Kampnagel in Hamburg: €168 Million Renovation Begins
Hamburg's Kampnagel is embarking on the largest renovation in its history. The listed former crane factory and its technical equipment will be modernized for €168 million.
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Madonna: ‘I No Longer Want to Show Myself Naked Because Everyone Shows Themselves Naked Today’
Madonna says she will no longer appear undressed. The 67-year-old pop star explains this in an interview with the ubiquity of nudity in today's world.
Kammerphilharmonie Ingolstadt performs in Dietramszell
The Kammerphilharmonie Ingolstadt, which originated from the Georgian State Chamber Orchestra, will perform on June 28 at the monastery church in Dietramszell. Works by Handel to Fauré will be heard.
Bruno Mars Plays Secret Concert in Berlin Mall
US pop star Bruno Mars will perform an intimate additional concert on Friday at the 808 nightclub in Bikini Berlin. The event is an after-show party following his first stop of 'The Romantic Tour' at the Olympic Stadium.
Final season of ‘The Bear’ starts on Disney+ in June
The fifth and final season of the hit series 'The Bear' will be available on Disney+ from June 26. All eight episodes will be released at once.
Clive Davis: Legendary Music Producer Dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary music producer who discovered stars like Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow, has died at the age of 94. US media reported, citing his family and management, that he died in New York.
Blink-182 and Billy Talent to Berlin in 2027
California punk band blink-182 will perform an open-air concert in Berlin in 2027, with Canadian rockers Billy Talent as special guests.
Beatles in Munich 1966: When the Was in a State of Emergency
In June 1966, the Beatles landed in Munich for the first and only time. Thousands of fans went wild, police lost control – and a horde of wrestlers, a broken elevator, and seven society ladies added to the chaos.
Bachfest Leipzig: Employee Files Charges Against Conductor
An employee of the Bachfest Leipzig has filed a criminal complaint against a conductor for assaultive behavior. The incident occurred after a concert.
Giant Dragons and Octopus Kites Soar Over Fanø
On Sunday, thousands of kites took to the sky over the Danish island of Fanø for the annual Fanø International Kite Festival.
Potsdam celebrates: Fête de la Musique with 170 acts
The Fête de la Musique turned Potsdam into a giant stage on Sunday. The festival attracted thousands to 49 venues in summer weather.
Bayreuth and Friedman: Drama over Antisemitism and Memory
Bayreuth Festival first disinvited and then reinvited Jewish publicist Michel Friedman. The incident reveals Germany's neurotic longing to be spared from its own history.
“House of the Dragon” Season 3: Sea Battle and Strong Women
The third season of “House of the Dragon” has been released on Sky, WOW, and Max. It features an impressive sea battle and two female characters who could serve as role models for real-world politicians.
Frida Kahlo, Supergirl and Dragons: Cultural Highlights of the Week
A major Frida Kahlo exhibition in London, the cinema release of 'Supergirl' and the third season of 'House of the Dragon' shape the cultural week in Europe.
Hella von Sinnen wept with joy after stage fall
After a severe stage fall in Duisburg in 2024, entertainer Hella von Sinnen feared for her career. A phone call offering a voice role brought tears of hope, she told the German Press Agency (dpa).
Times Square Turns into Yoga Mat: Thousands Celebrate Summer Solstice
Thousands of yoga enthusiasts transformed New York's Times Square into a giant yoga studio on June 21, rolling out their mats beneath the iconic billboards for free classes from dawn to dusk.
Renate Welsh: ‘I Actually Didn’t Want to Be That Naked’
Austrian children's author Renate Welsh, known for works like 'Das Vamperl', speaks in an interview with ZEIT about her childhood during World War II, a stroke that nearly silenced her, and the power of books.
Rod Stewart Nearly Faints: Oxygen on Stage
Rod Stewart suffered a health scare on stage in Utah on Friday night. The 81-year-old rock star had to use an oxygen tank but later joked with the audience.
Cavalli’s ‘La Calisto’: New Recording with Ensemble Correspondances
French conductor Sébastien Daucé and his Ensemble Correspondances have released a new recording of Francesco Cavalli's opera 'La Calisto'. The album, out on harmonia mundi, tells a story of deception, love, and licentiousness.
Buckow Wants to Officially Call Itself ‘Brecht Town’
The small town in Brandenburg wants to add the suffix 'Brecht Town' to its name. The municipal council has approved the application, and the interior ministry is now reviewing it.
Amazon halts film project about OpenAI Sam Altman
Amazon has stopped a film project about OpenAI Sam Altman that was to be directed by Luca Guadagnino. The reason is the company's business ties with OpenAI, as reported by Heise.
