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Industrial Charm with Attitude at Ostkreuz: The About Blank

Whoever enters ://about blank quickly leaves the capital’s glamour behind. Located in a former industrial area directly at the S-Bahn station Ostkreuz, the venue has maintained its raw, improvisational character over the years. Instead of chic design, you’ll find a labyrinth of corridors, niches, and two dance floors, where the music usually shifts between driving techno and groovy house. Occasionally, bass music or disco nights also find their place in the program, ensuring a pleasant musical variety.

However, what is special about this place is not just the music, but the atmosphere, which is largely shaped by the operating collective. As an explicitly left-wing and feminist club, the team places great emphasis on awareness and respectful interaction. Discriminatory behavior has no place here, which is why many guests feel particularly safe and free. In summer, the action often moves outdoors. The huge, almost forest-like garden then not only offers space for dancing under the open sky but also invites you to start the evening relaxed in the so-called “Sektgarten” before the bassline takes over.

Good to know: A small guide for the night

Compared to other major venues in the city, things are often a bit more relaxed here, but don’t be fooled. The bouncers pay less attention to the most expensive outfit and more to the right attitude. Those who act respectfully and know what party is happening have good chances. A “casual” look, perhaps just jeans and a T-shirt or the classic Berlin black look, fits better here than flashy evening wear. Large groups who are obviously just coming to get drunk will have a hard time.

Among events and party series, the “Staub” series is particularly noteworthy, a monthly daytime party that usually takes place on Saturdays. The exciting part is the concept: the line-up remains secret until the end. So you don’t go for big names, but out of trust in the quality of the music – and you’ll rarely be disappointed. Furthermore, the long summer weekends, when the garden is almost continuously used, are a real highlight for all who love open-air techno. During the week, there are often cultural or political events worth a visit.

Editor’s Conclusion

We value ://about blank as one of the most authentic places in Berlin’s club scene, because the focus here is still genuinely on the music and community. If you prefer down-to-earth techno in a venue with character, edges, and a fantastic garden instead of glitz and glamour, this is the place for you – whether for a night of dancing or a sunny afternoon on the outdoor floor.