A city with a good live music scene is a huge draw for many people, as it can mean good nightlife or a city with a buzzing cultural hub. Here are three European cities with very different music scenes that are all thriving in their own way.
Berlin
Berlin has a buzzing nightlife and is home to some of the most popular nightclubs in Europe. It has over 100 nightclubs that are underground techno venues, which demonstrates the depth of Berlin’s music scene. Berlin also has a great range of live music, including jazz and punk. If you are interested in your musical history, there are musical tours of the city that take in the lives of David Bowie and Iggy Pop who both lived in Berlin for periods.
Vienna
Vienna is the historic center of classical music in Europe and its reputation remains to this day. Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven all resided in Vienna at some point in their life, and the city now offers tours of their places of residence. Vienna also has an excellent opera house and many venues to witness classical music.
Dublin
Dublin has produced some of the most significant musical artists of the 20th century including Thin Lizzy, Sinead O’Connor, and U2. Dublin’s musical scene is quite intimate as there is lots of live music from smaller artists. The scene encompasses folk music, rock, jazz, and lots more.
