GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best show tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Quatsch Comedy Club Berlin Live Show: 2 hours of uncensored German stand-up with a host and rotating comedians, plus a margarita in Jul–Sep.
English stand-up on a Spree boat by the Berlin Wall. Cozy Floating Lounge, free shot, open mics and dark comedy nights.
“Absolutely brilliant! Hilarious comedians and a fantastic host! Would definitely book again😁”
Falling | In Love at Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin: a 3-hour Jean Paul Gaultier spectacle with Swarovski sparkle and big-stage acrobatics.
“The show was amazing! All the colors, glitter and music were dazzling! It was a must see experience, not to be missed when you come to Berlin.”
Catch uncensored live stand-up at Quatsch Comedy Club Hamburg, on the Queen boat by the Elbphilharmonie. 2 hours of comedy.
English stand-up comedy in Berlin at Kookaburra Comedy Club: free pizza and shots, rotating comics Thu–Sat, hosted by Dharmander Singh.
“An excellent night. A great laugh would definitely go again.”
Cirque du Burlesque at Lieschen Mueller on Alexanderplatz: burlesque, neon, acrobatics, and an afterparty under Berlin’s TV tower.
“Overall good value but could do without the breaks in between all the time.”
See five stand-up comedians in Hamburg’s oldest comedy club at Universo Tango, with German jokes, fair drinks, and a 20-minute break.
“Wir hatten einen lustigen Abend bei guter Unterhaltung. Gern kommen wir immer wieder zu euch”
2-hour travesty revue in Dresden at Carte Blanche with show plus after-show party, glittering costumes, comedy, and transformation effects.
“abwechslungsreich”
Berlin’s English dark-humor comedy show runs 2 hours with a free shot, a friendly crowd, and stand-up that goes way darker.
“Abi was an incredible host. The night flew by so quickly, even though we got to see so many great comedians on stage. Really good vibes, and so many dark jokes, everyone including me, loved it!”
Laugh in English at Berlin’s intimate Expats comedy show, with rotating themes, a free shot, and a friendly crowd for 1.5-2 hours.
“A fun evening in a compact venue. Lovely host and overall great evening.”
SIXX PAXX at Potsdamer Platz: a high-energy, up-close men’s performing arts show with acrobatics, music, dancing, and an aftershow party.
Burlesque and cabaret at Showbühne Berlin with The Glam Girls: vintage glamour, comedy, acrobatics, and a mostly German-hosted show.
“Tolle, kurzweilige Show!”
Enjoy a 150-minute cabaret and variety show in Berlin’s government district at Tipi am Kanzleramt, plus dinner via a €5 food voucher.
“Ausgezeichnet!!!”
Berlin’s 90s Forever hits a live band, big singing, and daring acrobatics at Wintergarten Varieté. Plan for a 2.5-hour dinner theater night.
An English comedy show on a Berlin boat with multiple comedians, a free shot, and East Side Gallery views over the river.
“Excellent night of comedy in a great setting. Everyone very friendly, just excellent all round. MC was so funny and then we had another 5-6 acts which were all good. Great value!”
