
Enjoy great newcomer bands and cool Indie concerts at the LIDO.
10 Locations
Alternative rock has deep roots in Berlin, a city long tied to independent music and subculture. From small clubs in Friedrichshain to larger stages in Kreuzberg, alternative rock fills the calendar with live gigs, indie nights and record-store culture.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for alternative rock, from basement venues to bars with live bands and DJ nights. Some focus on new local acts, others on touring artists, classic indie and guitar-driven sounds.
Browse the venues below to find the best alternative rock in Berlin, compare programmes and prices, and plan your night out.

Enjoy great newcomer bands and cool Indie concerts at the LIDO.



Indie-stars like ”The Subways”, ”Death Cab for Cutie”, ”The Whitest Boy Alive” or ”Lykke Li” perform regularly on stage at the Astra on the RAW-grounds in Friedrichshain.



Small concerts, happy parties and also quirky readings can be found on the schedule of the Privat Club.





Three floors, a pool, BBQ, cosy lounging areas, table top soccer and rocking live converts - that's the Sage in a nutshell.


Hardwood floor, green velvet stores, comfortable armchairs, sparkling chandeliers and a large cristal mirror.

Ther Bang Bang Club is back! Its new location was used as Schwuz in Kreuzberg 61.

Kreuzberg's Bi Nuu is owned by the same people as the Lido and the Astra. Their third venue stands out with Indie Rock concerts of unknown bands and the "Rap on Wednesday" event.


This friendly small club at Prenzlauer Berg will blow your drumskins with hot Indie tunes every Friday and Saturday.



Good live concerts, various musical styles on different floors, a great outdoor area with BBQ in summer and a totally mixed crowd are the attractions of Musik & Frieden club in Berlin-Kreuzberg.