6 Locations
A strong lineup can make a night, and Berlin's clubs and festivals are famous for theirs. From all night DJ bills to festival stages, the lineup here draws crowds from around the world. This overview gathers Berlin locations known for their programming.
Clubs across Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg and Neukoelln book local residents and international names for marathon sessions, while summer festivals fill parks and former airfields with stacked lineups. Live venues add gigs across every genre, and the city's reputation keeps top acts coming. Checking the lineup is half the fun of planning a night.
Browse the venues below to find the best lineups across Berlin, from clubs to festivals.
The former heating plant at Wriezener Bahnhof is considered the world's most famous institution for electronic music and impresses with its uncompromising Funktion-One sound system. With resident DJs like Ben Klock or Steffi, Berghain offers an intense, raw experience across multiple floors, often lasting until Monday morning.
The Weekend Club at Alexanderplatz concentrates on Hip Hop, R'n'B and Latin Events.
Lollapalooza Berlin is the ultimate summer event in the city: for two days, the Olympic Park in West Berlin transforms into a massive stage for world-class acts, fashion, sustainability, and great food. If you want to experience Berlin's summer in its loudest, most colorful form, you absolutely have to check it out.
High above the rooftops of Mitte, the Weekend Club sits on the 15th floor of the former Haus des Reisens building, directly on Alexanderplatz. Those who party here do so with an unobstructed view of the TV Tower, a 37-meter long bar, and a guest list that ranges from Karl Lagerfeld to George Clooney.
Berghain in Friedrichshain is Berlin's most famous celebrity club and a legend of the global techno scene. Those who get in will encounter celebrities, resident DJs, and a superlative sound system. The queue outside is almost as famous as the club itself.
With its relaxed atmosphere, Lokschuppen on the RAW site in Friedrichshain is one of the most popular electro clubs in the capital.