A K-pop night inside an old brewery
The venue is made of brick. Kulturbrauerei is the old Schultheiss brewery complex, and its red and yellow brick halls were designed in the late 19th century by Franz Schwechten. Today the courtyards hold a cinema, bars and concert spaces. The Kesselhaus (boiler house) and the Maschinenhaus (machine house) sit side by side and keep their industrial bones.
On November 25, 2026, ARTMS plays here. The group is HeeJin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul and Choerry, all formerly of LOONA, now with the label Modhaus. The set list and support acts aren’t covered here, and neither are door times or prices.
Getting to Kulturbrauerei
The U2 does most of the work. Leave at Eberswalder Straße, where the line runs on an elevated viaduct above Schönhauser Allee. The complex entrances on Sredzkistraße and Knaackstraße are a short walk south and east.
- U-Bahn: U2 to Eberswalder Straße, direct from Alexanderplatz and Potsdamer Platz
- Tram: M1, M10 and M12 stop at the same junction
- Paper tickets: BVG paper tickets have to be validated in the platform machines before you ride. The Deutschlandticket covers all of it.
November 25 falls on a Wednesday. The U-Bahn doesn’t run all night on weekdays, so late-night riders usually switch to the night buses. The N2 follows the U2 route.
Queues, merch and the cloakroom
The Kesselhaus usually runs as a standing floor. That’s why a lot of K-pop fans join the queue well before doors to get near the barrier. The line forms in the cobbled courtyard, and late November in Berlin is often close to freezing. People who queue a long time usually wear layers they can drop at the cloakroom (Garderobe), which most Berlin venues run for a fee.
- Lightsticks: official ARTMS lightsticks are the norm in the crowd, and fans often bring photocards and small freebies to trade
- Merch: the stand is usually busiest just before the show and straight after it, so many buy theirs in the first quiet stretch after doors
- Payment: card use has spread across Berlin, but some smaller stands and Spätis (late-night shops) near the complex still prefer cash
- Bags: venues of this size often limit bag size, and the venue’s own site sets out its rules
The fan chants follow the Korean lyrics. Fans who go to the show tend to learn the chants from fan-made guides that circulate before a tour.
Eating and lingering in Prenzlauer Berg
The area makes for a long evening. Under the U2 viaduct at Eberswalder Straße is Konnopke’s Imbiss, a currywurst stand that has been there since the GDR years. It’s the usual stop before a show here.
- Kastanienallee: cafés and bars running southwest from the station
- Mauerpark: a few minutes west, along the old line of the Wall
- Museum in der Kulturbrauerei: inside the complex, with a permanent exhibition on everyday life in East Germany
- Lucia Christmas market: in many years this Nordic-themed market sets up in the brewery courtyards in late November
Concertgoers from out of town usually stay in Prenzlauer Berg or Mitte. The U2 links both to the venue without a change.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is ARTMS Berlin 2026?
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at Kesselhaus & Maschinenhaus Kulturbrauerei. The venue is in the old Schultheiss brewery complex in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin.
What is the nearest station to Kulturbrauerei?
Eberswalder Straße on the U2, a short walk from the entrances on Sredzkistraße and Knaackstraße. Trams M1, M10 and M12 also stop there.
Where are tickets and door times published?
The promoter publishes ticket links and door times on its official site. This guide doesn't list prices or set times.
How do people get home after the concert?
The show is on a Wednesday, and the U-Bahn doesn't run all night on weekdays. Late-night riders usually take night buses such as the N2, which follows the U2 route.
What is there to do near the venue?
Konnopke's Imbiss currywurst sits under the U2 viaduct. Nearby you'll also find Kastanienallee's cafés, Mauerpark and the museum of everyday GDR life inside the Kulturbrauerei.
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