Nachtleben

Nachtleben is a small basement club and concert venue at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 45 in the Innenstadt of Frankfurt am Main, in the German state of Hesse, close to the Konstablerwache. With a capacity of about 200, it is one of the more intimate live-music rooms in the city centre, and the low ceilings and close contact between stage and audience give the evenings a concentrated, informal energy. The crowd is mostly students, young professionals and music fans in their late teens to thirties, and the dress code is casual; jeans and trainers are normal. The programme combines live concerts with club nights, with an emphasis on indie and electronic music, and the line-up varies by evening, so the schedule should be checked in advance. Concerts typically start from about 8PM, with club sets continuing afterwards. The bar serves beer, spirits with mixers and soft drinks at modest prices, and there is no elaborate cocktail list. Hours are typically Wednesday to Saturday evenings, and they should be confirmed on the venue's own calendar. Midweek concerts are usually more relaxed, while Friday and Saturday club nights are busiest, with queues possible when a popular act or DJ is playing. Entry is typically about €5-15, depending on the event, and concert tickets may be sold in advance. The door is generally relaxed, but a full venue can mean a wait. Reservations and bottle service are not part of the model; the entry route is a ticket or a queue. Photo identification is advisable. The location, a short walk from the Konstablerwache station and the Zeil, makes it easy to reach by public transport, and the surrounding streets have other bars for an early drink before the concert. A small amount of cash is useful for the cloakroom and bar, since the venue is small and card facilities may be limited.