Ratinger Hof

Ratinger Str. 10, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany

The Ratinger Hof is a legendary pub and concert venue in Düsseldorf's Ratinger Straße, renowned as the cradle of the German punk and new wave scenes from the late 1970s. It served as a vibrant hub for artists, musicians, and creatives from the Art Academy, hosting early shows by international acts like Wire and local pioneers such as DAF, Fehlfarben, and Die Toten Hosen, with a raw atmosphere fueled by makeshift stages and experimental energy.