If on holiday your desire for fun never stops, then Madrid is the right destination! The Spanish capital is one of the cities that never sleeps and offers a variety of great venues with interesting parties and nights out every night of the week. Whatever genre you like to dance in, you are sure to find it here. Here are the 10 best discos in Madrid!
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Map of the best clubs in Madrid
1 - Kapital Theatre
Teatro Kapital is by far the most famous and frequented discotheque in Madrid. There are several reasons for this, such as its very central location in the city, but above all the 7 floors it houses, each with a different ambience and genre ranging from house to hip-hop and from reggaeton to funky. In short, a place for lovers of every style of music! There is also a large lounge area on the seventh floor, while on the second floor you can let loose with karaoke as well as dance.
How to getthere: In the immediate vicinity is the Estacion del Arte metro station, from which the line 1 passes, and the Atocha train station for those arriving from outside the city, otherwise it can be reached on foot via Calle de Atocha - Get directions
Hours: open Thursday to Sunday, 11:30 pm to 6:00 am
Ticket price: €17.00 with two drinks included until 1:30am, then €17.00 without drinks
Events and concerts: hosts every Saturday DJs such as Luigi Nieto, Mikey Pavon, Ardiya, Juan Morales, Jose Nandez, Fran Blazquez, Albert Kren and Valcar - Check out all the events on the official website
Info and advice: it is advisable to arrive a little before the opening to avoid endless queues due to reduced entry before 1:30 am
2 - Goya Social Club
The club par excellence on Goya Street, from which it takes its name. A perfect place especially for electronic music lovers who can rock out to the best tunes of world-renowned DJs. The disco is frequented by a very wide and varied audience in terms of genre and origin, while the age is mainly young.
How to get there: It is located right next to the metro stop Velázquez from which line 4 passes - Get directions
Hours: daily from 9pm to 4am
Ticket prices: prices vary from €15.00 with entry before 1:30am and with one drink included, then €20.00 with two drinks
Events and concerts: has hosted DJs from all over the world such as Brodinski, The Magician, Moon, Boots, Jonas Rathsman, Miami Horror, Mordisco and MZS - Check out all the events on the official website
Info and tips: every night is different and can attract a lot of people, so we recommend that you first consult the events calendar and then arrive well before 1:30 a.m.
3 - Barceló Theatre
Teatro Barcelò is another great and historical disco in Madrid, operating for 30 years initially under the name Pacha Madrid. This club is another important landmark of the Madrid nightlife, just think that over the years it has also been chosen by Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger. The ambience is very neat both inside and out, in fact it is located in an elegant 1930s building and spreads over two floors amidst modern but typical disco décor. The music on offer ranges from the most popular dance tracks to electronic music, from hip hop and fusion to rock, pop and indie. The most exclusive evenings are certainly the university Thursday nights!
How to getthere: It is located a minute's walk from the Tribunal metro station where lines 1 and 10 run - Get directions
Hours: Thursday to Sunday from 24:00 to 6:00
Ticket prices: prices vary from €10.00 to €20.00
Events and concerts: often hosts DJs such as Mata, Lady Ego, Ferran, David Mix, Nano and Teta - Check out all the events on the Official Facebook Page
Info & tips: the club requires a minimum age of 23 years and fairly elegant attire
4 - Sala Clamores
A venue that combines different musical genres and cultures in an elegant and well-kept environment reminiscent of classic jazz and funky clubs with neon lights, a stage and a large dance floor. In fact, every sound and every rhythm is welcome, although the preference is for rock from the 1950s to the present day and the greatest hits R'n'B, Hip Hop, Disco and Pop. Finally, one aspect that should not be overlooked are the excellent cocktails, not the usual disco shots but more polished and tasty drinks!
How to get there: it is located in a fairly central location, a 2-minute walk from the Bilbao metro station from which lines 1 and 4 run - Get directions
Hours: only open Fridays and Saturdays from 00:30 to 6:00
Ticket prices: prices range from €8.00 to €15.00 depending on the night
Events and concerts: the music at Sala Clamores is mainly based on a few resident DJs. The most frequent are Fonk, Mata, Drew, MadMills, Tembe and Habibi - Check out all the events on the official website
Info and advice: it is advisable to make a list and get in before 2 a.m. in order to benefit from the reduced entrance fee including 2 drinks
5 - Palace Disco Club
The Palace Disco Club is another of Madrid's very central venues and is located near a metro station, making it easily accessible. Inside you will find a varied ambience and audience, from citizens to tourists from all over the world, from 18 year olds to 30 year olds, and from smooth dancing in the early evening to reggaeton, commercial music and even electronic music until the morning. This is also a great place for those who don't like dancing and prefer to enjoy a good drink while sitting on one of the many sofas on either side of the dance floor divided into public and private areas, which are more expensive but with tables, bottles and fruit included.
