Clubbing city of Holland: it is a title that Rotterdam has won for itself by the explosive growth of the number of cafés, restaurants, clubs and discotheques over the last twenty years. Rotterdam is the cradle of house and dance music, a fact that is clear from the very high quality of dance parties and clubs. Famous locations for parties include club Maassilo, and the trendy in-crowd of dance effortlessly gravitates to clubs like Off_Corso.

On rotterdam.info you can find more information on clubbing in Rotterdam.

Off_Corso

Residence: an old cinema. Went from dusty celluloid to stunningly creative multimedia experiences. Off_Corso is an ultramodern place for the town’s most creative spirits to meet and greet. Young artists show their productions whilst trendy urbanites dance until the sun comes up. Cutting edge electro- and techno sounds produced by the nations finest DJ’s. The main room is where the action is with the DJ booth on the centre stage, so nobody needs to miss out on the action. In between bouts, relax in the front room where laidback grooves are played. Check their website

Club WATT

Going out in a trendy club and feel extra happy because you contribute to adverse environmental processes, such as excessive use of water and energy, waste, one-time use of materials. This idea forms the basis for WATT, the first Sustainable Dance Club in the world. A brand new cultural centre and dance club in the centre of Rotterdam. The former Nighttown on the West-Kruiskade has been transformed into the most controversial and experimental pop stage in Holland. The club includes sustainable features such as an energy exhilarating dance floor, minimal waste-bars and a relaxroof with a reception for rainwater. Find out more about Club Watt

Maassilo

Rotterdam’s hottest club is located in a former grain silo near the Maas. Maassilo, formerly known as Now & Wow, has a reputation for being a haven for young urban hipsters for many years. Heavy eclecticism rules the scene: house and urban tunes in 3 different areas. Maassilo's website 

Catwalk

Club Catwalk is established in an old underpass under the Weena. By splitting the room the owners designed a warm and intimate place. To create the real club feeling, Catwalk has planned to programme all evenings by themselves. Resident DJs will host every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information see catwalkrotterdam.com

The Thalia Lounge

At the site of the old cinema, next to the main shopping street the Lijnbaan in Rotterdam, The Thalia Lounge has just had its fifth anniversary. Unlike anything ever seen in Rotterdam, the Thalia Lounge has five levels and includes a - members only - V.I.P. section and a champagne corner. It is a Lounge Club in the traditional sense of the word: a place to dance, enjoy quality beverages and somewhere to meet friendly people in a relaxed atmosphere. Open to the general public on every Friday and Saturday, they have enriched the Rotterdam nightlife with unrivalled quality. Click here for Thalia Lounge's website 

Club Vie

Club Vie is a popular spot for hip and trendy parties. A surprising and unique programming creates special sounds and looks, cooperating with international projects as Pacha, MTV and Hed Kandi. Club Vie consists of two rooms, each with their own look and feel. The main room offers you eclectic sounds, guest performances and a wine and champaign bar in a solid and sexy designed space. The second room offers a relaxed atmosphere with sofas and Ibiza sounds. This is the perfect place to enjoy some of the bites of Vie's night's menu like oysters and sushi. Club Vie website 

Rotown

Hotspot for music lovers to meet. Regular live performances by unknown bands and rising stars. Expect to hear Basement Jaxx mixed into Aretha Franklin and a bit of Sean Paul mixed in. For many clubbers Rotown also is a splendid place to do a spot of pre-clubbing! Have a beer and relax at Rotown! Visit rotown.nl

Worm

Worm organizes concerts, movies, workshops, masterclasses, festivals and different events. Next to that they have a movie working place, a sound studio, a shop and a very fast digital platform (WORM. station). They stimulate and help different productions like Dutch programs about national and international festivals and media publications. More information

Baja Beach Club

The Baja Beach Club represents entertainment in a tropical setting with an exciting atmosphere. The entryway is made from a 3.5-meter beach ball and the music is played from a speedboat. Every first Tuesday of the month is an After Work Party, where people come straight from work to the Baja Beach Club for a delicious buffet and live performances. Baja Beach Club presents Champagne Night every Thursday, Party Night on Friday & Saturday and Ladies Night on Sunday evening. Baja Beach Club's website  

Hollywood Music Hall

The Hollywood Music Hall has been awarded Most Popular Club in Holland several times. This mega discotheque offers 5 different theme areas, a bar and a dining spot with typical American food. In the main area you can find spectacular entertainment like the Cigarette girls, the Candy Girls and Look a Like. See the website for the latest info