Your event at the Berliner Ensemble
We are delighted to be able to offer you the versatile venues of the Berliner Ensemble for external events. As one of Germany's most renowned theatres, the Berliner Ensemble offers a unique blend of historic atmosphere and cultural appeal, lending every event a special touch. Whether conferences, gala dinners, presentations or exclusive corporate events – our venues offer professional facilities, flexible usage options and a unique ambience.
10117 Berlin Contact & Access
Box-Office
+49 30 284 08 155 theaterkasse@berliner-ensemble.deDer reguläre Vorverkauf für Vorstellungen vom 9. November bis 6. Dezember sowie Weihnachten und Silvester läuft! Unsere Theaterkasse hat montags bis samstags von 10.00 Uhr bis 18.30 Uhr für Sie geöffnet. Ihre Karten können Sie zudem rund um die Uhr bequem über die BE-App buchen.
The various venues at the Berliner Ensemble are available to hire for your bespoke event in Berlin Mitte.
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The neo-Baroque theatre on Schiffbauerdamm, which is over 125 years old, can accommodate up to 700 guests in its largest auditorium for your panel discussion, awards ceremony, film premiere and much more. Various adjoining side rooms, such as the Große Salon, are also suitable for small receptions.
- Capacity: 700 seats
- Stage: Rise: 4 %, width: 15,6 m, depth: 18 m, clear height: 16 m
- Portal dimensions: 6,38 m high, 8,10 m wide
- Turntable: 11,98 m diameter
- Orchestra pit: mobile, 2,55 m deep, 8,10/9,30 m wide
- Type of use: Large events, stage productions, presentations
- Special features: Historic ambience of the BE main building, neo-Baroque theatre auditorium with red velvet seats
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The Große Salon, which features an integrated bar, can accommodate up to 200 people, depending on the layout – for example, for smaller panel discussions, readings or parties.
- Capacity: 100 seated, approx. 250 standing
- Types of event: Gala dinners, receptions, presentations
- Stage: Mobile stage elements
- Special features: Prestigious ambience in the neo-Baroque style, large balcony with a view of the River Spree, with Bertolt Brecht’s original study serving as a connecting space
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Following the refurbishment, since autumn 2019 our venues, the Neues Haus and the Werkraum, have been available to you as two newly fitted-out event spaces, each with integrated seating for up to 185 and 115 visitors respectively, and a foyer with a bar.
- Capacity: 191 seats
- Stage: Clear height: 6 m, width: 13.3 m, depth: 11.5 m
- Turntable: 10 m in diameter
- Types of use: Lectures, smaller shows, presentations
- Special features: Modern stage with flexible usage options
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- Capacity: approx. 80–100 people standing, seating for 40 people
- Stage: none
- Type of event: receptions, presentations, small-scale talks
- Special features: Modern and welcoming entrance area with a bar and DJ set-up
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The Helene Weigel Hof can be used for outdoor receptions.
Engagement
Sponsors and partners enjoy special benefits, including when hiring our venues: work with us to create unique event formats offering exclusive insights into the theatre – from a private reception with a backstage tour and a festive dinner on the revolving stage to a personalised performance for you and your guests. Become part of the Berliner Ensemble through your corporate support for the arts. We’d be happy to provide you with further information!
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