A K-pop debut tour in a Kreuzberg punk room
Young Posse play Berlin on November 1, 2026. This is part of their first European tour, which runs through London, Paris and Barcelona before it reaches Germany. The tour carries the name PILOT3, and it introduces a new girl group to European audiences at close range.
The setting is unusual for K-pop. SO36 has been a Kreuzberg club since 1978, and its name comes from the district’s old postal code. The Dead Kennedys, Einstürzende Neubauten and generations of punk bands have played its stage. At a Young Posse show, the lightsticks go up in a dark, black-walled room built for sweat and feedback.
SO36 and getting there
The club stands at Oranienstraße 190, on Kreuzberg’s busiest nightlife strip. Two U-Bahn stations sit within a short walk:
- Kottbusser Tor (U1, U3, U8): about five minutes west along Oranienstraße
- Görlitzer Bahnhof (U1, U3): about five minutes south via Manteuffelstraße
- Night buses cover the area, and the U-Bahn runs all night on Friday and Saturday nights only
The main space is one standing floor. There is no tiered seating, so your sightline depends on where you stand. Shorter fans usually head for the raised edges or the middle rows rather than the crush at the barrier. Without a balcony, the whole crowd shares a single level with the stage.
Inside the night: how SO36 works
Berlin club habits apply here, even at a pop show.
- Cloakroom: Berliners call it the Garderobe. Small venues commonly charge for it, and in November most attendees hand in a coat rather than hold it for two hours.
- Payment: Many Kreuzberg bars and kiosks still prefer cash. Fans usually carry some euros for the bar and the merch table.
- Pfand: Bottles bought in Berlin carry a deposit. People often leave empties beside bins for collectors rather than throwing them away.
- Fan culture: K-pop crowds at European shows typically bring lightsticks, banners and learned fan chants. At this size of room, the group can see all of it.
- Queue: For general-admission K-pop shows, dedicated fans often queue on the pavement for hours to reach the barrier. That pavement is Oranienstraße, a cold street in November.
The organiser of the PILOT3 tour handles ticketing and set times. The venue’s own programme lists SO36 events.
Before and after on Oranienstraße
You can eat before the show without leaving the street. Kottbusser Tor and Oranienstraße are known for Turkish and Middle Eastern food: döner, lahmacun and late-opening grills. Kreuzberg is the neighbourhood that made the Berlin döner famous, and fans heading in from out of town often eat on the walk from the station.
After the encore, the bars on Oranienstraße and around Kottbusser Tor stay busy late. Görlitzer Park is a few minutes south and the Landwehr Canal is a short walk the other way, but both are dark on a November night. Visitors who come for the concert usually stay in Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain. Both districts are a few U-Bahn stops from SO36 on the U1.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Young Posse Europe Tour (PILOT3) in Berlin?
November 1, 2026, at SO36, Oranienstraße 190 in Kreuzberg.
Which U-Bahn station is closest to SO36?
Kottbusser Tor (U1, U3, U8) and Görlitzer Bahnhof (U1, U3) are both about a five-minute walk from the club.
Is the SO36 show seated or standing?
SO36 is a standing club with one floor, so the show is general admission with no tiered seating.
Which other cities are on the tour?
The European tour also visits London, Paris and Barcelona, and Berlin follows those stops.
What is there to eat near SO36?
Oranienstraße and Kottbusser Tor are full of Turkish and Middle Eastern places, including döner shops and grills, and many stay open late.
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