Perhaps that’s why visitors and locals flock to bars and clubs in large groups to enjoy Medellin’s nightlife.

There are many places in Medellin to go out, have fun, and de-stress. If you’re looking for the best nightclubs around the city, we’ve got your back. Keep reading to find out!

La Oculta

Let’s start the list off strong with a petite crossover club nestled in the heart of Provenza: La Oculta. 

This place features two separate bars, both of which are worth checking out. It’s also a spot that’s frequented by Medellin’s beau monde!

If you’re going to visit the two late night bars hidden inside La Oculta, make sure that you bring a well-funded card.

The drinks flow here, and they don’t flow with a low price tag!

Son Havana

Next on the list is Son Havana.This little club hosts the best salsa concerts in the city. 

Open from Wednesday to Saturday, there are free classes on Wednesday and Thursday nights. If you haven’t yet learned to pick up your feet and swing your hips, that’s the time to visit!

The consecrated dancers go from 9:30 p.m. and every weekend there’s a live band from 11:30 p.m. In other words, this place is pretty popping!

Whether you’re just there as a spectator or you’re ready to hit the dance floor, Son Havana is worth checking out.

Baren

Baren has live DJs every night, which means that the party never stops.

Regardless of whether you’re going out for taco and tequila Tuesday or you’re planning to get your groove on on a Saturday night, Barren has got you covered. 

Partygoers love the atmosphere of this place and say that the taste of the liquor here is great. I don’t know if they’re sneaking premium into the standard bottles, but it sure tastes like!

It’s a great place for those who enjoy techno, techno house, house, and deep house music.

Salón Amador

Salon Amador is an exclusive club for people who enjoy electronic music. 

They tend to get some pretty big artists in their doors, both national and international. That means that if you’re in the mood for good music, this is the place to come.

In terms of the vibe, the decoration and atmosphere of the place are some of the best in Medellín. Foreigners and locals like love to visit this place to have fun with friends thanks to the mood in the club.

Bonus: it also has some very good cocktails.

Pub Rock Lleras

If you’re looking for an affordable place to hang out and listen to rock music, you’ve got to check out Pub Rock Lleras. 

This place is pretty much everything you look for in a bar: cheap, fun, and not uptight.

Whether you’re interested in getting rowdy or just want a round or two of beers to split with friend, Pub Rock Lleras is a fun time. 

Vintrash

If you’re one of those who enjoys an excellent beer, Vintrash is the place for you. They offer excellent beers on tap that will hve you coming back for more!

What’s really cool about Vintrash is that they host regular events. For instance, there’s a Tuesday night meetup where you can learn Spanish with fellow foreigners.

After the meetup, there’s a party that lasts until the wee hours of the morning. That’s a pretty great way to spend a Tuesday night!

Sonorama

Sonorama has a stage with robotic lights that will have your heart pumping and your adrenaline rushing. 

In other words, this place is perfect for having a good time with friends and enjoying the night.

Sonorama definitely has more of a club feel than a bar feel. You’ll be hard-pressed to snag a table, but you’ll definitely get your dance moves on.

Trilogía Live Bar

Travelers love to visit this bar, most likely due to the delicious cocktails. You can order anything you like, but the mojitos are a personal favorite. 

Trilogía Live Bar has live music in the evenings. Although it’s not every night, there’s still a good chance you’ll catch some golden entertainment at this venue.

You’ll definitely have a good time, and you’re likely to stay there well into the night since they’re open late. 

Donde Aquellos Bar

Even though it’s a bar, the food at Donde Aquellos Bar is delicious. Make sure you’ve got enough room to wash your beer down with a burger!

Apart from the good food and fast service, Donde Aquellos is a pretty run-of-the-mill bar. 

Still, it’s a nice place to finish off the week with some pals. 

Enjoy the Nightlife Medellín Has to Offer

Medellín is a place worth visiting for locals and foreigners alike. This city will make you feel alive and the joy of the people will infect you. This city is full of tradition, culture, and fun.

