The issue of ‘brain drain’ over the last decade is evident in the alarming number of emigrants that Croatia sees on a yearly basis. Simultaneously, the local club scene in Zagreb is stagnant instead of thriving. The substantial number of people gathering around electronic music spaces indicates a potentially promising area of venture. In search of the role of electronic music spaces in Zagreb’s contemporary youth culture, this paper examines the possible opportunities for the development of club culture (Thornton, 1995) and the potential value that it might have for locals. The research relies on interviews and autoethnography, as it aims to provide a vivid image of the nightlife in Zagreb, from a grounded, immersed perspective. The applied Uses and gratification theory (Blumler & Katz, 1974) helped identified pleasure, socialisation, and relaxation as the most sought-after aspects of electronic music spaces. Therefore, these spaces provide a platform where young people can achieve emotional, social, and tension-free fulfilment. The potential contribution of the electronic music scene could be revealed if it focused not only on economic, but social and cultural capital as well. This could be done through the development of inclusive cultural, educational, and artistic initiatives (by local enthusiasts and the government alike). Perhaps electronic music spaces could then help young people achieve other kinds of fulfilment, in the form of education and self-esteem.