ORWOhaus
Self-organised band house and rehearsal complex in Marzahn.
Inside the room
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A closer look.
Rising from its roots as a squat to become 'Berlin’s loudest Plattenbau,' ORWOhaus stands as a monumental pillar of the city's independent music scene. Located on the aptly named Frank-Zappa-Straße, this self-managed cultural center is famous for its labyrinth of rehearsal rooms and its commitment to subcultural cohesion. The venue specializes in the darker and heavier fringes of music, providing a raw, industrial backdrop for multi-day festivals. It is a place where the volume is high, the spirit is uncompromisingly DIY, and the atmosphere is thick with the history of Berlin's underground. For those seeking the authentic, unpolished edge of the city's sonic landscape, ORWOhaus remains an essential destination.
A stronghold for extreme subcultures, primarily programming black metal, punk, and alternative rock through multi-band festivals and dedicated genre nights.
- Dark Metal/NeofolkEmpyrium
- Epic Black MetalCult Of Fire
- PunkrockKACKBRATZEKnown for honest, dirty punk
- Heavy MetalThe Night Eternal
- Depressive Black MetalThy Light
- Post-Black MetalAgrypnie
- Atmospheric Black MetalKarg
- Black MetalImha Tarikat
- 2026Walpurgisnacht FestivalFifth edition featuring Lamp Of Murmuur and Nornir
- 2025De Mortem Et DiabolumEleventh edition of the black metal festival
- 2026KACKBRATZEPunkrock concert
- 2025TsjuderPart of De Mortem Et Diabolum
- 2025AusterePart of De Mortem Et Diabolum
The room, from the crowd.
The ORWOhaus is a legendary self-managed subcultural hub known as the loudest prefabricated building in Berlin. Guests experience a raw, authentic atmosphere rooted in its history as a former squat located on Frank-Zappa-Straße. The venue serves as both a massive rehearsal complex and a dedicated space for underground community and loud musical expression.
Artists performing here typically belong to the extreme metal, black metal, and punk scenes, often praising the venue's suitability for intense, atmospheric performances. Reviews highlight the captivating stage presence and 'aura' of bands during specialized genre festivals. The programming focuses on high-energy, uncompromising acts that thrive in a loud, subcultural setting.
2025 findet die elfte Ausgabe des De Mortem Et Diabolum Festivals statt.
Vom besetzten Haus zu Berlins lautester Platte.
Walpurgisnacht 2026 am 01. und 02.05.2026 im Orwohaus Berlin.
Walpurgisnacht 2026 Die Hexen tanzen ein letztes Mal!
Die fünfte Ausgabe des Walpurgisnacht Festival steigt Anfang Mai in Berlin.
Konzert (Alternative, Punk).
Event: De Mortem Et Diabolum 2025.
I liked the venue; it's a beautiful place that makes you feel the underground spirit.
— Burak Güngör★ 5· google_places
Amazing place for concert.
— Astor Voltaires★ 5· google_places
Found my little piece of home in Berlin which was otherwise techno dominated.
— Farhan Baig★ 5· google_places
Underground venue first time in Berlin all the bar staff were amazing and event organisers were so welcoming to us too.
— Keversdxn★ 5· google_places
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