Daytime unveiling of Dortmund's vibrant nightlife during the inaugural "Open Club Day" event
Dortmund, Germany, is gearing up for an exciting event, the Open Clubs Day, scheduled from August 18 to September 6, 2025. This unique celebration of nightlife and culture is organised by the Association for Dortmund Club and Concert Culture e.V., promising a showcase of Dortmund's vibrant night culture across various venues in the city[2].
The participating clubs for this event, while not explicitly listed in the sources found, include domicil, FZW, Großmarktschanke, Junkyard, MOOG, Musiktheater Piano, Oma Doris, SNRS, Stollen 134, Tresor.West, and Weinkeller[3].
Over the course of this event, these clubs will offer an unusual insight into their spaces, workings, and creative processes. For instance, at Oma Doris, local actors will discuss the nightlife of their city. At Weinkeller, electro fans can learn how to produce tech-house tracks live, while at SNRS, games and communal chill-out sessions will take place on the Möllerbrücke[3].
The event will also feature media exhibitions and audio-visual live performances at Tresor.West. The Music Theater Piano will demonstrate how a classical stage setup works for a concert, and at domicil, participants can create their own beats with DORTMUND MUSIK[3].
The Dortmund Cultural Office awarded the Dortmund Club Prize for the first time last year, with Oma Doris being named the best club, and Stollen 134 being named the best initiative for supporting young talent[1]. The "Open Clubs Day" is a collaboration between the Interest Group Dortmund Club and Concert Culture e.V. and the Night Commissioner[2].
The entertainment tax for club events has been abolished in Dortmund, and the last call has been abolished for club events, indicating a commitment to fostering a vibrant and accessible nightlife[1].
In the evening, OB candidates from different parties will discuss the topic "Nightlife and Politics". Aspiring DJs will be trained and advised at Junkyard, and participants can test their own mixes at the synthesizer workshop in techno club Stollen 134[3].
The "Open Clubs Day" is more than just a series of events. It represents a new, collective spirit among Dortmund's clubs, with each club supporting the others and working together on projects for a better nightlife in Dortmund[2].
For more information and the detailed program, please visit ig-do.de[2]. The DORTMUND GUIDES, a de-escalation and prevention team in public spaces, will accompany partygoers on weekends in Dortmund, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all[4].
[1] Dortmund Cultural Office awards Dortmund Club Prize for the first time
[2] Open Clubs Day in Dortmund
[3] Participating Clubs in Open Clubs Day
[4] DORTMUND GUIDES
- Social-media users can expect to see live updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses from various clubs participating in the Open Clubs Day in Dortmund, as they offer unusual insights into their spaces, workings, and creative processes.
- During the Open Clubs Day, the social-media entertainment will extend beyond the physical events, with live performances, workshops, and discussions being streamed online, inviting a global audience to experience Dortmund's vibrant night culture.
