Hello, fabulous listeners, and willkommen to Things to do in Berlin with your globe-trotting, high-energy host, Oly Bennet! Today is Sunday, September 7, 2025, and Berlin is buzzing—with a crisp late-summer breeze, a touch of autumn in the air, and some sky-high excitement because tonight, Berlin’s putting on a celestial show: a total lunar eclipse, or as the cool kids (and, well, astronomers) call it, a blood moon. The action kicks off at 7:37 pm, peaks dramatically around 8:11 pm, and continues until almost 11, so find yourself a cozy beer garden or rooftop—this is astronomy with atmosphere, Berlin style!
Now, let’s rocket through the daily highlights that’ll launch your Sunday into the weekend stratosphere. If your idea of entertainment is a sweaty mix of live music and spicy flavors, the Berlin Chili Fest: Harvest Event is in full swing today. We’re talking hot sauce tasting, a chili-eating competition, live bands (The Fuckheads hit the garden stage tonight), super chill vibes, family-friendly zones, even spicy cabaret for that unmistakable Berlin twist. Think you can handle the heat? Head over and see if you’ve got what it takes to join the legendary ranks of the Berlin Chili Eating League.
For the culture vultures and daydreamers, there’s a heap of art happenings that’ll have you feeling like you’re starring in your own arthouse movie. Today marks the opening of Meg Stuart’s evocative video journey, “What Holds Us,” at Ebensperger Berlin in the historic Fichtebunker—a must if you love contemporary art and spaces with stories to tell. You can also catch the unique installation “The Missing House” by Christian Boltanski at Große Hamburger Straße—just the kind of poignant and thought-provoking event that Berlin does best. And for Biennale fans, KW Institute for Contemporary Art is hosting open ateliers and focus tours—so you can wander, wonder, and get a sneak peek of what the Berlin Art Week will bring in just a few days.
But Oly doesn’t forget the night owls—or the beat lovers! Berlin’s hip-hop scene is blazing tonight, with Yakary bringing the energy to Huxleys Neue Welt and Kosha Dillz dropping fresh rhymes at Kanaan Berlin. Whether you’re into underground vibes or want to dance till dawn, there’s something thumping for everyone.
Turning to what’s new in town: The chatter on the street is all about a crop of funky, locally-owned restaurants popping up along Kreuzberg’s canals, many featuring seasonal harvest menus—so grab a table, try the pumpkin specials, and live your best foodie life. For city movers, be aware that U-Bahn line U2 is running on a modified schedule for track upgrades, but hey, consider it a great excuse to bike along the Spree, scenic and efficient like a true Berliner.
Don’t skip the classics while you’re here! Always take a stroll through the Tiergarten or climb up to the top of the Reichstag dome for panoramic city views. For something unexpected, explore Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin’s old airport-turned-urban playground, where locals rollerblade down the runways and drum circles pop up on sunny afternoons. And since tonight is an eclipse night—word from in-the-know Berliners: grab a snack from a late-night currywurst stand and watch the blood moon rise over the city skyline. Pure magic.
Oly’s Berlin tip of the day: Want to blend in like a local? Do as the Berliners do—pack a light jacket, carry cash (many spots still don’t take cards), and don’t be shy about chatting up folks at communal tables. You might just stumble into a secret afterparty, a poetry slam, or get a shortcut to the city’s underground treasures.
Looking to tomorrow—buckle up, because Berlin Art Week kicks off, galleries big and small fling open their doors, and the whole city turns into an art lover’s paradise. More on that in our next episode, so keep your curiosity primed and your calendar open.
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