Until it was closed in 1998, the Arcanoa was best known for celebrating art in many eccentric manifestations. Now relocated just around the corner, this venerably quirky venue...
Am Tempelhofer Berg 8Inside a converted bus garage, Arena Berlin presents A-list artists such as Bob Dylan and Björk. A movable stage means it can also put on smaller acts. The surrounding...
Eichenstrasse 4Located smack bang in touristy Hackescher Markt and decorated with enormous photo prints of 1960s and '70s icons, Bang Bang is small yet inviting. The bleacher seats around the...
Neue Promenade 10A move from Hackescher Markt to new premises in Schönhauser Allee and a more diverse music programme has done wonders for Bassy's reputation. These days the venue is a champion...
Schönhauser Allee 176AWhile it mostly holds Schlager parties and cabaret nights, this elegantly restored 19th-century factory building occasionally presents a few interesting offbeat artists, such...
Jannisstrasse 2The cosy interiors of Oxident host everything from rock and pop to choral and even polka, while the rooftop terrace and beer garden also screen matinée movies and put on DJs....
Frankfurter Allee 53Berlin's legendary punk club continues to present the heaviest alternative rock, from Bolt Thrower to Killing Joke, as well as pop-rap crossover with attitude from the likes of...
Oranienstrasse 190Descendant of the legendary circus tent venue that was pitched in various West Berlin locations, this permanent space in tented form provides a beautiful setting for acts such...
Möckernstrasse 10