The best events in Berlin in January 2020

Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean that Berlin stops having a party atmosphere. From New Year’s Eve parties all across the city to a host of musicals coming to town, if you’re coming to our beautiful city for a short break, you’ll want to know what to see, do and try out.

It may be a little chilly, but as long as you’re wrapped up and know you’ll be coming back to one of the cosy serviced one-bedroom apartments at Capri by Fraser Berlin after sightseeing, there’s no better way to embrace Berlin in January. 

Want to know what events are taking place across the city in January? Here are our picks of the best things happening in Berlin this month.

Top events in Berlin in January 2020 include:

• Mamma Mia at Stage Theater des Westens – Various Dates
• Flashdance at Admiralspalast – 7th to 12th January
• Magic Mike Live at Club Theater Berlin – Various dates
• The Best of Ennio Morricone at Admiralspalast – 20th January
• Sturgill Simpson at Columbia Theater – 24th January
• Two Door Cinema Club at Columbiahalle – 17th January
• Days of Dance at Sophiensaele – 8th to 18th January
• Berlin Fashion Week at various venues – 13th to 17th January
• Six-Day Berlin at Zum Stadtplan – 23rd to 28th January
• International Green Week at Messe Berlin – 17th to 26th January

More information on some of the events in Berlin in January: 

Mamma Mia

• Date: Various Dates
• Venue: Stage Theater des Westens

How can you resist it? We’re in the mid-stretch of the world-famous musical’s residency at the Stage Theater des Westens. After an overwhelmingly positive start in September, the musical based off of ABBA’s classic pop music is the perfect January pick-me-up.

Tickets start at €45.90 and are available from the official site here.

Flashdance – The Musical

• Date: 7th to 12th January
• Venue: Admiralspalast

Not to be outdone by Dancing Queen, another hit musical is taking up residency in Berlin in at the start of the month. Yes, they’ll be performing Maniac, and of course What a Feeling is in there too. It’s a must-see show for fans of 80s music.

Full event information is available on the Admiralpalast website.

Magic Mike Live - Preview

• Date: Various Dates
• Venue: Club Theater Berlin
  

Before it gets in full motion, the live show based on the Channing Tatum movie has a few weeks of preview shows at Club Theater Berlin.  Described as a ‘360-degree dance and acrobatic spectacular …made for a woman's gaze’ it really is going to be something a little different than what usually takes place at this time of year.

More information can be found on the official Magic Mike Berlin website.

The Best of Ennio Morricone 

• Date: 20th January
• Venue: Admiralspalast

Movie aficionados are going to love this gem of a show. The world-renowned composer may not be there to conduct proceedings, but the incredibly talented Milano Festival Opera will be providing the score to some of the iconic scenes Morricone’s music has made. Some of the best of all time, including Django Unchained and the Once Upon a Time movies.

Tickets range from €59 to €109.

Sturgill Simpson

• Date: 24th January
• Venue: Columbia Theater

When he’s not redefining what modern country music means or creating critically acclaimed animated movies like Sound & Fury on Netflix, the Kentucky native is coming across the sea for some select dates as part of a European tour. 

This performance is expected to be a sell-out, especially with it taking place on a Friday night. Tickets start at €34.

Two Door Cinema Club

• Date: 17th January
• Venue: Columbiahalle

The hottest indie act to come out of Northern Ireland since Snow Patrol (or Ash if you’re a true music fan), Two Door Cinema Club are coming back to Berlin off the back of their latest album False Alarm.

Expect all the hits and a night of indie fun at one of Berlin’s best venues for live music.

Days of Dance

• Date: 8th to 18th  January
• Venue: Sophiensaele

It’s always exciting to see a different kind of festival in the calendar and Days of Dance certainly fits the bill. This contemporary dance festival showcases some of the best local talent and covers a broad spectrum of dance styles. 

Berlin Fashion Week

• Date: 13th to 17th  January 
• Venue: Various Venues 

Time to get your best glad rags out of the closet and get ready for some fierce works on the runaway as Fashion Week is back in town. With five days of runway shows, exhibits, trade fairs and shows, there’s also a little excitement in the air around Fashion Week.

Six-Day Berlin

• Date: 23rd to 28th January
• Venue: Zum Stadtplan

What’s 110 years old and involves a DJ and two wheels?

One of the best indoor bike races sets up shop for another year in the Zum Stadtplan. Six-Day Berlin sees professional cyclists compete against amateurs in a series of races that range from sprints to derbies. 

Dating all the way back to 1909 when the first one took place in Berlin Zoo (imagine cycling between giraffes and penguins) it’s one of the fastest indoor cycling events you’ll get the chance to see live.

International Green Week

• Date: 17th to 26th January
• Venue: Messe Berlin

Technically taking place over ten days (give or take) the International Green Week is the biggest food trade fair in Europe, and some say the world.

If someone grows or makes food, then there’s a good chance they’re going to be here as exhibitors from all over Europe set up shop in the conference hall. It is aimed at those in the industry as a big networking event, but for any foodies out there you could spend the entire day going around and collecting samples.

You can get tickets from the official site here.

Where to stay in Berlin in January?

Planning a post-New Year’s break to Berlin to ease yourself into the year? Make sure you make the most of it with a stay at Capri by Fraser Berlin.

We have serviced apartments that match the luxury of a hotel with all the necessities you’d need as if you were at home. Many guests liken the experience of living like a local in the city centre, and with our location on the lower half of Museum Island, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

In January, the best suites to stay in would be our serviced studio apartments; perfectly built for two with a full bathroom and kitchenette area.

And while you get the best rate possible when booking directly on-site, make sure you check out our latest offers section where we have flash deals on suites and booking extras.