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Roter Salon

Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, 10178 Berlincap. 200

Volksbühne side room with red velvet and a piano bar.

The room

A closer look.

Nestled within the iconic Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, the Roter Salon stands as one of Berlin’s most evocative and versatile cultural chambers. The room is celebrated for its unique character, providing an intimate setting that feels like a high-end salon while maintaining the edge of a contemporary performance space. It serves as a vital bridge between the city's institutional art world and its vibrant underground, frequently hosting collaborative series like 'Hamburger Bahnhof On Tour.' Whether it is a musical theater performance, a literary reading, or an experimental concert, the venue offers a distinct 'Hausmusik' vibe that is rare in the city. Its programming is a sophisticated mix of the avant-garde and the celebrated, making it a cornerstone for those seeking intellectual and sensory stimulation. The Roter Salon remains a 'Dauerbrenner'—a long-running favorite—for its ability to adapt to diverse artistic visions while maintaining its own historic charm.

Programming

A multidisciplinary mix of experimental electronic compositions, musical theater, and collaborative art-music performances often linked to museum tours.

Who plays here
  • Saâdane Afif
    Frequent collaborator for 'The Fountain Archives'
    Experimental/Live Art
  • Meo Wulff
    Known for drag performances
    Musical Theater
  • So Soon
    Touring act
    Band
  • Blood Command
    Performing at the Z-Bau Roter Salon branch
    Rock/Punk
  • Susanne Fröhlich
    Flutist
    Classical/Contemporary
  • Claudia van Hasselt
    Voice performer
    Vocal
  • Lucie Nezri
    Composer and electronics
    Electronic
  • Augustin Maurs
    Composer
    Composition
Notable shows
  • Saâdane Afif
    The Fountain Archives & L’Humour noir
    2026
  • Meo Wulff
    Sally – Mein Leben in Drag
  • Blood Command
    Live concert
    2025
  • So Soon
    Tour mit Band
    2026
  • Saâdane Afif
    The Old & Melancholic Beat Live
    2026
Capacity
200
Neighborhood
Mitte
In their words

The room, from the crowd.

The Roter Salon is described as an intimate and perfectly suited space for multidisciplinary performances, often hosting events with a distinct 'house music' character. It serves as a key networking hub for Berlin's cultural scene, frequently collaborating with major institutions like the Hamburger Bahnhof. Guests can expect a sophisticated atmosphere that blends theater, literature, and live performance.

Artists at the venue range from international stars and celebrated sopranos to experimental electronic composers and drag performers. Reviews highlight the venue's ability to host complex musical theater and collaborative art-music projects. Specific mentions focus on the high quality of live instrumentation, including flute and electronics, and the venue's role in hosting touring bands.

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Plan your night

Getting there.

Address
Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, 10178 Berlin
Mitte, Berlin
Opening hours
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