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About Platz der Kulturen

Platz der Kulturen houses the Miriam Makeba Auditorium within the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW), a premier multi-disciplinary cultural venue in Berlin. Located in the former Kongresshalle, HKW focuses on global cultures and innovative exhibitions, performances, and events. The largest hall, the Miriam Makeba Auditorium, seats 1,056 and hosts concerts, talks, and festival-related programs. Whether you’re planning a show, exhibition visit, or a cultural night out, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket options and practical venue details.

Getting to HKW is straightforward via Berlin’s transit network. BVG bus 100 serves the area, and the site is accessible from U-Bahn line U5 at Bundestag and S-Bahn at Hauptbahnhof. Parking is limited, with 2 parking spaces noted near the building. For visitors staying in Berlin, nearby hotels such as Hotel AMANO Grand Central, Hotel Berlin, Berlin, and Grand Hyatt Berlin offer convenient options. After the show, explore local dining and culture spots in the area. We’ll guide you to secure your seats and navigate the venue like a pro, with helpful insider tips and reliable ticket access.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Miriam Makeba Auditorium seats 1,056 (HKW).
  • Address: John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin.
  • Venue type: Multi-disciplinary cultural venue focused on world cultures; located in the former Kongresshalle.
  • Seating chart: The Miriam Makeba Auditorium is the largest hall; public seating plan specific to HKW is not widely published, but the main hall seats 1,056.
  • Parking: 2 parking spaces are available near the building as noted in accessibility information.
  • Transit: Accessible by BVG bus 100 to Haus der Kulturen der Welt; nearby U-Bahn (U5) at Bundestag and S-Bahn at Hauptbahnhof are convenient.
  • Nearby hotels: Numerous options nearby (e.g., Hotel AMANO Grand Central, Hotel Berlin, Berlin, Grand Hyatt Berlin) per hotel listings for HKW vicinity.
  • Notable events hosted: Berlinale-related events; JazzFest Berlin has used HKW; exhibitions like Somi’s Re-Imagining Miriam Makeba have taken place in the Miriam Makeba Auditorium.
  • Renamed/demolished: HKW sits in the former Kongresshalle; the site was renamed Haus der Kulturen der Welt in 1989.