Urban Spree is a renowned multidisciplinary arts and nightlife venue located in the heart of
Berlin, Germany, specifically within the creatively vibrant area of Friedrichshain, near the iconic Warschauer Straße station. The venue was established in 2012 on the expansive grounds of the
RAW-Gelände, a former industrial railway maintenance complex that has evolved over the years into a hub for alternative culture, urban art, and underground music. Urban Spree quickly gained prominence for its distinctive blend of a nightclub, concert hall, art gallery, artist residencies, print shop, and spacious outdoor beer garden, making it a singular destination for
Berlin's avant-garde scene.
The club's interior and exterior spaces are famously adorned with ever-changing murals and graffiti by international street artists, reflecting the venue's ethos of fostering creativity and artistic freedom. Urban Spree holds an important place in
Berlin's nightlife landscape, celebrated for its
raw aesthetic, focus on independent arts, and commitment to supporting local and global talent across a spectrum of genres, including techno, experimental electronic, punk, and post-rock. Though there have been minor alterations and expansions to its structure to accommodate evolving programming and art installations, Urban Spree has remained at its original location, retaining the industrial flair and nonconformist spirit that define its identity.
It is not only a spot for late-night revelry but also a community space for exhibitions, festivals, workshops, and markets, embodying the inclusive and inventive energies that characterize
Berlin's cultural underground.
Notable artists who have performed at Urban Spree over the years include international acts such as The Soft Moon,
Acid Arab, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Molchat Doma, Drab Majesty, and Wolvennest, as well as local
Berlin favorites like
DJ Seinfeld, Clara Cuvé,
Ancient Methods,
Berlin Boom Orchestra, and
Schwefelgelb. The venue has also hosted genre-defining acts and DJ collectives including
Regis,
Umwelt,
Helena Hauff, and local groups such as Synoid and Voxnox, further establishing its reputation as a launchpad for innovative musical talent in the German capital.