On Fridays and Saturdays there is huge number of parties. You have to go to the Reeperbahn, but it will cost a lot and often the parties there are not more than "normal". There are different subcultures and good underground parties you should look for. In the summertime, you can get a free open-air goa. Lots of electronic stuff, like Drum'N'Bass. Look for a "Drumbule" soundsystem party. Hamburg used to have a great Hip-Hop culture, but it is declining.
If you are interested in electro parties here are some good clubs to go to:
The "Waagenbau" and the "Fundbureau" are both 2 smaller clubs in Altona, close to the Max-Brauer-Allee. Admission is normaly between 5-10 Euros, depending on the night. Check and for more information. Parties usually don't start before 11-12 p.m.
The "Uebel und Gefaehrlich" is in a former bunker from WWII and can be found near St. Pauli in Feldstrasse. Easy to reach with the metro U3. Music used to be more hard house and electro but is changing nowadays from day to day. Check the schedule on uebelundgefaehrlich.de
For upscale clubbing check out the club "Moondoo", located right in the middle of the Reeperbahn. The door policy is strict, but the DJs are usually excellent (especially Saturdays). check out upcoming parties on moondoo.de .
Directly located in St. Pauli is the club "Baalsaal" which is usually playing house and electro, sometimes Drum n Bass. It is next to the Spielbudenplatz. Check baalsaal.com for more information.
If you are more into Trance, Techno and Schranz the "Tunnel" might be a good location. Located in the old Elbtunnel. Check tunnel.de Opens Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. Admission is around 10 Euro.
Most parties don't end until the early hours on weekends. Some of the clubs are having an open end, depending on the party.
Sometimes it is helpful to check out the monthly magazine "Prinz" which is available for €1 in most supermarkets and newspaper outlets - in there you will find most of the events that are happening in Hamburg. It's written in German.
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