NDSM Docklands is a renowned nightclub and event space located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, situated within the iconic and industrial NDSM Wharf in the north of the city. The club is housed in a massive former shipyard building, embracing the raw, industrial aesthetic that defines much of the area’s artistic and creative culture. Originally, the NDSM Wharf itself was a key site for shipbuilding throughout the 20th century, and in the decades following its closure in the 1980s, the area was repurposed as a cultural hotspot, attracting artists, performers, and nightlife enthusiasts.

NDSM Docklands emerged as a partnership between creative developers and party organizers eager to tap into the neighborhood’s uniquely gritty energy, launching as a state-of-the-art venue with advanced sound and lighting systems, vast dance floors, and enough space to accommodate thousands of revelers during large-scale events. Over time, NDSM Docklands has grown to become an essential fixture in Amsterdam’s electronic music and nightlife landscape, alongside other legendary venues in the city. Its reputation is built not only on the impressive size and flexibility of its facilities, but also on its willingness to push boundaries by hosting immersive, high-production events with innovative themes and cutting-edge audio-visual performances.

The venue has played host to some of the most iconic techno and house nights in the Netherlands, and frequently collaborates with prominent dance music promoters and festivals, bringing in both local talent and international headliners. The building itself has undergone periodic renovations and improvements, maintaining a balance between its industrial heritage and the needs of contemporary nightlife, but it has remained anchored within the NDSM Wharf—one of Amsterdam’s most vibrant cultural districts. NDSM Docklands has seen performances from a long list of notable artists, including international acts such as Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Richie Hawtin, Nina Kraviz, and Tale Of Us, as well as prominent Dutch and local DJs like Joris Voorn, Speedy J, Reinier Zonneveld, and Secret Cinema.