Dancing

Where to go out dancing in Rotterdam?

If you’re looking for a place to dance in Rotterdam or want to discover the city’s best clubs, we’ve got you covered with the top spots to move your body.

Rotterdam has a lively nightlife scene, with something for every musical taste—whether you’re into electronic, dance, trance, R&B, funk, house, reggaeton, or even rock and metal.

As a young and vibrant city, Rotterdam is full of clubs and bars where you can dance, both during the week and especially on weekends.

Many bars and restaurants in the city center turn into dance floors at night, which makes partying easy without needing to go to a traditional nightclub.

Prices and Useful Tips

Large clubs and events with international DJs: tickets usually range from €40 to €80, depending on the artist and the venue.

Bars that turn into clubs on weekends: entry fees are generally between €5 and €10.

In some places, it’s common to pay for using the toilets.

Always check the event schedule before heading out, as many venues host themed parties or special events with live music or guest DJs.

You can check upcoming events and parties on this page.

Best Clubs in Rotterdam

Here’s a list of some of the most popular spots where you can dance and enjoy the nightlife.

Popular Clubs and Nightclubs

Now & Wow. Located in a former silo, it has three rooms and fits up to 2,000 people. Expect electronic, house, and techno music. Maashaven Zuidzijde 1, Metro: Maashaven. Visit their website.
Club Centraal. 80s and 90s hits along with current music. A student favorite. Westersingel 50, Metro: Eendrachtsplein. Visit their website.
Club BLU. Multiple levels, different atmospheres, and live DJs. Great for a more exclusive clubbing experience. Prins Alexanderlaan 37, Metro: Alexander. Visit their website.
Perron. Underground club specializing in electronic music. Schiestraat 42, Metro: Stadhuis. Visit their website.
Annabel. Latin music parties, concerts, and international DJs. Very close to Central Station. Schiestraat 20, Metro: Centraal Station. Visit their website.
Munch. Modern riverside club with capacity for over 1,000 people. Maasboulevard 300, Metro: Blaak. Visit their website.

Bars and Venues with Dance Floors

WORM.An alternative cultural center with concerts and dance parties. Boomgaardsstraat 71, Metro: Eendrachtsplein. Visit their website.
Rotown. Themed parties and concerts in a relaxed atmosphere. Nieuwe Binnenweg 19, Metro: Eendrachtsplein. Visit their website.
Bird. Live music and DJ sessions. Styles include funk, soul, electronic, and hip hop. Raampoortstraat 24–28, Metro: Stadhuis. Visit their website.
The Cube. Has a university campus vibe. Slepersvest 1, Metro: Blaak. Visit their website .
Baroeg. Perfect for fans of rock, metal, and alternative music. Spinozaweg 300, Tram: 20. Visit their website.
Ferry. Inclusive atmosphere with 70s and 80s tunes. Wesblaak 127, Metro: Eendrachtsplein. Visit their website.

Bars That Turn into Clubs

Villa Thalia . Club-house and deep house vibes. A stylish venue in the heart of the city. Kruiskade 31A, Metro: Stadhuis. Visit their web.
Paddy Murphys. Irish bar with live music. If you’re not dancing, you probably haven’t had enough to drink yet! Rodezand 15, Metro: Beurs.Visit their web.
Thoms. Bar and brewery that transforms into a club on weekends. Meent 131–129, Metro: Beurs. Visit their web.
Supermercado. A Latin beat disco, open on weekends. Schiedamse Vest 91, Metro: Beurs. Visit their web.
NRC. Café by day, club by night. Saturdays usually have stricter entry policies. Witte de Withstraat 63, Metro: Eendrachtsplein. Visit their web.

In the Stadhuis area, many cafés turn into dance spots over the weekend. You’ll find a mix of music styles here: Latin, disco, 70s hits, and Dutch music.
Perfect if you’re looking for variety without moving around too much.

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