Frankfurt's night scene is mostly dominated by suave and trendy cocktail bars, but if that is not your scene and you're looking for something edgier and retro then head to Sachsenhausen where you will find Balalaika. In operation since 1968, this live music club was opened by American jazz singer Anita Honis. The cozy venue carries a unique charm magnified by the jazz and blues. Anita herself takes to the stage occasionally to serenade the crowd of expats and locals. For the regular line-up schedule keep a tab on their Facebook page.

Das Bett (German for bed) is a nightclub with a slightly different touch and feel, that draws crowds on a weekly basis. The club's signature is its extensive focus on Indie music and it aims to encourage new and up coming artists. A steady stream of artists perform here; some guests in the past have been Studio Nine Band, Roxi Monoxid, Johnny Liebling, Kate Mosh, Alamandino Quite Deluxe and countless others.

Batschkapp, que ya cuenta más de 30 primaveras, es una sala de conciertos de rock y pop muy famosa que ha sobrevivido a muchos de sus rivales. En la sala también se presentan bandas de otros estilos, como heavy metal, indie, crossover y hip-hop. Sin embargo, lo que más la destaca de la competencia es su excelente calendario de eventos en vivo. Algunos nombres internacionales, como Lenny Kravitz, Nirvana y REM han pasado por este escenario. Por favor, recuerden dejar las navajas y cualquier otra cosa similar en casa; la seguridad del establecimiento es muy estricta y es famosa por haber confiscado limas para uñas. Batschkapp es una sala genial donde divertirse en las noches de fin de semana.

Located along the Grosse Bleiche in the uptown area of the city, Kulturclub Schon Schön is a premier destination for entertainment in the city. The club is also a hot-spot for live music, hosting artists and bands from around the world. See the website to know more.