Don’t believe us? Just check out one of the nightclubs we listed! We’re pretty sure you’ll love it. Let us know in the comments what your experience was like. 

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Morning

Yoga

What better way to begin the weekend than stretching in the sunshine among Medellín’s lush nature? If you’re one of the lucky people who wakes up on Saturdays with boundless energy, there are a few places across Medellín that offer morning yoga classes. In Envigado, Café Otraparte has group yoga starting at 8.30am and is free to join, while over in Ciudad del Rio at Telemedellín, yoga guru instructor Jaime Escobar leads classes at 8.30am (voluntary contributions are encouraged). For a slightly later start, Jardín Botánico hosts yoga sessions starting at 10 am with Atman Yoga (again, participation is free but tips are welcome).

Brunch

Brunch has well and truly established its presence in Medellín and no longer is arepa and chocolo the only option to start the day. All over the city are a range of brunch spots serving delicious dishes and coffees to enjoy with a group of friends. Ganso & Castor is a Medellín-based restaurant that rustles up eggs, avocado toast, pancakes and more to hungry guests, while Al Alma specializes in artisanal bread, and the Swiss Bakery has a range of sweet and savory treats in addition to rich Colombian coffee. A lesser-known brunch spot gem, La Miguería has numerous locations across Medellín and bakes mouth-watering pastries for extremely modest prices. It’s a hit with locals, so arrive early to avoid standing in line.

Afternoon

El Centro

Looking to bag a bargain? The place to go is downtown El Centro. Calle 48 # Carrera 51 and 52 – the streets connecting Parque de las Luces with Parque Berrío – are lined with shops and malls selling everything from clothes, kitchen utensils, electronics, DVDs, food and more. Pretty much anything you could possibly need is available in El Centro, plus, it’s one of the cheapest areas in the city. Granted, most of the clothes and shoes are replicas, but the genuine likeness is impressive. Be sure to practice your haggling skills here and always barter for a lower price – a great way to put your Paisa slang to the test!

Even if you’re not keen to shop, El Centro is a fun experience in itself; it’s loud, busy and entertaining. While we don’t recommend coming here with a hangover, the market is perfect to people-watch and admire the chaos.

El Castillo

For a little culture and breath-taking views of the city, head over to El Castillo just south of El Poblado. Having been built in 1930, the Gothic-esque castle is perched on top of a hill and has fountains and manicured gardens perfect for a picnic or simply strolling around the grounds. Visitors here can take a guided tour around the castle, seeing the grand décor and precious collections, as well as learn about the former residents and the building’s transformation into an arts center.

On Saturdays, there are normally food stands at El Castillo, so guests can buy snacks and drinks to relax with on the lawn. Alternatively, visitors can purchase picnic packages for special occasions, including food and drink, a tablecloth, cutlery, and decorations. El Castillo is open from 10 am until 5 pm on Saturdays, and entrance costs $13,000 COP for adults, $9,000 COP for children and students.

Evening

Fútbol match

Soccer is the biggest sport in Colombia, and although there isn’t a match every Saturday, if you’re lucky enough to be in town when there’s a game on, you have to go. While the games themselves are never too dramatic, the atmosphere from the stands is incredible. The main stadium is Estadio in Estadio-Laureles, and is where thousands of fans descend on game nights to show their support. The two teams from Medellín are Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín, and while both of them have an avid following, Independiente is known for being louder and wilder.

It’s best to buy tickets in advance from official vendors at the stadium or from touts on the day. Tickets cost between $10.000 COP to $50.000 COP and it’s worth noting that no alcohol is allowed in, or served at the stadium.

