Discover Rotterdam’s nightlife
Rotterdam comes alive when the sun goes down. Explore a nightlife full of contrasts and energy, from raw underground clubs to intimate jazz bars and creative hubs. Music is everywhere, including electronic, disco, techno, house, hip-hop, afrobeat, jazz and Dutch hits, and the city is a breeding ground for emerging talents where new artists are discovered and develop their sound. Whatever your taste, Rotterdam has a place to celebrate the night and feel the city.
Clubs & Music Venues
From legendary club nights to big live shows, these spots bring the best of Rotterdam’s music scene together.
Electronic, Alternative & Experimental
Export
Club Export is located in the basement of the Keilepand. This underground club brings established artists and emerging local talent together. With a 24-hour license and adventurous line-ups, Export has something for everyone. The interior mixes soft, funky elements with raw concrete walls.
MONO
A music club and exhibition space that focuses on electronic, alternative, and experimental music. During the day, it’s a cozy café with great food. At night, it becomes a vibrant dance floor with live music and DJ sets. Music, art, and culture come together here.
Shunter
Shunter is a club and experimental, temporary cultural space housed in a former railway warehouse next to Rotterdam Zuid station. Music, performance and visual art come together in a programme of club nights, live concerts, installations and multidisciplinary events. Its industrial setting and experimental approach make it a distinctive addition to Rotterdam’s nightlife.
Toffler
In the heart of Rotterdam, just 5 minutes from Central Station, TOFFLER is an underground club in an old pedestrian tunnel under the Weena. Known for cutting-edge house and techno, international and local DJs keep the dance floor moving until the early hours. It’s also home to the TOFFLER Festival.
Queer Clubs & Bars
In a city where everyone is unique, you can be yourself. Discover Rotterdam’s LGBTQIA+ hotspots.
Afro, Caribbean & Urban
Sahara
A Rotterdam club focused on futuristic music from the African and Caribbean diaspora: afrobeats, amapiano, afrorave, hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, and modern reggae. Each weekend, beats, energy, and culture come together, adding to Rotterdam’s diverse night scene.
Superdisco
A club in the basement of the Latin-American restaurant Supermercado. Known for lively parties mixing R&B, hip-hop, and house. Start your night with street food, then hit the dance floor.
Bar-hopping on Witte de Withstraat
Where locals and night owls meet. Along this iconic street, you’ll find the perfect mix of bars and creative spots.
Hotels in Rotterdam
After dancing and partying all night, sleep may not be your first thought. But when you need a break, Rotterdam has plenty of comfortable places to stay for your city trip.
