Babylon Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg | Dresdener Straße 126, 10999 Berlin
The traditional arthouse cinema near Kottbusser Damm stuns with upgraded seats and modern laser projection.
4K laser projection in auditorium 1
Air conditioned with 100% fresh air
How to get here
U-Bahn: U8, U1, U3 Kottbusser Tor Bus: M29, 140 accessibleBike Racks: in front of the cinema entrance
Telephone (Guest Service)030 322 931 322
About
Located directly in the heart of Kreuzberg lies Babylon Kreuzberg, one of the most popular art house cinemas in the city. State-of-the-art projection technology and exceptional films in the original version meet here with the unique style of the cinema, which remains true to the almost 70-year history of the house.
History
The cinema was born in 1955 as HELO in the ruins of an apartment building. Since it is located in the border area between the American and Russian sectors, many of its first guests come from the nearby eastern part of the city. After all, one can see "western movies" at the HELO . The pragmatic naming (its founders HErkenrath and LOhde acted as "godfathers") is typical of the time.In 1986, it joins the family of the Yorck Cinema Group and receives its current name Babylon. Always an individualist, it becomes legendary for its long movie nights.Today, the Babylon is an established OV/OmU cinema, where, in addition to its
core program, many special events are also shown. It is the venue for the porn film festival and is also home to the surf film night. Once you sit under the spiral starlight of the large auditorium, you know you've captured a real piece of cinematic heaven.
1955
Construction and opening under the name HELO.1970s
HELO becomes Kent, an island of Turkish film in the middle of Berlin.1986
The cinema becomes part of the Yorck family, becomes a program cinema and receives its new name Babylon.1989
The cinema hall is divided in two. From now on, twice as many films can be shown.2012
The Babylon gets digital technology and becomes part of Berlinale goes Kiez for the first time.2021
The small auditorium is extensively renovated, the large auditorium receives a bombastic new sound system2025
After one month of renovations, Babylon is back with accessible bathrooms, 4K laser projection, air conditioning and new seats.Accessibility
Fully accessible
Contact our
guest service
to inform staff in advance.Foyer:
One step at the entrance door. Foyer accessible at ground level via the emergency exit from Hall A. Please inform our staff.Restrooms:
Ground level access is provided. Wheelchair-accessible.Hall A: Accessible at ground level via the emergency exit. Ground level access to the foyer. Please inform the staff upon arrival. Hall B: Accessible at ground level via the emergency exit. Please inform the staff upon arrival. Caution: no wheelchair seats available.
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Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC
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XPOSED Queer Film Festival Berlin 2026
The 20th XPOSED Queer Film Festival BerlinThe XPOSED Queer Film Festival is turning 20 this year! What began as an experimental film night in a queer clu... (More)28.05.2026 - 31.05.2026
Babylon Kreuzberg
2026 HUMP! Film Festival - Spring Lineup
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Premiere: Slackers
In the presence of cast and crewNULPEN portrays a young generation trying to navigate between a desire for freedom and the pressure of social r... (More)12.06.2026 at 17:30
Babylon Kreuzberg
Special: Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC
The new concert film as a global cinematic eventThe film features two sold-out live shows from 1972 at Madison Square Garden, which have been re-edited, restor... (More)29.04.2026 - 03.05.2026
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