Places
Admiralspalast | Friedrichstraße 101 | 10117 Berlin/Mitte
It doesn’t get much more central than this. Located in the heart of Friedrichs Strasse, the Admiralspalast features a strong multi-disciplinary programme including theater, comedy and many stars of the international pop-rock scene.
http://www.admiralspalast.de | Map | Related Articles
Akademie der Künste | Hanseatenweg 10 | 10557 Berlin/Tiergarten
Snuggly tucked away amongst the trees in the Tiergarten park, the Academy of Art offers public exhibitions, talks, book premieres and other such thought-provoking events for the cultural connaisseur.
Altes Finanzamt | Schönstedtstraße 7 | 12043 Berlin/Neukölln
Well worth the journey to the depths of Neukölln, the Altes Finanzamt is collectively run by a group of Portuguese artists. They host an exceptional programme of live experimental, noise and new music concerts as well as other regular events such as workshops, film screenings, discussion groups, physical theater performances, and the monthly philosophical football series no less!
http://altesfinanzamt.blogspot.com | Map
Astra Kulturhaus | Revaler Str. 99 | 10245 Berlin/Friedrichshain
Astra is a relatively new venue to be found bordering directly onto the Warschauer Str and the S-Bahn in Friedrichshain. This large hall has made it a main stage for many big names especially from the rock scene.
http://www.astra-berlin.de | Map
Ausland | Lychener Str. 60 | 10437 Berlin/Prenzlauer Berg
Still one of the best venues there is. If you are looking for experimental music, sound art, or something a little different, look no further. Literally meaning “abroad” or “oversees”, Ausland is a collectively run venue and comes with the highest D/B recommendation.
http://www.ausland-berlin.de | Map
Babylon Kino | Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30 | 10178 Berlin/Mitte
The Babylon Kino on Rosa-Luxemburg Platz in Mitte is not just a cinema. Their auditorium also plays host to a regular series of quality concerts and special events. The ajoining Leila M record store is well worth a look too.
http://www.babylonberlin.de | Map
Bang Bang Club | Neue Promenade 10 | 10178 Berlin/Mitte
Bang Bang Club is fast emerging as the place to be for indietronics, electro and britpop. Situated directly on Hackescher Markt in Mitte, the club is easily accessable and provides a good mix of live concerts and partys.
http://www.bangbangclub.net | Map
Berghain | Am Wriezener Bahnhof | 10243 Berlin/Friedrichshain
One place that surely needs no introduction. Since rising from its origins in the Ostgut techno club, Berghain has gone on to establish itself as one of Berlin’s best know trademarks with an international reputation. Besides clubnites featuring the best DJs around, Berghain also hosts serious live concerts such as the Elektro Akustischer Salon.
Bohannon Club | Dircksenstr. 40 | 10178 Berlin/Mitte
Located under the S-Bahn tracks but a stones throw from Alexander Platz, get down to Bohannon if you’re looking for funk, soul, jazz, dancehall, hip-hop and related genres. With a good mix of live shows and resident DJs, you can be assured there’s always something going on at Bohannon.
Casa Camper Hotel | Weinmeisterstraße 1 | 10178, Berlin/Mitte
This boutique design hotel is situated in the vibrant and historical heart of the city, Mitte. Casa Camper Berlin provides unique city accommodation.
http://www.casacamper.com/berlin/ | Map
Dense Record Shop | Petersburger Str 81 | 10247 Berlin/Friedrichshain
Dense Record Shop can be found at Bersarin Platz in Friedrichshain, directly on the M10 tram line. They not only stock the finest selection of vinyl, cds, dvds and books from local and international labels, but also put on regular in-store concerts as well as many external events such as the Densehall series. D/B strongly recommended.
http://www.dense-shop.de | Map
Eka Bar | Dunckerstraße 9 | 10437 Berlin/Prenzlauer Berg
This cosy little bar nestles on one corner of Helmholtz Platz in Prenzlauer Berg. A favourite of the Digital in Berlin editorial team, Eka offers Portugese beers as well as DJ events and a friendly atmosphere.
