.
“Auf der Eintrittskarte steht keine Sitzplatznummer bzw bzw Tischnummer. Man soll sich vorher bei der Kasse melden melden”
Berlin’s English dark-humor stand-up show with MC Chris, a free shot, and an intimate crowd for 2 hours of edgy laughs.
“Very good dark humour comedy show. I didn't have high expectations, but I really enjoyed it and would recommend going there!”
Laugh your way through Berlin expat life with 1.5-2 hours of English stand-up, a free shot, and an intimate bar crowd.
“The hosts were fantastic, hilarious and friendly. They interacted a lot with the audience. I like to observe what people from different cultures do and say, so for me it was an adorable experience. Thanks!”
A 2-hour burlesque cabaret at Showbühne Berlin with glam costumes, comedy, acrobatics, and mostly German hosting for $76.
“Danke für diesen wunderschönen, aufregenden Abend mit soviel Eleganz & Klasse! Absolute Empfehlung ✨💫”
See BLINDED by DELIGHT at Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin. A 3-hour stage spectacle with 100+ artists, effects, and big energy.
“A truly amazing musical extravaganza that should not be missed. In my personal view, one of the best I have seen in a long time- outside of Broadway. Keeps you engaged for the full duration of the show- approx 2.5 hours including a 30 min break”
Watch Berlin’s 70-year political cabaret with sharp satire and live music at Admiralspalast near Friedrichstrasse, in German for 2 hours.
“I dont speak German but even the crowd that understood didn't laugh”
