20 underground techno clubs in Europe that are all worth a visit

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Jasna 1 (Warszava, 700)

A lengyel főváros központjában található. Az ideális célközönség elérésének érdekében szigorú face kontrollt alkalmaznak a bejáratnál. Fő célkitűzése a helyi szcéna támogatása, a rezidensek kölcsönösen segítik egymást. Az elmúlt hónapokban számos nemzetközi név zenélt itt: DJ Nobu, Mama Snake, Kangding Ray, Dr. Rubinstein, Alarico, John Talabot, Oscar Mulero, Blazej Malinowski.

Prozak 2.0 (Krakow, 600)

Located in one of Krakow’s oldest basements, Prozak 2.0 is divided into three dance floors and boasts a Funktion-One sound system. The club’s musical direction is generally focused on techno and house, and has hosted Roman Flügel, Marcel Dettmann and Dixon.

Szpitalna 1 (Krakow, 300)

Located in the heart of historic Krakow, the club is housed in a labyrinthine basement of a 15th-century building. It aims to diversify its artists, welcoming up-and-coming DJs, and has hosted internationally renowned acts such as Abdulla Rashim, DJ Stringray, and Dax J. The club prides itself on being a safe place where everyone can party without discrimination.

Chmury (Varsó, 150)

An alternative club café in the capital of Poland, a thoroughly underground venue. The club consists of three units, an underground dance floor, a Twin Peaks-style bar and a terrace. Events are organized here almost daily, presenting an extremely wide range of musical genres – from punk and experimental music to techno.

Klub K4 (Ljubljana, 400)

Club K4 has been operating for over 25 years and is known as a cradle of many alternative cultures in the wider region. It was the birthplace of techno culture in the region, house, drum & bass and many other genres also started their conquering journey from here, it was one of the centers of the regional gay movement in the 80s and 90s.

Fuchs2 (Praha, 700)

A newly (re)opened legendary venue in the center of Prague, on an island, yet very far from the mainstream. The story of Fuchs2 began in the early 1930s, when architect Josef Fuchs designed a functionalist-style café here. It operated as a disco from the late 1980s, and in its heyday was known as Face2Face. Since December 2018, it has operated under the name Fuchs2 and serves as a safe haven for alternative culture.

Ankali / Planeta Za (Prága, 150)

This club, housed in a former soap factory, has some pretty impressive features, just take a look at THIS series of photos. The smaller venue is the intimate Planeta Za, but Ankali isn’t too big either. No-frills, niche and experimental techno sets, mostly featuring local artists. Be sure to read the rules before you visit!

La Gravière (Genf, 400)

In one of the most expensive cities in Europe, La Gravière is an indispensable institution on the region’s cultural scene. The club, which can accommodate a total of 400 people in two rooms, hosts local and international DJs (such as Abstract Division, James Ruskin, Levon Vincent and Truncate). The club is independent and provides music at an affordable price for everyone.

Drugstore (Beograd, 800)

The most famous underground techno club in the capital of Serbia, where several Hungarian DJs (e.g. Dork, Isu, Raul Young) have performed. Unmistakable industrial environment. in the area of ​​a former slaughterhouse. Drugstore is an uncompromising, true DIY story, which in 2012, a few enthusiastic fanatics wanted to create a place where art and entertainment intertwine. The club is a melting pot of the city’s subcultural life, a real oasis for local artists and transdisciplinary art events.

Fabrika (Budapest, 100)

Perhaps the smallest underground electronic music club in Europe. The intimate venue, located on the grounds of the 100-year-old Óbuda hosiery factory, the family atmosphere, the old walls, the Martin Audio speakers inherited from Corvintető, the mysterious lights and the smoke machine ensure that we are completely lost in space and time. Nowadays, it is not easy to get in here, as it operates as a closed club by invitation. Well-known and legendary figures of the Hungarian electronic music scene take turns at the booth week after week.

Sunder Club (Szeged, 150)

In Hungary, underground club culture is almost completely extinct in the countryside. Szeged is one refreshing exception. The club celebrated its third anniversary this year, and there is no other place in the country besides Budapest that organizes weekly techno events.

Masters (Zagreb, 150)

Small and dark, the sound is crystal clear. What more could you want? This alternative mini-club is a special fabric of Zagreb’s nightlife, for those for whom content is more important than appearance. The stripped-down interior is decorated with graffiti. The music repertoire is wide – techno, house, drum and bass and experimental sound – but they also organize film screenings and slam poetry evenings.

Depo (Riga, 300)

The oldest alternative club in the Baltics, Depo, has been around since 2002. It has survived the global economic crisis and the pandemic, but now the building has changed hands. The club’s owner, Guntis Vanags, is hoping to sign a contract with the new owner, but until that happens, the club’s future is uncertain. The club mostly hosts punk/rock concerts, but they also organize techno parties, for example, Submerged has played here.

Peronas (Vilnius, 150)

Opened in the capital of Lithuania since 2014, it has a very unique location, as it is located right at the foot of an old railway station. It has an interior and a cozy terrace, the sound of trains passing by only enhances the industrial atmosphere. The club often hosts events that are not publicly announced, thus reinforcing its underground character.