Party

Naturally, every Saturday night in Medellín is worthy of a fiesta. Colombians and travelers alike flock to fondas, clubs and salsa bars to drink and dance the week away, or try their luck finding romance. The nightlife across the city varies depending on the neighborhood but generally speaking, Parque Lleras in El Poblado is the rumba spot. Lined with bars and clubs and always filled with people spilling onto the street and pounding music, Lleras is an obvious go-to location on Saturdays. That said, if you’re searching for something new, these are a few of our favorites elsewhere:

Dulce Jesús Mío

There are two Dulce Jesús Mío in Medellín but the one in Itagüí is best. Found on the side of a busy road, this fonda is utterly unique and utterly Colombian. The lively bar has performances, most of the staff in costume, confetti and lots of risqué props, plus the funniest bathrooms you’ll experience in a club. Come with a large group and prepare to be bewildered. Cover starts from $10.000 COP.

1984

Tucked away down a side street in Ciudad del Rio, 1984 boasts a fantastic view of the area from its outdoor balcony and attracts a cool crowd nightly. The music here changes from hip hop to electronic and funk, and is ideal if you’re hoping to see international DJs or brush shoulders with Medellín’s local artists. Entrance starts at $15.000 COP.

Son Havana

Over in Laureles, Son Havana is a Cuban space that’s always bursting with Colombians strutting their salsa skills. The ambiance here is vibrant and sweaty, complete with a live band and of course, plenty of shots of Aguardiente. Whether you’re a salsa novice or expert, visit for the brilliant music and to be spun by a Paisa!

Want to continue your weekend activities? Check of the best things to do in Medellín on Sundays.

If you are looking for other fun activities to do while you are in Medellín, don’t forget to visit our article “Top 10 events of the week in Medellín” where you can find a variety of events: from art exhibitions, to movie nights, free language exchanges, classical music concerts, theater nights, gastronomy events and much more!

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If you want to dance and see beautiful people, this is the event for you!…This is the line up:

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If you are a fan of house music you can’t miss this incredible party!

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Parque Lleras never disappoints in the nightlife scene, but sometimes you need to know where to look to find the kind of music and vibe you’re seeking.

A great example is Calle 9+1 (or simply “Calle 9”), located off Calle 10 on the same street as Mondongos restaurant, it’s a place very different from your normal Colombian club.

It’s famous in Medellín for the awesome parties and events they throw, as well as the electronica you can hear. It’s also known for being LGBT friendly, especially past midnight.

If you’re not much of a salsa or merengue dancer but you still want to dance a bit, this is the place to go.

The entrance is nothing fancy, a sliding glass door with a bouncer out front. If you don’t know where you’re going, you might miss it.

Luckily, most of the time there is a huge line outside.

Dancing

They play an alternative, funky techno-style music and they have special guest DJs almost every weekend.

The easiest and simplest way of dancing to their music is a simple sway from side to side to the rhythm of the music. You can switch it up a bit with some head movements but as long as you’ve got the basic step from left to right you’re doing great in the dance department.

Calle 9 is normally full of designers and photographers; that’s probably why it’s one of my favorite places to go, because I always have fun.

My favorite drink is the mojito frosty for 12,000 pesos ($6) and 3 for 20,000 pesos ($10) on weekends. They also serve a variety of beers, mostly national brands.

On Thursdays, they have a cover charge of 5,000 pesos ($2.50) and on Friday and Saturday the cover is 10,000 pesos ($5) with a free beer (Aguila or Pilsen) included in the price.

Most of the people who can’t or don’t like to dance to typical Colombian music, such as salsa, bachata and merengue, like to go to Calle 9 because they play fun, upbeat music.

It’s located in what I imagine was an old house. The space is very open and they have an open roof in the center of the club that can be closed in case of rain.

Dress Code

Calle 9+1 is a great place for people who don’t feel like dressing up to go out. Some clubs in the area have a dress code and won’t let you in if you aren’t perfectly put together, but thankfully Calle 9 is much more relaxed when it comes to attire.

I’m sure even a half-naked person could get in. Maybe I’m exaggerating but there’s no shame if I show up in flip-flops.

Because Calle 9 opens during the week, it is very popular with foreigners staying around Parque Lleras. On any given night, you can find some residents of local hostels having fun.

At Calle 9+1, you’re guaranteed to have a great night, especially if you go with an open mind.

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