The 10 Most Beautiful Nightclubs in Emilia Romagna

Across the Romagna Riviera, the timeless Bologna, and all its other cities, Emilia Romagna is a place of great entertainment. Throughout the region, there's no shortage of nightclubs of every kind that you've certainly heard of, whether elegant and trendy or more informal and accessible, located in exclusive and truly unique venues. Discover what the 10 most beautiful nightclubs in Emilia Romagna are.

1 - Villapapeete Disco

How could one not know Villapapeete, the most renowned nightclub in Emilia Romagna and a reference point for the entire Romagna Riviera. It is located in Milan Marittima and is the most exclusive, elegant, and striking club in the area with its chic atmosphere, poolside aperitifs with Italian and revival background music, fine dinners, and beach parties featuring house, commercial, and electronic music. To best satisfy its extensive offerings, the structure is divided into 3 distinct areas including the restaurant, a main room, and the pool area. The main room has a vast dance floor surrounded by tables and private areas, one of which is called "privée glam" even more elite with its own bar. Villapapeete sees a full house every night and keep in mind that its capacity exceeds 5,000 people.

How to get there just 7 minutes by car from the center of Milan Marittima - Get directions
Hours open only Saturday from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Ticket price starting from €10.00 up to €30.00 depending on the summer or winter season and access before or after 1:00 AM
Events and concerts often features local DJs such as Andrea Bolognesi, Tommy Luciani, Double Deejay, MC Vl, Ricky S - Discover all events on the official site
Info and tips from the center of Milan Marittima, there is a shuttle service available every Saturday offered by the nightclub. Entry is subject to selection and a rather elegant dress code is required, indeed the average age inside ranges from 25 to 40 years

2 - Pineta

Another renowned nightclub in Emilia Romagna, located again on the Romagna Riviera and more precisely in Milan Marittima. Unlike the previous venue, this has attracted various football players, entrepreneurs, models, and showgirls over the years, maintaining its reputation as a nightclub frequented by celebrities. The interior is truly luxurious and extravagant with black Murano glass chandeliers, numerous Swarovski crystals, glossy black walls, exquisite sofas, and 8 shining pines acting as columns as well as decoration. The hall is equally beautiful and large with public tables and private ones chosen primarily by important and discerning clients who have frequented the place for years. The music ranges from commercial to house, played over the years by famous Italian and international DJs.

How to get there located in the heart of the tourist area, accessible on foot via Viale Gramsci or by bus 227 and 231 to the stop Prima Traversa-Matteotti - Get directions
Hours only Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Ticket price woman €30.00 - man €50.00
Events and concerts often hosts Luca Cassani, Max Pagani, and Anderblast, but especially the Pineta nightclub is known to be the debut venue of Bobo Vieri in the music world, who is often present at the parties under the name Bobo Dj - Discover all events on social media profiles
Info and tips given the elegance and importance of the venue, a very formal and polished dress code is required, and there is an unavoidable selection at the entrance.

3 - Energy

The Energy nightclub is located in Cesenatico, more specifically in the Valverde district, often identified on social media and advertisements by the name NRG. This is also part of the largest venues on the Romagna Riviera, in fact the structure hosts 5 rooms each with a different music genre to offer a complete proposal suitable for everyone. There is a room dedicated to smooth dances, Latin music, and revival music that certainly attracts a more adult audience, while in the other rooms the genres range from commercial, house, reggaeton, to electronic music, preferred by younger crowds.

How to get there reachable by foot or by car via Viale Bremante and Viale Michelangelo Buonarroti, or by several bus lines to the Michelangelo stop from where you continue on foot for about 5 minutes - Get directions
Hours Friday from 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM - Saturday from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Ticket price starting at €10.00 with entry before 00:30 including a drink
Events and concerts often features Shorty from Radio Deejay, as well as Mark Lanzetta, Robertino, Andrea Bellemani, and Antonio Belcastro - Discover all events on the website
Info and tips the nightclub has a large parking area. Friday nights attract a more adult clientele, while Saturday is completely dedicated to under 30s.