Festsaal Kreuzberg | Skalitzerstr. 130 | 10999 Berlin/Kreuzberg
Festsaal Kreuzberg has one of the strongest live programmes of any concert venue in Berlin. With at least one unmissable show a week, this venue situated in close proximity to Kottbusser Tor is always worth a visit.
http://www.festsaal-kreuzberg.de | Map
Flughafen Tempelhof | Platz der Luftbrücke | 12101 Berlin/Tempelhof
Now decommisioned as an operational airport, while the future of Templehof was unclear for a while the grounds are now open as a park in the daytime and the hangar and other buildings play host to a wide range of one-off events.
http://www.flughafen-berlin-tempelhof.com | Map
General Public | Schönhauser Allee 167c | 10435 Berlin/Mitte
This project space and arts venue on Senefelder Platz is a great place to engage in experimental art, theory and its exponents. With live concerts, screenings, talks and much more General Public provides entertainment and education far beyond the mainstream.
http://www.generalpublic.de | Map
Haus der Kulturen der Welt | John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10 | 10557 Berlin/Mitte
Known locally as the “Schwangere Auster” (trans. pregnant oyster) not only is HKW unique from an architechtural point of view, this stunning building in the middle of Tiergarten also houses a formidable series of high class exhibitions, concerts and special events such as the Transmediale.
HEBBEL AM UFER – HAU | Stresemannstr. 29 | 10963 Berlin/Kreuzberg
HAU is a lovely old theater near Hallesches Tor in the Kreuzberg. This venue hosts a quality programme of live concerts and theater. Its little sister venue HAU2 just around the corner on the canal at Hallesches Ufer 32 also has a highly recommendable programme which is well worth checking out with a bit more of a focus more on pop and rock.
http://www.hebbel-am-ufer.de | Map
.HBC | Karl-Liebknechtstr. 9 | 10178 Berlin/Mitte
Located in the former Hungarian embassy, .HBC is situated directly on Alexander Platz with a view overlooking the TV Tower and the Marien Kirche. As well as hosting one of the strongest live music programmes available in the city at the moment, .HBC also offers a formidable menu in its restaurant as well as a cafe, bar and cinema.
Icon Club | Cantianstraße 15 | 10437 Berlin/Prenzlauer Berg
Recently threatened with closure, Icon is one of the longest running clubs in Prenzlauer Berg. It is a mainstay of the hip-hop, drum’n'bass and funk-soul communities. Fight for your right to party!
http://www.iconberlin.de | Map
Jacki Terrasse/Maria | An der Schillingbrücke| 10243 Berlin/Friedrichshain
Previously called Jesus Club, no known as Jacki one things for sure, whatever name the back room at Maria goes by you can count on there being interesting club nights whenever it is open.
http://www.jackiterrasse.com | Map
Kleine Reise | Spreewaldplatz 8 | 10999 Berlin/Kreuzberg
Meaning “small journey” this bar-club is fast emerging as one of the best party venues in Kreuzberg SO36. With a constantly solid range of DJs ranging from disko, funk and electro to house Kleine Reise is an ideal pre-club location although the friendly atmosphere might mean you end up liking the place so much you stay the whole night.
King Kong Klub | Brunnen Str . 119 | 10119Â Berlin/Mitte
This fine club/bar just north of Rosenthaler Platz is home to resident DJs most nights and happily King Kong have now started doing live concerts again too. File under indietronic, electro, punk, rock and much much more besides.
http://www.king-kong-klub.de | Map
The KissKiss Ballroom | Wolliner Straße 18-19 | 10435 Berlin/Mitte
The Ballroom is a top floor loft directly above Mauerpark; an exclusive hairdressing salon in the daytime, and at night a relaxed and unassuming space with international events and performances.
http://www.thekisskissballroom.de | Map
Knaack Klub | Greifswalder Straße 224 | 10405 Berlin/Prenzlauer Berg
Probably the oldest club in Prenzlauer Berg, if not Berlin and surely the last remaining concert venue on Greifwalder Str. Knaak can still surprise with the occasional live show of the highest quality.
http://www.knaack-berlin.de | Map
Madame Claude | Lübbenerstr. 19 | 10997 Berlin/Kreuzberg
This French-run venue in Kreuzberg is a place unlike any other. While the lounge bar is an aesthetic wonder, with everything upside down, go deeper underground to find a concert room in the basement which hosts great shows most nights including Experimontag every monday and the Campfire Sessions for singer-songwriter. A big D/B thumbs up.
http://www.myspace.com/madame_claude | Map
Maria am Ostbahnhof | An der Schillingbrücke | 10243 Berlin/Friedrichshain
Club Maria is located directly on the Spree river, a hop and a skip from Ostbahnhof. A well balanced mix of partys and live concerts means Maria is still one of the most happening clubs in Berlin.
neurotitan shop | Rosenthalerstraße 39 | 10178 Berlin/Mitte
Much more than a record shop. Neurotitan is located in the Haus Schwarzenberg in Mitte and stocks equal quantities of books, comics, tshirt and miscellaneous as it does music. With an ajoining gallery space where regular art openings and live music events take place, Neurotitan is always worth checking out.
