Top 10 Best Clubs in Amsterdam, AMS [2026 GUIDE]
Top 10 Best Clubs in Amsterdam, AMS [2026 GUIDE]
Best of Amsterdam
John Doe Club
After a long and precise renovation, a new club in the city centre of Amsterdam emerged. Club John Doe opened its doors on February 19th of 2015 at Rembrandt square, the most vibrant square in Amsterdam. The approach of John Doe in the nightlife of Amsterdam is different than others. As the name says, John Doe wanted to be mysterious, highly unknown and above all, different. The club showed this off with its grand opening party, where people of many kinds, craziness and curiosities came together. The club has achieved its primary goal, being unidentified, with success, as it is set to be a new club in Amsterdam where anything is possible. Opened 4 nights a week, John Doe offers its guest 4 nights of different styles of music, people and entertainment.
RSVP at John Doe ClubParadiso
Built out of an 18th century church located in de Weteringschans near the Leidseplein and opened in 1968, Paradiso is one of Amsterdam's most well-known concert venues, with a large stage overlooked by two balconies and large glass church windows. Despite its origins as a concert venue, Paradiso is well-suited for DJ gigs, with the DJ situated at the centre of the dance floor and the perimetre of the venue dotted with bars. The venue is split into the 1500-capacity main hall and the 250-capacity small hall.
Weteringschans 6 Amsterdam, AMS 1017
Centrum
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Casual
$$
Shelter
Across the IJ river, at a stone’s throw from its historic city center, lies Shelter, a new Amsterdam haven for quality dance music. Built around the idea of creating a home away from home for veteran clubbers and enthusiastic newcomers alike, Shelter Amsterdam provides a diverse clubbing experience in the Dutch capital - with design, experience and sound quality continually in mind. Next to its musical cornerstones of distinct House and Techno, Shelter’s programming is set on curating sounds from the vanguard of dance music, showcasing electronica from the defining outreaches of the industry. Shelter can be found below Overhoeksplein in the most Southern tip of Amsterdam-Noord, easily reachable by the Buiksloterweg ferry, leaving 24/7 behind Central Statio
- Overhoeksplein 3 Amsterdam, AMS 1031KS
- Noord
- Varies depending on events
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
Madam
Madam is a space where connection flourishes and Dutch classics that never miss are elevated to new heights, literally. Just steps from this bustling restaurant, the Skybar awaits you. A magic realm where the night truly comes alive. With weekly DJs spinning tunes that make your heart dance and a mesmerizing ambiance that sweeps you off your feet, it’s an experience you won’t soon forget.
RSVP at MadamMelkweg
Melkweg stands for pop culture in the most broad of senses. Each year, hundreds of concerts, club nights, films and music films, theatre performances, expositions and multidisciplinary events together attract almost 474,000 visitors. The venue is located in the only surviving factory building on the Amsterdam canal ring, a former sugar and, later, milk factory. This historical building houses two concert halls, a cinema, a theatre, and an exposition space, which each can be used separately or combined together. In the Melkweg, established names can be seen alongside new talent and emerging styles get the chance to reach a broader audience. The diversity of its programming and visitors, together with its different spaces and special location, have for years made the Melkweg a unique place.
- Lijnbaansgracht 234/a Amsterdam, AMS 1017
- Centrum
- Varies depending on events
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
Lofi
Amsterdam has a new club, Lofi, which opened on 17th October with a ZeeZout warehouse party as part of this year's ADE. Located in the Sloterdijk district, it's the brainchild of Slapfunk's Nelson Yogh Niemel and Samuel Taselaar, founder of Nomads Festival. Since the launch event — which saw the likes of Midland, Optimo and Avalon Emerson play — names such as Rhadoo, Tama Sumo and Prosumer have all visited the venue, with crews including VBX and FUSE hosting parties.
RSVP at LofiDoka
Doka is a trendy and hip nightclub located in the basement of the Volkshotel in East Amsterdam. The party at this club goes on until the wee hours of the morning. Enjoy a variety of exciting craft cocktails and dance the night away to the beats of funk and disco tunes. Look out for the exciting Mystery Shot Machine, where you insert a coin and get a shot of either vodka, whiskey, or rum. A night at Doka is certain to be happening and fun.
RSVP at DokaRadion
RADION is located in the former dental centre ACTA, better known as Broedplaats ACTA. In the night, RADION is a club with a 24h license and by day, a Vegan Cafe. We regularly host cultural events in our Expo space and Cafe and are a home base to festivals such as Fringe Festival, Front Row and Brainwash Night.
RSVP at RadionGarage Noord
We have transformed an old car repair shop into a restaurant and night club. We are open from Thursdays until Saturday from 17:00 for dinner, and from 22:30 onwards for our club. We tend to program as diverse as possible so that we can welcome our guest into a progressive club. A club for everyone, where anyone can feel at home. We kindly ask all our guests to partake in achieving our goal of being a club for everyone. Therefor we kindly as you to take a moment to read our guidelines concerning this matter.
