With its clutter of mirror balls, salvaged airplane and car seats, this bar, alternative art gallery and indie-rock venue embodies some of the most fun aspects of Berlin...

Once you get past its old-fashioned box office, this former US Forces cinema is a little characterless. It showcases mid-size acts of every genre, from John Cale to Roni Size....

A roomy venue with a reputation for the best sound in town, Columbiahalle promotes larger acts that haven't made it to stadium status, such as Babyshambles, the White Stripes...

It might not be the first place you'd think to go raving, but, thanks to a westward-drifting scene and its eclectic policies, the Festsaal has become one of Kreuzberg's most...

This restored industrial building is relatively young in comparison to other venues, but its association with Radio Fritz gives it the clout to stage the likes of Arcade Fire,...

Built as a cinema in 1951, Lido recently became Kreuzberg's premier indie-rock and late night dance party venue. Its excellent outdoor area and feelgood vibe make it especially...

The premier venue for hipper live acts not quite ready for Columbiahalle also hosts dance nights that, although drawing top-notch DJs, don't come off very glam in Maria's...

NYC Mudd Club founder Steve Mass has rebirthed his venture in a brick-lined Berlin basement that resounds to Russendisko rather than No Wave. Indeed, Mudd self-consciously...

Now at the Kulturbrauerei, the latest home for this electro club pioneer is a pink box with scattered furniture in the current Wohnzimmer style and an excellent sound system....

Two or three times a month, East Berlin's leading avant-garde theatre presents art music by the likes of Animal Collective and Brazilian dada songster Tom Zé. And sometimes it...

This intimate venue presents trad ethnic music or local fusions blending jazz, trance or folk elements.