DIE STACHELSCHWEINE

★ 4.8 (2,620)$$ · Mid-range

Die Stachelschweine ("The Porcupines") is one of Berlin's longest-running political cabarets, staging satirical revues that poke at German politics and culture with biting songs and sketches. Tucked inside the Europa-Center near Tauentzienstraße, the compact theatre trades spectacle for wit, rewarding audiences who follow current affairs and understand a fair amount of German. Reviewers rate it exceptionally highly, and its high culture and local scores reflect a homegrown institution more beloved by Berliners than tourists. It's a night out for those craving old-school cabaret rather than a big commercial show.

✨ Reasons to go

1One of Berlin's longest-running political cabarets, satirizing German politics and culture through sketches and songs.
2Located inside the Europa-Center near Tauentzienstraße, a compact venue favoring wit over spectacle.
3Recent revues include titles like "Drei Lügen" and "Ich hab' noch einen Tesla in Berlin".

💡 Good to know

1Book ahead as seats are limited
2German fluency is essential to follow the satire
3evening performances are the norm, so pair it with dinner nearby

⏱️ Typical visit

🕰️ Best time

afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Im Europa-Center, Tauentzienstraße 9-12, 10789 Berlin, Germany · BerlinGoogle Apple

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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"I went to see Drei Lügen, Ich hab’ noch einen Tesla in Berlin and Steglitz and found all of them thoroughly enjoyable experiences of German cabaret theatre. The design of the theatre is chic and the humour witty and topical. It was lovely to be there during the 75th anniversary celebrations!"

— Georgia Macfarlane

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