British-German Association

German Art at The National Gallery, London
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
On 11 December 2025 at 1pm, we are delighted to invite BGA members to a curator-led tour of German art at the National Gallery in London. Dr. Emma Capron, Curator of Early Netherlandish and German Paintings, will lead us through the highlights of the collection. Afterwards, those who wish to can join us for coffee and cake.
This event is currently fully booked. Please email Tamara on office@britishgermanassociation.org if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.

Stammtisch at Munich Cricket Club
2026-01-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Munich Cricket Club, Victoria
Book your space for our Winter Stammtisch at the Munich Cricket Club, Victoria, from 6.30pm on 14 January 2026. Whether you are a native speaker, language learner, or just want to meet some like-minded people, everyone is welcome.
Please note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us.

Strengthening Democracy: Civic Engagement and Democratic Resilience in Germany and the UK
2026-01-15 14:30 - 17:00 | Royal Society of Arts, 8 John Adam St,, London, WC2N 6EZ
On 15 January 2026, join us for a conversation with Dr. Jurgen Grotz, Professor Bryony Hoskins and others at RSA House in London on how citizens in Germany and the UK participate in public life. Entry is from 2.30pm with a 3pm start and the event will finish around 4.30pm. This is a joint event between the British-German Association and the Deutsches Institut für Gutes Leben (German Institute for the Good Life).
In a time marked by political polarisation, disinformation, and declining institutional trust, our panel of experts and a moderator will compare the cultural, social, and institutional landscapes shaping civic engagement today. The discussion will spotlight innovative initiatives that energise community participation and nurture more resilient democratic cultures, while exploring what each country can learn from the other.
This event aims to identify current trends and shared challenges to democratic resilience in Germany and the UK, fostering deeper dialogue on how to strengthen citizen engagement across both societies.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Speakers:
Dr. Jurgen Grotz is Director of the Institute for Volunteering Research, at the University of East Anglia (Institute for Volunteering Research (IVR)). He is an author and academic, specialising in volunteer involvement research.
Professor Bryony Hoskins, Chair of Comparative Social Science at the University of Roehampton, is a leading expert on how inequalities shape political engagement and how education can close these gaps. Her latest book, Education, Democracy and Inequality, explores political engagement and citizenship education in Europe and is published by Palgrave Macmillan.
The event will be moderated by Dr. Robert Keeling who is a member of the Deutsches Institut für Gutes Leben.
You can book tickets through this link on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthening-democracy-in-germany-and-the-uk-tickets-1976903211723?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Rise of Right-Wing Populism in Germany and the UK
2026-01-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
Join us on 19 January 2026 from 6.30 to 7.30pm on Zoom for a timely online discussion on the rise of right-wing populism in Germany and the United Kingdom with Petra Schleiter, Jonathan Olsen and Ed Turner. This event, jointly organised by the BGA and the International Association on the Study of German Politics (IASGP) explores the social, economic, and political forces driving these movements, how they differ across national contexts, and what their growing influence means for democratic institutions and public discourse. Featuring expert insights and audience Q&A, the event offers a nuanced look at one of Europe’s most pressing political developments.
Petra Schleiter is Professor of Comparative Politics and a Fellow of St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford, and is Director the Centre for Democratic Resilience
Jonathan Olsen is Professor of political science and the Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies at Texas Woman’s University.
Ed Turner is a leading expert on German politics and is also interested in comparative politics, notably in the areas of political parties, federalism and public policy. He works as a Lecturer at Aston University.
Please note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us.

Young Members Event – Diplomacy in Action: A Conversation with Jill Gallard
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Deutsche Bank London, 21 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9DB
Join us at Deutsche Bank, London, on 27 January 2026 from 6.30pm for an exclusive in-person conversation and networking event with Jill Gallard CMG CVO, former British Ambassador to Germany. This special event is designed for young professionals and students under 35 who are passionate about diplomacy, international relations, and global affairs and is organised jointly with The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership and Next Generation at Chatham House.
Jill Gallard will share insights from her distinguished diplomatic career, discuss the evolving role of diplomacy in today’s interconnected world, and offer advice for those aspiring to shape international dialogue.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with one of the UK’s leading diplomats and connect with like-minded peers interested in building a global future.
This event is now fully booked. Please contact Tamara at office@britishgermanassociation.org for a space on the waiting list.

