Explore Berlin's Vibrant Jazz, Art, and Holiday Wonders on This Jam-Packed Sunday

Hey listeners! Welcome to Things to Do in Berlin with your globe-trotting, sports-mad pal Oly Bennet—where every day in the German capital feels like an adventure waiting to happen! It’s Sunday, November 16, 2025, and the air in Berlin is buzzing with that distinct mix of late autumn chill and city energy that begs for wild exploration. So, scarf up, charge those phone cameras, and let’s hit the city!

Today, Berlin’s skies are clear-ish, but the chill is on—layers are your friend. The city feels extra vibrant as crowds spill into the streets, fuelled by a combo of world-class jazz, avant-garde art, winter wonderlands, and cultural feasts. According to Berlin.de, right now the city is alive with the last day of Jazzfest Berlin, where legendary improvisers are unleashing wild solos and big band bombast at the Berliner Festspiele. If your idea of a Sunday is cutting-edge music and unexpected harmonies, this is your jam.

Now, for the bold and quirky—Tempelhof Airport is hosting the closing event of the Nova Exhibition. Imagine art, history, and Berlin’s iconic airfield all in one wild package—this is the kind of only-in-Berlin moment you brag about later. Over at the Italian Film Festival, cinephiles can catch bold new flicks and classic Italian vibes on Veterans Day of the fest—perfect for those who think popcorn is a food group.

For families and magical folks, Christmas season is already in full swing at beloved markets like WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt, where fairy lights mingle with the scent of roasted almonds, and Europe’s largest zoo is decked out in Christmas lights around the historic Friedrichsfelde Palace. Whether you’re hunting for a quirky hand-carved ornament or sweet mulled wine, Berlin’s markets are pure festive fuel.

Night owls and groove chasers—tonight, another Berlin classic: DJ sets pumping at HÖR studio, with the legendary Egyptian Lover mixing up old-school beats. If electronic music’s your heartbeat, you’ll want to boogie your way down there. And for the culture crowd, check out Pity Arty’s two-day “PROJECTING – the Art of Feeling” exhibition at Backhaus Projects—a deep dive into modern emotions and contemporary art, ending today.

Sliding into local news—drum roll please—Berlin just celebrated the reopening of the Peacock Island Palace after a seven-year facelift, and now it’s more enchanting than ever, peacocks strutting about like they own the place. Transit-wise, the S-Bahn is running smoothly, but heads up: expect extra bustle near Mitte thanks to festival traffic and museum crowds celebrating the 200th anniversary of Museum Island!

If you’re hunting for must-dos, here’s Oly’s top picks: wander the East Side Gallery and grab a selfie by the Wall’s famous murals, then warm up with Turkish comfort food in Kreuzberg—try a Döner Kebab, which Berliners are fiercely proud of inventing. And if you want a real adventure, join the self-guided exploration game “The Secrets Beneath the Wall” starting at Am Festungsgraben 2, piecing together Berlin’s wilder side.

For a classic Berlin tip, did you know the city has more bridges than Venice? Over 960! Challenge yourself to cross at least five today—bonus points for the super quirky Oberbaumbrücke.

Tomorrow is looking just as spicy, with the Days of Jewish Culture in full swing, and fresh exhibitions opening in the galleries of Mitte. I’ll be back with more weird, wonderful happenings—including advance peeks at next weekend’s gaming convention and some jaw-dropping circus magic. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it.

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