With nightly live music, Groove station is hot in the club scene in Dresden's Innere Neustadt area. This trendy club does not restrict itself to being a mere clubbing space, but has earned accolades as a music venue. A venue for all kinds of bands; its line-up includes local as well as international performers, and as the evening sets in music enthusiasts start pouring in to check-out the performances. Apart from good music and great drinks, the club offers billiards, foosball, and everything to make your night out memorable. Check website for details.

Scheune Dresden, literally translated as "the Barn," brings a rustic, cozy atmosphere to Dresden's live music scene. Featuring performers not necessarily of the main stream, and often showing films, the Barn draws a diverse group of people from all over the city. Scheune Dresden is a great place to grab a drink, sit down with some good friends and enjoy the entertainment. Check out the website for upcoming shows and events.

Club Passage dons several hats as it is not only a movie theater. This Gorbitz venue is linked with JugendKunstschule Dresden and is more or less a cultural hub in the neighborhood. Besides regular screening of the latest flicks, it hosts concerts, pantomime, poetry readings, caberet, puppet shows, comedy acts and more. There are also regular music lessons, workshops, dance programs and photography courses held in its premises. It is home to the annual Dresdner Gitarristen Detlef Bunk.

Beatpol is second home for fans of rock music in Dresden. Live performances are held almost every day, so expect a huge list of shows from the past and for the future. They support new artistes as much as established groups, which makes Beatpol a great place to discover new sounds in rock music. Most gigs start at 9p and guests are allowed entrance one hour in advance. Tickets can be bought on-line, so check the website for a list of shows and bookings information.