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 AWESOME! NOT TO BE MISSED!! I read some very good reviews which made us book for the Sunday night and we were not disappointed. The compare Chris was so good getting everyone involved and engaged, and that was only the start of the night. The comedians to follow were all very good with their…”
Falling | In Love at Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin: a 3-hour Jean Paul Gaultier spectacle with Swarovski sparkle and big-stage acrobatics.
“This show exceeded all our expectations! It kept us entertained throughout, the set, band, dancers, singers, gymnasts, trampoline troup and the backstage staff were amazing and should be commended. This show was a Berlin version of Cirque du Soleil. Go get your tickets and you won't be disappointed!”
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.
“By far one of my favorite comedy clubs in Berlin, I would recommend this activity to first timers and comedy aficionados alike. Without a doubt the host or any of the special guests will make you laugh. Drinks and pizza are quite nice too.”
Cirque du Burlesque at Lieschen Mueller on Alexanderplatz: burlesque, neon, acrobatics, and an afterparty under Berlin’s TV tower.
“Very fun, enjoyable night. Great range of cocktails!”
See five stand-up comedians in Hamburg’s oldest comedy club at Universo Tango, with German jokes, fair drinks, and a 20-minute break.
“sehr lustig”
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.
“Amazing show with great energy of everyone on stage - and the crowd. Chris is an amazing host and this was one of the best stand-up shows I have been to in a while!”
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.
“Great show and amazing comedians. We really enjoyed the night and had a lot of laughs. Would recommend if you're in the area!”
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.
“Danke für diesen wunderschönen, aufregenden Abend mit soviel Eleganz & Klasse! Absolute Empfehlung ✨💫”
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.
“All the comedians despite their experience were all very funny and the show was a great time all around.”
