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...

Inside 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...

Bang Bang's decidedly retro decor - all glitter balls and monochrome blow-ups of '60s girl groups - is a little misleading. If you expected this small venue tucked away under...

Located 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...

A 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...

Best known as home of the popular twice-monthly Russendisko, Kaffee Burger's programme runs the cultural gamut. Early evenings may see readings, lectures, film screenings or...

While it mostly holds Schlager parties and cabaret nights, this elegantly restored 19th-century factory building occasionally presents a few interesting offbeat artists, such...

The 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....

Picking up the über-cool baton where Rio dropped it, Picknick was an over-hyped sensation for about five minutes before everyone got over their Rio fixation and realised that...

Berlin'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...

A survivor from the old East, this space has a reputation for ignoring musical trends. If you are looking for 'ladies night' or what the German's call 'Blackclassics', this is...

Descendant 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...