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 staat al bijna 20 jaar in de markt als populaire locatie voor pop- en rockconcerten en het heeft dan ook veel van zijn rivalen overleefd. Ook andere muziekstijlen vindt u hier terug zoals heavy metal, Indie, crossover en hiphop. Zorg ervoor dat u uw balpen of andere soortgelijke voorwerpen thuislaat; de bewakers nemen veiligheid serieus en staan erom bekend zelfs nagelvijlen in te nemen. Er zijn populaire clubavonden met een mengeling van muziekstijlen bij Batschkapp.

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.