Shocking Club
Bovisa, Milan
An underground arts venue in Bovisa presenting experimental electronic music and performance.
Founded
2008
Capacity
600
Hours
Thursday–Saturday from
Area
Bovisa
About Shocking Club
Shocking Club operates in the industrial Bovisa district in northern Milan, functioning as both a club and an alternative arts space. The venue's programming is deliberately unpredictable, mixing experimental electronic music with performance art, film screenings, and underground cultural events. Shocking Club has built a reputation for discovering artists before they break through to larger venues and for hosting the kind of events that larger commercial clubs wouldn't risk. Its low-key aesthetic and collaborative spirit make it a favourite of Milan's creative underground.
History
Shocking Club was founded in 2008 as part of Bovisa's gradual transformation from an industrial zone into a creative hub. The venue's founders drew inspiration from Berlin's Kulturhaus model, combining nightlife with broader cultural programming. It has mentored several Milan-based artists who have since moved to larger stages.
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Venue Info
Opening Hours
Thursday–Saturday from 10 PM
Address
Via Cosimo del Fante, 16, 20156 Milan