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    Avalon Hollywood

    3.2 (919 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndDance Clubs, Music Venues, Bars
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Elika Z.

    Went here for a themed night - Flashback 2010 EDM. It was honestly so fun and tickets were free if you rsvp. I haven't been to a club in years but this was a very good time. The crowd was fun, easy going in, good security measures- they check your purse and pat you down. I would recommend because it has a variety of people going 21+.

    Nohely M.

    WOW! I haven't been to Avalon since my late teens, early twenties. Came out to support DJ Morgan Page and the event went well. Inside, the venue is spacious and there are two bars located on each dance floor/stage. Drinks are on the price side here, so it is always best to pre-game if you can. My old fashioned with rye was $19 in a small cup. Lots of people came out to support and enjoy awesome EDM music. Great sound system at the main stage and loud music overall with great vibes! The lights and graphics were awesome as well. This place even offers after parties, so you can party all night long until the sun rises. Restrooms are clean and tidy and have plenty of space. Parking lot next to the venue makes it convenient or street parking as well.

    Luxx P.

    What can I say about the Avalon besides it was a good environment. I loved every picture. Love the drinks. Great customer service. We had a meet and greet here and let me tell you. Everything was awesome. About this place. The history that he has with music and artist and Celebrities that Ben here is amazing. This is where Bruno Mars got discover come check it out here in Hollywood

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    Eliseo R.

    Super solid venue, especially for an EDM event. I really love the third floor where we can freely lounge and sit on the cushioned seats!!! Had a great time dancing and enjoying the music. The speakers system was great from all levels. The view of the stage is also very great and if you're up close to the very front, just know that the stage is up high so you can't clearly see without looking up. The sweet spot is definitely being in the front middle of the crowd. Had such a blast!!! Bathrooms are clean throughout the night.

    Samantha P.

    What an absolute gem!!! I can't believe I haven't been here before but I am so glad I was able to visit! The decor is just gorgeous, it very much give a Gatsby vibe. The club is 2 floors and contrary to most clubs in LA the 2nd floor is open to all, not just VIP. There is a large amount of comfortable seating in the upper level and it was a great place to rest mid show! The show I was at was big on lasers and I will say no matter where you were those were a bit blinding, not sure if that is how the venue setup is or if that was how the performers had it set. Regardless this was a great place and I can't wait to be back

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    Jesse C.

    As far as clubs go in Los Angeles and Hollywood area this one is not too bad. Now I will say I have only been to this club for Emo Nite which is a monthly event that is held at Avalon that plays Emo music and Emo remixes. I've probably been to about 5 Emo nites but some people try to go monthly as it is a fun event and brings all the Emo together. As far as the club the security is pretty typical. You make line on the side. The earlier you show up the shorter the line will be and less of a wait to get in there will be. They check your ID as it's 21 plus and you go through a metal detector. As long as there is no problems it's a pretty simple process. Once you walk in past the doors there is a bar outside the main club space and if you walk more inside you are inside the actual main club and there is a long bar right on the sides also. Most of the downstairs back area is tables and you won't be able to access those unless you have bottle service. The main dance floor is a decent size but does fill up pretty fast. For Emo Nite events they do typically sell out and once the show starts it can get pretty hot and crammed. Some people don't mind but if you are with people who maybe want a little more space and breathing room I would recommend to head up stair. For Emo Nite they open up the Bardot room and usually have a few bands and other artist performing and have another Dj up there. There are also multiple bars up there too so if it seems to be a long wait downstairs upstairs may be your next best option. If you want to see the main stage from upstairs there are also stadium type seats that are padded upstairs and they are all general admission. There are some tables in the very front but I have not seen them used very often and for the most part you can get lucky and stand right there in the front so it's a perfect spot to see all the action on the main stage but have space to yourself. Overall I don't mind this venue for Emo Nite. I have not been here for other events and I do see they have big name artist come but as mentioned it does get really packed downstairs for Emo Nite so I can just imagine how packed it gets when they have a big DJ perform here.

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    Jenny D.

    Great Hollywood venue - another fun spot for Insomniac events. Recently went here for a Techno show for the first time and really enjoyed the simple set up of stage and main floor. PROS - solid sound system - quality and fun Insomniac events (in addition to DJ events, there's a ton of themed events like Reggaeton, K-Pop, etc) - really cool architecture - well ventilated - safe area in Hollywood CONS - main floor only (gets crowded and may be hard to see if you're not tall) - busy bars - Hollywood crowd can get rowdy (common for any tourist areas) - far parking (1-2 blocks walking distance but starts at $10) Nightlife in Hollywood can be tricky, but places like Avalon, make it fun and safe, will definitely be coming back and highly recommend.

