Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10pm to 2am special shows and concerts earlier in the evening and on other nights Dress Code at Big Night Live: No official code - but dress nicely, with no athletic wear, sweats, sneakers, baggy jeans, or hats.Ĭover: None to $20-25, depending on day, time, age, gender concerts and other special events usually require tickets If you're looking for a club similar to those in New York, Rio, or other large cosmopolitan cities, this is area where you'll come closest to finding a high-voltage experience - although to be quite honest, Boston can't really compete with these larger, clubbier cities (but we may have better sports bars). Top photo: - Photo credit: Jamie xx performs at Royale Boston - Photo credit: Ben Stas for Digboston Big Night LiveĪs Boston's newest mid-size music hall and concert space next to TD Garden, it's a lot more than just a dance club. Here's our guide to the best of the best. But you'll also find others in Seaport, Fenway, the South End, Allston/Brighton near BU, and across the river in Cambridge. Most of Boston's dance clubs cluster in two areas: the Theatre District, and the lively nightlife zone between TD Garden and Downtown Boston. So hop around to as many as you like until you find a good fit. Some offer "theme" nights, which means the music, the crowd, and the vibe may differ radically from one night of the week to the next. Then they fill up until closing time, usually at 2am, with last call for serving drinks half an hour before closing.Įach club has its own distinct personality and ambiance - so try a few. With DJs spinning all kinds of music - techno, EDM, house, emo, Top 40, hip-hop, rock, and lots more, these clubs sizzle with the city's most electric nightlife starting at around 10 or 11pm. Boston may be known for its history, culture, and cobblestone streets, but once the sun goes down, dance clubs and night clubs with dance floors, cocktails, bottle service, and even the occasional disco ball attract plenty of action.