Top 2 Best Clubs in Centrum, [2024 GUIDE]
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Melkweg
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
- $$
Paradiso
Built out of an 18th century church located in de Weteringschans near the Leidseplein and opened in 1968, Paradiso is one of Amsterdam's most well-known concert venues, with a large stage overlooked by two balconies and large glass church windows. Despite its origins as a concert venue, Paradiso is well-suited for DJ gigs, with the DJ situated at the centre of the dance floor and the perimetre of the venue dotted with bars. The venue is split into the 1500-capacity main hall and the 250-capacity small hall.
- Weteringschans 6 Amsterdam, AMS 1017
- Centrum
- Varies depending on events
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
There are many other clubs available in Amsterdam like these.
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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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