Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide, Berlin

So far, I've only been here once to attend the concert that the legendary band Faith No More gave as part of their The Second Coming Tour exactly two years ago. Awesome gig! I must say the Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide is an excellent music venue to watch shows for large crowds of up to 17,000 people. I've been to several other (and smaller) music venues in Berlin, but the Wuhlheide definitely is one of my favourites. Located approximately halfway between Ostkreuz and Köpenick, the Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide can be easily reached by the S3-line towards Erkner. It's still a fair walk to the concert ground in the park, though. If you choose to go by car instead, there's plenty of space to park your car at the adjacent FEZ and by the side of the road (An der Wuhlheide). Once on location, you'll enjoy the excellent acoustics and view of stage, regardless of whether your standing on the central field or found a spot to sit on one of the rings of this amphitheatre. The food stands sell various kinds of fastfood and beverages, not just the obvious sausages and beer! In all, the Kindl-Bühne Wuhlheide is a fabulous open-air music venue.

On a whim a couple of months ago, when i couldn’t get Faith No More tickets for Brixton, I bought some for the gig in Berlin instead. As you do.

As it turned out, it was the best thing I’ve ever done. This venue is fantastic. Great stage, great sound, brilliant seating with a perfect view of the stage (I’ve injured my foot, so that’s where I should have been, of course I was in the crowd moshing away).

What struck me was the friendliness. Everyone is friendly. You know when you go to an outdoor gig in the UK and the queue for the bar is a mile long? It doesn’t happen here. They don’t care about the drinking. They’ve also got a nifty little system where you pay a deposit for the glass. That’ll stop you throwing them about the place. Very clever.

I have no idea what this place is used for in Winter, but if you get the chance to go hear, do. Not just to see wonderful aging rockbands, but to see anyone. Best gig I’ve ever been to.

I docked a point for RIDICULOUS concession prices and overall chaotic mess of people… oh well, it was RADIOHEAD!!!!

I didn’t mind the negatives, I just didn’t buy anything or move once we found our seats. hehe I’m a purist.

Aside from being the sickest concert ever, I will say that the lighting and stage setup (yes also done by people with the band, but is subject to the capabilities of the venue) was so sweet. They put on a truly professional show, in grand fashion.

The four stars mainly point to the lighting/stage setup, my memories of the concert, and the fact that BIG names come here, so therefore it obviously garners some respect for being able to handle the capacity and show requirements. I will also say that being out in the “foresty” area with greenery and fresh air was a welcome atmosphere coming from the big city of Berlin. Just an overall great location and vibe here.

RECOMMENDED, see if your favorite band is playing here, and come early to grab yourself a good seat!!!!