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The nightlife scene in Frankfurt 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.

 

Batschkapp

Address: Maybachstrasse 24, Frankfurt 60433

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This legendary live music venue opened in 1976, and has been rocking Frankfurt ever since. Past performers are a varied group, including Einstürzende Neubauten, Ginger Baker, Uriah Heep, Robert Cray, The Pogues, U.K.Subs, Supergrass Korn, Hüsker Dü, the Housemartins, PJ Harvey, Billy Bragg and Die Toten Hosen. The...

Der Frankfurter Jazzkeller

Address: Kleine Bockenheimerstr. 18a, Frankfurt 60313

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In the heart of Frankfurt, in a basement grotto, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Harris, Chet Baker and a host of other jazz greats have played their music and left their marks, literally, on the walls of this uber-hip joint that draws crowds for live showcases throughout the year. Excellent local beer...

Dreikönigskeller

Address: Färberstrasse 71, Frankfurt 60594

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Since it opened in 1988, Dreikonigskeller has been drawing raves from happy partiers. The club offers a different theme every night, and the crowd varies depending on the type of music. Some of the more popular nights feature jazz and blues, rare grooves from the 60s and 70s, R&B and soul, new wave and 80s, goth and...

Jazzlokal Mampf

Address: Sandweg 64, Frankfurt 60316

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Locals will tell you that this is the best place in town to catch some live jazz and blues. The schedule is comprised of mostly regional musicians, who are, as a whole, an amazingly talented group of performers. A good selection of beer will quench your thirst, but should you need solid food, there is a bar menu of...

Sinkkasten

Address: Brönnerstrasse 5-9, Frankfurt 60313

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A Frankfurt tradition since 1971, Sinkkasten has hosted a sparkling array of stars in the musical realm from Mingus to Guthrie and beyond. Patrons come for the music and stay for great drinks and and people-watching some of the city's most stylish residents. Call ahead or visit the website for event schedule and...

Tigerpalast

Address: Heiligkreuzgasse 16-20, Frankfurt 60313

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This is one of the hottest tickets in town. Each two-hour, cabaret-style show includes about eight different performances which range from acrobats and trapeze artists to dancers and animal acts. TigerPalast is actually comprised of four spaces: the theater, a fine restaurant, a bistro, and a bar. For the full...

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