November 2025

MUSIC: Holly Carter in concert, Laubach, Frankfurt, Aachen, 27 November–1 December

Catch Holly Carter, the Bristol-based multi-award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, live in Germany. Renowned for her masterful fingerstyle guitar and pedal steel, she brings her sound to three special shows across Germany.

MUSIC: Jethro Tull Germany tour, 8 and 9 November, Rostock and Berlin

Ian Anderson and the band Jethro Tull are one of the most successful and enduring progressive rock bands in the world. In 1968, Jethro Tull made their first appearance in London. The band quickly built a fan base in small blues clubs and pubs throughout England, gaining widespread media and public recognition in 1969. They're touring Germany this autumn.

MUSIC: London Brass Germany tour, December

The world-renowned ensemble London Brass, known for its virtuosity and fresh sound from classical to James Bond, will perform in upcoming concerts in Hanover, Papenburg, Viersen and more. Check here for tickets and dates.

MUSIC: Nick Woodland & Band on tour, various venues across Germany, September, October, December

Rumour has it Nick Woodland once turned down the Rolling Stones. Whether true or not, he's hailed by the Süddeutsche Zeitung as “the most relaxed, best and most versatile rhythm and blues guitarist far and wide.” A studio collaborator with legends like Boney M., Donna Summer and The Clash, Woodland is now touring Germany—with stops in Fürth, Munich and more. Tour dates here.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Martin Parr exhibition at Neues Museum Nürnberg, until 22 February 2026

Neues Museum Nürnberg presents the first major photobook retrospective of British photographer Martin Parr. Designed as an immersive hotel experience, the exhibition showcases over 200 photobooks exploring the humour, excess and everyday absurdities of global consumer culture. More info here.

SCIENCE: Queen's Lecture at TU Berlin, 6 November

At this year's Queen's Lecture on 6 November, Professor Adam Amara will explore how the next era of space exploration is bringing us closer to answering two of humanity's most profound questions: 'Where do we come from?' and 'Are we alone in the universe?'. More info here.

VISUAL ARTS: Gaia by Luke Jerram, St. Blasien, October and November

Gaia is a stunning touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter and featuring detailed NASA imagery, it offers a breathtaking 3D view of Earth. Inspired by the “Overview Effect” experienced by astronauts, Gaia invites reflection on our planet’s beauty, fragility, and interconnectedness. Accompanied by a surround sound composition by BAFTA-winner Dan Jones, the slowly rotating sculpture creates an immersive and moving experience.

VISUAL ARTS: Mark Leckey at Julia Stoschek Foundation, Berlin, 11 September until 3 May

The Julia Stoschek Foundation presents one of the most extensive solo exhibitions by British artist Mark Leckey to date. “Enter Thru Medieval Wounds” traces the intersections between pop and youth culture, social class, and the evolution of technology from the 1970s to the present. More info here.

VISUAL ARTS: Varvara Shavrova, Dokumentationszentrum Flucht, Vertreibung, Versöhnung, until 16 Nov

Artist Varvara Keidan Shavrova’s new solo exhibition will open at the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation in Berlin on 1 February 2025. The exhibition focuses on Shavrova’s social and performative textile installation, Migrants Blankets (2018). She will run a workshop on 2 February for participants who wish to use creative techniques to transform personal memories into unique artworks.

EXHIBITION: PURPLE PATH art and sculpture trail, Chemnitz 2025

Chemnitz is European Capital of Culture in 2025. Part of its cultural programme is PURPLE PATH, an art and sculpture trail that will showcase works by renowned international, national and Saxon artists. The result is an exhibition in public space which includes pieces from Tony Cragg, Richard Long and Sean Scully.