Exhibition Opening part 5: “600 Accordions. Your stories. Our Berlin.” – Germany

October 9th 2026
Christine Johnstone
East Side Mall

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Part 5 of the “600 Accordions. Your stories. Our Berlin.” will be held at the East Side Mall from October 12th to 31st, 2026 with the Focus: Historical Instruments.

The East Side Mall is a large shopping center in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, located directly at Warschauer Straße station, in the heart of the Mediaspree district. On three levels, it combines fashion, lifestyle, gastronomy, services and local supply.

The exhibition will take place in a shop on visitor level 2 (next to the make-up artist school), opening October 12th, 2026 at 4pm. It will be open Monday to Saturday from 12 midday to 8pm.

Program:

October 13th from 5:00-6:45pm – Listen & Play Along – Mini Concert & Learn the Accordion
October 15th from 17:00-18:00 Concert by Mariano Godoy (Bandolica), Helena Rüegg (Bandoneon) – Duo and Solo Pieces
October 16th from 15:30-17:00 Accordion craft workshop
October 16th from 17:00-19:00 Cultural contributions – The stage is yours!
October 17th from 15:30-17:00 Accordion for Everyone! October 19th from 15:00-16:00 Exploration of the exhibition – guided tour
October 20th from 16:00-17:30 Play the Instrument of the Year!
October 22nd from 4:30-5:15pm and from 5:15-6:00pm How does air work – building instruments for everyone
October 23rd from 17:00-19:00 Cultural contributions – The stage is yours!
October 24th from 16:00-17:30 Accordion Introductory Concert for Families
October 27th from 15:30-17:00 Try the accordion for families with children from 6 years
October 29th from 16:00-17:30 Accordion craft workshop
October 29th from 6pm Accordion duo CLASU
October 30th from 17:00-19:00 Cultural contributions – The stage is yours!
October 31st from 15:30-17:00 Accordion for Everyone!

For further information email: akkordeon@landesmusikrat-berlin.de

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