Discover Amsterdam’s 200 best Social Spark spots for your trip

Warehouse Elementenstraat

★ 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.

Club Raum

★ 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.

Shelter Amsterdam

★ 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.

RADION Amsterdam

★ 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.

Escape

★ 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.

Garage Noord

★ 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.

Lofi

★ 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.

Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots

★ 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.

Club NYX

★ 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.

Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

★ 4.4 · 4,017 reviews

Experience the Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack on a winter evening in Amsterdam. Cruise under blankets past twenty illuminated artworks while a host explains each piece and the city around it.

Jimmy Woo

★ 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.

Parallel

★ 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.

Door 74

★ 4.5 · 1,928 reviews

Discover Door 74, a Prohibition-style cocktail bar in central Amsterdam. Settle into dark wood and Art Deco details while attentive bartenders serve classic and creative drinks.

Thuishaven Festivalterrein

★ 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.

Radio Radio

★ 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.

Paradiso

★ 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.

Melkweg

★ 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.

Royal Theater Carré

★ 4.7 · 10,739 reviews

Take a seat at Royal Theater Carré, the grand theatre on the Amstel. Settle in for a major musical, comedy or concert in an auditorium that keeps even big shows feeling close.

Hiding in Plain Sight

★ 4.6 · 1,003 reviews

Discover Hiding in Plain Sight, a discreet cocktail bar in Amsterdam-Centrum that rewards those who seek it out. Sit near the bar, watch the mixologist work, and try inventive drinks such as an old fashioned with truffled honey syrup.

OT301

★ 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.

Het Sieraad, Amsterdam

★ 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.

Doka

★ 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.

De Wallen

Walk through De Wallen, Amsterdam's medieval heart of canals, alleys, and nightlife. See the Oude Kerk and old canal houses by day, or experience the district's energy once the lights come on after dark.

Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco

★ 3.7 · 1,581 reviews

Warm up with the Light Festival Cruise + Stroopwafel & Hot Choco, a covered-boat trip through Amsterdam's winter canals. The captain guides you past glowing artworks, bridges and houseboats over about 75 minutes.

Boom Chicago

★ 4.4 · 2,001 reviews

Catch a night at Boom Chicago, Amsterdam's English-language comedy troupe. Expect sharp topical sketches, quick improvisation and songs, with the cast poking fun at the city and its visitors.

Flying Dutchmen Cocktails | Cocktail Bar Amsterdam

★ 4.6 · 1,613 reviews

Discover Flying Dutchmen Cocktails, a first-floor cocktail bar in Amsterdam-Centrum reached by a steep staircase. Settle in and let the friendly bartenders match you with a well-crafted, original drink while learning about their craft.

Cannibale Royale Handboogstraat

★ 4.5 · 7,137 reviews

Find Cannibale Royale tucked into a Handboogstraat alley, where the lights are low and the grill is busy. Dig into short ribs, sausage or a burger in a loud, lively room that keeps going late.

DeLaMar Theater

★ 4.5 · 6,104 reviews

Settle into DeLaMar Theater, a glass-fronted venue in the heart of Amsterdam. Watch a play, musical or comedy show, with dinner at the on-site restaurant before curtain.

Rosalia's Menagerie

★ 4.8 · 1,317 reviews

Discover Rosalia's Menagerie, a cosy Amsterdam-Centrum cocktail bar you enter by ringing a bell. Once inside, work through a short, thoughtfully curated menu served by friendly, professional bartenders.

Super Lyan

★ 4.7 · 653 reviews

Discover Super Lyan, the Mr. Lyan bar tucked inside the Kimpton De Witt hotel. Settle in for inventive cocktails that nod to Amsterdam, served by a welcoming team in a beautifully designed room.