Villa Elisabeth

©Stefan Melchior

A protected architectural monument, the Villa Elisabeth makes an impression through its grandeur and historical charm. Through the spacious foyer and up the wide steps with wrought iron railings, the visitor arrives in the Main Hall, replete with stucco-ornamented columns and archways that support the overhanging gallery, as well as herringbone parquet hardwood floors, wainscoting, and heavy wooden double-doors. The grounds of Villa, along with the enclosed church park – a verdant gem in Berlin-Mitte – offer a place for rest and reflection. As both an independently run and public space, the Villa Elisabeth serves as a venue for a diverse, curated cultural program.

Villa Elisabeth focuses primarily on Contemporary Composition and Early Music, experimental as well as interdisciplinary formats, but also hosts classical Chamber Music concerts, recitals and vocals with smaller instrumentation. The Villa is also proud to host modern Music-and Dance Theater, as well as experimental projects of emerging artists.

History of the Villa Elisabeth: The Villa Elisabeth was inaugurated as the parish hall for the neighboring St. Elisabeth Church in 1907 and was home to its vigorous parish life. After the destruction of the church in 1945, the Villa Elisabeth served additionally as the place of worship and religious services, until joining with the Elisabeth Parish in 1998. In 2003, the Elisabeth Cultural Bureau (Kultur Büro Elisabeth) was established to promote the St. Elisabeth Church together with the Villa Elisabeth as a cultural venue oriented towards a broader public.

More information on the website of Villa Elisabeth.

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