4 - Baia Imperiale

Baia Imperiale, formerly known as Baia degli Angeli with which many still remember it, is located on the hills of Gabicce Mare, on the border between the provinces of Rimini and Pesaro-Urbino, and has been able over the years to attract both the Emilian and Marche public becoming a reference point for the nightlife in the area. The venue's uniqueness is its cliffside position overlooking the sea with stunning panoramic views, along with extraordinary thematic furnishings reminiscent of Ancient Rome simulating a long staircase leading to a colonnade temple adorned with various statues. The interior is divided into 4 floors and 5 rooms, of which 3 are indoor and 2 outdoor, to provide a vast musical proposal and satisfy every guest with house music, commercial house, electronic, dance, hip hop, Latin, revival, and even rock. Not surprisingly, in 2014, it was ranked as the 21st club in the world, 1st in Italy, and best summer nightclub!

How to get there reachable on foot or by car in a few minutes via Via Panoramica - Get directions
Hours only Saturday from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM
Ticket price variable prices starting at €25.00 including a drink - hotel+club packages starting at €70.00 including overnight stay, priority access, and 1 drink
Events and concerts over the years has hosted Bob Sinclair, Alex Gaudino, Cristian Marchi, Maurizio Gubellini, Martin Solveig, Max Vangeli, AN21, Chris Lake, and Dirty South - Discover all events on the Official Facebook Page
Info and tips entry is allowed from 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult except for School Parties. Despite the venue's fame, no particularly elegant attire is required.

5 - Dadaumpa New Life

Dadaumpa New Life is an elegant nightclub in Parma born in a former farmhouse. The location is truly stunning due to its position outside the city nestled in a natural setting, further enhanced by an internal courtyard featuring a pool. The proposed nights are very varied, often with equally varied guests such as showgirls, singers, football players, and famous DJs. The music also spans a wide range, including commercial house, reggaeton, electronic, and revival.

How to get there reachable by car via Via Emilia Est, or by bus with line 3, 23, 2745, and 3000 to the specific stop called San Lazzaro Dadaumpa - Get directions
Hours only Friday and Saturday from 10:30 PM to 4:00 AM
Ticket price free entry for women on the list and with entry before 1:00 AM - men €12.00 with 1 drink if on the list and with entry before 1:00 AM - after 1:00 AM women €10.00 / men €15.00 both with 1 drink included
Events and concerts often hosts singers, DJs, and showgirls. Over the years, it has hosted Guendalina, Il Pagante, Luca Agnelli, and Marcelo Burlon - Discover all events on the Official Facebook Page
Info and tips every night the nightclub provides a shuttle service both to and from, free but by reservation.

6 - Villa delle Rose

The Villa delle Rose nightclub takes its name from the structure as it is a real villa. We are talking about one of the most appreciated venues in Riccione and a reference point for fun since the 1990s, located precisely in Misano Adriatico. The location is so original and full of charm that the ambiance inside can only be trendy, like the people who frequent it.The proposed music is mostly house and commercial house, but with a vast and varied event program featuring a different DJ each night and artistic entertainment.

How to get there reachable by car via Via Camilluccia or by bus 61 to Camilluccia 55 and Camilluccia 20 - Get directions
Hours only Friday and Saturday from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Ticket price variable prices starting at €20.00
Events and concerts often hosts guests and DJs like DJ Thor, Federico Grazzini, Gianluca Vacchi, Nicola Zucchi, and Eugenio Colombo - Discover all events on the official site
Info and tips entry selection and elegant dress code required.

7 - Italghisa

But what does an industrial name have to do with a nightclub? Because it is a former foundry, an absolute peculiarity of the venue, which has preserved its internal style consisting of exposed pipes on the ceiling and suspended walkways that now serve as balconies. This unique venue is located in Reggio Emilia and besides its unmistakable style, it is also highly regarded for its themed events where the music is the most varied. Fluo Parties are particularly loved for their colorful concept and the Famous Parties featuring their guest stars of the evening.

