Ilses Erika is a venue situated on Bernhard-Göring-Straße in Leipzig, near Connewitzer Kreuz, at the heart of the city's alternative nightlife scene. Since 1998, it has offered a range of entertainment including parties, concerts, quiz series, record and movie auctions, readings, and quirky shows. In summer, the adjacent beer garden provides a space for visitors to relax, enjoy drinks and food, and occasionally take part in traditional flea markets and musical programmes.