Autonomous Center Aachen

Hackländerstraße 5, 52064 Aachen, Germany

The Autonomes Zentrum (AZ) Aachen is a self-managed venue located in a former air raid shelter right next to the main train station at Hackländerstraße 5. It hosts concerts, parties, theater, readings, and more, with a strong focus on punk, hardcore, metal, crust, and experimental music. The AZ is a key hub for the DIY and underground scene in the region.