Underground rave culture has always been more than just music. It’s a movement built on freedom, connection, and sound. Born from warehouse parties and DJ collectives, it thrives in spaces where people gather not for status, but for the shared experience of rhythm and release. In 2025, Hong Kong’s underground scene is alive and evolving, driven by a growing appetite for alternative genres, inclusive dancefloors, and community-led energy.

At the heart of this culture is the PLUR ethos — Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect. First coined by New York DJ Frankie Bones in the early ’90s, PLUR soon became a guiding philosophy for ravers worldwide. It’s what separates underground spaces from commercial nightlife: no velvet ropes, no bottle service, just dancers who look out for each other, DJs who play for the vibe, not the algorithm, and venues that prioritize sonic exploration over spectacle.

While raves are often thought of as one-off, nomadic events, undergroundclubs are their more permanent counterparts, spaces that carry the same spirit night after night. These clubs typically feature genres like techno, drum & bass, hardcore, footwork, and experimental electronic — sounds that challenge the mainstream and invite immersion. They’re often raw, intimate, and tucked into basements, lofts, or repurposed industrial corners. But in a city like Hong Kong, where space is scarce and rents are high, some venues blur the lines, offering underground experiences within more polished or curated environments.

Read on for both the core venues that anchor Hong Kong’s underground rave scene and the bridges — spaces that may not be underground by structure, but host events and collectives that embody the culture’s values. Whether you’re chasing basslines or community, here’s where to plug in.

Hong Kong Clubs and Underground Venues

Social Room

A loft-style venue above Stanley Street, Social Room is one of Hong Kong’s most consistent homes for underground electronic music. With a semi-industrial vibe and a dedicated dancefloor, it regularly hosts weekend parties featuring genres like drum & bass, garage, techno, and experimental bass. It’s a reliable spot for those seeking raw sound and community-driven energy.

Location: Social Room, 3/F, Won Hing Building, 74-78 Stanley St, Central

宀 Club

Hidden in Sheung Wan, 宀 Club is a minimalist, no-photo venue built around deep listening and sonic immersion. With a Funktion-One sound system and a capacity of around 100, it offers a focused environment for techno and ambient sets. While not open every night, their programming is intentional and curated, with each event designed to reflect the club’s commitment to underground culture.

Location: 宀 Club, 4F, 279-281 Des Voeux Rd Central, Sheung Wan

OMA

Tucked underneath Wyndham Street just off of Pottinger, OMA is a long-standing fixture in Hong Kong’s underground scene. Known for its late-night sessions and genre-spanning sets with techno, acid, bass, and breakbeats, it operates primarily on weekends. The club’s intimate layout makes it a go-to for purists and night owls.

Location: Oma Hong Kong, LB/F, Harilela House, No. 79 Wyndham Street, Central

SLAP (拍)

A two-room venue in Mong Kok, SLAP (拍) is a rising force in the city’s underground circuit. While its programming varies week to week, it frequently hosts genre-fluid events featuring techno, drum & bass, footwork, and more. SLAP is especially known for spotlighting emerging artists and collectives pushing sonic boundaries.

Location: Slap, 2/F, Spark City, 25 Tong Mi Rd, Mong Kok

Bamboo

Located in Central, Bamboo is a newer underground venue with a raw aesthetic and immersive lighting. It doesn’t host events nightly, but when it does, expect genres like deep techno, house, and experimental sets in a tightly curated environment. Bamboo has quickly earned a reputation for delivering high-impact underground experiences.

Location: Bamboo Hong Kong, G/F, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Central

The Trilogy

A multi-concept venue in Central, The Trilogy includes Keyz (its clubbing section), Ella (the speakeasy), and Wav (a rooftop bar). While not a dedicated underground venue, Keyz occasionally hosts events that lean into house, techno, and alternative electronic styles. It’s a polished space that occasionally channels subcultural energy.

Location: The Trilogy, 26/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger St, Central

Soho House

A members-only club in Sheung Wan, Soho House isn’t underground by design but it has hosted events featuring underground DJs and collectives. These are occasional and curated, often tied to cultural programming or special collaborations. It’s a platform where underground sounds meet a design-forward crowd.

