Nightclubs in Vancouver

Biltmore Cabaret is Vancouver's most eclectic independent music venue — a Mount Pleasant institution presenting outstanding indie, alternative, and experimental acts. Vancouver's remarkable music community and the Biltmore's consistent programming of outstanding independent artists create a nightclub of genuine Canadian independent music culture significance.

Commodore Ballroom is Canada's most beloved historic music venue — a beautifully preserved 1929 Vancouver ballroom where the legendary "floating" dance floor (built on bowling balls) and outstanding programming have made it one of the finest live music rooms in North America. The Commodore's extraordinary 95+ year history and its remarkable role in Vancouver's vibrant music scene create a nightclub of genuine Canadian musical heritage significance.

Fortune Sound Club is Vancouver's most culturally forward nightclub — a Chinatown institution presenting outstanding hip-hop, electronic, and Asian-Canadian music culture. Vancouver's extraordinary Asian-Canadian community (it has the largest Chinese-Canadian population of any city in Canada) and Fortune's remarkable role in celebrating and elevating this culture create a nightclub of genuine Canadian multicultural music significance.

Venue Nightclub is Vancouver's most acclaimed electronic music club — a 1,200-capacity Granville Street venue that books the finest touring DJs from minimal techno to house to drum and bass for Vancouver's passionate dance music community. The club's superior sound system, intimate layout, and consistent commitment to underground electronic programming have made it the most respected nightclub in Canada's most cosmopolitan city, serving a diverse music community drawn from Vancouver's extraordinary mix of Pacific Rim cultures.