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The nightlife scene in Berlin is dynamic enough to suit just about everybody's taste. This is especially true in the case of bars and clubs specializing in live music. If you dig that kind of show – rock, blues, jazz, country, or R&B, it doesn't matter – do yourself a favor and check out the big-name acts and local bands scheduled to play at these spots.
Address: Schönhauser Allee 176a, Berlin 10119
Bassy attracts an eclectic crowd, and it's not only for cowboys. The soundtrack is mostly music from the '50s and '60s, and the dress code is similar. Find yourself dancing wildly to jangling surf-rock, stomping country or old fashioned rock 'n' roll – indeed the way it was meant to be. Most weekends feature live...
Address: Strasse der Pariser Kommune 3-10, beside Ostbahnhof, Berlin 10243
This progressive music venue is housed in an old US military movie house. Musical figures like Ani DiFranco and Iggy Pop have made appearances. These days the club presents edgy independent acts such as Tegan and Sarah or Hot Chip. Saturday nights are host to the FritzClubDisco, featuring an eclectic mix of Indie...
Address: Pettenkoferstr 17A, Berlin 10247
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While K17 is a little out of the way in Berlin's Friedrichshain district, it's a find for lovers of Gothic and Metal. The club is a complex of spaces in two warehouse buildings; one of which includes a large room that hosts local and international bands from the scene. A second building houses four floors of dark...
Address: Stralauer Platz 33-34, An der Schillingbruecke, Berlin 10243
Starting up the district's club mile, this venue is home to Berlin's electro avant-garde. The club houses two performance spaces, the smaller of which is called Josef. There's also a lounge area and a separate smoking room. Lots of visual and multimedia musical acts appear, ranging from local to international...
Address: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, an der Volksbühne, Berlin 10178
Located in a side wing of the Volksbühne, the Roter Salon is a popular venue featuring a line-up of excellent local and touring acts. The DJs on duty usually play an indie rock/electro mix beloved by Berliners. However Wednesday night is always Tangonacht ("Tango Night"). U-BAHN: U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
Address: Oranienstrasse 190, Berlin 10999
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An extremely mixed and alternative lifestyle crowd is attracted to this hot spot. With a changing music agenda, this dance club has everything from techno-disco and reggae to ballroom dancing. Check local listings to see what is going on at the SO 36. U-BAHN: Görlitzer Bahnhof
Address: Wienerstrasse 20, Berlin 10999
Campy decor and loud punk and thrash make this a must try. A little harder edge than most venues, with live music Wednesday through Saturday, it's a favorite for rockabilly, hard-core punk, and rock. U-BAHN: Görlitzer Bahnhof