2026 LSE German Symposium
2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-02-06 19:00 | London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom
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As in previous years, BGA members are warmly invited to attend the LSE’s prestigious German Symposium held from 2-6 February 2026. Initiated in 1998 by German LSE students, the German Symposium has become an important date in the LSE’s calendar and will be hosted for the 25th time in 2026.
Featuring a wide variety of events ranging from keynote speeches by and discussion panels to intimate coffee chats with world-class speakers, the LSE offers time and space for rigorous political debate. An events schedule and booking options will be made available closer to the date through the Symposium’s website.

Out of Hitler's Shadow - Tobias Straumann in Conversation with Frank Trentmann
2026-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
On Thursday, 19 February 2026 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, the two historians Frank Trentmann and Tobias Straumann will discuss Tobias’s book Out of Hitler’s Shadow: Debt, Guilt, and the German Economic Miracle on Zoom.
The book explores why the United States and its Western Allies chose an unexpectedly lenient approach toward Germany after the Second World War, despite the catastrophic destruction and suffering caused by the Nazi regime. Instead of demanding sweeping reparations, the Western powers decided at the 1952 London Debt Conference to forgo all war-related debts, requiring West Germany to repay only a portion of its pre- and post-war obligations.
This controversial decision challenged conventional ideas of justice, leaving many victims uncompensated. Yet key statesmen – including Dean Acheson, Konrad Adenauer, Robert Schuman, David Ben-Gurion and Moshe Sharett – believed that harsh financial terms would destabilise Europe and hinder long-term recovery. Tobias Straumann reveals how their strategic foresight reshaped post-war Europe and why their choices still resonate today.
Prof. Dr. Tobias Straumann is an economic historian teaching at the University of Zurich and director of the MAS in Applied History. He also writes columns for the NZZ am Sonntag. He is the author of 1931: Debt, Crisis, and the Rise of Hitler (Oxford University Press 2019).
Prof. Dr. Frank Trentmann is Professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London, and at the University of Helsinki. He is the author of Empire of Things, Free Trade Nation, and Out of the Darkness: The Germans 1942–2022. He was a Moore Scholar at Caltech and has been awarded the Whitfield Prize, the Austrian Science Book Prize, the Humboldt Prize for Research and the 2023 Bochum Historians’ Prize.

Please note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us.

Hidden Histories: Queer Lives in Britain and Germany
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
Join us on 25 February 2026 at 6.30pm for an online discussion celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month. How have queer lives been recorded, concealed, or deliberately erased in Britain and Germany across the 20th and 21st centuries? From criminalisation and censorship to activism, archives, and cultural memory, this event explores the forces that have shaped what we know – and don’t know – about LGBTQ+ histories. Bringing together historians and cultural scholars, the discussion examines how queer experiences have survived in personal testimony, art, and archives, and why uncovering these hidden histories matters today for identity, rights, and remembrance on both sides of the Channel. This event is organised in conjunction with Women in German Studies (W+IGS) and the Association for German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland (AGS).
Our speakers:
Professor Matt Cook is an English social and cultural historian specialising in LGBTQ and queer history, currently the Jonathan Cooper Chair of the History of Sexuality at Mansfield College, University of Oxford. He is known for his influential work on queer urban life, the history of homosexuality in Britain, and LGBTQ heritage.
Professor Helen Finch is a British academic who serves as Professor of German Literature at the University of Leeds, where her research focuses on the representation of the Holocaust in German-language literature, queer identity and memory, and issues of trauma and gender in cultural texts. She co-leads the Queer Area Studies Network and works across Holocaust, queer, and literary studies to explore memory, identity, and marginalised voices in German culture.
Dr Anna Hájková is Reader for modern European continental history at the University of Warwick. Her first book, The Last Ghetto: An Everyday History of Theresienstadt, came out in 2020 with Oxford University Press. She is a pioneer of queer Holocaust history and her work has been awarded the 2020 Orfeo Iris Prize. In 2025, she published People Without History are Dust with the University of Toronto Press. The book has won the National Jewish Book Award 2026.
Please note that registration is necessary for the event. Only logged-in members of the BGA will be able to see the Zoom registration link (starting https://) below. Once you have logged in to your BGA account, please navigate back to this page via the “Events” tab on the menu bar and register below. If you are still unable to see the Zoom registration link after logging in, please check your membership is up-to-date or contact us.

