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De Nijverheid is a distinctive cultural venue and nightclub situated in the city of Utrecht, Netherlands. Established in 2018, De Nijverheid quickly cemented itself as a vibrant melting pot for both the local arts community and electronic music enthusiasts. Housed in a converted industrial warehouse on the edge of the city’s Werkspoorkwartier district, the venue was initially created by a collective of artists seeking a dynamic space for creativity, music, and cultural exchange.

This industrial complex characterizes the venue’s raw, urban atmosphere, offering visitors an immersive backdrop for events ranging from intimate concerts and club nights to large-scale exhibitions and multidisciplinary festivals. Over the years, De Nijverheid has built a reputation as an avant-garde hub that promotes experimentation and inclusivity, both musically and artistically. Its broad programming and open community ethos draw a diverse crowd, fostering collaborations between emerging and established creatives, and positioning the venue as a cornerstone of Utrecht’s rapidly growing underground scene.

While De Nijverheid has primarily remained at its original location, the space itself is in constant evolution due to ongoing renovations, pop-up expansions, and outdoor installations, which reflect its commitment to fluidity and innovation in both structure and programming. The venue’s cultural impact also extends beyond music, frequently partnering with local institutions to support visual arts, residencies, and sustainable urban initiatives—reinforcing its status as a progressive force in Dutch nightlife and artistic development. Notable artists who have performed at De Nijverheid include international names such as Helena Hauff, Paula Temple, and Anthony Rother, as well as acclaimed local talents like KI/KI, Mary Lake, Identified Patient, and Oceanic.

The venue has also welcomed genre-defying acts such as upsammy, Job Sifre, and techno duo SHMLSS, ensuring its lineups consistently feature both trailblazing Dutch artists and globally recognized performers from the electronic music scene.