How to get there reachable by car via Via dei Gonzaga or by bus lines 13, 3B58, 3I87, and 3I93 to the Ex Italghisa stop - Get directions
Hours only Friday and Saturday from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Ticket price most of the time entry is free, other times the price is €13.00 on the list and €15.00 full price
Events and concerts has hosted Alex Zobbi, Chico, Riccardo Savi, Donato De Feudis, Magnetic Squad, Samuel Heron, Il Pagante, and Jennifer Bezzi - Discover all events on the Official Facebook Page
Info and tips in the event of particularly large events, it is possible to book a dedicated bus service.

8 - Peter Pan

The Peter Pan nightclub is another flagship venue in the Riccione area, precisely in Misano Adriatico, very loved mainly because it remains open all year round. Its interior structure is indeed organized into three rooms, two of which are indoor, ideal for the winter, and the last one outdoor in the garden where summer parties take place. The atmosphere is very glamorous and trendy, while the organization reminds much of Ibiza clubs with amazing choreography, confetti, shows, and incredible laser effects. The event offerings are very varied and the most loved are the Magic Mondays to party even during the week, when most clubs are closed. The music is mostly house and commercial house.

How to get there by car via Provincial Road 91 or by bus 172 to the Abruzzi Caprera stop from where you proceed on foot for a few minutes - Get directions
Hours Friday to Sunday from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Ticket price prices from €15.00 to €25.00 depending on the night
Events and concerts has hosted international DJs like Erik Morillo, Deep Dish, Roger Sanchez, and Francoise Kevorkian - Discover all events on the Official Facebook Page
Info and tips the average age inside is 18/22 years.

9 - Numa Club

The Numa Club is located in Bologna, a young venue that has existed since 2011 but has managed to quickly gain popularity. Its musical offering is varied and includes both live music and DJ sets. The evenings are accompanied by animations and stunning light and sound effects for which the club has invested significantly. The interior follows a carefully curated industrial style and consists of a dance floor that is an arena with two levels and a private area called Grey Goose.The music is mostly hip-hop and reggaeton, although the venue has never excluded any genre of evening by hosting national and international stars and establishing a collaboration with Radio105.

How to get there reachable by car via Via Stalingrado or by bus 68 to the Calzoni stop - Get directions
Hours Friday and Saturday from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM
Ticket price prices varying starting from €15.00 with a drink included
Events and concerts has hosted DJs and guest stars such as Sven Vath, J Balvin, Don Diablo, Ralf, Fritz Kalkbrenner, Gigi D'Agostino, Skin, Eiffel65, Neverdogs, Tujamo, Fedez, and Max Brigante - Discover all events on official site
Info and tips given the venue's popularity, it is advisable to buy tickets online on the official site to avoid waiting in line.

10 - Officina Estragon

L'Officina Estragon is quite an alternative nightclub. It indeed features a large hall and a stage but the music offered goes well beyond classic nightclub genres, the ideal place to dance to the rhythm of rock and electronic music or to recharge with reggae and indie tunes. This Bologna institution has been around for over 20 years and is the most welcoming and unusual club in the city, as inside you can encounter elegantly dressed individuals as well as wild metalheads, depending on the type of evening proposed and we assure you that there are really many and varied.

How to get there reach by car via the Ring Road 7 BIS towards Ferrara or by bus 25 to Parcheggio Parco Nord - Get directions
Hours Friday and Saturday from 7:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Ticket price prices vary based on the night, starting from €15.00
Events and concerts over the years has hosted various Italian and international singers such as Litfiba, Fedez, Franz Ferdinand, Queens of the Stone Age, Skunk Anansie, The Kooks, Elisa, Vinicio Capossela, Elio and le Storie Tese, Francesco De Gregori, Subsonica, Bluvertigo, Verdena, Afterhours, Max Gazzè, and Daniele Silvestri - Discover all events on the official site
Info and tips for those arriving by car, the venue has a large parking lot, while for those who do not want to drive, a night shuttle service called N25 operates every Friday and Saturday.

The 10 Most Beautiful Nightclubs in Emilia Romagna