Location: Soho House, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan

Terrible Baby

Inside Eaton HK, the hotel's bar Terrible Baby blends cocktails, art, and music. Its Music Room occasionally hosts experimental DJ nights and inclusive events like Queertopia. While not a club in the traditional sense, it’s a cultural playground where underground energy surfaces through curated programming.

Location: Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Kowloon

On top of nightlife, these eight venues are gateways to sonic discovery. From rising local selectors to international DJs passing through on low-key tours, Hong Kong’s underground spaces are where new sounds break and subcultures connect.

Some nights might feel like a secret shared among a hundred dancers. Others might surprise you with a world-class artist playing an intimate set far from the festival circuit. That’s the beauty of the underground for it’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and always evolving. If you’re looking to experience the pulse of the city beyond the mainstream, these are the places to start.

The Crews Behind the Sound: Hong Kong’s Underground DJ Collectives

If underground venues are the skeleton of the scene, DJ collectives are its beating heart. These crews shape the sonic identity of Hong Kong’s rave culture, curating lineups, building communities, and pushing genre boundaries. Some operate in established clubs, others in pop-up spaces, warehouses, or outdoor locations announced only hours before. Their presence is what transforms a room into a movement.

Abyss

Abyss, co-founded by Shanda (now based in Berlin) and Angelika, is a techno-forward collective known for sporadic but unforgettable parties. Their sound is percussive, psychedelic, and uncompromising, often featuring artists from Europe. Abyss events are rare nowadays, but when they happen, expect full houses.

Dark Metaz (黯)

Dark Metaz(黯) is a collective that leans into the shadows. Their sound is deep, dubby, and cinematic in genres like dub techno, experimental bass, and ambient textures. Besides holding parties themselves, they’ve also brought international artists like Hamdi and The Glitch Mob to Hong Kong, but their real strength lies in crafting immersive atmospheres that feel more ritual than rave.

Feed the Dragon

Feed the Dragon is a bass-driven collective with a mission to champion UK sounds across Asia. From jungle to drum & bass, to garage, their events are rhythmic rebellions. They’ve launched a label, hosted workshops, and played in cities from Hanoi to Amsterdam, always having an ear tuned to the underground.

Goldway

Goldway channels the hypnotic side of rave culture. Their sets explore ambient, deep techno, and psychedelic rhythms, often performed in intimate venues or outdoor gatherings. Goldway’s sound is meditative and transportive, the music for dancers who close their eyes and drift.

Heavy Hong Kong

Heavy Hong Kong, for more than 2 decades, has been the city’s bass authority. Known for their custom-built sound system and devotion to drum & bass, dubstep, and reggae, they’ve hosted parties in places around the city, featuring bass you feel in your chest, not just your ears.

MÖTH Agency

MÖTH Agency is a queer-led collective that blends nightlife with cultural programming. Their parties are inclusive, genre-fluid, and often paired with workshops, radio sessions, and community outreach. MÖTH’s regular broadcasts feature up-and-coming DJs from around the world, making them a vital bridge between Hong Kong’s underground and the global electronic scene.

Slimefest

Slimefest, known for high-energy raves and genre collisions, co-hosted Hong Kong’s first Keep Hush party, spotlighting local talents like StickyFriedVibes and Baby Diwata. Their events are unapologetic, sweaty, and deeply communal.

Yeti Out

Yeti Out is perhaps the most globally recognized of Hong Kong’s collectives. With roots in streetwear and subculture, they’ve hosted parties from London to Shanghai and recently played at Boiler Room Hong Kong. While their brand has grown, members still appear in underground events, keeping one foot firmly planted in the scene that raised them.

0159 Group

0159 Group emerged during the pandemic and quickly became a force in Hong Kong’s nightlife. Led by Yueming and Noscope720, they’ve hosted genre-spanning events featuring UK garage, breaks, and experimental club sounds. Their visual identity is raw and futuristic, and their bookings often include international artists on low-key tours.

Together, these collectives, alongside many more, form the soul of Hong Kong’s rave culture. They’re curators, connectors, educators, and provocateurs. Whether you’re stepping into a club or following a pin drop to a secret venue, chances are one of these crews is behind the decks, shaping the night.

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