Cafe & Indiego Glocksee

Café Indiego Glocksee: Centre for alternative music and culture in Hanover

Café Indiego Glocksee in Hanover is an important venue for alternative music and culture. For over 30 years, it has offered a varied programme ranging from live concerts to club nights. The location combines Café Glocksee and Indiego Glocksee under one roof and is known for its subcultural orientation.

History and development

Café Indiego Glocksee emerged from the Independent Youth Centre Glocksee (UJZ), which was founded in 1972. Since then, the facility has developed into an important cultural centre in Hanover. The two clubs, Café Glocksee and Indiego Glocksee, share a common entrance area and offer a varied programme.

Range of events

The programme of events at Café Indiego Glocksee is wide-ranging. It includes live concerts, club nights and regular event series. Well-known formats include "Ruby Tuesday" at Café Glocksee, where international bands perform, and "Schmittwoch" at Indiego Glocksee, which focuses on local live acts.

The musical spectrum ranges from doom metal, indie, pop, techno to punk. Internationally renowned bands and DJs perform here as well as newcomers.

Premises and equipment

Café Indiego Glocksee has several event rooms that are used for concerts and club nights. In addition, the large courtyard of the two clubs is used for open-air concerts and parties and is transformed into completely new landscapes.

Commitment and cooperation

Café Indiego Glocksee attaches great importance to a non-discriminatory environment. It is anti-racist, anti-sexist and anti-homophobic. The team is made up of people from different backgrounds who work together to promote the local cultural scene.

Location and accessibility

Café Indiego Glocksee is located at Glockseestraße 35, 30169 Hanover, in the Calenberger Neustadt district. It is easily accessible by public transport, in particular via tram line 10 (Glocksee stop).