DUNDEE STUDENT
NIGHTLIFE GUIDE
Your essential guide to surviving (and enjoying) nights out in Dundee. Best clubs, cheapest drinks, and where to go each night of the week.
Dundee might be small, but its student nightlife punches way above its weight. With two universities (Dundee & Abertay) within walking distance of the city centre, the club scene is concentrated, cheap, and chaotic in the best way possible.
Whether you're a fresher or a fourth year, this guide covers everything you need to know about going out in Dundee in 2025.
#1 The Best Student Club
Firewater Dundee
Seagate (City Centre)
The biggest indie club in Scotland. Three floors of music, massive capacity. It's the default spot for a reason.
The Weekly Schedule
Hit 'Em Up @ Firewater
Hip-hop & R&B anthems. The mid-week mover.
Mainstage @ Firewater
Indie & Rock bangers to get you over the hump.
Club Night @ Firewater
10PM - 3AM.
Fluorescent Adolescent
Weekend warmup with Arctic Monkeys tributes & indie hits.
Let It Happen
Full capacity, 3 floors open. The main event.
Key Dates to Know
Freshers Week
September is absolute chaos. Dundee and Abertay freshers descend on Firewater every night. Extended hours, special events, and queues around the block. Get there early.
Usually mid-SeptemberHalloween
Dundee's biggest costume party. Three floors of Halloween madness with themed music, decorations everywhere, and prizes for best dressed. Don't even think about not dressing up.
31st OctoberPro Tips
Arrive Early: Get down early on Thursdays to avoid the worst of the queues. The club gets rammed after midnight.
Student ID: Always bring it. You'll need it for entry and to access student deals at the bar.
Check Skiddle: Entry prices and events change weekly. Check Skiddle before you head out.
What's On Tonight