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Top 10 Best Techno Clubs in Madrid
*Originally published by Alex W on December 2019 and Updated by Vanessa in October 2022
With Madrid being the capital of Spain, it’s expected that there would be a musical melting pot of local and foreign artists. In fact, the Spanish city happens to host lots of techno talent all year round.
Everyone knows that excellent nightlife can be found in cities like Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris. Madrid is a less obvious destination for techno lovers, similar to cities like Lisbon and Warsaw.
Of course, all you need for a night of techno is a good speaker, so one can always enjoy techno party at home or in a hotel room. But cities like Madrid offer locals and foreigners alike an unforgettable experience with the underground environment, advanced sound systems, and unsuspecting friendships waiting to be made.
There is no doubt that the electronic scene is expanding in Madrid. A night out on the town brings everyone together on the dance floor for some good music and then sends them home for a good night’s sleep. But where can you find the best of it? Here is a list of the top clubs we suggest you check the lineup to.
Fabrik
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Fabrik is a Madrid classic. Although it’s not located in the city center, the club hosts big names in techno consistently throughout the year. Situated in the northeast corner of the map, Fabrik is a huge techno wonderland.
With a 4,000 person capacity, it hosts some of Spain’s largest techno, house, and trance events. The club itself features large-scale lighting systems and ice machines that fill the giant space with smoke. Laser shows and video projection screens also contribute to the event’s magic.
In addition to the cavernous indoor space, Fabrik also features an outdoor terrace with a pool. There are three stages to accommodate the large numbers of dancers that travel to Humanes to enjoy the night, and the club’s estranged location actually means that the music can get even louder.
And even though the venue isn’t perfectly situated, the company organizes a bus to take you there and back. Fabrik offers bus rides to and from Plaza Espana so that it won’t be impossible for you to visit this amazing club in the Humanes de Madrid district.
While the club is huge, its influence doesn’t end at the metropolitan discoteca. In fact, Fabrik is part of Grupo Kapital, a collection of music associations in Madrid. Partnered with Fabrik under this union is the seven-story club, Teatro Kapital, which is also mentioned in our article on What to Do As a Solo Traveler in Madrid.
For more information on Fabrik, visit their website.
Mondo Disko
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Despite its modern environment, this club has actually been around since 1999. That’s many years of hosting good techno. With red lighting, two bars and one big stage, Mondo Disko is the perfect place to have fun with friends.
Mondo brings in a crowd of people from all around looking to enjoy the techno and the underground vibe. Moreover, the club always delivers impressive lineups to make for an amazing show.
While the general admission forms one long crowd in the center of the room, Mondo Disko offers a unique experience by setting up tables in the VIP sections on either side of the crowd. Here, you can enjoy the view with your friends and maybe order a bottle or two.
The tickets are reasonably priced and vary depending on how late you want to show up. Additionally, the purchase comes with one or two drinks, so the party starts as soon as you arrive.
For more information on Mondo Disko, visit their website.
Goya Social Club
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For a casual spot to enjoy your evening, Goya is a small venue that attests to the Spanish underground scene. The social club fills the weekends with a variety of house and techno tunes.
Goya offers both a space for a chill evening and a crazy night out, depending on what you’re feeling. Accompanied by the Funktion One sound system, the club has the very same model used at Berghain in Berlin.
But sound quality isn’t the only thing Goya has to offer. The establishment also hires a photographer to capture the evening so you have the chance of seeing yourself on their Instagram page the next day. What better way to capture a candid photo of you and your besties?
With artists from France, Australia, the U.K. and more, Goya is sure to host an international show. Nonetheless, Madrid born artists also grace the lineup. If you’re looking for tasteful music in an intimate setting, this is the spot for you.
For more information on goya, visit their website.
Brunch -In The Park
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Are your Sundays usually filled with techno music? Well, they should be. And with this weekly event, the music will become the center of your last or first day of the week, depending on how you look at it.
Brunch -In The Park is an exciting music festival that takes place in the open air of Madrid. Here, you’ll find good people, good tunes, and good food and drinks. In fact, we have an entire article written on Brunch -In The Park. Want more details about this awesome event? Find out Everything You Need to Know About Brunch -In The Park in the additional read.
