Tsunami

Tsunami is located in the Südstadt on a side street just off Chlodwigplatz. You enter the venue by passing the eternally friendly box office and cloakroom staff and negotiating a narrow corridor plus a steep downward stairway. For Tsunami is a cellar club in the literal sense of the word. Once you’re in, the first thing to catch your eye is the blazing red bar – offering drinks at very moderate prices – followed by the audience space off to the left, also painted red. It’s all quite small, as is the barely elevated stage area, but the exceedingly cosy and intimate space can’t be beat for atmosphere. Audience and artists are closer here than anywhere else. Tsunami boasts an efficient ventilation system and the sound during live performances is typically above average.

Another strength – besides the friendly, laid-back atmosphere – is Tsunami’s lovingly crafted programme of events, which features regular indie parties but also performances by bands and artists who, though they may not be crowd-pulling A-listers, are certainly worth seeing regardless (in fact, that could even be an asset). German and international indie and underground stars regularly make a stop at Tsunami, leaving a mark that is often more distinctive than their better-known mainstream peers. In other words, the monthly programme is definitely worth a look or two – and to top it all off, ticket prices are very fair.

Upon leaving, the friendliest bouncer in town will ask you to keep as quiet as you can so as not to disturb the local residents. By then you’ll have realised that this venue may be small in real life, but very big in spirit.

Tsunami Club