MUZE

Location:Nairobi, Kenya

Capacity:1,500

muzeclub.com

It’s testament to the quality of MUZE that it broke into the Top 100 Clubs in 2021 as a 400-person venue — a tough feat amongst superclubs that hold thousands — and has remained in the chart ever since. But an even greater sign of its achievement is what’s just happened. “We’ve upgraded from a 400-capacity venue to a 1,500-capacity venue with three rooms due to the growth of the scene and our brand,” enthuses co-founder and CEO, Willie Gichora. The new MUZE — complete with quadraphonic Funktion-One system, Chauvet lights and screens — opened in March with a takeover by Anjunadeep, followed by a Joyce Muniz gig, and the debut Africa show from NY Afro-house party DESC

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ilMuretto

Location:Venice, Italy

Capacity:4,000

ilmuretto.org

Opened in 1961, ilMuretto is one of several largely open-air clubs that operate seasonally in Italy. It is also one of several clubs that focuses mostly on techno through its d&b audiotechnik system, and it boasts an iconic retractable roof. Last year it upgraded its lights and LED walls and welcomed some of the scene’s biggest names, from Marco Carola and Jamie Jones to Ricardo Villalobos and Indira Paganotto. It is a true colossus in scale, with 4,000 people able to fit into the main event area, every one of them wowed by the vast ice cannons and towering speakers that make each night such a thrill.

Conveniently positioned next to the opulent Meydan Racecourse, this partially open-air venue features five distinct club/bar concepts to cater to any mood, as well state-of-the art lighting, sound systems and futuristic designs. The experiential brand hosts a popular offsite attraction, too — Soho Garden Festi