Going-out guide
A guide to going out in Spain
What’s worth knowing before you go: what to wear, how tickets and guest lists work, and what to expect at the door.
Tickets, guest lists and VIP tables
Nightclub guest lists in Spain: how they work
What a nightclub guest list is in Spain, until what time it’s valid, whether it’s free, what happens if you’re late and how to sign up, with real Madrid data.
VIP tables in Spanish nightclubs: what’s included and prices
How VIP table service works in Spanish nightclubs: what’s included, how many people, the deposit, and real prices from 19 Madrid clubs in October 2026.
Nightclub ticket refunds on Fourvenues: how to ask for one
How to get a refund on a Fourvenues ticket: when you get your money back (cancellation, change, insurance), the form, the email and how to complain.
Before you go: rules and tips
What time do clubs open and close in Spain?
Nightclub hours in Spain: when clubs open and close in Madrid and Andalusia by law, what time people actually go out, and when to arrive for the guest list.
Nightclub dress codes in Spain: what to wear and what to avoid
Casual, smart, formal or beachwear: what each nightclub dress code means in Spain, which clothes get you in, which don’t, and how to get it right.
Nightclub minimum age in Spain: 18+, 21+ and what ID to bring
How old do you have to be to get into a nightclub in Spain? What 18+ and 21+ mean, what happens with under-18s and which IDs are accepted at the door.
Special dates
Seville April Fair 2027: dates, casetas and nightlife
Seville April Fair 2027: expected dates, the alumbrao, how private and public casetas work, what to wear and where to party after the fairground.
Madrid Pride (MADO) 2027: dates, parties and tips
Madrid Pride (MADO) 2027: expected dates, the march, the free stages, Chueca, nightclub Pride parties and practical tips for one of Europe’s biggest Prides.
Going out by city
Marbella nightlife: Puerto Banús, clubs and beach clubs
Where to go out in Marbella: clubs in Puerto Banús and the Golden Mile, beach and pool clubs, dinner shows, the season, opening hours and the dress code.
Best nightclubs in Madrid for every plan
The best nightclubs in Madrid by style: techno and house, reggaeton, legendary venues, upscale Salamanca, student nights, afternoon parties and 21+ clubs.