Joia Restaurant Club

What Joia Restaurant Club does

Joia Restaurant Club, commercially rebranded as Joia Building (Joiabuiling), is a single-venue nightclub and events operator founded in 2004 in Sant'Antimo, Naples, and legally held by PALYA EVENTI SRL, an Italian private limited company. The venue delivers premium clubbing experiences through weekly branded night formats — CARILLON on Fridays, SIX on Saturdays, and POV on Sundays — alongside a dedicated music concept called FORMA, and a private events service for corporate dinners, birthday parties, and anniversaries. The company has hosted internationally recognized artists including Black Coffee, Sven Väth, Francis Mercier, Roger Sanchez, and Duke Dumont, and operates from a flexible-architecture site that physically transforms between clubbing and private event configurations.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight and commercial: a Shopify-hosted e-commerce storefront at joiabuilding.com serves as the digital hub, Xceed.me handles third-party ticketing for FORMA and clubbing events, and hCaptcha provides anti-bot protection on the contact form. There is no proprietary software, no mobile app, no public API, and no AI/ML components; production value at the venue is delivered through physical investments in lighting, scenic design, and a configurable architectural layout rather than software differentiation.

The business model combines two revenue streams: (1) one-time ticket sales from nightly clubbing events and FORMA, distributed via Xceed.me and the Shopify site, targeting a regional Campania-based nightlife audience of discerning clubgoers; and (2) quote-based private event hosting (venue rental, catering, event personalization) sold through direct contact (phone, WhatsApp, email) to corporate and individual clients. Marketing runs primarily on organic Facebook and Instagram plus an email newsletter, and the company is founder/owner-operated with approximately 8 employees, no external institutional funding, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Joia Restaurant Club

Legal name

PALYA EVENTI SRL

Website

https://joiarestaurantclub.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Joia Restaurant Club (now branded Joia Building) is a single-venue nightclub and private events operator in Sant'Antimo, Naples, founded in 2004. It serves regional Campania nightlife consumers through weekly themed clubbing nights and corporate/individual clients through bespoke private event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nightclub and Event Venue Hospitality

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclubs (Dance Clubs) (MPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB), Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

Keywords

• Nightclub venue operations
• Private event hosting
• Clubbing entertainment nights
• Event ticketing services
• Hospitality nightlife venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clubbing Event Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for weekly clubbing events featuring international DJs and artists, including themed nights (CARILLON, SIX, POV)
2. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events including corporate dinners, birthday parties, and anniversaries. Services include venue rental, catering, and event personalization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Joia Restaurant Club (now operating as Joia Building/Joiabuiling) runs a physical nightclub venue in Sant'Antimo, Naples, hosting three weekly themed clubbing nights (CARILLON on Fridays, SIX on Saturdays, POV on Sundays) featuring international DJs and artists. The venue also operates the Forma music and collective experiences concept and offers full-service private event hosting for corporate dinners, birthday parties, and anniversaries. Admissions are sold via the Xceed.me ticketing platform, while private events are quoted through direct contact.

Product overview

Joia Restaurant Club operates as a single unified nightclub venue (now branded as Joia Building/Joiabuiling) located in Sant'Antimo, Naples, since 2004. The venue functions as a multi-format entertainment space with three distinct weekly branded night experiences (CARILLON on Fridays, SIX on Saturdays, and POV on Sundays), the Forma concept for music and collective experiences, and a private events service for corporate dinners, parties, and special occasions. The venue combines cutting-edge technology with scenic design to deliver clubbing, live performances, and bespoke private event experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FORMA: An event format and space dedicated to music and collective experiences, designed to adapt and transform for different events and expressions.

Products and services

• CARILLON (Friday Night) Weekly Friday clubbing event showcasing the energy and lineups of major international discos, kickstarting the weekend with high-profile international artists. Sold as individual tickets to nightlife consumers in the Naples area.
• SIX (Saturday Night) Weekly Saturday clubbing event featuring shows, performances, and special effects for an unrestrained evening experience. Sold via ticketing to nightlife consumers.
• POV (Sunday Night) Weekly Sunday event offering colors, fun, and music to close the weekend with attendees as the focal point. Sold via ticketing to nightlife consumers.
• Forma A dedicated music and collective experiences venue concept within Joia Building, with an adaptable surface system that reacts to events, designed to connect people through beauty, light, and movement. Tickets are sold via the Xceed.me platform under the Forma channel.
• Private Events Bespoke private event hosting service for corporate dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries, and special occasions, bundling exclusive venue use, elegant design, state-of-the-art technology, and catering. Quote-based pricing via direct contact (phone, email, WhatsApp, website form).
• Joia Building (Joiabuiling) Venue The physical nightclub and event venue in Sant'Antimo, Naples, accommodating the venue's clubbing nights, Forma concept, and private event hire. Marketed under the Joia Building brand with a contemporary visual identity.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ministry of Sound: Established London-based nightclub and music brand with broader portfolio (label, events, fitness) — broader incumbent in the same electronic music/clubbing category.

Direct peers

• Fabric London: Legendary London nightclub focused on electronic music with top-tier international DJs and high production design — directly comparable in programming philosophy and target audience.
• Amnesia Ibiza: World-famous Ibiza superclub featuring world-class resident and guest DJs in a multi-format venue — closely mirrors Joia's premium clubbing nights and international artist focus.
• Privilege Ibiza: One of the largest nightclubs globally, presenting electronic music events with high production values — comparable scale and premium positioning to Joia Building.
• Pacha: Iconic global nightclub brand rooted in Ibiza, operating premium dance clubs worldwide with international DJ programming — directly comparable to Joia's premium electronic-music nightclub positioning.
• Berghain: Berlin-based high-production nightclub renowned for electronic music programming and uncompromising design — comparable venue-led, premium clubbing experience.
• Tenax: Historic Florence nightclub known for electronic music programming and international artist bookings — similar Italian regional club operator with multi-format nights.
• Covo Club: Long-running Italian nightclub in Bologna with international electronic music programming — comparable Italian regional competitor targeting similar clubber demographics.
• Cocorico Riccione: Long-running Italian nightclub and dance venue on the Adriatic coast, hosting international DJs — comparable Italian-market, electronic-music nightclub positioning.

Regional players

• Flash: Established Italian nightclub operator with multiple venues focusing on electronic music programming — comparable format and audience, with broader venue footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/joiaclubofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/joiaclubnapoli
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joia-restaurant-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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