9 dance clubs in Hamburg, editor-picked by TableJourney. All Hamburg nightlife.
Uebel und Gefaehrlich ★ 4.5
st-pauli · Feldstrasse 66, 20359 Hamburg
Uebel und Gefaehrlich on Feldstrasse in a former Nazi flak tower on the Heiligengeistfeld in Hamburg books indie, electro and hip-hop, with the rooftop terrace open in summer.
Tip: Located on the 4th floor of the bunker; lift access. Friday and Saturday from 23:00.
Molotow ★ 4.6
st-pauli · Nobistor 14, 22767 Hamburg
Molotow on Nobistor in Hamburg's St Pauli has booked indie, punk and post-rock since 1990, with The Killers, White Stripes, Black Keys and Mumford and Sons early shows.
Tip: Moved to the old Top Ten Club location in March 2025; lease secured to 2037.
Indra Club ★ 4.4
st-pauli · Grosse Freiheit 64, 22767 Hamburg
Indra Club on Grosse Freiheit in Hamburg's St Pauli is where the Beatles first played in 1960, now a medium-sized live club with weekly jam sessions on Thursdays.
Tip: Thursday jam sessions and Wednesday table-tennis nights; weekend programme rotates between burlesque, punk and singer-songwriters.
Docks ★ 4.4
st-pauli · Spielbudenplatz 19, 20359 Hamburg
Docks on Spielbudenplatz on Hamburg's Reeperbahn is one of the quarter's largest live-music halls, booking rock, pop, hip-hop and electronic acts at a 1500-capacity room.
Tip: Cloakroom mandatory; the bar accepts card. Most nights start with a support act 20:30.
Prinzenbar ★ 4.3
st-pauli · Kastanienallee 20, 20359 Hamburg
Prinzenbar on Kastanienallee off the Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli runs a small-room electronic and indie night, with neoclassical interior in a former cinema.
Tip: Capacity around 300; club nights Fri and Sat from 23:00.
Mojo Club ★ 4.5
st-pauli · Reeperbahn 1, 20359 Hamburg
Mojo Club under the Tanzende Tuerme on Hamburg's Reeperbahn programs jazz, soul, world music and DJ nights in an underground basement room since 1989.
Tip: Underground only; lift from the Spielbudenplatz entrance. Jazz Mondays and DJ weekends.
Baalsaal ★ 4.3
st-pauli · Reeperbahn 136, 20359 Hamburg
Baalsaal on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli is the quarter's underground techno club, with a long Friday and Saturday programme in a small dark basement room.
Tip: No phones inside; door selective on weekends. Cash and card both accepted at the bar.
PAL ★ 4.4
st-pauli · Reeperbahn 136, 20359 Hamburg
PAL on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli runs the basement-techno sister to Baalsaal in the same building, with a smaller dance floor and a strict door from 23:00.
Tip: No phones; awareness team. Walk down to the basement entrance from the street.
Grosse Freiheit 36 ★ 4.5
st-pauli · Grosse Freiheit 36, 22767 Hamburg
Grosse Freiheit 36 on the street where the Beatles played in 1960 to 1962 is now one of Hamburg's biggest concert venues, with rock, indie and electronic acts on a 1500-capacity floor.
Tip: Beatles played the Kaiserkeller in the same building 1960 to 1962; the Star-Club site is across the street.