In nightclub DJ plays the recorded dance and pop music. The music in night clubs cater to certain music genres such as soca music or Dubstep, Drum and Bass, dancehall, salsa, hip hop, garage, heavy metal, trance, house music and techno. Around the world all the major cities have a variety of nightclubs; even small cities and town also have night clubs.

To enhance the dancing experience nightclubs inculcate lighting and other effects. Lighting and other effect often include smoke machines, foam, mirror-covered disco balls, strobe lights, laser light shows, moving light beam and flashing colored lights. Across the world nightclub hours widely vary. The nightclubs stay open into early daylight hours and all night, in non regulated areas.

The main motto of nightclub is to provide entertainment and joy. The type of clubs which are specialized in hosting performances of live music are called concert club. At a nightclub dancers move to the beat of a DJ’s dance music. Many nights’ clubs have also put the restriction of age and dress code, but it varies from club to club. There are various reports regarding discrimination as doormen prohibit the entry of people based on their attractiveness and ethnicity etc. A flat fee called a cover charge is required in most of the cases, while entering a night club.