Jazzclub Unterfahrt

Jazzclub Unterfahrt has been presenting live jazz since 1978 and is Munich's best-known jazz club. It is in Haidhausen, on the east bank of the Isar, on Einsteinstraße close to Max-Weber-Platz. The programme runs almost every night of the week and brings together international touring musicians and the strong local and regional scene.

The music covers a wide range. Recent programmes have included modern and spiritual jazz, avant-garde projects, funk, and bands drawing on soul, blues and gospel, as well as more traditional line-ups. On Sundays the club holds a jam session led by a host musician, where beginners are welcome to sit in, and it is a good way to hear the city's players in an informal setting. Check the online programme to see what is on during your stay.

Tickets can be reserved online by choosing a ticket type and number and entering your details; reservations are binding, and the tickets are held for you at the evening box office. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start to collect them. Doors open about an hour before the concert. Student tickets are available at a reduced price, and prices for regular concerts are moderate for the quality on offer.

The club suits music lovers, couples and solo travellers, and it is one of the best things to do in Munich on a weeknight when the beer halls feel too loud. Popular concerts sell out, so book ahead for well-known names, and as in most jazz clubs, keep conversation for the breaks between sets.

Getting there is simple. Max-Weber-Platz is served by the U4 and U5, trams 15, 17, 19 and 25 and bus 148, and the club is a short walk from the station. Haidhausen is known for its restaurants and bars, so it is easy to have dinner nearby before the show. Alternatively, cross the Maximiliansbrücke from the old town and walk up past the Maximilianeum, which takes around 20 minutes from the opera house. Haidhausen also contains the Franzosenviertel, the French Quarter around Ostbahnhof, whose streets are named after places from the Franco-Prussian War and are worth a stroll before a concert.