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Halloween Kick-Off: Dark Techno + Witch House (DNA Lounge)

Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 9:30 pm to 2:00 am | Cost: $10*
*$10 Advance, 18+
DNA Lounge | 375 11th St., San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Starr Noir Design
After Life Presents: HOWL! A Halloween Kick-Off – bring your primal self to the dance floor, all monsters are welcome. Treats for those in costume!
Dark Techno + Darkwave + Industrial Bass + Witch House
SAT, OCT 3RD / 2 ROOMS / 5 DJS
NO PHONES ON THE DANCE FLOOR
ABOVE:
Sage + Starr Noir + Melting Girl
DAZZLE:
Malvirus + Alice Stribling
After Life is a night dedicated to the heavier, darker side of Electronica, with a focus on bringing new music to the front. This is not a goth party, this is a Dark Electronica Experience. Hear anywhere from Dark Techno to Darkwave. Industrial Bass to Witch House. Featuring DJs that bring enthusiasm and talent with their mixing skills, curating a seamless dancefloor experience to take you to the underworld. Whether you’re a Rivethead, Graver or dark Electronica Aficionado, we welcome you to the After Life.
After Life is an inclusive space, zero tolerance for bigotry, racism or fascism of any kind. Please, no phones on the dance floor.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $10*
*$10 Advance, 18+
Categories: Club / DJ, Halloween, In Person, LGBTQ+
Venue: DNA Lounge
Address: 375 11th St., San Francisco, CA

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