Evenitto's independent nightlife guide
Nightlife in the Netherlands: parties by genre
Bars · clubs · parties
Find out what's on, from the first round to the last song.
Tonight
The best nights tonight, from sing-alongs to dance floors.
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Pick your night
Which mood suits you? From Hollandse avond to karaoke.
- Hollandse avondSinging along, drinks and partying until late.
- Foute partyGuilty pleasures and singalongs.
- 80s & 90sThe biggest hits of then.
- Hip-hopBeats, classics and new tracks.
- Gay, queer & dragInclusive, bold and safe nights out.
- KaraokeGrab the mic and sing along.
- StudentsParties, specials and student vibes.
- 30+ and 40+Easygoing nights out for grown-ups.
- AllThe full overview.
Nightlife by city
Every city has its own going-out guide with today's nights and a page per weekday.
Good to know
How late are bars and clubs open?
It depends on the city and the kind of venue. The municipality sets the times and a venue can deviate on certain nights. A night's page shows its end time when the source gives one; Amsterdam's and The Hague's times are below.
How old do you have to be to go out?
You must be 18 to buy alcohol: a bar or pub may not sell it to anyone younger. Bring valid ID: many sellers ask anyone under 25 to show it. Whether you get in is the venue's call. Some nights are 16+ or all ages; the night's page shows the age when the organiser names one.
Is there a dress code?
Sometimes. Many clubs have their own door policy and some nights have a theme, like a foute party. A dress code is on the night's page when the organiser names one. A venue may not refuse you for who you are, for instance your origin, faith or disability. If that happens you can report it to the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights.
Source: Algemene wet gelijke behandeling · College voor de Rechten van de Mens
What does a night out cost?
It depends on the night. A bar is often free to enter, while a club night or a big foute party costs an entrance fee or a ticket. The price is on the night's page, with a link to the tickets. Add your drinks and your way home.
How do I get home after a night out?
By night train: in the Randstad it runs every night, elsewhere mainly at weekends. Check the NS planner before you leave for current times. Many cities also have night buses; look them up in the 9292 planner. Don't drive after a night out drinking.
Source: NS, nachttrein in Nederland · 9292