http://www.neurotitan.de | Map
NBI | Schönhauser Allee 36 | 10435 Berlin/Prenzlauer Berg
The somewhat ironically titled Neue Berliner Initiative (trans. new Berlin initiative) has long been a mainstay for quality indie, pop and rock concerts. Its central and easily accessable location in the Kulturbrauerei make it still one of the best live music and party venues in Prenzlauer Berg.
http://www.neueberlinerinitiative.de | Map
Oye Record Store | Oderbergerstr. 4 | 10435 Berlin/Prenzlauer Berg
With an emphasis on vinyl, Oye Records stock a good selection of funk, soul, nu jazz and more besides. The Oye crew are also responsible for some nice external events.
Panke | Gerichtstraße 23 | 13347 Berlin/Wedding
PANKE: a stream of ideas. Coffee and food, DJ bar and exhibitions, live acts, parties and theater performances, movies and workshops are planned to run in our brand new space near the river Panke in Wedding.
Passionskirche | Zossener Str. 65 | 10961 Berlin/Kreuzberg
The Passionskirche is a lovely evangelist church from the early 20th centuary in the district of Kreuzberg. Besides church services it is also used for concerts and other cultural events.
http://www.heiligkreuzpassion.de | Map
Roter Salon | Linienstraße 227 | 10178 Berlin/Mitte
A side room of the Volksbühne, the Roter Salon provides a mix of readings, partys and special events. Occasional concerts also go towards making this a good place to be whenever it’s open.
http://www.roter-salon.de | Map
Schokoladen | Ackerstrasse 169 | 10115 Berlin/Mitte
Another venue that unfortunately has a long-running threat of closure, Schokoladen is in a league of its own when it comes to indie, post-rock, folk and singer-songwriter. Long live Schokoladen!
http://www.schokoladen-mitte.de | Map
SchneidersBuero | Adalbertstr. 80 | 10997 Berlin/Kreuzberg
Schneiders Büro is a must see for any music geeks. This haven of modular analogue hardware is a shop like no other, hosting regular workshops and showcases and encouraging the diy approach that makes cicuit bnding such fun.
http://www.schneidersbuero.de| Map
Staalplaat store | Flughafenstr. 38 | 12053 Berlin/Neukölln
Since relocating from Amsterdam, Staalplaat have become an important asset to the Berlin experimental scene. A little off the beaten track, this place is well worth a visit if its experimental, drone, noise and sound-art you are after. With regular live events and exhibitions, Staalplaat is everything a record store should be and more besides.
http://www.staalplaat.com| Map
systM / gallery bar | torstrasse 68 | 10119 Berlin/Mitte
SystM is a classy little gallery bar situated directly on Tor Strasse in Mitte. Regular exhibition openings and other happenings including the Digital in Berlin systM Sessions make this a place no to be missed.
http://www.systm-berlin.com | Map
Theaterkapelle | Boxhagener str. 99 | 10245 Berlin/Friedrichshain
Another venue in a former church, the Theaterkapelle is certainly the best location in Friedrichshain for experimental, free-jazz, new classical and ambient-noise performances. The programme is constantly exciting and surprising while the “Knochenbox” basement hosts more party-orientated sounds such as electro and dub.
http://www.theaterkapelle.de | Map
Volksbühne | Linienstraße 227 | 10178 Berlin/Mitte
The Volksbühne (trans. peoples stage) on Rosa Luxemburg Platz is one of the longest running venues in Berlin. Besides its regular theater events it also pays host to the Musikbühne programme which presents an extremely high quality series of live music concerts.
http://www.volksbuehne-berlin.de | Map
West Germany | Skalitzer Str. 133 | 10999 Berlin/Kreuzberg
With ties to the Festsaal Kreuzberg, this “Raum für Kommunikation” is one of Berlins finest small live music venues. Despite their total lack of web-presence, rest assured West Germany does exist and is well worth checking out.
wndl | Schlesische Str. 49 | 10997 Berlin/Kreuzberg
Much more than a mere cafe, wndl is an arts space and venue in the best sense of the word. A relaxed bar environment and a pretty decent lunch menu makes this a firm Digital in Berlin favourite place to be.
Yaam | Stralauer Platz 35 | 10243 Berlin-Friedrichshain
If you’re looking for dub an reggae music, look no further. Yaam is the place to be in Berlin for roots music in all its many forms. A beautiful location immediately oposite Ostbahnhof
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