Kindertransport in British Memory and Culture: A Roundtable Discussion
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
This online roundtable brings together scholars and practitioners to examine the Kindertransport through archival research, personal testimony, and reflective practice. Exploring sources ranging from international archives to refugees’ own words, the discussion considers how the Kindertransport has been remembered, interpreted, and mobilised in British culture, and why it continues to matter today.
Speakers:

Dr Amy Williams (Association of Jewish Refugees) Using international, national, and local archives to construct a transnational history of the Kindertransport
Dr Monja Stahlberger (University of Reading) Listening to Kindertransport Refugees in Their Own Words: how ego documents of the early years in Britain give us unique insights
Howard Falksohn (Wiener Holocaust Library) Kindertransporte: An archivist’s personal perspective

Chair:

Dr Joseph Cronin (Leo Baeck Institute London)

This event is hosted by the Leo Baeck Institute London in collaboration with the British-German Association.
Register here: https://www.lbilondon.ac.uk/events/conferences/kindertransport-british-memory-and-culture-roundtable-discussion

Tamerlano - A Night at the Opera
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT, United Kingdom
Join fellow BGA members at Shoreditch Town Hall, London on Friday 27 March 2026 at 7pm for a new production of Handel’s opera Tamerlano featuring some of the composer’s most ravishing and astonishing music. This production, by the London Handel Festival’s Handel Opera Studio, has an exceptional cast with leading Handelian Laurence Cummings as Music Director with the Academy of Ancient Music and award-winning director Orpha Phelan making her baroque opera directorial debut.
Tamerlano is one of Handel’s most powerful psychological dramas that explores the extremes of human nature. This gripping opera recounts the story of the defeated Ottoman sultan Bajazet and his daughter Asteria, ensnared in a web of love, loyalty, and power struggles with the ruthless conqueror Tamerlano.
The evening offers an exclusive area of the bar for BGA members to gather during the interval and meet a member of the opera’s creative team.
Please note that booking tickets for Friday 27th March is necessary through the London Handel Festival website here. Please use code BGA%27MARCH when booking. Please also email Tamara Aberle, the BGA’s Programme and Membership Lead, at office@britishgermanassociation.org to let her know the booking was made.

Oxford’s German Literary Connections
2026-04-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Taylor Institution Library, St Giles', Oxford, OX1 3NA
Join us on 17 April 2026 for a 3.00pm start for a unique opportunity to explore Oxford’s rich German literary connections through two of the city’s most remarkable institutions: the Taylor Institution Library and the Bodleian Library.
This special event will offer a guided journey through Oxford’s German-language collections, highlighting rare books, manuscripts, and stories, including Professor H.G. Fiedler’s tour of Germany with the Prince of Wales in 1913, that illuminate the long-standing intellectual and cultural exchange between Britain and the German-speaking world. From literary classics to lesser-known treasures, participants will gain insight into how German-language texts have been collected, studied, and celebrated in Oxford over centuries.
The event will be jointly led by Emma Huber, Subject Librarian for German, and Martin Kauffmann, Head of Early and Rare Collections, who will share their expert knowledge of the collections and their historical significance. Together, they will bring to life the people, texts, and ideas that have shaped Oxford’s engagement with German language and literature.
This event is ideal for anyone with an interest in German culture, literature, history, or libraries, and offers a rare chance to experience these collections in an intimate, behind-the-scenes setting.
Please log in to your account before accessing the booking page linked below. If you are still unable to access the page after logging in, please check your membership is up-to-date, or contact us.
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BGA Stammtisch at Munich Cricket Club
2026-04-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Munich Cricket Club, Victoria
Book your space for our Spring Stammtisch at the Munich Cricket Club, Victoria, from 6.30pm on 21 April 2026. Whether you are a native speaker, language learner, or just want to meet some like-minded people, everyone is welcome.
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A New World Order: The UK, Germany and the US in a Changing Security Landscape
2026-04-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
On Thursday, 23 April 2026, from 6.30 to 7.30pm, we invite you to join an online talk on Zoom titled “A New World Order: The UK, Germany and the US in a Changing Security Landscape.”
Prof. Richard G. Whitman, an expert in International Relations at the University of Kent, will be in conversation with Evie Aspinall, Director of the British Foreign Policy Group. The event will be moderated by Dominic Johnson, Foreign & Africa Editor for taz (die Tageszeitung).
Together, they will explore how the current political climate –particularly the United States’ shifting engagement with Europe – is affecting both the UK and Germany, with a special focus on security and the evolving transatlantic relationship.
Drawing on their expertise, the speakers will share insights into what these developments mean for the future of European security and cooperation.
Richard G. Whitman is Professor of Politics and International Relations at the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, University of Kent. At present he is Senior Associate Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). His current research interests include the foreign and security and defence policies of the UK and the EU. He is the author and editor of eleven books and published over sixty academic articles and book chapters on European integration and UK foreign and security policy. His book The UK and the War on Ukraine: Status seeking after Brexit is due for publication in 2026. Professor Whitman is a regular international media commentator. He was an Associate Fellow and former Head of the Europe Programme at Chatham House and a Senior Fellow on the Economic and Research Council’s UK in a Changing Europe initiative and held the British Academy and Leverhulme Michael Dockrill Senior Research Fellowship in British Foreign Policy in 2022.
Evie Aspinall is the Director of the British Foreign Policy Group. Her primary research interests are domestic consent for foreign policy, the UK’s role in the world and challenges posed by the UK’s strategic rivals. Evie holds a BA from the University of Cambridge and an MSc from King’s College London. She has previously worked at UN Women UK and the Future Leaders Network and was formerly the UK Head Delegate to the Youth7, the G7’s official youth engagement group. She also served as President of Cambridge University Students’ Union. She is a regular commentator in the media on issues pertinent to UK foreign policy.

