Best Nightlife in Amsterdam
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From the classic Paradiso and Melkweg, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 12,082 reviews
Step into Paradiso, the converted church that has become one of Amsterdam's best-known stages for live music and club nights. Catch a gig from the balcony or dance through its different rooms until the early hours.
★ 4.5 · 10,839 reviews
Step into Melkweg, Amsterdam's former milking factory turned landmark venue for concerts and club nights. Pick an event from the programme, then hear live music or techno in the historic main hall.
★ 4.6 · 14,746 reviews
Discover Escape, a central Amsterdam nightclub where DJs, a full bar and a VIP area keep the energy high. Grab a table, order drinks and dance until the early hours.
★ 4.3 · 3,959 reviews
Discover Hannekes Boom, an easygoing dockside spot near Centraal Station. Grab a table by the water, order drinks and a burger by QR code, and watch boats pull in beside the terrace.
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★ 4.3 · 377 reviews
Discover Warehouse Elementenstraat, a vast warehouse venue in Amsterdam known for large all-night techno events. Get through the door with your ticket in hand, then dance in an industrial space until 07:00.
★ 4.1 · 2,381 reviews
Discover Amsterdam's Red Light District nightlife on a hosted pub crawl built for meeting fellow travellers. Kick off with introductory shots, hop between bars with drink deals and games, and finish the night with entry to a club.
★ 3.6 · 867 reviews
Discover Shelter Amsterdam, an overnight club in Amsterdam-Noord built for long weekend parties. Come with a ticket and a clear plan, pass the door, and dance through the small hours until 07:00.
★ 4.5 · 2,697 reviews
Discover Thuishaven Festivalterrein, an Amsterdam festival campus where dance parties stretch from afternoon into the night. Wander among art installations, dance with a welcoming crowd, and enjoy a day-long outdoor party.
★ 4.3 · 827 reviews
Discover Het Sieraad, a 1924 glass-roofed former trade school turned Amsterdam club venue. Move between two dance floors, with the large main hall and its high ceilings as the centrepiece.
★ 3.7 · 435 reviews
Discover Club Raum, a late-night Amsterdam club where a warm queer community fills the dance floor until the early morning. Dance to the DJ line-up and take a breather in the boutique area.
★ 3.0 · 606 reviews
Discover Jimmy Woo, a two-storey Amsterdam nightclub with an elegant Asian-themed bar. Take in the dance floor lit by over 12,000 lamps and enjoy a polished late night out.
★ 4.4 · 2,445 reviews
Discover RADION, an industrial techno temple in Amsterdam Nieuw-West with four rooms and a seriously good sound system. Dance beneath the high ceilings of the main floor until sunrise, with a terrace for fresh air when needed.
★ 3.6 · 1,745 reviews
Step into Club NYX, a central Amsterdam club with a welcoming, queer-friendly late-night scene. Dance to the DJ sets, catch the performances and stay until the early morning hours.
★ 3.8 · 461 reviews
Discover Garage Noord, an alternative club in Amsterdam-Noord with a schedule that runs from early evening to the next morning. Catch the night's DJ set on the compact dance floor and check out the skate-club side.
★ 4.0 · 1,667 reviews
Discover BRET, a rustic-modern Amsterdam bar where locally sourced pub food meets draft beer. Settle at an outdoor picnic table or inside and let an easy afternoon drift into a lively evening.
★ 4.4 · 1,373 reviews
Discover Lofi, a low-key Amsterdam club built for techno and house. Dance to a strong sound system, then step out to the outdoor bar for some air.
★ 4.6 · 587 reviews
Discover OT301, a community-run cultural centre in Amsterdam-West that turns into one of the city's most genuine club spaces after dark. Dance to drum and bass or techno with a friendly local crowd and a cheap Czech beer in hand.
★ 4.0 · 4,789 reviews
Head to Aloha, a Hawaiian-themed play centre in central Amsterdam built for lively group nights. Bowl, tackle UV minigolf or try laser tag, then settle in with a tiki cocktail.
★ 4.4 · 1,271 reviews
Step into Blast Galaxy, an Amsterdam arcade where one entry fee unlocks every machine. Chase high scores on retro classics and rhythm cabinets, or book a karaoke space with friends.
★ 3.8 · 329 reviews
Discover Radio Radio, an event-driven club in Amsterdam-West that fans say keeps the underground scene alive. Pick a night whose lineup suits you, get past the door, and dance until 05:00 on a Saturday.
★ 3.6 · 186 reviews
Discover Doka, a late-night club in Amsterdam-Oost built around a standout sound system. Dress by the door rules, then dance to the night's DJ set until closing.
★ 4.1 · 143 reviews
Discover Parallel, a stylish after-dark club tucked away in Amsterdam-Noord. Hunt down its low-key entrance, then dance under striking lighting and spot the quirky papier-mâché animals while the night runs into the early hours.
Amsterdam · 🌙 Nightlife
Paradiso
2h30
Melkweg
Escape
Amsterdam · 🍸 Drinks
Hannekes Boom
1h30
Warehouse Elementenstraat
Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots
4h
Shelter Amsterdam
Thuishaven Festivalterrein
Het Sieraad, Amsterdam
Club Raum
Jimmy Woo
RADION Amsterdam
Club NYX
Garage Noord
BRET
Lofi
OT301
Amsterdam · 🎭 Entertainment
Aloha
2h
Blast Galaxy
Radio Radio
Doka
Parallel
