Fotografiska Berlin celebrates its Grand Opening on

September 14

From 7pm - late

Fotografiska Berlin – The Contemporary Museum of Photography, Art and Culture opens its doors to the public on September 14 with a full program encompassing the opening of its inaugural exhibitions as well as talks by esteemed guests, live musical performances and DJ sets spread across three rooms. The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here, and we can’t wait to share a night of photography, art and music and dancing across the entire building – from the Café Bar and Ballroom to the Verōnika bar – with you.

Update 9/14:
All pre-sale tickets for our grand opening celebration are sold out. If you don’t have a ticket—we’re sorry, but there are no more available at the door. We apologize for the disappointment—but we hope to see you in the coming weeks!

Performances by Peaches and more

In addition to our three opening exhibitions, our Grand Opening will be filled with music and performances by Peaches, MALONDA and DJ's curated by Swim Good.

TIME TABLE

7pm - Visit our three opening exhibitions

From 7pm until midnight, guests can visit the opening exhibitions NUDE, Candice Breitz’ Whiteface and Juliana Huxtable’s –USSYPHILIA. Museum Staff will be available on-site to provide context for these thought-provoking and in-depth examinations of gender, race, and sexuality. Care to grab a drink while you browse the exhibitions? Step into the newly unveiled Café Bar and let the melodies of Freak de l’Afrique’s DJ Nomi sweep you away.

This ticket does not include access to the concert from 10pm onwards.

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10pm - Concert in the ballroom

After visiting the exhibitions, the energy escalates to new heights with the opening of our vibrant ballroom. Iconic feminist musician and performance artist Peaches is considered by many as one of the most groundbreaking artists in town, having paved the way for a new, rebellious style of pop music. Also performing is ‘electric diva’ MALONDA.

Limited tickets available. This ticket also gives you access to visiting the exhibitions from 7pm onwards.

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DJ's curated bySwim Good

From midnight onwards, Fotografiska Berlin’s opening party spans multiple rooms, featuring a range of DJs representing the diverse sounds of the capital, including Swim Good DJs, residents of Refuge Worldwide, dance music activist Sarah Farina, the energetic house DJ THC, and SLIC Unit’s Jaxx TMS. From afrobeat, amapiano, to hip-hop, and dynamic house, the three clubrooms at Fotografiska are sure to offer something for everyone to christen the space’s dance floors until the early morning hours.

Panel talk: Bodies Beyond Nakedness on September 12

Can't join us during the Grand Opening? Join us on September 12 for a sneak preview and inspiring panel talk with the artists from the exhibition NUDE. Together, they will speak about the reversal of power roles and reimagining the nude body as a vibrant canvas for diverse artistic expressions and interpretations.

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