RSVP at Garage NoordClub Raum
CLUB RAUM is a space that particularly fosters the LGBTQIA+ community. All are welcome at our club, but before entering, we kindly ask you to be particularly mindful of the space you are about to step into and to embrace the values of respect and consent that we hold dear. And ultimately, to consciously consider whether this space is meant for you.
RSVP at Club Raum
Radio Radio
Radio Radio is a pop-up DJ bar in Amsterdam's Westerpark and an online curated selection of global radio shows & livesets. Streaming RRFM.NL every Wednesday & Saturday. Serving records & pizzas at Westergas since 2018.
RSVP at Radio RadioToekomstmuziek
A PLACE WHERE IT ALL COMES TOGETHER. A cultural hub, a second home where you can enjoy art, music, street food, craft beer & wine and each other. A place with the philosophy to make the music sector more sustainable for the artists and to make experiencing music “live” accessible for everybody. Wow, thanks for reading this and being part of the journey and community! Our idea was to just start somewhere and hope that a community of both music lovers, as well as musicians would start to exist and grow. So, to see it grow is such an amazing thing to witness! Music is so important for every person from an emotional perspective and being able to see, feel and hear it “live” an experience that enriches. With starting this concept, we wanted to do things differently, focusing on making everybody, the musician, DJ, band, visitor, team part of the venue, experience and, perhaps better said, the community & movement. In this day and age in which the world is becoming ever more business-like and perhaps even cold, it’s so important for all of us to have the feeling that we’re part of something and to understand that together we are stronger, can really make an impact and make change happen. Our mission is to create a safe environment, place and platform for people to connect with each other, not “although”, but “because” they have different backgrounds and stories and we’re hoping that through vulnerability and openness instead of ego and competitiveness we can help make the independent, underground music industry more sustainable for the artists who put so much of themselves into it while making experiencing live music accessible for everybody.
RSVP at ToekomstmuziekWarehouse Elementenstraat
Hidden in the industrial West of Amsterdam lies a dark and legendary street, home to one of the most influential party locations of the Netherlands: The Warehouse Elementenstraat. Its industrial halls already wrote music history in the beginning of the 90’s, when some of the first bigger-scale house raves called ‘Multigroove’ set a milestone in the Dutch underground scene. Around 20 years later, in 2012, the location was re-discovered by GZG, a young collaboration of local Techno artists. Since then, the location has been opened several times and came alive again; in order to write a second chapter of music history.
- Elementenstraat 25 Amsterdam, AMS 1014
- West
- Varies depending on events
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
The Other Side
THE OTHER SIDE nestled amidst Amsterdam's historic Houthavens embodies artistic evolution, creativity, and self-expression. Our club is among the select venues globally that boast revolutionary L-ISA immersive sound technology from L-Acoustics. The main room, with a capacity to accommodate 900 enthusiasts, is equipped with a state-of-the-art 14.1.5 L-Acoustics sound system that surrounds the audience, offering listeners unparalleled clarity, a natural auditory experience, and an expansive sound panorama. Doeshka Vrede and Jasper Lowik, the visionaries behind The Other Side, envisioned a space beyond just music. With L-ISA, this venue will not only amplify sound. Their sanctuary nurtures artists and visitors, aligning with nature's rhythms, inviting everyone to resonate with their authentic selves. Whether your heart beats to singing, writing, dancing, or the simple joys of community, aligning with your intrinsic rhythm is transformative. So, don't waste your time living anyone else's rhythm. Find yours. And release it. We'll be on your side THE OTHER SIDE
RSVP at The Other SideWestWeelde
WestWeelde (formerly known as Westerunie) is a raw, industrial nightclub situated on the historical grounds of the Westergas in Amsterdam, a former gasworks that is now a thriving cultural hotspot.
RSVP at WestWeeldeThere are many other clubs available in Amsterdam like these.
Check out the venues section for the full list of pool parties.
Amsterdam Clubs FAQ
What time does the headlining DJ usually start performing in Amsterdam clubs?
The headlining DJ will usually start performing around 12:00 AM.
How long do DJs play in Amsterdam?
The headlining DJ or artist usually plays a 1 to 2 hour set.
What is the dress code like at Amsterdam Clubs?
Guys can wear nice jeans and a form fitting plain t-shirt or a nice button down shirt. Girls can wear jeans or a comfortable but stylish dress if they prefer. Of course guys and girls can never go wrong with dressing up even more – there is no such thing as overdressing when it comes to clubs.
How can I get into Amsterdam Clubs for free?
Some Amsterdam Clubs have a free ladies guest list, and have a free even ratio guest list – free if you have the same number of girls (or more) in your party.
Keep in mind that many Amsterdam Clubs are more exclusive and require bottle service to get in. You can sign up for the guest list on our events page.
How can I book bottle service for Amsterdam Clubs?
You can book bottle service directly on Discotech by visiting the Amsterdam page
How much is bottle service at Amsterdam Clubs?
Bottle service and table minimums at Amsterdam Clubs can get pretty expensive in Amsterdam, but every nightclub is different.
The best way to find out is to visit the events page and and and choose the event you're thinking of going.
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