Grosse Freiheit 36 is a nightlife spot in St Pauli, 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.
Address: Grosse Freiheit 36, 22767 Hamburg
Indra Club on Grosse Freiheit in Hamburg's St Pauli is the live music room where the Beatles first played in August 1960, before moving to the Kaiserkeller next door.
Tip: Beatles plaque outside; the small stage is the original wood floor. Wed and Thu jam sessions.
Schmidts Tivoli on Spielbudenplatz in Hamburg's Reeperbahn quarter has run the cult musical Heisse Ecke about St Pauli since 1999, plus variety, comedy and cabaret.
Tip: Heisse Ecke runs Wed to Sun; book online via tivoli.de. Two million attendees since premiere.
Lounge & Bar 20up on the 20th floor of the Empire Riverside Hotel in Hamburg's St Pauli sits 90 metres above the Elbe with views over the harbour, Elbphilharmonie and Michel.
Tip: Open from 18:00 daily; busy Fri and Sat from 21:00. Smart casual at the door.
Indra Club on Grosse Freiheit in Hamburg's St Pauli is the live music room where the Beatles first played in August 1960, before moving to the Kaiserkeller next door.
Tip: Beatles plaque outside; the small stage is the original wood floor. Wed and Thu jam sessions.
Knust on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's Karolinenviertel runs indie, rock and singer-songwriter shows in a 600-capacity room from a former slaughterhouse since 1976.
Tip: Cloakroom mandatory; the courtyard terrace runs in summer. Most shows 20:00 to 23:30.
Laeiszhalle on Johannes-Brahms-Platz in Hamburg's Neustadt is the city's classical music hall since 1908, with a Grosse Saal seating 2000 for symphony and chamber concerts.
Tip: Box office open Tue to Fri 14:00 to 18:00; tickets also via Eventim.
Elbphilharmonie on Platz der Deutschen Einheit in Hamburg's HafenCity opened in 2017 with a 2100-seat Grosser Saal, hosting classical, jazz and contemporary at the Elbe.
Tip: The Plaza viewing deck at 37 metres is free with a timed ticket; concert tickets via box office or online.
Schmidts Tivoli on Spielbudenplatz in Hamburg's Reeperbahn quarter has run the cult musical Heisse Ecke about St Pauli since 1999, plus variety, comedy and cabaret.
Tip: Heisse Ecke runs Wed to Sun; book online via tivoli.de. Two million attendees since premiere.
Lounge & Bar 20up on the 20th floor of the Empire Riverside Hotel in Hamburg's St Pauli sits 90 metres above the Elbe with views over the harbour, Elbphilharmonie and Michel.
Tip: Open from 18:00 daily; busy Fri and Sat from 21:00. Smart casual at the door.
