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Escape

Escape is a nightclub on Rembrandtplein in central Amsterdam, open seven nights a week.

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Capacity: 1,500
Sound: House

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Escape: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: Rembrandtplein 11, 1017 CT Amsterdam, Netherlands Directions
Opening hours: Open 7 nights: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 23:00 to 04:00, Friday and Saturday 23:00 to 05:00
Capacity: 1,500 people
Rooms: Escape Club (1,500), Escape deLux (300) and the Royal Room (250); VIP areas include Main Stage, Sky Lounge, Main Floor and Balcony
Sound system: L-Acoustics (A15 tops and KS21 subs in the main room)
Age limit: Friday and Saturday: men 21+, women 18+; Sunday to Thursday: 18+
Dress code: Groomed appearance: no sportswear, headwear, torn, obscene or dirty clothes; for men no singlets, sleeveless shirts, shorts, sweatpants or shoulder bags
Tickets: Tickets for Brainwash on Sat 3 Oct 2026 were EUR 5 (ladies, online) to EUR 15, or EUR 32.50 skip the line, on escape.nl, excluding fees
Cloakroom: Cloakroom use is compulsory; lockers cost EUR 5 (small) or EUR 10 (large)
Founders: Family-run since 1986 (founded by two brothers); Dutch Wikipedia names hospitality entrepreneurs Dick and Ton Poppes as owners; operating company Escape B.V.

About Escape

Escape is a nightclub on Rembrandtplein in central Amsterdam, open seven nights a week. The club traces its story to 1986, when two brothers opened its doors on the square, and says it is still run by the same family; Dutch Wikipedia notes the building was the Rembrandtpleintheater cinema until 1986. The main Escape Club holds 1,500 people, with Escape deLux (300) and the Royal Room (250) alongside. The main room runs an L-Acoustics system with A15 tops and KS21 subs, large LED walls and CO2 jets.

Weekends centre on house: HouseRules on Fridays and Brainwash on Saturdays, with Raymundo on almost every lineup plus MCs and live saxophone. Weeknights bring themed nights such as Mondays are Epic!, RMX, Amsterdam Hotspot and Therapy Thursday with DJs on rotation. During ADE 2026 the club hosts Free Your Mind nights with Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten and Paco Osuna. VIP tables and a Dine & Dance package with dinner at Heck's next door are also offered.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

On Friday and Saturday men must be 21+ and women 18+; other nights are 18+, and official ID is required when asked. Guests need a groomed look: no sportswear, headwear, torn or dirty clothes, and for men no sleeveless shirts, shorts, tracksuit trousers or shoulder bags. Groups larger than four can be refused, bags larger than A4 are not allowed and the cloakroom is compulsory.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the dress code at Escape Amsterdam?

Escape asks for a groomed appearance. Sportswear, headwear, torn, obscene or dirty clothes are not allowed, and men cannot wear singlets, sleeveless shirts, shorts, sweatpants, track pants or shoulder bags. Theme nights can add their own dress code, announced on the website.

What is the age limit at Escape Amsterdam?

On Fridays and Saturdays the minimum age is 21 for men and 18 for women. From Sunday to Thursday the minimum age is 18 for everyone. Official ID must be shown when security or staff ask, and without it there is no entry.

How much is entry to Escape Amsterdam?

For Brainwash on Saturday 3 October 2026, online tickets were EUR 5 for the ladies ticket, EUR 10 early bird and EUR 15 regular, with a EUR 32.50 skip the line ticket, all excluding fees. Online sales close at 11pm and door tickets remain available.

How much is a table at Escape Amsterdam?

For Therapy Thursday on 1 October 2026, a Main Stage or Main Floor table cost EUR 350 for four people with EUR 180 in drinks, and a Sky Lounge table EUR 750 for ten people with EUR 500 in drinks. Friday to Sunday tables are booked by request form.

What are the opening times of Escape Amsterdam?

Escape is open seven days a week. Monday to Thursday and Sunday it runs from 11pm to 4am, and on Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 5am. Some ADE events in October 2026 start earlier or run until 6am.

What is Dine and Dance at Escape Amsterdam?

Dine & Dance combines a three-course dinner at Heck's, next door to the club, with a cocktail and VIP entrance to Escape. It costs EUR 59 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, EUR 69 during ADE and EUR 49 from Monday to Thursday, with weekend dinners starting at 9pm.

What type of music does Escape Amsterdam play?

Weekends are built around house nights, HouseRules on Friday and Brainwash on Saturday, with DJs such as Raymundo plus MCs and live saxophone. Weeknight parties use DJs on rotation, and ADE 2026 brings Free Your Mind nights with Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten and Paco Osuna.

Who owns Escape Amsterdam?

Escape says it was opened on Rembrandtplein by two brothers in 1986 and is still a family business across two generations. Dutch Wikipedia names the hospitality entrepreneurs Dick and Ton Poppes as the owners of Escape; they also run Royal Café De Kroon in the neighbouring building.