A mecca for lovers of electronic music, some of the best EDM clubs are found in New York City. Whether you’re looking for a multi-room immersive experience, a high-energy nightclub, or just an underground rave, the city’s electronic music scene can accommodate tastes across all spectrums. From the ultra-iconic Avant Gardner in Brooklyn to lesser-known haunts like Schimanski, to the newest venues popping up under the ‘K’ Bridge, here is a guide to the best EDM nightclubs in NYC. Be prepared to enter a tour of powerhouse sound systems, next-level visuals, and unforgettable nights of dance music.
Avant Gardner: The One Everyone’s Talking About (For Good Reason)
- Days Open: Varies by event
- Music Type:EDM, House, Techno, Bass, Drum and Bass
- Location: 140 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
If you’ve been to one legitimate EDM event in NYC in the last five years, it was probably here. The Bushwick complex — which includes the Great Hall, King’s Hall, and the Brooklyn Mirage, an open-air venue with LED screens so tall they might qualify as architecture — has hosted everyone from Charlotte de Witte to Eric Prydz. It’s not underground and it doesn’t pretend to be. It’s the biggest, most produced EDM experience in New York City, and it earns it. Tickets run $25–$75+ and they sell out; check the calendar at avantgardner.com and plan ahead.
The Space Under the Kosciuszko Bridge That’s Become the Summer’s Best Venue
- Days Open: Varies by event
- Music Type: Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
- Location: 520 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Technically it’s called Under the ‘K’ Bridge Park, but everyone just says “under the K bridge” and you know what they mean. The outdoor industrial setup at 520 Stewart Ave in Brooklyn has the aesthetic of a rave that got out of hand in the best possible way — raw concrete, open sky, festival-scale sound in the middle of the borough. It’s seasonal, it’s worth planning around, and cover is usually $20–$60. This is the move when the weather cooperates.
Marquee: Manhattan’s Answer to the Question “But What If It Had a 30-Foot LED Ceiling?”
- Days Open: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
- Music Type: EDM, House, Hip-Hop
- Location: 289 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Look, Marquee in Chelsea (289 10th Ave) is not for everyone. The dress code is strict (leave the sneakers home), the vibe leans Vegas, and bottle service is very much a part of the scenery. But if you want a polished, high-production EDM night in Manhattan without taking the L train, it delivers. The LED ceiling alone is genuinely impressive. Open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; cover is $30–$60.
House of Yes: EDM Plus Aerialists, Drag, and Whatever Else They Felt Like Adding
- Days Open: Thursday – Sunday (and sometimes Wednesday)
- Music Type: Electronic, House, Techno, Indie Dance, Live Performances
- Location: 2 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Bushwick’s most chaotic-in-a-great-way venue runs themed nights where you might show up to techno and end up watching a circus act. The crowd is the most costumed per capita in any Brooklyn club (costumes are encouraged, not required), and the programming ranges from house to indie dance to something that defies genre. It’s the only club on this list where the DJ is almost not the point. $15–$40 cover, Thursday through Sunday.
Good Room: For When You Want to Actually Listen to the Music
- Days Open: Varies by event
- Music Type: House, Techno, Indie Dance, Hip-Hop
- Location: 98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Greenpoint’s Good Room (98 Meserole Ave) is the anti-Marquee. There’s no VIP setup, no dress code enforcement, and the lighting is minimal by design. What there is: a carefully curated lineup of house and techno DJs, a warm dance floor, and a crowd that’s there for the music. Cover usually tops out around $30. Arrive after midnight.
Elsewhere: Three Rooms, a Rooftop, and Genuinely Eclectic Booking
- Location: 599 Johnson Ave, Bushwick, Brooklyn
- Music Type: Electronic, House, Techno, Indie, Hip-Hop
- Days Open: Thursday–Sunday (Thu closes midnight, Fri–Sat until 4am, Sun until 11pm)
The Bushwick multi-level (599 Johnson Ave) splits its programming across Zone One (live acts), the Hall (club room with a serious sound system), and the rooftop, which during summer is one of the better outdoor dance spots in Brooklyn. Genre-wise, Elsewhere doesn’t commit to just EDM — you’ll find house, techno, indie, and hip-hop on the same weekend. $15–$45 depending on the night.
Sultan Room: A Rooftop in Bushwick That Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously
- Location: 234 Starr St, Bushwick, Brooklyn
- Music Type: House, Techno, Live Music
- Days Open: Tuesday–Sunday (rooftop open 5–11pm; club nights Thursday–Sunday)
Perched on top of the Turk’s Inn at 234 Starr St, Sultan Room is the neighborhood-bar version of an EDM club (meant as a compliment). The bookings lean toward deeper house and techno, the crowd is friendly, and the rooftop setup keeps it casual. $10–$30 cover, Thursday through Sunday. Good if you want to dance without committing to a Main Event.
Bossa Nova Civic Club: NYC’s Closest Thing to a Berlin Techno Club
- Location: 1271 Myrtle Ave, Bushwick, Brooklyn
- Music Type: Techno, House, Acid
- Days Open: 7 nights a week, 7pm–4am
No velvet ropes. No dress code. Dark, sweaty, and completely focused on the music. Bossa Nova (1271 Myrtle Ave in Bushwick) is where you go when you want to hear techno and deep house done right, in a room full of people who feel the same way. The sound system is excellent, the sets run late, and cover is $10–$25. Friday through Sunday.
A few things worth knowing before you hit any EDM nightclub in NYC: check Resident Advisor for lineups and tickets, bring a government-issued ID (everything on this list is 21+), and for the Brooklyn underground spots, don’t bother showing up before midnight.
FAQ
Yes, virtually all EDM nightclubs in New York City are 21+ and strictly enforce the age requirement. Always bring a valid, government-issued photo ID.
Friday and Saturday nights are the best for EDM clubs in NYC. Larger venues like Avant Gardner and Marquee host their biggest events on weekends, while underground clubs like Bossa Nova and Good Room are best experienced on a Saturday night when lineups tend to feature headlining DJs.
Cover charges for EDM nightclubs in NYC range from $10–$15 at underground venues like Bossa Nova Civic Club, to $30–$75+ for major events at Avant Gardner or Marquee. Table reservations and bottle service are available at upscale venues and cost significantly more.
The majority of the best EDM clubs in NYC are located in Brooklyn, particularly in the neighborhoods of Bushwick, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint. Manhattan has notable options like Marquee in Chelsea, but Brooklyn is the heart of New York City’s electronic music scene.
For big events at Avant Gardner or Marquee, yes — popular nights sell out fast and door prices are higher. For smaller Brooklyn venues like Good Room or Bossa Nova, you can usually walk up, but checking Resident Advisor ahead of time never hurts.
Yes — the Brooklyn Mirage at Avant Gardner and the space Under the Kosciuszko Bridge are the two biggest outdoor options, both seasonal. Elsewhere and Sultan Room both have rooftops that run events through the warmer months.
For underground spots like Bossa Nova and Good Room, don’t bother before midnight — the room doesn’t hit its stride until then. For large-scale events at Avant Gardner, earlier is better just to avoid the lines.