Störtebeker Festspiele 2026: New Twist in the Friendship
The Störtebeker Festspiele on Rügen start their 32nd season today with a completely new play. According to NDR, 'Likedeeler' shows for the first time a deep rift between Störtebeker and Michels.
Hackers Steal Thousands of NFTs from Vienna’s Belvedere
Hackers have stolen around 7,200 NFT certificates for Gustav Klimt's painting 'The Kiss' from Vienna's Belvedere museum. According to the 'Standard', citing the Belvedere, the damage is purely theoretical since hardly anyone wants to buy the blockchain certificates anymore.
German Festivals 2026: Lollapalooza, Deichbrand, Hurricane and Co.
Rock am Ring kicked off the season last week, but Germany's 2026 festival summer still has plenty to offer. From the North Sea coast to Berlin, music fans can look forward to major events featuring international stars across rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.
Helene Fischer in Frankfurt: Heat Delays Entry, Water Nearly Banned
With temperatures reaching up to 36 degrees Celsius, Helene Fischer is performing concerts at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park on Friday and Saturday. The organizer has postponed entry by 90 minutes due to the heat.
Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’ as a Experiment in Wiesbaden
The Staatstheater Wiesbaden presents Mozart's 'Così fan tutte' as a social-psychological experiment set in a lecture hall. The production by Marie-Ève Signeyrole impresses musically but falls short conceptually.
Bayreuth Festival: Wagner Apologizes to Friedman
Festival director Katharina Wagner has apologized to Michel Friedman for canceling a commemorative concert. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the event will now take place as planned.
Tom Holland: AI Can’t Replace People or Art
Hollywood star Tom Holland is not afraid of artificial intelligence. According to Spiegel, the 30-year-old actor said on the Spanish talk show 'El Hormiguero' that AI has 'no soul' and cannot replace real creativity.
Pat Metheny in Munich: Guitar Master at the Peak of His Art
Pat Metheny thrilled the audience at the Isarphilharmonie with a concert that showcased him at the height of his unmistakable artistry. The guitarist surrounded himself with outstanding young talents.
Restoration of the Acropolis West Facade Completed After 200 Years
The restoration of the west facade of the Acropolis in Athens has been completed after around 200 years. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni called the completion of the work a 'historic moment'.
Lil Nas X Returns: Bipolar Disorder Treated, New Music Announced
US rapper Lil Nas X has broken his silence after his arrest in August with an Instagram video. The 27-year-old speaks openly about his bipolar disorder and announces new music, Spiegel reports.
Foo Fighters Rock Allianz Arena with Three Hours of Raw Rock
The Foo Fighters performed a concert at Munich's Allianz Arena. As reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the band around frontman Dave Grohl delivered three hours of raw rock.
Anna Haifisch Wins Pied Piper Literature Prize
Leipzig comic artist Anna Haifisch has been awarded the Pied Piper Literature Prize for her picture book 'The Cricket in the Violin.' The prize, worth 5,000 euros, will be presented on November 13 in Hameln.
Theaterformen in Braunschweig: Experimental Theater in Former Prison
Theaterformen festival in Braunschweig has begun, running until June 28. It presents experimental theater in unusual venues, including the former Rennelberg prison, as reported by NDR.
Ryuichi Sakamoto: First Major European Retrospective Opens in September
Berlin's Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart will host the first major European retrospective of composer and artist Ryuichi Sakamoto from September 11, 2026, to June 20, 2027. The exhibition is titled 'seeing sound, hearing time.'
US musician Oliver Tree dies at 32 in helicopter crash
US musician Oliver Tree died over the weekend in a helicopter accident in Brazil. He was 32 years old, as reported by BR.
BR on Modest Fashion: Women Should Be Veiled
Bavarian Broadcasting (BR) produced a feature on Islamic-inspired modest fashion that compares women to mobile phones. The piece is clearly not intended as satire and reveals a problematic view of women's roles.
Louvre Director Demands Massive Investments for the Museum
Christophe Leribault, the new director of the Louvre in Paris, has warned of an enormous need for investment to preserve the museum. He spoke before a commission of the French Senate.
“Welt/Bühne” Festival: International Theater Guest Performances in Munich
The "Welt/Bühne" festival at Munich's Residenztheater brings together international authors starting Friday. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the program includes guest performances from Warsaw and Tbilisi, as well as an evening about racist harassment online.
MDR Pays Freelancers for Doing Nothing Despite Austerity
The Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) is compensating freelancers who lost assignments due to budget cuts with up to 90 percent of their pay, according to a collective agreement with unions DJV, ver.di, and unisono, as reported by "Welt."