Berlin concerts: The best live music in August 2024

Finding out what concerts to catch at Berlin’s many (many) live venues can make your head spin. Fear not! We’ve curated a list of the most interesting musical offers this August.

Aug 2

Topsy Turvy

This Vienna-based trio are all about contradictions. Want rock, pop, folk? Look no further. Their albums create a sort of aesthetic melting pot that suits Loge’s intimate setting perfectly. There, you’ll be able to experience al; the beautiful contradictions – in real time.

Loge, Kinzigstr. 9, Friedrichshain, starts 19:00, details.

Aug 3

Nina Chuba

Nina Chuba knows how to manage a good beat. Expertly utilising a strong baseline and a sultry pop flair, her music is totally dance-worthy.

Zitadelle Spandau, Am Juliusturm 64, Spandau, start 19:00, details.

Kara Delik

Melting together Anatolian, post-punk and Neue Deutsche Welle sounds into a groove-filled galactic party, Kara Delik have been a hot ticket since they exploded onto the Berlin scene in 2020.

Neue Zukunft, Alt-Stralau 68, Friedrichshain, on stage at 00:00, free admission, details.

Aug 6

Tobias Meinhart

While casual jazz fans might not recognise Tobias Meinhart by name, you’d certainly know him by sound. He’s been one of Berlin’s most popular jazz players for years. After 15 years in New York, he’s combining his German roots with New York Jazz in a new project called Berlin People. To listen to Meinhart’s iconic saxophone, stop by A-Trane on August 6.

A-Trane, Ecke Pestalozzistr. am Savigny-Platzz, Bleibtreustr. 1, Charlottenberg, starts 20:30, details.

Aug 9

Adam Wendler

This Canadian singer and self-proclaimed “creator of the best road-trip soundtrack,” understands the power of a chill listening experience. His music is catchy and melodic, and perfect for fans of the Lumineers or Mumford & Sons. Adam Wendler is sure to bring a perfect vibe to Revier Südost.

Revier Südost, Schnellerstr. 137, Niederschöneweide, details.

Aug 11

Nick León & Ezra Miller

Musician Nick León is bringing his dystopian club sound to Silent Green for an interactive music/art experience. His discordant sounds and syncopated rhythm will work with Ezra Miller’s digital art and design to craft a novel all-round experience.

Silent Green, Gerichtstr. 35, Mitte, doors open 19:00, details.

Aug 13

PJ Harvey

Grammy-nominated for her album I Inside the Old Year Dying (2023), Harvey’s discography is a masterclass in alternative music that has outlasted trends and remains on the breaking edge. After several successful Berlin shows, she’s taking her set to the Zitadelle Spandau.

Zitadelle Spandau, Am Juliusturm 64, Spandau, starts 19:20, details.

Aug 17

Witch

Photo: WITCH

In 1970s Zambia, Witch (We Intend to Cause Havoc) drew thousands of local fans to their shows. Now, with a new constellation of international musicians playing alongside the original (and legendary) frontman Jagari Chanda, Berlin audience will get the chance to experience their particular brand of Zamrock fusion.

Gretchen, Obentrautstr. 19-21, Friedrichshain, doors about 19:30, show starts 20:30, details.

Jembaa Groove

Taking inspiration from the Ghanaian highlife of the 70s, this Berlin-based band has had a full touring schedule ever since their debut. Now, they’re back in their home city and celebrating their second studio album Ye Ankasa / We Ourselves (2024). Yaam club is the perfect setting to appreciate their sound, heavily influenced by both Afrobeats and Ghanaian culture.

Yaam Club, An d. Schillingbrücke 3, Friedrichshain, doors open 20:00, details.

Aug 19

A Song For You

This soulful vocal ensemble knows how to layer their voices into one beautiful melody. From the moment the harmony starts, the shiver starts down your spine. Prepared for a relaxing (and beautiful) night with A Song for You.

Theater Des Westens, Kantstr. 12, Charlottenberg, starts 20:00, details.

Aug 21

Protomartyr

Protomartyr’s most-recent album Formal Growth in the Desert (2023) fluctuates between calm verse and explosive chorus in a way that is sure to bring the energy. This band is talented; they’ve written albums in only four hours, bringing an element of spontaneity to their music (which is sure to come out during their show).

Lido, Cuvrystr. 7, Kreuzberg, starts 20:00, details.

Aug 22

Dead Fish

Brazilian band Dead Fish knows their way around a studio (and a world-tour). Their tenth studio album Labirinto da Memória (2024) continues their tradition of rock music and their histories of musical activism. Many of their lyrics address inequality, prejudice, education and public health. To hear more of their message and connect with Brazilian rock, head over to SO36.

SO36, Oranienstr. 190, Kreuzberg, starts 19:00, details.

August 23

Berlin Atonal: Openless

With a curated programme unfolding each night around a unique thematic core, Berlin Atonal brings a collection of some of the world’s most exciting musical and visual artists to Kraftwerk for OPENLESS 2024.

Kraftwerk, Köpenicker Str. 70, Kreuzberg, through August 25, details.

Aug 24

Gym Tonic

Photo: Victor Puigcerver

At a Gym Tonic show, you can expect plenty of campy glamour, spooky vibes and a hefty dose of punk spirit thrown in for good measure.

Schokoladen, Ackerstr. 169, Mitte, doors open 19:00, show starts 20:00, details.

DEICHKIND

Perfect for clubs or parties, their performances are known for being delightfully quirky. If you are interested in raving or experiencing their unique flavour of club-music, consider the trip to Parkbühne Wuhlheide.

Parkbühne Wuhlheide, An d. Wuhlheide 187, Köpenick, details.

Aug 28

Jodie Faster

French punk band Jodie Faster are bringing their quick-paced, political and absolutely fuming flavour of hardcore rock to Köpi for what’s sure to be head-bangingly good show.

Köpi, Köpenicker Str. 137, Friedrichshain, show starts 21:00, details.

Aug 29

Natalia Escobar and Daniela Huerta

At Silent Green, Columbian artist Natalia Escobar and Mexican artist Daniela Huerta are combining forces for a new project: Koaxula. Taking the viewers on an auditory journey, the group uses sonic instruments and other tools to visualise traditional deities and their power in transformative journeys. The goal? Return to the wild.