Backstage Club, Cultural center in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg district, Munich, Germany

Backstage is a cultural center near Friedenheimer Bridge with multiple venues for concerts, exhibitions, and events. The complex has indoor spaces of varying sizes plus a large outdoor area that allows several events to happen simultaneously.

The Backstage project has existed since 11 January 1991, emerging from the youth culture initiative x-ray e. V. It was first based at Graubündener Straße 100 in Fürstenried/West, moved to Helmholtzstraße 18 from 1993 to 2001, then to Friedenheimer Brücke 7 until 2007. The current site on Reitknechtstraße, formerly Wilhelm-Hale-Straße 38, has been threatened with closure by surrounding building projects since 2013.

The name comes from the youth initiative x-ray e.V., which has run the project since 11 January 1991 to address gaps in Munich's youth and scene culture. Since January 2016 the cloakroom has refused fur coats and jackets with fur trim. The programme spans hip-hop, dub, reggae, punk, metal and electronic music, alongside discussions and markets.

The venue is easily reached by public transport via Hirschgarten station. It is advisable to check the website before visiting, as opening hours and availability vary depending on scheduled events.

The venue's 3,600 square metres are split into separate rooms, so a sports broadcast in the Halle can run while a metal concert takes place in the Club. All-area events instead use the whole grounds. The site also includes the Werk, a beer garden and the area around the Arena.