Concert Afterparties: What They Are and How to Find One
A concert afterparty is a party that starts after a show ends, usually close to the arena, for people who just saw the concert. REVIVAL runs independent fan afterparties in US cities: themed to the artist, a short walk from the arena, 21+ unless a night says 18+, with ticket prices in US dollars.
What is an afterparty?
An afterparty (also written "after party" or "after-party") is the party after the main event. After a concert, it is where the crowd goes once the house lights come on: a bar, club or lounge where the night keeps going with music, drinks and people who were at the same show.
Concert afterparties come in two kinds. An official afterparty is organized by the artist, their label or the tour promoter, and is often announced on the artist’s social media. A fan afterparty is organized independently for the people who attended. REVIVAL nights are fan afterparties: the artist is not there and the night is not endorsed by them, but everything about it — the playlist, the theme, the crowd — is built around the show you just saw.
Is there an afterparty after the concert tonight?
Start with the arena. Search the artist and city on REVIVAL’s nights page, or open the city page (for example New York or Los Angeles) to see every afterparty after a concert there this week. Each night shows how far it is from the arena, when doors open and what a ticket costs.
If your show is not listed yet, you can ask for it: enough requests for one show and REVIVAL opens a night.
Where to go after a concert
The best place to go after a concert is somewhere close. Arena exits are crowded, rideshare prices spike and traffic is slow for the first half hour, so a room within walking distance beats a better-known club across town. That is why every REVIVAL night is picked by its distance from the arena exit, and the walking time is on the page and on your ticket.
Late-night rules also differ by city: New York bars can serve until 4 AM, Las Vegas and New Orleans have no last call, and most states stop alcohol sales at 2 AM. Our city pages list the local rules and how people get home.
How much is an afterparty ticket?
Prices depend on the night and are shown in US dollars on each night’s page. Early-bird tickets are cheaper and limited. If the concert is canceled, REVIVAL refunds your ticket automatically.
Is the afterparty 18+ or 21+?
REVIVAL nights are 21+ unless a night is marked 18+. Everyone needs a valid, original photo ID at the door, and only guests 21 or older with valid ID are served alcohol.
Can you go to an afterparty alone?
Yes. Plenty of people go to concerts alone, and the afterparty is the easiest place to meet the fans you sang with all night. Tick "Going solo" at checkout and REVIVAL can introduce you to other guests going alone.
Questions people ask
Is a REVIVAL afterparty an official artist afterparty?
No. REVIVAL runs independent fan afterparties. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by any artist, label, tour or arena.
Do I need a concert ticket to go to the afterparty?
No, unless a night’s page says otherwise. The afterparty ticket is separate from the concert ticket.
How far is the afterparty from the arena?
Every night is chosen for being close to the arena. The walking time is shown on the night’s page and on your ticket.