The Sunday event hosts well-known artists like The Black Madonna and Boris Brejcha. If you haven’t heard of Brejcha before, you at least recognize his performances. This high-tech minimal German DJ often wears a joker mask when playing music for his crowd.
A little known fact is that he suffered from burns at the Ramstein Air Disaster, and the isolation that his appearance forced him into is what got him into making music. This is only one incredible story behind the numerous excellent performers that take turns at the Brunch -In The Park stage. It’s an unmissable event.
Tickets go on sale periodically, increasing as the dates approach. If you decide to go last minute and tickets have already run out, you can always buy them from someone else at TicketSwap or just outside the venue.
For more information on Brunch -In The Park, visit their website.
BerlinClub
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Madrileños who go to this club say that it’s the best place in Madrid to listen to house music, and that the vibe is as nice as the tunes. Friendly people make you feel like you’re right at home while you enjoy the captivating techno.
Moreover, this club is the perfect place for dancing. It’s actually the religion of the nightclub. In fact, the venue also plays some disco, for those who take a bit of classic songs mixed in with their techno.
BerlinClub is the perfect combination of a cozy atmosphere and an impressive sound system. And, like the city it’s named after, the club has hosted numerous credible artists, like Shanti Celeste and Dan Shake.
While these contemporary artists give the impression that BerlinClub is a young spot, it was actually a music venue even before the club opened in 2012. Before that, jazz club Café Berlin filled the red room.
For more information on BerlinClub, visit their website.
LAB Madrid
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Situated on the first floor of MEEU, Madrid’s center of Expositions and Urban Events, LAB is a techno club with outstanding sound and light systems for unforgettable nights in the city.
The venue always has great events planned, and they often feature dancers in exotic costumes. The atmosphere is expansive and exciting. Covering more than 1,800 square meters, the club holds an incredible 46,000 watt sound system and operates more than 100 projectors and effects.
With such amazing technology, it’s hard not to have a fun time at LAB. Bring some friends and get lost among the special effects and vibrating sound. Though entrance costs around 25 euros, those who have been inside will tell you that it’s worth it.
For more information on LAB Madrid, visit their website.
Fabrik, Goya, Brunch -In The Park, BerlinClub and LAB Madrid are some of the most promising places to find techno in Madrid, but these are only six out of many places where techno can be found in this city. The widely popular underground scene is surely alive and well in Madrid.
And if you want to stay in the loop, Resident Advisor is an excellent tool for keeping up to date with the hottest venues and events. They send email newsletters of upcoming gigs and always post the best events online.
Whenever you have a free night and a desire for good music, check information supplied by this company or the club’s website itself and expose yourself to the world of Spanish techno that booms throughout Madrid.
No matter which venue you visit, you’re going to have a great time. Spain is a country of music lovers, and Madrid is one of the best cities to witness this. If you’re a fan of techno, you’ll definitely be a fan of Madrid’s nightlife.
Teatro Kapital
Whether you want to sing along to corny karaoke songs or dance to some deep house sounds, Madrid’s most well-known club is a sensory feast and an absolute crowd-pleaser. It won’t satisfy those seeking a genuine house or electro night due to its diversity, but as a more all-encompassing club, it’s still worth a go. Fans of electronic music should visit the building’s vast bottom level, which has seven floors and is where DJs frequently spin house and dance music.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TEATRO KAPITAL, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.
Sala Riviera
This Madrid institution is a diverse club that accepts everyone, from the top electronic, house, and techno DJs in Europe to British indie bands. Bands usually perform at the concert venue/club early in the evening before club nights take over later and into the night.
The enormous venue, which is 1,500 square meters (16,000 square feet), is situated on the banks of the River Manzanares, 10 minutes walk from the city’s center.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON Sala RivierA, VISIT Sala Riviera.
Nox Club
This club has quickly established a reputation as one of Madrid’s top electronic and techno venues. Its club evenings draw music lovers from all around the city to the Chamartn train station’s attic every Friday. Big names from Spain and beyond are represented.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON Nox Club, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.
Gotham
Gotham, a 900-capacity club with two levels in the Moncloa neighborhood near the university, hosts energetic club nights every Friday and Saturday. One of the newest clubs in the city, it has attracted a devoted following because of its excellent resident and visiting DJs.
