Düsseldorf – musical Manchester of Europe

• Country: Germany
• Population: 1,220,000
• Official Language: German
• Nearby Cities: Essen, Krefeld, Dortmund

Düsseldorf is very much a commercial centre, and it has become well known for the many trade shows that have been held there. It's also the place to go for a fair of a different kind, one of the largest street carnivals in Germany, the Rhenish Carnival. This has long been the best opportunity to partake of one of the city's most famous products: its beer. Düsseldorf is the home of 'altbier', which became a significant influence on modern beer production as beer-drinkers began to seek more varied brews. Thirst quenched, there are dozens of theatres in the city for you to investigate when you buy or sell Düsseldorf event tickets on StubHub.

Düsseldorf's amazing musical history

Some may be surprised to discover that Düsseldorf has an alternative music pedigree to rival Liverpool and Manchester. It has spawned a who's who the most seminal electronic artists in the world. This includes the legendary Kraftwerk, whose offshoot, Neu! then made the city a cradle of Krautrock as well. And that's just the start of the musical legacy you can explore here. Germany's most famous punk band, Die Toten Hosen hail from here too, as does the beloved cult crooner, Heino. The locals also love jazz, so catch the Düsseldorf Jazz Rally, if that's more your scene. Winter has always seen the spotlight turned on the city's ice hockey team, Düsseldorfer EG, so if you're looking for some sporting action, that's the way to go when booking your Düsseldorf event tickets.

Finding the scene in Düsseldorf

So if you're a music fan in Düsseldorf, where do you find the most authentic venues? Scout out Schickimicki Club first – it's become the main gathering place for indie music lovers here, albeit a tad mainstream. For a grittier live experience, head to The Tube Club. Bigger gigs can be found at Mitsubishi Electric Halle, which has become an established stopping point from everyone from original British Metal pioneers, Saxon, to early synth bands like OMD. It's definitely the most accessible venue if you're looking for a more nostalgic option. It's also the place to catch WWE, incidentally. For theatre and ballet, see what productions are on at Deutsche Opera am Rhein when you're looking for Düsseldorf event tickets on StubHub.

Other German cities in the general area

A visit to Düsseldorf allows to you reach one of Germany's most beautiful cities as well: the fabled cathedral city of Cologne. You can even continue your alternative musical tour here by finding out who's playing at Gloria-Theater. Then there's Essigfabrik, which has become another favourite haunt for rock fans. Duisburg is a much smaller town, but also well worth a visit while you're in the area, along with Wuppertal. Check on StubHub for tickets to Kulturzentrum Immanuelskirche Wuppertal to complete your German trip.