





Open air concerts and events at Berlin's Waldbühne truly have an unforgettable atmosphere. Once you've been to a concert under large trees with the sound of chirping birds around you, you will certainly be back.
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A concert in Berlin can mean anything from classical music at the Philharmonie to indie gigs in a Kreuzberg club. The city hosts a concert almost every night, across grand halls, churches and small stages.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for a concert, from major arenas and open-air stages to intimate rooms with local acts. Some focus on classical and jazz, others on rock, pop, electronic and world music.
Browse the venues below to find the best concert in Berlin, compare programmes and prices, and plan your night out.






Open air concerts and events at Berlin's Waldbühne truly have an unforgettable atmosphere. Once you've been to a concert under large trees with the sound of chirping birds around you, you will certainly be back.

Berlin's most famous concert hall, glowing in rich gold, stands at the Kulturforum near Potsdamer Platz. The Philharmonie has been home to one of the world's most renowned orchestras since 1963, hosting classical concerts of the highest caliber. Architect Hans Scharoun created a hall that has been copied worldwide but never surpassed.




In the heart of Mitte, directly on Berlin's most famous boulevard, stands one of Europe's most significant opera houses. The Staatsoper Unter den Linden combines almost three centuries of music history with a repertoire that sets international standards. General Music Director Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle Berlin are the sonic backbone of this institution.


Deep beneath the Delphi Filmpalast on Kantstraße in Charlottenburg lies one of Berlin's oldest and most renowned jazz clubs. Since 1975, Quasimodo has been an institution in the live music scene, entertaining its basement audience with jazz, soul, funk, and much more.




Berlin's Olympic Stadium in Charlottenburg is not only a sports arena but also a prime location for open air concerts.




Bathing, relaxing or perhaps getting married? Seebad Friedrichshagen is for all of this the right location.






The New Year's Eve concert by the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin (DSO) with the artists of Circus Roncalli is among the finest things Berlin has to offer for the turn of the year.






The Classic Open Air on Gendarmenmarkt is one of the big open air music events of Berlin!


Hidden in the Europa-Center on Tauentzien, right in the heart of Charlottenburg, this Irish Pub is one of Berlin's most famous live music venues. Its 36-meter-long bar, daily bands, and an international crowd make it a reliable hotspot when the evening is far from over.

Right next to the Uber Arena on Uber Platz in Friedrichshain, The Irish Pub Berlin offers everything that makes a good Irish pub: daily live music from local bands, freshly poured Guinness, and hearty pub classics. If you're looking for Ireland in Berlin, you'll find it here.


North Neukölln was considered rather dingy for a long time and was described as a creepy place during pakage tours by its former district Mayor Heinz Buschkowsky. By contrast, the magnificent Heimathafen Neukölln is a highlight with various cultural offerings in a historic Varieté-Theater.


Where Beethoven meets Berlin nights: The Philharmonie at the Kulturforum in Tiergarten is home to one of the world's most renowned orchestras. Spending an evening here with parents or grandparents means experiencing classical music in a hall that is itself an architectural marvel.







Located at Hackescher Markt in Mitte, one of Berlin's largest pub institutions has been thriving since 1992: The Kilkenny Irish Pub brings live music under the S-Bahn viaduct four evenings a week, combining Irish hospitality with authentic pub character.



Located in the heart of Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg, The Harp Irish Pub serves Irish hospitality with authentic Guinness, live music, and comedy nights. Those looking for an authentic Irish pub in Berlin will almost inevitably find themselves here.





YAAM at Schillingbrücke is Berlin's most famous open-air club with a Caribbean-African character, a sandy area directly on the Spree, and a program ranging from Reggae to Afrobeats.









Anyone looking for an Irish pub with genuine live music in Wedding will find it at Leopoldplatz: Tipperary Berlin on Triftstraße combines Irish hospitality with a packed weekly program, a huge sun terrace, and bands that create a great atmosphere on Saturdays.






A mini electric guitar, a tuba and crazy instruments from everyday objects - in "Das Klingende Museum Berlin" (Museum of Sound), children of all age groups have the most diverse possibilities to make music.


“The Show of My Life” – Howard Carpendale gives five exclusive shows in Berlin for his 50th stage anniversary, one of them on New Year's Eve!

One of Berlin's most courageous musical theaters is located on Karl-Marx-Straße in Neukölln: The Neuköllner Oper explores the intersection of opera, theater, and contemporary performance, without ever losing touch with the neighborhood. Its repertoire features pieces that truly have something to say.





Small anniversary: For 15 years, the Roncalli Christmas Circus has been part of Berlin, and so for the 15th time, it's "Step right up" at Tempodrom at Anhalter Bahnhof in Kreuzberg.

The IFA-Sommergarten at Messe Berlin is a popular concert location at night and a place to relax and hang out during the day.

The Dinner & Concert at Charlottenburg Palace is a winter highlight for music lovers and gourmets. Here, classical music meets historical ambiance and a festive menu. The event takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the Great Orangery and offers an atmospheric evening in royal style.

In Charlottenburg, where Prussian history still whispers through the walls, the Great Orangery of Charlottenburg Palace offers classical concerts in a royal setting. Baroque music by candlelight, musicians in historical costumes, and an opulent ambiance make the evening truly special.

Since 1979, the Celtic Cottage in Steglitz has been one of Germany's oldest Irish pubs – and far more than just a regular pub. On Thursdays and Saturdays, there's live music with free admission, ranging from Irish Folk to Celtic Rock and Country. If you're looking for an authentic pub atmosphere away from the city center, you'll find it here.



Located on the RAW grounds in Friedrichshain, the Cassiopeia Sommergarten is a beer garden, open-air dancefloor, and cultural venue all in one, where regulars and international visitors gather under string lights.