


Dizzie Gillespie, Chet Baker and a legendary after show party with Prince - not only in Berlin but all over Europe is the Quasimodo one of the most renowned venues for live music!
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Live jazz thrives in Berlin, played nightly in clubs, bars and cellars across the city. From trad to experimental, live jazz here brings musicians and listeners together in intimate settings. This overview gathers Berlin locations for the music.
Jazz clubs and bars across Kreuzberg, Schoeneberg and Prenzlauer Berg host nightly sessions, jam nights and touring acts, often with the band just feet away. Some are long standing institutions, others newer spots, and the standard is frequently very high. Festivals and open sessions add even more chances to catch a set.
Browse the venues below to find live jazz across Berlin, from historic clubs to intimate bars.



Dizzie Gillespie, Chet Baker and a legendary after show party with Prince - not only in Berlin but all over Europe is the Quasimodo one of the most renowned venues for live music!

The A-Trane has seen jazz giants like Herbie Hancock, Till Brönner or Diana Krall play its stage.



The bar Becketts Kopf ("Beckett's Head") celebrates the classic mixology! Cocktail classics from the time between 1880 and 1910 and english drinks from the 1920s are the bar's speciality.



The small Berlin jazz bar The Hat offers jam sessions and classic cocktails every night.






From 01.11.2024, the Ratskeller Köpenick will be offering its popular goose dinner, combined with live music in a historic setting.


The Brel is a bistro, a bar and a caf 'conc' with live music at Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg. Caf 'Conc' is an abbreviation for café-concert, which used to be a cafe in France with music and entertainment.




Especially during summer you can have a great time at Yorkschlösschen with its amicable ambiance under the photos of famous jazz artists hanging on the walls.

Zum Starken August translates to “The Strong August” and is an event café and craft beer bar with circus atmosphere in Berlin. August” hosts extraordinary shows and creates circus moments for everyone.


The Unique Bar at the Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade is well known for its international drinks menu featuring a selection of around 100 different drinks.




This location is currently closed.

An entertaining live music programme with life concerts seven days a week is on at Rickenbacker's.

Visitors can enjoy daily live music at the Pianobar Van Gogh in Berlin-Charlottenburg.