Events for children aged 12+ in Berlin
Berlin’s 12+ selection brings together events with age guidance that includes teenagers, from creative workshops to performances and tours. Look at the subject, stated age limits and participation conditions for each event, since the shared label does not mean every listing suits all teenagers equally.
2,271 shows and events
Planetarium show “Dark Universe”
Explore dark matter, listen to the Big Bang’s echo and discover unresolved questions about the cosmos.
Lecture “Einstein in the Dome”
Three scientists present biomedical research methods that avoid animal testing.
Planetarium show “Cosmic Rock”
A full-dome show combines 360° visuals, surround sound and lasers with classic rock anthems.
Conference “Curating”
Curators and researchers discuss how museums and universities can serve society.
Interactive Halloween stories
Families join an interactive Halloween storytelling session full of spooky monster and ghost tales.
Guided tour “Dark Worlds”
Guided tour through WWII air-raid shelters beneath a Berlin U-Bahn station, now part of a museum.
Shadow play “The Three Little Pigs”
A colourful shadow play follows three pig brothers outwitting the big bad wolf.
Film screening “Spatzenkino: Sounding Stories”
Three short films explore whistling, trumpets and song for young viewers.
“Spatzenkino: Sounding Stories”
Three short films tell musical stories and invite children to whistle and sing along.
Guided tour “Under the Berlin Wall”
A guided tour exploring the escape tunnels dug under the Berlin Wall.
Parent-baby tour: “Berlin Global”
Explore the Berlin exhibition with your baby on an individual short tour.
Play “Splinters”
A play explores personal stories about family memories from East and West Germany.
Guided tour “Subways, Bunkers, Cold War”
Explore Berlin's Cold War history inside the Blochplatz bunker through photographs, historical exhibits and models.
Quiz “Solar System Discovery”
Visitors view planet images, children craft, and families test their knowledge in a quiz.
Craft afternoon
Children and accompanying adults make crafts with provided materials and help from library staff.
Duel arena “Yu-Gi-Oh!”
Try the Yu-Gi-Oh card game with guided decks, newcomers and experts both welcome.
Fairy tale hour
Selected fairy tales illustrated by Max Slevogt are read aloud for all visitors.
LEGO building afternoon
Build LEGO creations around a changing theme or your own ideas, with photographs of every model.
Creativity day
Children freely choose from drawing, painting, screen printing or jewelry making.
Drop-in robotics afternoon
Children control robots with buttons, colours or tablet apps, using different tools according to age.
Programming Dash robots
Children programme Dash robots to dance, talk and sing, and create artwork.
Open makerspace
Children explore programming with LEGO® Education sets, with Beebots and Ozobots also available.
LEGO building time
A drop-in LEGO building session at the library, open to all ages, no registration needed.
Open studio: Berlin nightlife 1910–1930
Visitors join artists to explore creative writing inspired by 1920s Berlin, no registration needed.