Do you ever just look at the time on your phone while dancing the night away, enjoying the sets at a festival, only to see that there’s only a few minutes left of the event? For many ravers, the party doesn’t stop when the main event is over. People will gather to keep the vibes and music going, even if it means till the sun rises. 

This is all you need to know about afters!

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Where To Find Events

There are many types of afters; ravey afters, club afters, and even unofficial afters like ones that are run by attendees. Depending on what kind of event and music you enjoy, there will always be events that will suit your preferences! Once you know what kind of event you want to attend for the afters, the vibes can be different wherever you go.

Official Afterparty Events

If you’re attending a major festival, many times, there will be official afterparties hosted by the promoters or company running the main event. The best way to find out about these afters is to follow the events’ social media and go to the official site.

These events will usually be announced ahead of time, so if you’re planning on attending the festival, it’s always good to secure tickets to after party events! Securing your ticket ahead of time will make sure that if there are big headliners at the afters, you won’t need to scramble to find tickets on the way out of the festival.

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Club Events

In almost every city, there are tons of cool clubs and venues to check out. Even if clubs aren’t hosting official afterparty events, heading to a club after a festival is always a fun move and you can bring the afterparty vibes to the club!

These venues are more strict and can sometimes be upscale compared to regular raves. If you love to dress up and dance all night, maybe even get a table with your friends, the club afters are the perfect option. 

Unofficial afters

If you're looking for more laid back afters just to chill with friends, there are many events and self organized plans that can be hosted anywhere, like at a hotel or public place, such as a bar or restaurant. There are also so many events that are held by smaller promoters in the area that can take place in crazy places, such as in warehouses and smaller venues.

A great way to find out about local events and afters is to use platforms like Resident Advisor which you can filter by city and see all the events and how to get in. Using social media is also a great way to find events, like Radiate and Facebook and checking out groups and groupchats where festival goers chat all about different plans!

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How To Prepare for Afters

Depending on where you decide to go for the afters, it’s always good to plan ahead.

Venue rules

If you’ve picked going to an official venue for the afters, make sure you always read ahead of time on rules! One rule to check for sure is the age limit. There might be afters that are 21+ or 18+, and depending on where you’re coming from and who you’re with, it’s always important to check the age limit. Another rule to check is the prohibited list and dress code.

Usually, for official afterparties the crowd is coming straight from the festival so the vibes will be similar and also the venues are more laid back when it comes to dress code and bag policies.For clubs, the dress policies can be more strict and festival attire might not be allowed. You don’t want to end up stuck outside the afters so definitely check out the websites for these venues! 

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Check the set times

There are many afters that start before the festival even ends and because of this, there might be DJs that you want to see that start earlier. So make sure you check the set times and socials of your favorite DJs to get the up to date news about the afters.

Some events also offer free entry before a certain time and if that is something you want to do and don’t mind leaving the festival early, that is another thing to keep in mind. There might also be a rush of people leaving the festival so make sure to take that into account for when you’re heading to the event and plan accordingly!

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Securing rides

Afters start as soon as the festival ends, and sometimes even earlier! If you’re planning on going to the afters, it’s always important to make sure you know where they are and how to get there, especially if you’re still buzzed when the festival ends.

Make sure that you designate a driver or coordinate for rideshare. If you’re lucky, sometimes the afters will be at the same venue or super close. Planning for rides is super helpful, especially if you’re attending a festival out of town.

Find a crew!

Not everyone is built for the afters but finding a squad who is ready for anything is super fun and will make the vibes at the afters full of energy. If you’re someone who doesn’t have a big group or attends festivals solo, it’s 100% okay to head to the afters alone also. You’ll be sure to meet amazing ravers at the afters who want to keep the vibes going all night long.

Just make sure that if you’re alone, you take the precautions for getting around and to the afters safely! Using social media platforms is also a great way to connect with other ravers if you’re looking to meet new people so check them out.

Come prepared

Afters can feel like another festival in and of itself so it’s always nice to make sure you head to them prepared. Some venues allow you to show up in your festival attire and with your bag which is great.

Since many afters take place later in the night, depending on where you’re going, it can be chilly, especially if it’s outdoors or in the winter so bring a jacket or a hoodie or even a pashmina! Some other nice to haves for afters include gum, a hand fan in case it’s super hot inside the venue, earplugs, and of course, the best vibes!