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Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe – Katja Hoyer in conversation with Julia Boyd
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Goethe-Institut London, 50 Princes Gate, London, SW7 2PH
When: 12 May 2026 from 7pm to 8pm
Where: Goethe-Institut London Library, London
Language: English

The Goethe-Institut, in collaboration with the British-German Association, is delighted to invite you to an evening with historian and author Katja Hoyer, who will be in conversation with Julia Boyd about Katja’s new book, Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe.
In this timely discussion, Katja and Julia will explore the promise and tragedy of Germany between the two World Wars. Katja’s book offers a fresh perspective on this tumultuous period by examining it through the eyes of the people of Weimar.
Weimar looms large in German history: a crucible of democracy and dictatorship. Home to Goethe and Schiller, Liszt and Nietzsche, the town gave its name to the ambitious republic born after the First World War. Yet it was also a place where Bauhaus architects reimagined modern life while, not far away, Buchenwald was carved out of a beech forest.
Drawing on rich new archival research, Katja Hoyer takes us from 1919 to 1939, following the men and women who lived through the republic and Hitler’s regime. Through their choices and compromises, hopes and failures, Weimar leads us into the heart of a town that dreamt of a better world and woke to tyranny.
Katja Hoyer is a German-British historian. She is a Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College London and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Her last book Beyond the Wall: East Germany 1949-1990 was a Sunday Times and Spiegel bestseller and long-listed for the Baillie Gifford Prize. Katja is a columnist for Berliner Zeitung and a regular contributor to British and American news outlets such as the BBC, Bloomberg, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. Her new book Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe will be published in May 2026.
Julia Boyd worked at the Victoria & Albert Museum before marriage to a diplomat took her on various foreign postings. After ten years in Cambridge, where her late husband was Master of Churchill College, they returned to live in London. She is a former trustee of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, and a former governor of the ESU. She is currently a trustee of Wigmore Hall and has just finished writing a history of the Hall for its 125th anniversary. She is also the author of Travelers in the Third Reich: The Rise of Fascism through the Eyes of Everyday People.
Good news: While in‑person tickets for this event are now sold out, registration for the free livestream via Zoom is still available. You can register here.

