KEY2

After dark

Mexico City Nightlife

Every room has a night that belongs to it. Here is the week laid out — which club runs hip-hop, which runs house, which lounge to start in, and the hours that matter.

Nightclub

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Departamento

KEY2 Pick

Roma Norte

Thu–Sat, 10:00pm – 4:00am

  • ThursdayLocal residents

    An apartment-turned-club: two rooms, a rooftop, and no signage.

  • SaturdayHouse and disco

    The Roma crowd's default late night — go up to the terrace when it gets hot.

Álvaro Obregón 154, Roma Norte, 06700 CDMX

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Yu Yu

Colonia Juárez

Wed–Sat, 10:00pm – 4:00am

  • FridayTechno

    A serious sound system in a small basement; international bookings.

  • SaturdayGuest sets

    One room, one focus, no VIP tables.

Génova 33, Juárez, 06600 CDMX

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Patrick Miller

KEY2 Pick

Colonia Roma

Fri, 10:00pm – 3:00am

  • FridayHi-NRG dance circles

    A 1980s institution where strangers form a ring and take turns dancing.

  • Friday lateThe circle

    Cash at the door, no attitude, best crowd in the city.

Fridays only — arrive by midnight or queue down the block.

Mérida 17, Roma Norte, 06700 CDMX

Live music

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Zinco Jazz Club

KEY2 Pick

Centro Histórico

Wed–Sat, 9:00pm – 2:00am

  • WednesdayMexican quartets

    A former bank vault below Motolinía street, sets from 10:00pm.

  • SaturdayTouring headliners

    Reserve a table; standing room fills fast.

Motolinía 20, Centro, 06000 CDMX

Residencies and themed nights rotate seasonally — confirm the lineup and dress code with the venue before you commit a table.