Potsdam's largest club and live-music venue, set inside a converted 19th-century laundry building in the Schiffbauergasse arts district, with electronic music nights, concerts, and an outdoor summer terrace.
Waschhaus occupies a converted 19th-century industrial laundry building in Potsdam's Schiffbauergasse cultural quarter on the Havel waterfront, and is the closest thing Brandenburg has to a proper club, though it is still small by Berlin standards. The main hall hosts touring bands and DJ nights covering house, techno, and hip-hop, while a separate bar area and a lakeside summer terrace give quieter options on the same site. Weekend club nights typically run from 11 PM to around 4-5 AM, considerably later than anything else in Brandenburg outside Berlin itself, and the venue also runs regular live concerts earlier in the evening that end before the late DJ sets begin. Entry for club nights is usually a ticket bought online or a cash cover of €8-15 (~$8.64-16.20) at the door, depending on the artist or DJ booked. The crowd skews toward Potsdam and Berlin twenty-somethings who make the short S-Bahn trip out specifically for a night at Waschhaus rather than staying in the city center.
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| Address | Schiffbauergasse 1, 14467 Potsdam |
Location
Schiffbauergasse 1, 14467 Potsdam
Highlights
- Brandenburg's largest true club and concert venue
- Housed in a converted 19th-century laundry building
- Lakeside summer terrace on the Havel
- Weekend DJ sets running until 4-5 AM
- Regular touring band concerts earlier in the evening
Tips for visiting
- Buy tickets online ahead of a big-name DJ or touring band night, as popular shows sell out
- The summer terrace is a good spot to cool off between sets
- Combine with a walk through the Schiffbauergasse arts quarter before the club night starts
- Take the last tram or a taxi back into central Potsdam, since night bus coverage this far out is limited
When to visit
Friday or Saturday night for the main club program; check the schedule for touring bands on weeknights.
Accessibility
The converted industrial building has step-free access to the main hall and terrace; some upper gallery areas are reached by stairs.
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Frequently asked questions
How late does Waschhaus stay open?
Club nights typically run until around 4-5 AM on weekends, making it the latest-closing venue in Brandenburg.
Is there a cover charge?
Yes, typically €8-15 (~$8.64-16.20) depending on the DJ or band booked, either at the door or bought online in advance.
Is it only electronic music?
No, the venue also hosts touring live bands and concerts earlier in the evening before the later DJ sets begin.