White Asparagus Supper
2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | National Liberal Club
On Friday 15 May 2026 from 7pm the German Circle at the National Liberal Club is inviting BGA members to join them for their annual white asparagus supper. English will be spoken throughout the event.
Commence the evening with a glass of German sparkling wine before a short piano recital, followed by a traditional menu:
– Cream of white asparagus soup
– Veal Schnitzel, white asparagus, buttered new potatoes, hollandaise sauce
– Apple Strudel with vanilla ice cream
– Pear Schnapps
– Half a bottle of German Wine per person
Tickets Price £88
7.00pm Welcome drink in the Smoking Room
7.30pm Dinner in the David Lloyd George Room
Book your space here or alternatively call 0207 930 9871. Please put ‘BGA member’ in the comments box when booking, or state this if booking by phone, so BGA members can be seated together where possible.

The Merz Government One Year On
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Houses of Parliament, London, SW1A 0AA
The British-German Association, in partnership with the International Association for the Study of German Politics (IASGP), is pleased to host an in-person event at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 10 June from 6.00pm, examining the Merz government one year on.

This event will bring together expert speakers Dr Ed Turner, Reader at Aston University and Chair of the IASGP, and Dagmar Seeland, UK and Ireland Correspondent for STERN magazine, to assess the government’s first year in office, exploring key developments in domestic policy, economic strategy, and Germany’s role on the European and international stage. The discussion will also consider the implications for the UK–Germany relationship. The event will be moderated by Julie Smith, Baroness Smith of Newnham, Professor of European Politics in the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at Cambridge University.

Guests will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and networking following the panel.

This event is currently fully booked. Please email Tamara at office@britishgermanassociation.org if you would like a space on the waiting list.

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Fantastic Kingdom: A Stranger's Notes on a Contrary Country
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Mile End Institute / Queen Mary University, Bancroft Rd, London, E1 4DG
On 17 June 2026 at 6.30pm the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University invites BGA members to the launch of Helene von Bismarck’s new insightful portrait of the UK as seen by an outsider

Global yet insular, tolerant yet suspicious, proudly pragmatic yet profoundly sentimental. The United Kingdom inspires fierce loyalty and endless argument. Ten years after Brexit, it is as divided as ever.
After twenty years of studying Britain, German historian Helene von Bismarck offers an affectionate and insightful portrait of the United Kingdom as seen by an outsider. From the enduring fantasy of Britain as a self-sufficient island to the profound devotion to a global monarchy; from imperial amnesia to modern multiculturalism, she explores the paradoxes and myths that shape British identity.
Clear-eyed and witty, Fantastic Kingdom is a letter from a friend, revealing why the question of what unites the country has never mattered more than now, at a time of dramatic geopolitical change when liberal democracy is under attack. Looking backwards into history, and outwards into the global context, she closes the gap between how Britain understands itself and how it is seen abroad.
Helene will be in conversation with Dr Robert Saunders, Deputy Director of the Mile End Institute, and signed copies of the book will be available after the discussion.
This event will take place on Queen Mary’s Mile End campus. The exact venue will be announced a week before the event.

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Hidden German Histories of London - A Guided Walk
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Embankment, Villiers St, London, London, WC2N 6EZ, United Kingdom
Join us on Wednesday, 1 July at 6pm for a fascinating two-hour guided walk exploring the powerful but often overlooked impact of German-speaking immigrants on London’s history. The starting point is Embankment. Discover the stories of figures such as George Frideric Handel, Karl Marx, Heinrich Heine and Angelica Kauffman, whose lives and work left a lasting mark on the city’s culture, music, politics, and ideas. Along the way, we’ll also explore the deep-rooted ties between Britain’s monarchy and Germany, from the House of Hanover to the German heritage woven through the royal family for generations. Led by BGA member and City of London & Westminster guide Marcus Durst, the walk takes you through the West End and Soho, finishing near Bond Street.
We’ll wrap up at a local pub – perfect for continuing the conversation.
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Hidden German Histories of London - A Guided Walk
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Embankment, Villiers St, London, London, WC2N 6EZ, United Kingdom
Due to popular demand of the walking tour on Wednesday, 1 July, Marcus Durst will offer the tour also on Thursday, 2 July, at 6pm.
Join us for a fascinating two-hour guided walk exploring the powerful but often overlooked impact of German-speaking immigrants on London’s history. The starting point is Embankment. Discover the stories of figures such as George Frideric Handel, Karl Marx, Heinrich Heine and Angelica Kauffman, whose lives and work left a lasting mark on the city’s culture, music, politics, and ideas. Along the way, we’ll also explore the deep-rooted ties between Britain’s monarchy and Germany, from the House of Hanover to the German heritage woven through the royal family for generations. Led by BGA member and City of London & Westminster guide Marcus Durst, the walk takes you through the West End and Soho, finishing near Bond Street.
We’ll wrap up at a local pub – perfect for continuing the conversation.
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Annual General Meeting 2026
2026-07-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
The BGA’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Zoom on Monday 6 July at 6:30pm.
At the AGM, we will be reporting on the activities of the Association and sharing details of our plans for the year ahead. We will be electing the Officers and Executive Committee members for the coming year. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions.

