Here is the best Amsterdam Club Guide you will come across! From the resident to the traveler, Amsterdam has an unending list of fun opportunities to dance, have fun and even create more fun memories. In this guide we welcome you to an erotic and impressive trip through some of the city’s clubs, with styles of music, moods,vibes you can only asociate to the famous nightlife of the cities.
1. De School
If you are seeking the funniest clubbing experience then De School is worth it. Established in a converted technical school, this deep-in-their-basement venue invites all the most top DJs and live performers. That is, the space functions not only as a club and a restaurant but also as an exhibition of art objects.
Tips:
You should ensure that you get to the ATM early in the morning in order to avoid walking around for several hours waiting in a long queue especially on the weekend.
Visit their website for the event calendar and information on how to obtain tickets.
2. Shelter
Found below A’DAM Tower, Shelter has earned its reputation for its acoustics and visual production. This happenstance purports to be a techno-club that host renowned djs from across the world, and therefore is quite popular for the lovers of techno music.
Tips:
You can be part of the guest list or you can directly purchase tickets for the show online.
Visit Utrecht for museums or have a great view of the city from the rooftop of the A’DAM Tower.
3. Melkweg
Melkweg or Milky Way is a area well known for its culture in Amsterdam. Aside to concerts and, music festivals, it also has a several club nights for various type of music. Not only indie or rock but hip-hop, reggae, techno groups and even opera belong to the list of performers of Melkweg.
Tips:
Look for their schedule for dates ahead, especially on events and the nights with the clubs.
It is suggested that, one should get its membership for cheaper tickets available at Melkweg.
4. Paradiso
Paradiso is one of the popular night clubs that operates under a building that was originally a church. It has a long history, The Who, David Bowie, Rolling Stones all were performers on this stage. Well, it remains relevant up until today that it presents various live music and club nights happening in Amsterdam.
Tips:
We should enter early especially when the venue has many expected people visiting.
Have some time to admire the peculiar interior design solution of the former church.
5. Claire
Claire is a small, friendly and intimate club focusing on the presentation of the contemporary electronic music. Still, with dimensions of dance floor implying intimacy and line-ups of different DJs, it’s much loved by locals. It lacks the ‘clubby’ feel of some of the other clubs and has more of an organic feel to it, so if you are looking for a venue that is not too huge the it is for you.
Tips:
Visit Claire’s website to look at their weekly times and days as well as the days they have themed events.
Spend some time at the bar, you will be surprised the number of people who are more than willing to engage you in some conversation.
Conclusion
The clubs have no shortage in Amsterdam and they can be found with almost any type of music and ambiance. And be it your preference is in the latest and illicit techno beat, a rock and roll band or any popular televised artist of today’s popular music format, you can count on the club. Come to discover some crazy places in the town, dance at the music and let your self be taken by the beat.
Lastly do not drink and get carried away, it is a party, but let’s do it wisely. Get the most out of clubbing in Amsterdam!
