Goya Social Club

The club

Goya Social Club is at number 43 on Calle de Goya, in the Salamanca district, and takes its name from the street. The entrance to Velázquez metro station is practically at the door. It opened in 2014 and began its tenth season in September 2023. It is a small club, with room for about 200 people: the dance floor takes the centre, with a few tables and sofas for VIP bookings around it. The finish is inspired by clubs in London, Berlin and New York.

It has a Funktion One sound system and a clear idea from the start: intimate nights, plenty of local talent and the occasional guest from abroad. Satoshi Tomiie, Michael Gray of Full Intention, Leo Pol and the duo Breakbot & Irfane have all played here, and the club often programmes vinyl-only sets. Over the years it has built a loyal crowd that comes for the residents and the line-ups.

Which night to go

Wednesdays belong to Neotika, the most techno night of the week, which ends at 05:30. Fridays change party every week: Lemonade, A Series of Melodies, Promised Wax or Baila Ritmo, nearly always with house and often with a guest from abroad. Saturdays are ZFX. Doors open at 23:59 and close at 05:30 or 06:00. On some one-off dates it opens on another day too, such as Thursday 29 October or Monday 7 December.

The music

House, deep house, tech house and techno, with room for disco, soul and funk, often on vinyl. Resident DJs have included Hons, Oriol Calvo, Alffie and Decause, sharing line-ups with names such as Emanuel Satie, Camilo Franco, Nick Keller and Terrence Terry.

Dress code and door

The club has no dress rules: its own description says shirt or T-shirt makes no difference and what matters is being comfortable to dance. The minimum age is 18, so bring your ID card or passport.