Milan, the vibrant and cosmopolitan city in northern Italy, world-renowned global fashion hub. This fashionista piece of heaven defines every contour of the city's nightlife. Many clubs and bars in Milan have a sophisticated and fashionable ambiance, attracting stylish crowds dressed to impress so you better pack the right attire if you are serious about partying in Milan.
The typical nightout starts with an Italian Aperitivo which consists on small nibbles and refreshing drinks, the journey continues to some bars before hitting the nightclub later in the evening. Some of the neighbourhood to visit include the upscale and trendy Brera district to the bohemian Navigli area. Fear not, Milan has a neighborhood that will suit your nightlife preference. Read through the list of our top 16 venues in Milan, Italy.
Volt
Based in the south of the historical city center of Milan, near the Colonne di San Lorenzo, VOLT opened late 2016. In only a few years the venue propelled itself among to the top 5 of all Roman clubs.It usually attracts a crowd of local fashionistas, hype people, trendy youth and people who love to impress.
The music blasting through the state-of-the-art sound system is mainly EDM and house, but no exclusively as there are nights dedicated to hip-hop and dance hall tunes. You can count on their international DJ's to keep the night going.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Techno/DnB/House, R&B and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 10€ - 20€
Take It easy
The main aim of 'Take It Easy' is not only to establish musical ethics but also to guarantee the quality of the sound. The venue mainly host Italian artists from the electronic music scene.
'Take It Easy' is a life philosophy that is based on quality of sound as well as freedom of speech for those who follow the beautiful journey through sound, on the artistic and human level. Go there as you are, relax and enjoy the night!
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House and EDM
Expected entrance fee: 10€ - 12€
B38 Club
The B38 is a VIP club where models and football players can be spoted. Its boundaries seem to extend past the infinite, due to a sophisticated illusion game of reflections based on mirrors and diamonds.
Set up around a central dance floor, the club offers 2 bars and a restaurant placed on a superior level.
The outdoor club is a central glass, suspended over water dance floor dominates a fully reconfigurable 200 sqm stage, placed in the heart of a 500 sqm luxuriant garden. Two bars and two exclusive VIP areas, located on various levels, are at our guests full disposal.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, R&B, EDM and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 15€ - 20€
Toilet Club
Eccentric and non-conformist, the Toilet Club of Milan is a new concept with different perspectives. It is a gay friendly venue with colorful people and varied cultures that create an original atmosphere.
They take pride for not to being selective at the door to truly show everybody is welcome
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Gay Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House, R&B and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 10€+
Amnesia
Just like the world-class Ibiza's venue, Amnesia Milano hosts DJs from all over the world and with its unbelievable light shows it will send you in another dimension The venue has large floor space with it 1150m2 spread across one floor of a post-industrial stable in the east area of Milan.
The colors are those of Iron, anthracite and charcoal, which highlights the features which have been studied and enhanced by special lighting. Also, the vaulted ceiling is a huge concentrate of technology, with neon tubes, and audio and video. Two large back-lit bars with water cascades that fall on large windows are occupying a significant part, and behind them there are resin sculptures with waves and glitter.
Price is event dependent. Get your ticket in advance to save.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House and EDM
Expected entrance fee: 12€ - 25€
Just Cavalli
In the heart of the Parco Sempione, at the feet of the Torre Branca, is the international models’ favourite place to dance until late. The nightclub was decorated by the famous designer, Roberto Cavalli, the exclusive spaces and the open areas honour the history of this city. If you are looking for a different night or just an excuse to wear that new and beautiful dress, this is certainly the place to go. Don't forget your wallet but it is very pricey.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, R&B, EDM and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 15€ - 20€
Alcatraz
Club Alcatraz is located in a former warehouse and is now one of the largest and most popular clubs in Milan. The venue has a great sound system and a good acoustic.During weekdays it hosts business- and music events like concerts from famous artists like Justin Bieber, Twenty one pilots, Nicki Minaj, One Republic, Selena Gomez, Adele and many others.
But in the weekends Alcatraz becomes a popular discotheque where locals, tourists and many students dance the night away. Nightclub Alcatraz has three rooms and in each of the rooms plays the DJ a different music genre, so that this club appeals to a wide range of music lovers.
On Fridays each room has a different music genre from rock and pop to dance and latin, but on Saturdays is rock music the main theme in the largest room.
The total capacity of the three rooms together is about 3,000 people and Alcatraz is conveniently located near the city center of Milan.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Techno/DnB/House, Rock/Indie, Retro, R&B, EDM and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 10€ - 15€
Rocket Club
Rocket club is an entertaining club located next to the Navigli area, which is the Milanese nightlife district. Because this club has different themed parties, it also attracts mixed crowds.
Once a month is club Rocket open at Wednesday and comes a national or international upcoming house DJ to rock the place.
