Whether it’s art, culture, sports or gaming – Center Stage offers Berlin-based clubs, associations, charities, and foundations a free space to shine.
Show us what you’ve got: from May to September 2025, Center Stage puts your project right at the heart of the action – and right in the heart of Berlin.
Your idea. Our stage.
General
The Center am Potsdamer Platz is a modernised quarter in the heart of Berlin with office space, restaurants and public areas. Following extensive renovation, it is to be established as a lively meeting place for Berliners and visitors alike.
Center Stage offers non-profit Berlin clubs, associations and organisations a free ‘stage’ to make their work visible and actively involve people.
Non-profit organisations, associations and initiatives from the fields of art, culture, sport, gaming, environment, education and social affairs can take part. Political organisations are excluded.
After the four-year renovation, we want to establish the centre as an open, inspiring place and at the same time support Berlin’s club life.
Application & selection process
Interested organisations send an email with answers to three questions:
- Who are you?
- What action are you planning?
- Why should you be involved?
- Which of the offered spaces do you see as suitable for your event?
Yes, the selection process runs continuously from May to September 2025. Two organisations will be selected each month.
Yes, but each organisation can only be selected once per season. It is possible to reapply the following year.
The selection is based on the following points:
- Creativity and attractiveness of the planned event
- Consistency with the four brand values of the centre
- Interaction opportunities for visitors
Selected organisations will be notified by email and receive further information for planning.
Event organisation & infrastructure
There are eight event spaces (1 indoor & 7 outdoor), ranging from 29 to 880 sqm.
Depending on the space, access to water, electricity and furniture from the centre’s inventory is available. Additional equipment may need to be brought by the organisation.
The organisations must present themselves for at least 3 hours on 2 days. The exact times can be coordinated with the centre’s team.
Indoor alternatives will be offered if available. If an event must be cancelled due to weather, an alternative date will be sought.
Necessary permits vary by event. The centre will assist in clarifying requirements, but responsibility lies with the organisations.
No. Participating organisations must provide proof of liability insurance for their activities.
Yes. Events must be free of charge, have no commercial interests and must not have any political or extremist content.
The centre provides security measures. For larger events, additional requirements may be imposed on the organisations.
Communication & marketing
Each organisation will receive:
- 2 Instagram posts on the centre’s official channel
- 1 paid Instagram boost ad
- Listing in the event calendar on the centre’s website
Yes, provided they comply with the centre’s guidelines.
Yes, fundraising and member recruitment are explicitly allowed.
Sustainability & responsibility
Yes, organisations should minimise waste and use sustainable materials where possible.
Yes, all events should be as inclusive as possible.
If personal data is collected, organisations must comply with GDPR regulations.