BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK
BERLIN’S SCIENCE & CULTURE FESTIVAL
For the curious, across Berlin.
Berlin Science Week breaks science out of institutions and into the city. Over ten days, with hundreds of free events, we transform Berlin into a playground of scientific ideas. Experience cutting-edge research firsthand, join open conversations with experts, and discover how science shapes the world around us.
THEME 2025: BEYOND NOW
Celebrating 10 Years of Berlin Science Week!
The world as we knew it has come undone. What once felt unshakable is now falling apart and what lies ahead remains undefined. In a time of rapid transformation, we turn to science for guidance and inspiration. As we celebrate a decade of Berlin Science Week, we look not back, but forward. With this year’s festival theme, Beyond Now, we ask: how can science help us break through the escalating urgencies of the present and open new perspectives for the future?
THEME 2025: BEYOND NOW
Celebrating 10 Years of Berlin Science Week!
The world as we knew it has come undone. What once felt unshakable is now falling apart and what lies ahead remains undefined. In a time of rapid transformation, we turn to science for guidance and inspiration. As we celebrate a decade of Berlin Science Week, we look not back, but forward. With this year’s festival theme, Beyond Now, we ask: how can science help us break through the escalating urgencies of the present and open new perspectives for the future?
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Berlin Science Week is a festival for the curious. Whether you're a researcher, a student, a science enthusiast, or just looking to explore new ideas, there's something for you. Most events are free; some need registration. All take place across the city from 1–10 November 2025. From registration tips to accessibility info, here’s what you need to start planning your visit.
VENUES
Whether you want to go deep, get experimental, or just stumble into science on the street, there’s a space for that. We have two central Festival Hubs, CAMPUS and FORUM, and beyond these locations, there are hundreds of partner events throughout the city.
EXHIBITION: BEYOND US
6 – 9 November 2025.
For its 10th anniversary, Berlin Science Week presents Beyond Us, its debut exhibition showcasing the works of the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2025 in Art & Science, Marco Barotti. The works displayed include his award-winning project, Coral Sonic Resilience, a set of underwater sound sculptures that explore how the soundscapes of healthy coral reefs can support the recovery of damaged ones.
EXHIBITION: BEYOND US
6 – 9 November 2025.
For its 10th anniversary, Berlin Science Week presents Beyond Us, its debut exhibition showcasing the works of the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2025 in Art & Science, Marco Barotti. The works displayed include his award-winning project, Coral Sonic Resilience, a set of underwater sound sculptures that explore how the soundscapes of healthy coral reefs can support the recovery of damaged ones.
EVENING PROGRAMME AT FORUM
Over three evenings, art, science, and technology collide in sound, vision, and performance. Explore our evening programme, including Angela Aux’s transmedial sci-fi concert of music, video, and speculative storytelling; Moritz Simon Geist’s techno-robotic live show where machines make the music; and the ART+SCIENCE SALON Séance for Science — a participatory exploration of belief in the age of AI, accompanied by live music.
ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF TAGESSPIEGEL MAGAZINE
This magazine is a special anniversary edition of the Berlin Science Week Tagesspiegel Magazine, made possible by our longtime partner, Tagesspiegel. It looks back, forward, and Beyond Now, featuring four captivating articles that explore the frontiers of science and science communication, from climate change and artificial intelligence to collective intelligence and speculative design. You can read the digital edition with a Tagesspiegel subscription, or pick up a free print copy at our Festival Hubs!
ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF TAGESSPIEGEL MAGAZINE
This magazine is a special anniversary edition of the Berlin Science Week Tagesspiegel Magazine, made possible by our longtime partner, Tagesspiegel. It looks back, forward, and Beyond Now, featuring four captivating articles that explore the frontiers of science and science communication, from climate change and artificial intelligence to collective intelligence and speculative design. You can read the digital edition with a Tagesspiegel subscription, or pick up a free print copy at our Festival Hubs!
BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK 2025 x
BERLIN UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE
Tackling the Grand Challenges, together.
Grand Challenges, from global health to quantum technologies, demand bold, collaborative solutions. In partnership with the Berlin University Alliance (BUA), we’re spotlighting how Berlin’s world-class research ecosystem is advancing transdisciplinary approaches and shaping the future. At Berlin Science Week 2025, you can meet BUA researchers, join discussions, and experience firsthand how Berlin is tackling the Grand Challenges of our time.
BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK 2025 x
BERLIN UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE
Tackling the Grand Challenges, together.
Grand Challenges, from global health to quantum technologies, demand bold, collaborative solutions. In partnership with the Berlin University Alliance (BUA), we’re spotlighting how Berlin’s world-class research ecosystem is advancing transdisciplinary approaches and shaping the future. At Berlin Science Week 2025, you can meet BUA researchers, join discussions, and experience firsthand how Berlin is tackling the Grand Challenges of our time.
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