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Mojo Club
A Reeperbahn club founded in 1989 that pioneered dancefloor jazz and breakbeat sounds, now hosting concerts and club nights beneath the Dancing Towers at Reeperbahn 1.
At a glance
- Type
- Jazz, soul and club venue
- Area
- St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- mojo.de
Good to know
- Concerts
- Club nights
- Mojo Jazz Café
- Awareness code
Why we recommend it
The Mojo Club has a special place in Hamburg's music history. It was founded in 1989 and describes itself as a pioneer of modern, breakbeat-oriented sounds, with a major influence on dancefloor jazz and acid jazz. Today the club is at Reeperbahn 1, in the Dancing Towers complex at the eastern start of the Reeperbahn, and it remains one of the best-known music venues in St. Pauli.
The programme mixes concerts and club nights. Listings on the club's website show a mix of soul, jazz and contemporary artists, with names such as Lee Fields, The Womack Sisters and Nemzzz appearing on recent bills. The Mojo brand also extends to the Mojo Jazz Café, its own newsletter, Mojo Radio and a series called Groove Approved, which gives a sense of the club's identity as a home for groove-based music rather than mainstream pop.
The club suits music lovers first and foremost: anyone who enjoys live soul, funk and jazz in a club setting, and dancers who like their beats with a bit of history. It works for groups of friends and couples, and many visitors combine it with a drink beforehand. The club publishes a values code and has an awareness and entry-control policy, explained in the information section of its website, along with notes on accessibility.
Tickets for concerts are usually sold in advance, and popular shows can sell out, so check the programme and book early for anything you really want to see. Opening times depend on the event, so always check the specific listing rather than turning up on spec.
The tourism office names the Mojo among the best-known clubs of the Reeperbahn, alongside the Molotow, Docks and Prinzenbar, and the club lists public cultural funding from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media among its partners, alongside music organisations such as Hamburg Music and Keychange. Its newsletter, Mojo Wire, is the easiest way to keep up with announcements.
The venue shares its address with the clouds bar and restaurant at the top of the towers, which makes a pre-show drink with a view an easy option. The Reeperbahn S-Bahn station and the rest of the entertainment mile, with its theatres, bars and other live venues, are close by.
Mojo Club FAQs
When was the Mojo Club founded?
In 1989, according to the club.
What kind of music does it host?
Groove-based music in concerts and club nights, with roots in acid jazz and breakbeat; recent bills include soul and jazz artists.
Where is the Mojo Club?
At Reeperbahn 1 in the Dancing Towers complex in St. Pauli.
Do you need to buy tickets in advance?
For concerts it is best to buy in advance, as popular shows can sell out.
Is there a code of conduct?
Yes, the club publishes a values code and awareness and entry-control information.
What else is in the building?
The clouds bar, restaurant and rooftop terrace are at the top of the same towers.
How do you contact the club?
By phone on +49 40 3191999 or through the contact page on its website.
Is there accessibility information?
Yes, the club's website has an information section covering accessibility.