Berlin live music venues mix jazz, indie and electronic. The 10 below show Berlin's musical depth.
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The 10 best live music bars in Berlin
01 · Berlin
Charlottenburg
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Berlin jazz club.
Order: A whisky + the jazz set
02 · Berlin
Mitte
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Mitte jazz venue.
Order: A whisky during the late set
03 · Berlin
Kreuzberg
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Jazz · Iconic 1894
Iconic Kreuzberg jazz venue.
Order: A pint + jazz
04 · Berlin
Friedrichshain
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Indie music venue
Friedrichshain indie music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the indie show
05 · Berlin
Kreuzberg
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Indie music · Casual
Kreuzberg indie music club.
Order: A craft beer during the gig
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06 · Berlin
Prenzlauer Berg
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Music venue · Garden
Prenzlauer Berg garden music venue.
Order: A craft beer in the garden
07 · Berlin
Kreuzberg
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Modern music venue
Kreuzberg modern music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the headliner
08 · Berlin
Friedrichshain
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Berghain-area music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the show
09 · Berlin
Kreuzberg
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Casual jazz + indie
Kreuzberg casual jazz + indie venue.
Order: A craft beer during the late set
10 · Berlin
Charlottenburg
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Iconic jazz · 1975
Iconic Charlottenburg jazz venue since 1975.
Order: A whisky during the late set
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How Berlin listens to live music
The 10 above are where the music actually matters in Berlin.