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Excited for a night out on the town? Discover the vibrant and diverse nightlife scene in Philadelphia. Find the perfect venue for an amazing night out with your friends! Explore the amazing nightlife and endless entertainment options the city has to offer. Various cultures and artistic movements have been the center of Philadelphia nightlife for ages. Spend an amazing night drinking, dancing and eating at the best clubs and pubs in town. 

Philadelphia is known for its vibrant nightlife downtown, and in this blog I’m going to show you the best clubs in Philly!

Top Nightclubs Philadelphia: Explore the Extravagant Nightlife of Philly

Do you want a night of extravagance and luxe experiences? Here are some of the best Philly nightclubs you absolutely must visit. 

The Fillmore in Philadelphia 

The Fillmore is a place where history, community and entertainment all come together. The building where it stands today was actually originally constructed in 1912 as the industrial facility for a metal factory, until the people at Fillmore transformed the building into the iconic music venue it is now. 

It is definitely one of the top places to be in on a Saturday night. The Fillmore Philly events are known for being extravagant, luxe and super fun. They host plenty of DJs and local touring bands and are also home to a bar and lounge called Ajax Hall where you can grab a bite or a drink. 

The Fillmore is a rocking music venue, the concerts at the Fillmore Philadelphia hardly ever go forgotten. Throughout the venue, deluxe food and beverages are offered, craft beer, small batch liquor and a diverse and unique food menu ranging from cheesesteaks to cheese plates and everything in between. 

The Fillmore Philadelphia tickets for events are available online, visit the Fillmore Philadelphia website to book your tickets.

Location  29 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Hours and Timings Open 24 hours
Special Events 19th May 2024: Joyner Lucas Concert 

10th May 2024: Sean Paul Live 

24th July 2024: Sir- The Bad Karma Tour 

Dress Code  No Jewelry or clothing that can cause harm, no bags allowed. 

Noto Club Philly 

The Noto Club is one of Philadelphia’s most premier nightlife experiences. The beautiful venue is complemented by stellar service and immaculate vibes every weekend.  It has been described as a hybrid between upscale nightclubs of NYC and LA. Experience clubbing like no other at Noto.

What makes Noto a club you cannot miss? Noto boasts cutting edge technology including HD screens, and LED walls, the whole venue is drenched in luxurious design. Disco balls, mirrored subway tile, leather booths and a massive chandelier, and these are just a few of the things Noto has to offer. 

Because of the luxe vibes and premier experience offered, the Noto Philadelphia dress code is to be strictly followed. I have mentioned their restrictions along with other details in the table below. 

Enjoy a night of partying, good vibes, luxury and good music at Noto. If you’re looking to attend any of the events over the weekend at Noto Philly, tickets can be found on the Noto Website. 

Location  1209 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hours and Timings Thursday – Saturday

10PM-2AM

Closed from Sunday – Wednesday

Special Events May 17: DJ Luian 

May 18: Saturday Brunch and Day Party

Dress Code  Upscale and Trendy.

Shorts, sandals, athletic sneakers, work boots, ripped/baggy clothing or athletic wear is not permitted. 

Dolphin Tavern 

The Dolphin Tavern shows a different side of Philly nightlife, it is a unique blend between a dive bar and a nightclub, and is the best of both worlds. 

The Dolphin Tavern is known for its amazing dance floor, a signature light wall, a great rotation of DJs and of course amazing drinks and a guaranteed good time. I enjoyed one of their DJ nights, and it was such a memorable weekend along with all of my friends! 

Join a theme night party, or simply enjoy the live entertainment or get turnt on the dance floor with your girls, The Dolphin tavern welcomes all. They are also open for reserved private events. 

To attend weekend events at the Dolphin Tavern, book your tickets on ETix. 

Location  1539 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Hours and Timings Thursday – Saturday 

8PM-2AM

Closed from Sunday – Wednesday

Special Events May 15: Sweet Juice Fundraiser

May 18: GOODIE with Garret David

Dress Code  No Dress Code

Down Philadelphia 

Looking to pop bottles all night? Look no further, Down is the place for you. It is one of the most exciting clubs in Philly at the moment, with plenty of room to party, unique cocktails, an extensive list of liquor available through bottle service all night and the hottest crowd and DJs in town. 

Get rowdy with your group at Down, the DJs are always perfect, the staff and bartenders will always make sure you have the best drinks in the city and huge bonus point, the dance floor can fit up to 500 people! Dancing along with a fun, lively party crowd is the best way you can spend a weekend in Philly! Down is easily a contender for the best club in Philadelphia.

Location  262 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hours and Timings Friday – Saturday 

10PM-2AM

Special Events May 4th DJ Martin, Cade and Boush
Dress Code  No Dress Code 

Voyeur Nightclub Philadelphia

Voyeur introduces a completely new way of clubbing to Philadelphia’s nightlife. It opens only at 11pm, quite often around midnight but you can party until 3am. If you are a rave person, you have to check out Voyeur. 

Voyeur is one of the most fun clubs in Philadelphia, the vibes are extremely lively and free! You and your crowd will surely have fun at such a unique place. This place is great for young professionals, seasoned glitterati and artists, Voyeur is incredibly welcoming to all. 

The dance floor opens at midnight, don’t let your Cinderella get away!

Location  1221 St James St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hours and Timings Thursday – Sunday

11PM-3AM

Special Events EDM DJ Parties on Thursday Nights
Dress Code  Club Attire 

Concourse Philly 

Concourse is one of the most fun bars Philly has to offer. It reintroduces clubbing to the youth of today, with no rules! You can jump in a ball pit, dance to the best DJs or even just chill in the ice room. It has one of the best concepts for a club in Philadelphia. I mean, have you ever heard of a ball pit in a club? Allow yourself to be transported back to your childhood.

If you’re an old school person like me, enjoy grooving to music from the 80s, 90s and 00s all night. 

Concourse is Philly’s Underground adult playground!

Location  1635, Back Entrance, Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hours and Timings Friday – Saturday

9PM-2AM

Special Events May 25: DJ Magglezz 

June 7: DJ Korpen 

June 22: Menace Cartel

Dress Code  No Dress Code 

Winding Up

Gear up and throw on your clubbing shoes and get ready to explore the nightlife of Philadelphia in Style! 

Indulge in new and unique experiences and explore the world of clubbing alongside your best friends. Philly’s nightlife is super entertaining and fun, make some unforgettable memories and party all night! 

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