Club Rocket is housed in a post-industrial building and has two rooms. The main room has an elevated DJ booth overlooking at the crowd. And the smaller room is a space with a more cosy atmosphere where you can have a chat and a drink with your friends.
This is not one of the Milanese posh club where you need to dress to impress, come as you are and have fun.Get your name on the guest list before hand to save.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Techno/DnB/House, R&B, EDM and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 15€ - 20€
Tom
The Tom is the perfect venue to start pre-drinking before a night out in Milan, it will get you in the mood and a little tipsy before hitting the dance floor of a megaclub. At the rear of the bar, there is an entry that grants access to a small yet famous club: Stock at TOM, look behind the black curtain or under the red neon light to find your way in! Good luck!
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Bar
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Techno/DnB/House and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 10€ - -15€
LoolaPaloosa
LoolaPaloosa is located at Corso Como which known to be a popular party district of Milan with multiple clubs dotted around adjacent street, however, LoolaPaloosa has been in existence for more than twenty years already. It is open everyday, during summer time the venue allows access to its sun-drenched terrace.
Milanese usually warm up to the party with a typical aperitivo, better known as happy hour, but the dance floor only gets busy after 1AM. At LoolaPaloosa the DJ often plays the latest hits with a mix of latin and funky house tunes. The atmosphere at LoolaPaloosa is fun and cheerful.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 10€+ - 15€
The Club
The Club is located in the Brera district near the old town district of Milan and a few footsteps away metro station Moscova. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, the party goers coming to club are also guaranteed to have a great club night out with loud and decent music, professional live artists, popular DJs, neon- and strobe lights, alcohol and lots of fun.
The music genres played range from dance to popular hip hop, but during the week there are several themed nights. So is Tuesday a house night, Thursday an (international) student night and Saturday a fashion night.
It is even pretty safe to say that this one of the hottest party destination in Milan, be prepared to dance the night away and have the tiime of your life. Get on the guest list and arrive early to save
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Techno/DnB/House, R&B and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: Free - 20€
Il Gattopardo Cafè Disco
Il Gattopardo, which translates as the leopard in Italian, is situated in a former close-to-the-abandon church that metaphorsed into a glamorous and fancy club. Iin the year 2001, it underwent it wide transformation which was a bit controversial for many, but with time it ages well and became one of the most successful club in Milan.
When night falls the venue turns into a nightclub. The baroque style interior is really fancy with marble columns and a large crystal chandelier acts as a focal point for the crowd in awe below. You will often spot live performances with acrobats. Note that because of the fame and prestige of this club you can expect long lines and a strict door policy. Make sure to dress to impress
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Techno/DnB/House, R&B, EDM and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 15€ - 20€
Tunnel Club
Tunnel Club is located in a former railway depot under Milan Central railway station since 1995. Because of this special location with an arched roof, brick walls, steel pipes and an underground look and feel it is a perfect venue for alternative art and music events.
In the past several years the Tunnel Club has developed itself in a club where underground electronic, techno, indie and sometimes R&B music events take place. So this is not the typical posh Milanese club with its 'dress to impress' policy but rather a place where people come together to enjoy the alternative and underground club scene. Note that the Tunnel Club is not a very spacious, so it can become packed easily.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House and EDM
Expected entrance fee: 15€+
Dude Club
In 2012, Dude Club opened its doors to the public and transformed into one popular underground techno and house club in Milan. High rank DJs from the national and international techno- and house scene played and turn the tables for the delirious crowd. This nightclub is located in the southeast of Milan between metro stations Corvetto and Porto di Mare.
The clubs is split into two rooms. The main room is warehouse-like with concrete lining everywhere and subtle dark underground feel which matches the hard electronic- and techno sounds. However, the smaller room, called Osservatorio Astronomico, has a more intimate atmosphere with softer house tunes and great cocktails.
The club owner mission is to provide quality music via a sensory and gentle-for-the-ears expereince without comprise on the quality of the cocktails or drinks served. These are the 3 elements required to guarantee an unforgettable and complete clubbing experience.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House
Expected entrance fee: 10€ - 15€
Club Haus 80's
If you feel the need to party hard in an entertaining setting that differst from all other clubs in Milan you absolutely have to attend one of the very popular themed Friday night at Club Haus 80’s, the Flue rave with neon paint and lasers all round. The enjoyable and exuberant themed nights are in a original way related to the 1980s, Italo music and disco. And the creative organizers know exactly how to position the themed parties in a way that everyone, whether you are born in the 70s or the late 90s, has a great night out.
People that come to Club Haus 80’s are often dressed to impress and aren’t afraid to wear clothing related to the 70s, 80s and 90s. The parties are always very colorful atmosphere is always great, especially as the crowd often gets big smiles on their faces hearing the recognizable and sometimes funny tunes from the past. And make sure that you are dressed according to the theme of that night.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Retro and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: 15€+
