This list will be updated. Frankfurt’s calendars shift quickly — we’ll keep adding newly announced darkwave / post‑punk / EBM shows (and correcting doors/times) as they drop.
Frankfurt gets labeled as “business city”… and then the sun goes down.
The Rhein‑Main scene is compact, loyal, and surprisingly consistent: Batschkapp pulls in the bigger dark-adjacent tours, Das Bett is your sweatbox for post‑punk / cold‑wave bookings, Nachtleben is where you catch smaller, sharper bills (plus recurring dark nights), and Ponyhof adds an intimate Alt‑Sachsenhausen stop for synth‑heavy club shows.
If you’re hunting for the black-clad sweet spot between post‑punk guitars, synth‑heavy darkwave, EBM pressure, and goth rock drama — here’s your 2026 map.
TL;DR (best picks)
- 09/01/2026: Mondscheinball (Darkwave/EBM/NDHT party) — Nachtleben
- 17/01/2026: Final Darkness (monthly black party) — Das Bett
- 15/03/2026: IST IST (post‑punk / coldwave) — Das Bett
- 28/03/2026: Pure Obsessions & Red Nights + MTTM (darkwave / synth‑pop) — Ponyhof
- 09/04/2026: MESH (darkwave / synth‑pop) — Batschkapp
- 15/05/2026: Beyond Border + ZOODRAKE (dark / electro‑industrial leaning) — Nachtleben
- 27/09/2026: ASP (goth rock / dark romantic) — Batschkapp
Featured shows to catch in Frankfurt (2026)
1) Pure Obsessions & Red Nights + MTTM — Ponyhof (Frankfurt)
Date: 28/03/2026
Where: Ponyhof — Klappergasse 16, 60594 Frankfurt am Main
Doors open at: 19:00
More info:
- Venue event page: https://ponyhof-club.de/events/pure-obsession-red-nights/
- Announcement (MTTM IG): https://www.instagram.com/wearemttm/p/DP9MUFgjA6Q/
Why it’s a must: A darkwave double‑hit — Pure Obsessions & Red Nights bring the drama and big synth lines, and MTTM sharpens the night with Berlin‑born dark synth‑pop tension. If you want one Frankfurt date that feels properly black‑scene in 2026, start here.
2) MESH — Tour 2026 (Batschkapp)
Date: 09/04/2026
Where: Batschkapp — Gwinnerstraße 5, 60388 Frankfurt am Main
Doors open at: 19:00
More info: https://www.batschkapp.net/events/mesh-frankfurt-batschkapp-2026-04-09-200000
Why it’s a must: MESH sit right in that melodic darkwave / synth‑pop lane that works for both old-school devotees and newer wave kids. Big hooks, clean production, real “night-drive” energy.
3) IST IST — Germany 2026 (Das Bett)
Date: 15/03/2026
Where: Das Bett — Schmidtstraße 12, 60326 Frankfurt am Main
Doors open at: 19:00
More info: https://bett-club.de/event/ist-ist/
Vibe: Modern post‑punk with coldwave edges — for fans of Joy Division, Interpol, and the darker corners of indie.
4) ASP — MEHR DENN JE! TOUR 2026 (Batschkapp)
Date: 27/09/2026
Where: Batschkapp — Gwinnerstraße 5, 60388 Frankfurt am Main
Doors open at: 17:30
More info: https://www.batschkapp.net/events/asp-frankfurt-batschkapp-2026-09-27-183000
Vibe: Goth rock drama, big choruses, poetic darkness — the kind of show where the crowd sings like it’s a ritual.
5) Beyond Border — Aftermath Tour 2026 (Nachtleben)
Date: 15/05/2026
Where: Nachtleben — Kurt‑Schumacher‑Str. 45, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
Doors open at: 18:00
More info: https://www.batschkapp.net/events/beyond-border-frankfurt-nachtleben-2026-05-15-190000
Vibe: Dark electronic rock / industrial‑leaning scene energy — a strong pick if you like your synths heavier and your beats sharper.
Goth nights & scene staples (Frankfurt 2026)
Concerts are great — but Frankfurt’s darkwave scene lives in the recurring nights. Here are the ones that make your calendar feel alive between tour dates.
6) Final Darkness — “all styles of dark music” (Das Bett)
Date: recurring in 2026 (typically the 3rd Saturday of the month)
Where: Das Bett — Schmidtstraße 12, 60326 Frankfurt am Main
Doors / time: typically late (check listing)
More info: https://bett-club.de/event/final-darkness-10/
Why go: If you only do one regular black party in Frankfurt, make it this. It’s one of the city’s most established scene nights — reliably dark, danceable, and social.
7) Mondscheinball (Nachtleben)
Date: 09/01/2026
Where: Nachtleben — Kurt‑Schumacher‑Str. 45, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
Doors / time: 23:00
More info: https://www.batschkapp.net/events/mondscheinball-frankfurt-nachtleben-2026-01-09-2300
Vibe: 90s & early‑2000s DarkWave, Electro, EBM, Neue Deutsche Todeskunst — a nostalgia bomb with teeth.
Rhein‑Main bonus: two darkwave essentials near Frankfurt
If your search is “Frankfurt” but your heart says “darkwave”, Wiesbaden is basically next door — and the Schlachthof is a reliable stop for touring scene acts.
8) She Past Away + Isla Ola — Schlachthof Wiesbaden (Kesselhaus)
Date: 07/05/2026
Where: Kulturzentrum Schlachthof — Wiesbaden (Kesselhaus)
Doors open at: 19:30
More info: https://schlachthof-wiesbaden.de/events/she-past-away-2026
9) Diary Of Dreams — Schlachthof Wiesbaden (Kesselhaus)
Date: 26/11/2026
Where: Kulturzentrum Schlachthof — Wiesbaden (Kesselhaus)
Doors open at: 19:30
More info: https://schlachthof-wiesbaden.de/events/diary-of-dreams-2026
The key venues (quick vibe check)
Batschkapp (Frankfurt)
Your big room for alternative bookings — where synth‑leaning and goth‑adjacent tours land when they outgrow the smaller clubs.
Das Bett (Frankfurt)
Your post‑punk / dark‑indie / scene night hub. Intimate, loud, sweaty — the good kind.
Nachtleben (Frankfurt)
Central club with a constant rotation of shows and parties — often the best place to catch smaller dark/electro lineups.
Ponyhof (Frankfurt / Alt‑Sachsenhausen)
Small, intimate club in the Klappergasse — perfect for synth‑heavy darkwave bills where you actually feel the room. If you like shows that feel close, sweaty, and personal, Ponyhof is your address in 2026.
Practical tips for a smooth Frankfurt show night
- Doors vs. start time: German listings are usually precise, but always assume a 45–60 minute gap between doors and first act.
- Cash vs. card: Frankfurt is getting better, but small bars/coat checks can still be cash‑friendly.
- Public transport: For late nights, plan your last trains — rideshare is a decent fallback.
FAQs
When is Pure Obsessions & Red Nights playing Frankfurt in 2026?
28/03/2026 at Ponyhof — with MTTM.
When is MTTM playing Frankfurt in 2026?
28/03/2026 at Ponyhof — supporting Pure Obsessions & Red Nights.
What are the best darkwave venues in Frankfurt?
Start with Batschkapp, Das Bett, and Nachtleben — they host the most consistent darkwave/post‑punk adjacent programming in 2026.
Where can I find EBM / DarkWave club nights in Frankfurt?
Check Nachtleben (e.g., Mondscheinball) and Das Bett (e.g., Final Darkness) for recurring dark‑scene nights.