Transformator in Wrocław's Tęczowa warehouse strip is the post-industrial electronic club opened in 2018, with hidden passages, two halls and bookings from Ellen Allien to Miss Kittin.
Tip: Most events run from 22:00 to 06:00; tram 5 or 20 to Tęczowa stop drops you on the door.
Address: ul. Tęczowa 57, 53-601 Wrocław
Surowiec in Wrocław's Pasaż Niepolda courtyard at Ruska 46A is the raw-walled queer-leaning club, neon-lit by Neon Side Foundation, with silent discos and electronic nights to 05:00.
Tip: Thursday silent discos and queer parties are the picks; the courtyard runs the bar in summer.
PRL Klubo-kawiarnia on Wrocław's Rynek-Ratusz 10 is the Soviet-themed dance cellar under the town hall, packed with period propaganda, social-realist oils and disco polo every weekend.
Tip: Two air-conditioned levels, weekends to 24 hours; come for the kitsch and stay for the dance polo set.
Stary Klasztor on Purkyniego in Wrocław is the converted 14th-century Dominican nunnery, with the Gothic Hall stage hosting Polish rock, jazz and ethno acts and a restaurant in the smaller refectory.
Tip: Tickets via eBilet or the venue; the Sala Gotycka has unreserved standing, arrive 19:30 for the rail.
Vertigo Jazz Club on Oławska in Wrocław's Old Town is the city's flagship jazz room since 2015, with 200 seats, full kitchen and a programme spanning Polish and international jazz and blues.
Tip: Book direct on vertigojazz.pl for cheaper tickets than ebilet; the stage-side cocktail seats fill first.
Klub Muzyczny Liverpool on Świdnicka in Wrocław is the basement rock and alternative club open since 1996, with strong acoustics and themed nights for Depeche Mode, U2 and gothic regulars.
Tip: Jam sessions most Thursdays, themed weekend nights to 04:00; entry to the jams is free.
Spiż under Wrocław's town hall at Rynek-Ratusz 2 is the Gothic-cellar brewpub founded in 1992 with copper mash tuns by the bar and a live-music programme that runs cover bands most nights.
Tip: The brewery side has the band; the restaurant side is quieter for early dinner. Pints from 14 PLN.