A romantic evening of ballet, a festive concert, jazzy Christmas classics, quick-witted cabaret or poetic spoken theatre: what would you like to get in the mood for the holidays? Berlin's theatres, operas and concert halls have just the right thing in store for you!

Is there anything better than colourful lights, singing and making music together and listening to stories by candlelight during Advent? Nope! Do you think so too? Then here come plays, fairytales and concerts for children! Get in the mood for the holidays together with your parents, siblings and grandparents!

From December, the Staatsballett Berlin will once again be dancing "Jewels" by George Balanchine. Sandra Jennings rehearsed the ballet with the ensemble in 2017. A conversation about the inspiring freedom of rehearsals, Balanchine's strict heirs and the relativity of virtuosity and memory.