During the walk in the pulsating Berlin, one can be impressed with the wonderful performance of street artists and poets. Gorgeous singers, fascinating dancers, stunning actors, and many other talented people make Berlin the city that it is. If you are an absolute newbie to this topic and would like to start with an enjoyable walk to find out where Berlin’s street performers are, this guide will come in handy!
1. Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a commercial open space situated in the central city of Berlin and famous for nightly street shows and animations. Every performer ranging from musicians with their musical instruments to skilful jugglers is guaranteed to make your children have a great time. Take a seat on one of the benches engage with the energetic atmosphere, and be prepared for a show!
Tips:
This way, you are more likely to attend the performances at the best time- late in the evening or towards the evening.
Take some pocket money to express gratitude for great skills of the performers.
It’s perfectly acceptable to speak to the performers and to question them on their performance.
2. Mauerpark
The space at the former Berlin Wall known as Mauerpark is now a lively area for street performances. On every Sunday one of the most famous karaoke events is held, where fearless people sing songs on stage together. The park is also a favorite haunt of music bands and troupes of acrobats and even jugglers and other performers. Take a walk at the Mauerpark, sing along to the craze and join the karaoke and definitely be enchanted by the performances!
Tips:
Anticipate the event so that you can get a vantage location for the Karaoke event.
They sometimes perform during lunch time and so pack a picnic blanket and sit down and watch them.
Take some of your money to cater for other little things like takes from the nearby food vendors.
3. Hackescher Markt
Hackescher Markt which is one of the trendiest districts in Berlin has become famous with the street art and cheerful mood. Here you can see street performers who are musicians, dancers and sometimes even such an extravaganza as magician. While wandering around, try to look for small places in which those performers can be caught dancing for people with impressive moves. It doesn’t matter if you are having coffee at a café, or just walking around the city, you should expect to be met with some amazing shows.
Tips:
For a chance to catch street performers at work, it is recommended that you visit Hackescher Markt on the weekend.
Consult the newspaper, tourist magazines, or television listings to look for any specific events while you’re there.
Please note that if you have your favorite actor or actress in mind you might want to check with their performance’s agenda beforehand.
4. Unter den Linden
The shining example of such a place is Unter den Linden Avenue in Berlin which includes beautiful architecture, impressive historic sights as well as create a stage for street performers of different backgrounds. Here, tourists may chance on orchestral players entertaining the audience, people dressed as statues lending tradition, person displaying their fire dancing prowess etc. It is advisable to calmly walk down this beautiful street and feel the addition of this fairy-tale atmosphere with the help of amazing performances.
Tips:
Under den Linden is better observed during summer or spring, due to the possibility to see tumblers on the street.
Give performers space, and do not interfere with their performances.
You might want to bring a camera around and snap a few pictures during the dances.
5. Boxhagener Platz Flea Market
If you want to have fun and have a tour in an unconventional fair, try to visit the Boxhagener Platz Flea Market on Sunday. Apart from shops, there are stands throughout the site where they showcase various performers. They always have magicians performing their tricks for young and the old, odd bands pumping up the energy in the Flea market season, they are filled with talents. Be bright, see interesting things and buy them for yourself and your friends Enjoy the fascinating show!
Tips:
The flea market should be visited before it gets crowded – get there as early as possible.
Buy some of the handicrafts from the artists and singers by purchasing their CDs.
Oh, of course, all the yummy street food one can eat, don’t forget to try some while there!
Starting your exploration of Berlin through visiting the best street performers is the best cultural tourism one can try in this marvelous city. When you do go out to see performers remember to take a look at different neighborhoods, ask the performers questions, and let them know you are supportive of their abilities. While you travel around Berlin, feels free to be captivated by these performances and take home great memories of the vibrant city!
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