What is the Berghain Klubnacht Database?

The Berghain Klubnacht Database is a comprehensive archive of DJ performances at Berlin's legendary Berghain and Panorama Bar from November 2009 to present. It contains over 2,070 artists and 10,000+ performance records with a free public API. All artist names are cross-referenced with Resident Advisor for consistency.

How many times has Ben Klock performed at Berghain?

Ben Klock has performed 135 times at Berghain and Panorama Bar combined (127 at Berghain floor, 8 at Panorama Bar) from 2009 to 2025, making him one of the most frequent performers at the venue.

What is the difference between Berghain and Panorama Bar?

Berghain is the main techno floor with harder, darker sounds and industrial aesthetics, while Panorama Bar is the house music floor on the upper level with a lighter, more colorful atmosphere. Both are part of the same venue in Berlin's Friedrichshain district.

How can I access the Berghain performance data programmatically?

The database provides free public API endpoints: /api/artists/ranking for artist rankings, /api/stats for database statistics, /api/events for event history, and /api/artists/{slug} for individual artist data. All responses are in JSON format with no authentication required.

Who are the current Berghain residents?

Current Berghain residents (based on 3-year performance frequency analysis) include Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Tama Sumo, Answer Code Request, and others. Visit the /current-residents page for the complete list with performance statistics and historical trends.

Is the Berghain Database data accurate and up-to-date?

Yes, the database is manually maintained with data from official Berghain event listings and historical flyers. All artist names are cross-referenced with Resident Advisor for consistency. The database is updated monthly with new Klubnacht events, typically within a few days of each event.

Can AI agents and LLMs access Berghain Database content?

Yes. The Berghain Database supports Markdown for Agents — all HTML pages (home, artist profiles, event pages, current residents) return structured, token-efficient Markdown when requested with the Accept: text/markdown header. AI crawlers including GPTBot, ChatGPT-User, Claude-Web, PerplexityBot, and others are explicitly allowed via robots.txt. Response headers include Content-Signal for usage policies and x-markdown-tokens for context window estimation.

Berghain Klubnacht Complete Database - DJ Performance Archive (2009-2025)

Artists

Click here to search individual artists

Events

Browse all Klubnacht events by date

CURRENT RUNNING RESIDENTS

Who are the most active DJs at Berghain right now?

Based on 3-year performance analysis // Min. 2+ shows in past year // Top 30 ranking

Top Artists

API Endpoints

Complete API Access: All endpoints return full datasets by default. Use optional parameters to filter, paginate, or limit results as needed. No API keys required — fully open access with CORS enabled.

2,058+

Artists

699+

Events

15+

Years

JSON

Format

Flyers

🏆 Artist Rankings (Complete)
/api/artists/ranking

Returns all artists ranked by performance count.
Parameters: ?limit=20&offset=0&venue=berghain|panorama

🎯 Venue-Specific Rankings
Berghain Only | Panorama Only

Filter rankings by venue. Use limit to control result count.

📅 All Events (Complete)
/api/shows

Complete Klubnacht event history with lineup counts.
Parameters: ?year=2024&month=12&limit=50

🔍 Artist Search & Details
Search Artists | By Name

Search with normalized names (handles ¥, Ø, $, etc.)

📊 Performance History
Artist Performances | Artist Stats

Complete performance history and detailed statistics for any artist ID.

📈 Annual Rankings
Year 2024 | Available Years

Year-specific artist rankings. Combine with venue filters.

📋 Database Statistics
General Stats | Monthly Stats | Data Period

Database totals, venue breakdowns, and coverage period.

📄 Historical Flyers
/api/flyers

Complete collection of Berghain flyers (2004-2009).
Individual PDFs: /flyers/berghain-flyer-YYYY-MM.pdf

PRO TIPS

// No API keys required — fully open access
// All responses in JSON format
// CORS enabled for web applications
// Use limit=0 for complete datasets
// Artist names normalized for search consistency

AI Agent Access (Markdown for Agents)

All HTML pages serve AI-optimized Markdown when requested with Accept: text/markdown header. This provides structured, token-efficient content for LLMs and AI agents.

Supported pages: /, /artists/:slug, /shows/:eventId, /current-residents
Response headers: Content-Signal, x-markdown-tokens

curl -H "Accept: text/markdown" https://berghain.ravers.workers.dev/artists/ben-klock

About This Database

📊 Database Overview

Complete archive of Berghain Klubnacht performances from November 2009 to present, sourced directly from berghain.berlin. Covers main Berghain floor and Panorama Bar with normalized artist names cross-referenced against Resident Advisor's database for consistency. Lab.oratory, Garden, and Säule performances are excluded as they are not considered core Klubnacht events.

🤝 Get Involved

Found incorrect data or missing performances? Open an issue on GitHub to help improve the database. Community contributions keep this archive accurate and complete. You can also support this project with BTC or SOL donations (see footer).

🛠️ For Developers & Researchers

This database offers a free public REST API for building applications, analyzing trends, or academic research on club culture. Full API documentation is available on GitHub. Use cases include: artist statistics, venue programming analysis, historical trends, and data visualizations.

🤖 AI & LLM Friendly

This site supports Markdown for Agents — all HTML pages return structured, token-efficient Markdown when AI agents request Accept: text/markdown. Perfect for LLMs, AI search engines, and generative applications. Response headers include Content-Signal for content usage policies and x-markdown-tokens for context window estimation. AI crawlers are explicitly welcomed via robots.txt.

⚖️ Usage & Copyright

This database and API are freely available for public use. When using statistics in media articles or integrating the API into other services, please credit this database URL as the source.

👨‍💻 About the Creator

Created by JPHFA (Jesse Pinkman's Hydrofluoric Acid), a Japanese DJ based in Germany with deep passion for Berlin's Techno scene.

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