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Summer Drinks at Albert's Schloss
2026-07-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Albert’s Schloss, 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EU
Join us for a summer drinks Stammtisch at Albert’s Schloss on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 from 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

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Grillabend at the National Liberal Club
2026-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | National Liberal Club
The National Liberal Club is delighted to invite members to its Grillabend on Friday, 24 July. The cost is £60 per person and includes a complimentary German beer on arrival.
Guests can enjoy a selection of traditional grill dishes, including Würste, Frikadellen, Grillfackeln, and a vegetarian option of Gefüllte Pilze mit Obazda. Salads will include Kartoffelsalat, Gurkensalat, and Tomatensalat, followed by Rote Grütze for dessert.
A cash bar will be available throughout the evening, featuring a selection of German wines.
Plese quote BGA Member in the comments when booking here:
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Fireside Chat at the German Business Hub: Insights with Dr Markus Grueneisel & Dr Steffen Hoffmann
2026-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | German Business Hub, 42 Essex Street, London, WC2R 3JF
On 7 September 2026 from 6pm, we are pleased to invite BGA members to an informal fireside chat at the German Business Hub in London. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from Dr Markus Grüneisl, Managing Director of BMW UK, and Dr Steffen Bosch, Managing Director of Bosch UK, as they share their perspectives on the key economic challenges facing businesses operating across borders.
The German Business Hub is a SME incubator, specialising in helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) enter and grow in the UK. With a deep understanding of the business environment in both Germany and the UK, their mission is to bridge the gap between these two dynamic economies.
More details on the event and how to book will be made available shortly.

3rd Come-and-sing Evening of classic German hymns
2026-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | St George’s German Lutheran Church, 55 Alie Street, London, E1 8EB
On Tuesday, 15 September from 7pm, With Cheerful Voice invites you to an evening of German hymns singing. German hymnody is one of the richest traditions in sacred music, and a jewel in European literary and musical culture. We meet again to sing a selection of classics from the last 500 years, in German, in this almost perfect setting. Full music and texts will be provided. As in previous years you will enjoy a short recital on the chapel’s historic organ. The evening will be led by Phil Price of With Cheerful Voice and the speaker this year will be Henrike Lähnemann, Professor of Mediaeval German at the University of Oxford, and Fellow of St Edmund Hall. Come and take this rare opportunity to sing these wonderful hymns in German, in London, and to enrich your knowledge of this beautiful tradition. A choir assembled for the occasion will perform a short choral piece. If you would like to sing with the choir please let Phil know in advance, and be ready to arrive early for rehearsal. Any questions, please do get in touch with Phil Price on phil@withcheerfulvoice.org.uk.

Interview with HE Susanne Baumann, German Ambassador to the UK
2026-11-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
On 26 November 2026 at 6.30pm, join us for a unique one-hour live online interview with the HE Susanne Baumann, German Ambassador to the UK, who will be in conversation with our Chairman Peter Barnes. Gain valuable insights into Germany’s political, economic, and cultural relations, hear first-hand perspectives on current international affairs, and take part in a live Q&A session. This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of Germany’s leading diplomatic representatives.

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A Rilke Evening
2026-12-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Austrian Embassy London, 18 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PQ, United Kingdom
Save the Date!
On 2 December 2026, BGA members are invited to an evening to celebrate the centenary of the death of Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926), one of the 20th century’s most influential poets. The event will be hosted in the Austrian Ambassador’s Residence in conjunction with the Austrian Cultural Forum and will include contributions by Prof. Charlie Louth and readings from Rilke’s poems.
More details on how to book will be made available closer to the date.
