Molotow
St. Pauli, Hamburg
St. Pauli's essential underground venue since 1990, a Hamburg institution for alternative and electronic music.
Founded
1990
Capacity
250
Hours
Varies —
Area
St. Pauli
About Molotow
Molotow has been a cornerstone of Hamburg's alternative music scene since 1990, surviving multiple threats of closure and relocation to remain one of Germany's most respected small clubs. Located in the heart of St. Pauli, it programmes everything from underground electronic and techno to indie, metal, and punk, reflecting the neighbourhood's anything-goes spirit. The venue has a fierce local following and regularly sells out weeks in advance despite its modest capacity. Molotow embodies the Hamburg music underground: unpretentious, diverse, and deeply committed to independent culture.
History
Molotow opened in 1990 on the Reeperbahn and quickly became one of Hamburg's most important venues for alternative culture. It has faced repeated redevelopment threats over the years, with the local community rallying each time to preserve one of Hamburg's most cherished institutions.
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Venue Info
Opening Hours
Varies — check listings
Address
Spielbudenplatz 5, 20359 Hamburg