Reithalle Strasse E

Reithalle Strasse E is a large event venue and club housed in a former riding hall at Werner-Hartmann-Straße 2, on the industrial grounds north of Dresden's Neustadt, in Saxony, Germany. The venue is part of the Strasse E cultural complex and is one of the city's main addresses for techno and electronic music, with an industrial setting that sets it apart from the smaller Neustadt bars. The crowd is dominated by dedicated electronic music fans, mostly aged from the early twenties to the mid-thirties, including students, local clubbers and visitors who travel from elsewhere in Saxony for larger nights. The dress code is relaxed and practical, with dark casual clothing and comfortable shoes the norm, since nights are long and the floor is large. The atmosphere is underground and immersive, with powerful sound, minimal lighting, high ceilings and a big dance floor. Programming centres on techno and related electronic styles, with DJs, live electronic acts and festival-style events, and the schedule is posted at strasse-e.de. Events typically begin around 22:00 and can continue until morning, so the busiest period is usually between about midnight and 4:00. The drinks programme is bar-style, with beer, soft drinks, spirits, mixers and shots, and prices typically somewhat above a pub but modest for a large club; beer is about EUR 4 to 5 and mixed drinks about EUR 7 to 10. Cover varies with the event, commonly about EUR 10 to 25, with advance tickets available for bigger nights. The door can be selective on busy techno nights, and a calm, respectful manner at the entrance helps. Reservations and bottle service are not part of the format, because this is a general-admission dance venue. Getting there is easiest by tram or taxi from the Neustadt, as the industrial location is not within walking distance of the main bar streets.