Drink in hand and surrounded by baroque architecture, you sit back and enjoy an open air concert as another balmy summer’s evening winds to a close. No, you aren’t in Noto in Sicily or Cordoba in southern Spain: you’re in Berlin, northeastern Germany – more specifically the Schlüter Courtyard at the Humboldt Forum in Mitte. This neoclassical courtyard is hosting “Airing Out,” a program of free outdoor concerts and DJ sets over the next four Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (13.07–05.08.2023). Back for its third edition, the festival brings musicians from different continents for a 12-night line-up. Highlights include Zimbabween hip hop from AWA Khiwe (African Women Arise) (tonight, 13.07, 20h30), stripped-back soul from Puerto Rican-US artist Duendita (22.07, 20h30) and Anatolian-tinged sounds from Merve Salgar and Anil Eraslan featuring the tanbur, a long-necked lute that has up to 48 frets (28.07, 19h). You can enjoy the music while lounging in the provided deckchairs, though if you fancy a bit of a bop, the program’s lively DJ line-up will get you on your feet. Worth seeing is the African-inspired dance from Maryisonacid and Dauwd (aka African Acid Is The Future), who are closing tonight’s program (13.07) from 22h. A sunset aperitivo with friends accompanied by an open-air serenade? Yes, Berlin can do it too!
Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Stefanie Loos & Xander Heinl
Schlüter Courtyard at the Humboldt Forum, Schlossplatz, 10178 Berlin–Mitte; map
Airing Out runs every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until 05.08.2023 from 19h, free admission.
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