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Parieté brings outstanding artists from Germany and around the world to the stage with an artistic quality that is second to none. Experience dance, acrobatics, music, theatre, and comedy across our three stages, and let yourself be enchanted by the rich interplay of performances.
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The attack has deeply shaken us
Berlin’s Christopher Street Day
Christopher Street Day is a day of diversity, joy, and self-determination. It stands for visibility, equality, and the freedom to live openly and without fear. That people should become the targets of violence precisely on such a day leaves us deeply appalled.
For many years, Parieté has demonstrated how naturally art can bring people together and foster a richer sense of community. Such an attack therefore also strikes at the values that we, as Parieté, stand for: an open, diverse, and democratic society.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as to everyone who had to witness this terrible event.
10 years of Parieté –
an evening full of magic
On September 5th, 2025, Parieté celebrated its big anniversary at the Pfefferberg Theatre and open-air area – an evening full of emotions, encounters and boundless art.
The audience experienced a glittering gala full of highlights: dance, artistry, drama, music and comedy merged into an evening that was both moving and inspiring.
Under the patronage of Katarina Witt and Senator Sarah Wedl-Wilson, the gala became a celebration of diversity and creativity. An evening that showed that art connects – and knows no boundaries.
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We celebrate art that
moves and inspires
When the audience dances, cries, laughs, sings, celebrates, pauses and raves with enthusiasm, it is one of the best compliments for the artists.
Their performances were once again outstanding, enchanting, poetic, stirring, passionate and entertaining. The production of Parieté 2024 by Giorgio Madia was a real firework of emotions.
A programme that is hard to beat in terms of variety and creativity. We are grateful for the many unique performances, which impressively and in an incomparable way show that art knows no boundaries.
»Katarina Witt«
"Parieté shows us a world as it could be, as it should be, not just for one wonderful evening, but day after day."
Patroness of Parieté 2022-2025
»Uwe Gervink«
"Aus einer mutigen Idee wurde eine der bedeutendsten kulturellen Veranstaltungen, die Vielfalt auf hohem Niveau zeigt und vor allem feiert."
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»Samuel Koch«
"I just absolutely love it when so-called […] deficits are transformed into proficiencies, and you get to witness something being created that would never have been possible under […] “normal” circumstances—and today was a fireworks display of exactly that."
Presenter of Parieté 2024
»Sarah Wedl-Wilson«
"Inclusion plays a central role [...] because only when all people – regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, or social status – can participate equally and actively in society does the full potential of our community unfold."
Political Patroness of Parieté 2025
»Vladimir Kornéev«
"Artists who put together a show with their whole heart and exceptional skill, regardless of any labels."
Singer at Parieté 2023
»Cansel Kiziltepe«
"Parieté is the ultimate show here in Berlin. I’ve never experienced anything like it, and I’m blown away – goosebumps all around – amazing!"
Senator for Labor, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination
»Annika Lau«
"It's simply the best gala of the year. There's a lot of heart here, a lot of brains, a lot of love and passion. I've never experienced anything like it before."
Presenter
»Joe Chialo«
"In times when our social cohesion is being put to the test, the Parieté is sending out a strong signal. [...] [...] This solidarity in the arts is a reflection of our city – colourful, diverse and open."
Political patron of Parieté 2024
»Klaus Wowereit«
"A Europe-wide unique event.”
Former Mayor of Berlin
Artistic Director
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Giorgio Madia
"My goal for as long as I have been doing theatre has been to create an art form without labels that touches all senses, gets under your skin and immediately reaches your heart. That's parieté!"
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Biography Giorgio Madia
Giorgio Madia is an award-winning musical theatre director and choreographer. Trained at La Scala Ballet School in Milan, he began his career as a classical dancer at La Scala, then as a principal dancer with Maurice Béjart. He developed an extensive repertoire as first solo dancer in the USA, Italy and Switzerland. Rudolf Nureyev engaged him to dance solo parts at his side on his world farewell tour. He worked as ballet director at the Teatr Wielki Lodz and at the Volksoper Wien.
He began choreographing in 1995 and has been directing opera, operetta and musicals since 2006. Staging and choreographic commissions have taken him several times to the Staatsballett Berlin, the Kammeroper Wien and the Wiener Staatsballett, to the Béjart Ballet Lausanne and the Salzburg Festival and most recently to the Kammeroper Schloss Rheinsberg.
His pedagogical work has been dedicated to professional dancers, aspiring singers, ballet and theatre students as well as children in the framework of the education programme at the Staatsballett Berlin. He has been entrusted with the opening of the Vienna Opera Ball several times, and for many years he has directed the Life Ball Vienna, one of the world's largest charity events.
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Event organiser
VIA gGmbH - Du bist. Wir sind.
VIA fosters individual development, provides assistance and care and offers a wide range of jobs and educational opportunities in Berlin. VIA supports people with disabilities and mental illnesses and cares for the elderly and people with care needs. VIA also produces handicraft products, provides a wide range of catering and accommodation services and offers art and culture. The organisers of the Parieté event
Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, Berlin
The Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband Berlin is the umbrella organisation of independent welfare services. It brings together over 800 non-profit organisations and self-help groups. It represents the interests of its member organisations and advises them on legal, business and social issues.
Anne Ramm Stiftung
The Anne Ramm Foundation sees itself as a bridge between people. Its residential and orientation concepts foster encounters on an equal footing and contribute to lived inclusion. The foundation is committed to enabling the most independent way of life possible for people in need of assistance. The Anne Ramm Foundation was established in October 2015, inspired by personal family circumstances.
Schankhalle Pfefferberg in the heart of Berlin
Venues that combine tradition wih the future
Schankhalle Pfefferberg & Pfefferberg Theater
The rebuilt and restored Schankhalle Pfefferberg has established itself as an event venue on the Pfefferberg after decades as a ruin. The historic walls of the building house the brewery pub with its historic beer garden, the Pfefferberg Theatre, two light-flooded function rooms and the Glass Palace as an event location for your private celebrations and conferences.
