Live Music Bars in Hamburg

Barkeeper at Angie's Nightclub in Hamburg, Germany
Oliver Fantitsch

Angie's Nightclub (St. Pauli)

This live music club on bustling Spielbudenplatz has a host of regulars dancing to the greatest jazz, pop, soul and funk hits.

barbarabar in Hamburg, Germany
Marcel Kummerfeld

barbarabar (St. Pauli)

Weekends at barbarabar are usually extremely busy. On weekdays, live music and table football tournaments are just as compelling.

Birdland in Hamburg, Germany
Werner Delausauce

Birdland (Eimsbüttel)

This legendary club is steeped in jazz history. The autographs on the walls still haven't faded.

Cascadas Hamburg, Germany
Nils Jaspersen

Cascadas (City Centre)

Latin American-inspired Cascadas offers live music almost every night. Guests dance tirelessly to the best of jazz, soul, latin and blues.

Club 20457 in Hamburg, Germany
Joerg Lang

Club 20457 (HafenCity)

This HafenCity location is a meeting point for the music, art and literature scenes, while business people come for a fun after-work drink.

Cotton Club in Hamburg, Germany
Cotton Club

Cotton Club (Neustadt)

Hamburg's oldest jazz club has existed for over 60 years. Local and international jazz musicians congregate nightly!

Freundlich + Kompetent Bar in Hamburg, Germany
Sascha Niethammer

Freundlich & Kompetent (Mundsburg)

This self-proclaimed 'friendly and competent' club offers the best nightlife and drinks east of the Alster – all at affordable rates.

Vintage microphone on a stand on a stage with vintage lamp and acoustic guitar on vintage armchair in background
Jon Kenzie
Music in Hamburg

Open Mic Nights

Bring Your Own Song Night at Pony Bar ‘It’s all about your music, not the way you sing, play or look’: this is the concept of the monthly singer/songwriter session at Pony Bar in Grindelviertel. Any solo artists or duos are welcome to participate (but no full bands in this tiny venue) with a...

Prinzenbar Hamburg, Germany
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Prinzenbar (St. Pauli)

With regular live music events and great drinks, this high-ceilinged art nouveau bar is a treat for the eyes, ears and spirit.

Terrace Hill in Hamburg, Germany
Terrace Hill

Terrace Hill (St. Pauli)

If the chill vibes and live concerts aren't enough, Terrace Hill offers fantastic views from atop Feldstrasse bunker.