How to get there: a minute's walk from the Opera metro station where lines 2 and 5 run - get directions
Hours: daily from midnight to 6am
Ticket price: free entry with a list, otherwise €10.00 with a drink included
Events and concerts: for DJ sets the club relies on two recurring DJs present every weekend, George Herrera and The Angel Dj - Discover all the events on the Official Facebook Page
Info and advice: only adults are allowed to enter
6 - Joy Eslava
Joy Eslava is one of the most historical clubs in Madrid, opened in 1981 as a theatre and later transformed into a disco. It has never waned or gone out of fashion, in fact it still welcomes a lot of Madrileños and tourists. Its characteristic is certainly that it is open 365 days a year without exception, which makes it a reference point and a certainty of fun. Inside there is a large ballroom surrounded by 4 floors of highly decorated balconies and the music is the most varied: Latin, house, funky, R'n'B, international, commercial, electronic, etc. In addition to the normal disco evenings, there are also dance competitions, live shows and concerts.
How to get there: The location is very central, accessible by the N16 night bus to Plaza Mayor - Get directions
Hours: every day from midnight to 6:00 am
Ticket prices: normal entry to the club costs €16.00, but for special evenings and with guests prices start at €12.00 and go up to €20.00 with two drinks included
Events and concerts: hosted Seven of Spades, Pedro Pastor and John Ilsley - Find all events on the Official Facebook Page
Info and tips: only adults are allowed to enter and the average age you will find inside is between 25 and 30 years old
7 - Moondance Club
Moondance Club is another well-known Madrid nightclub, also very central with a nice, elegant and modern ambience. The maximum capacity is 300 people, so a much smaller club than the previous one, but still able to organise parties that are among the most exclusive and coveted in the city. The music on offer is mainly commercial house and reggaeton, but there is no shortage of hip-hop and electronic tracks. The themes of the evenings are mostly dedicated to university students and international tourists.
How to get there: it is a 2-minute walk from the Sevilla metro station, from which line 2 passes, but you can also get there on foot by taking Calle de Aduana - Get directions
Ticket price: free entrance until 3:00 if you are on the list, otherwise €16,00 with one drink included
Events and concerts: hosted Spotledman, Dayver and Abajo - Check out all the events on the official website
Info and tips: Thursday nights require a minimum age of 21, Friday and Saturday nights 23. To enter, it is preferable to be on the lists and to wear clothing that is not too elegant but nevertheless neat
8 - New Garamond
The New Garamond is widely defined as the most glamorous and fashionable club in Madrid, a trend-conscious club both in terms of style and music. This place is frequented mainly by selective and demanding people, great for those who are not satisfied with any kind of party but want to take part in international and fashionable evenings. The music on offer ranges from the great house classics to the most popular tracks of the moment, also embracing pop, hip-hop and reggaeton.
How to get there: it is a 5-minute walk from the Valdeacederas metro station served by line 1 - Get directions
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 10pm to 6am
Ticket price: free if on the list, otherwise €10.00
Events and concerts: often hosts local DJs as popular in Madrid nightlife as Juanjo Martin, JP Candela, DJ Valdi and Fran Ares - Check out all the events on the Official Facebook Page
Info & tips: admission for over 18s, but no dress code required
9 - El Son
El Son is a Latin disco that has existed for more than 20 years, born as a meeting point and reference point for Cubans and South Americans in general, offering classic Latin rhythms, from reggae to reggaeton and the like. Over the years it has also become a favourite spot for many tourists, a must for anyone who loves these genres. The atmosphere inside is inevitably cheerful and harmonious, with furnishings and themed evenings enriched by Latin dancing lessons and concerts until Thursdays, and then unleashing long DJ sets at weekends.
How to getthere: on foot via the main street Puerta del Sol, or by metro lines 1, 2, 3, C3 and C4 to Puerta del Sol station - Get directions
Hours: daily from 9pm to 6am
Ticket prices: prices vary and start from €10.00
Events and concerts: the disco has two resident DJs, Neiser and Betto, but also hosts up-and-coming bands with a Latin theme - Find all the events on the official website
Info & tips: the average age of the people who frequent the club is around 30 years old
10 - La Posada de Las Animas
La Posada de Las Animas is a young club opened in 2004 and popular with local VIPs such as footballers and models. The interior is elegant and luxurious, divided into rooms and private areas to create both an atmosphere of relaxation and entertainment while simultaneously offering music of all kinds according to the theme of the evenings. Although it is primarily an elite venue, there is no shortage of university parties whose theme is always liquor, such as a gin or rum night. The public that frequents this venue is therefore varied and ranges from young tourists and university students to classy people.
How to getthere: a minute's walk from the Serrano metro stop where line 4 passes - Get directions
Hours: daily from 11:30 pm to 6:00 am
Ticket price: prices vary from €10.00 to €15.00 depending on the time of day and whether you are male or female. Women get in free until 1:30 am, then pay €10.00 with a drink included. Men, on the other hand, pay €10.00 with a drink included if they enter before 2:00 a.m., then €15.00 always with a drink
Events and concerts: hosts mostly local DJs and special guests such as actors, showgirls and Spanish celebrities - Check out all the events on the official website
Info and advice: only adults are allowed to enter and no special clothing is required. It is advisable to get on the list to enter free of charge and with priority
Images and Videos of the most famous Discos
Disco Teatro Kapital Madrid
Disco Goya Social Club Madrid
Disco Teatro Barcelò Madrid
Disco SalaClamores Madrid
Disco Joy Eslava Madrid
Disco Moon Dance Madrid
Disco New Garamond Madrid
Disco Posada de La Animas Madrid
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