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    Tylor S.

    Gorgeous venue. I went here with friends for Emonight rave and it was so fun with all the different rooms and the bars were great! Super nice staff and fun crowd.

    Sean J.

    Music was solid, but it was specifically for a theme night. Crowd was primarily older people, and anyone in their 20s came in, took a look, and left. Wouldn't come here if you're under 35 :/ Drinks were nice tho. Bouncers were dicks. We were all waiting in line together and they were about to let us in after checking our ids but another guy comes in and says we weren't in line and to go back. This new bouncer came from inside the club and had no idea who was in line, but somehow decided half of us need to go back but the other half were allowed to go in?

    Rachelle Rare P.

    In town for the night and we wanted to party. We decided on this place and took an Uber here just to be told at the door that they were closed to outsiders for a private event. We were kinda bummed. That's something you should advertise.It was raining too. The bouncer was nice enough to let us stand by the heater until our Uber arrived.

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    Pamela P.

    *UPDATE* 4/16/25 One guest explained to us this week that a member of the Avalon wait staff was bragging about what they got from our event gift bag. Several guests reported that their gift bags were stolen. Gift bags for our charity fundraiser which were placed on the seats for each table. Also note that after you pay your full bill of over $42,000 - if they decide they don't like you - they will purposely send you any additional payment owed for added dinners the late morning on the day of your event - just so they can say you "had an issue paying your bill." Disgusting. They will threaten to kick you out.**** If you're looking to rent this venue for any kind of event, shoot, etc. think twice before booking Avalon Hollywood. In fact, turn right around and run in the opposite direction. This place is held together with nothing more than a glue stick, if that. Half of the screens are not functioning inside and out - they demand payment, yet they don't spend the money to fix equipment or see to small changes that could make a big difference for clients. Imagine renting a venue and you bring up the issue of duck tape covering holes on the "VIP" booths or the gum embedded into the floors / tape on the walls - only for the sensitive "event director" to turn around and insult you. Imagine paying what was 100% of the bill already and having to simply add a few extra dinners added for your event after the payment fact; only to have the "event director" final invoice you in the late morning - day of your show and demand payment or no doors open for a charity event. Note that we're a repeat customer and they still insisted we "pay now" when we were literally loading in with no time on our hands; they knew very well that we didn't have time to go make a transfer. This was clearly done on purpose due to simply having an issue with us. Absolutely, I was frustrated and I showed it. Imagine a venue that you rented for a fundraising production for an animal charity - and the "event director" insults you to your face in front of your incredible team who has worked for you for over a decade; who were all appalled. In fact, my teleprompter crew and stage manager heard everything and they described it as extreme gaslighting towards a paying client. They have no class or etiquette whatsoever and they certainly do not know the pressure of live event production when you're working with superstars. We took our production elsewhere for a couple of years and it was a breath of fresh air working with real customer service at another venue. However, we returned to Avalon Hollywood for the "impressive" screen setup - only to find out that their upgrade was nonexistent. The stage manager and production staff are great, the office - not so much - they're flustered 100% of the time. Not only do I work tirelessly to produce two major award shows a year for the deserving artist behind the stars, but we fundraise for our animal charity partners, I created a fresh closet clothing drive for 40+ families I know impacted by the LA wildfires, I've been running live coverage production with and for LA Marathon for 4+ years; my community would certainly not stand to hear the terrible insults and unprofessional attitude I witnessed during the day of my show from Avalon Hollywood's more than bland staff. Perhaps they could benefit from a few classes in customer service; after all, they do work in "Hospitality." I could go on, but let me end with this: Even worse is the parking lot next door. You'll pay Avalon Hollywood directly for parking passes and the lot won't even honor them. You'll show the pass that you were told to print out and.... the lot will ask you to pay $30 one hour or $50 another. You get the picture.

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    It was such a great night! The vibes were awesome, and I loved the venue. Definitely will come back

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    Avalon Hollywood is a fun venue to go to for dj sets. Drinks are overpriced but that's just California. I definitely want to go again

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    Ask the Community - Avalon Hollywood

    What is the age requirement for Fridays and for Saturday nights? And is there techno/house music both nights, on a regular night?

    21+

    Can a girl be denied entrance for wearing something too sexy?

    No lol

    Is this place +18?

    i have a bestie who is 20 and wants to celebrate her bday and wondering if 18+ is every night

    Can you prepay parking online.?

    Will Avalon be closing down this Saturday 3/21?

    YES. Avalon will be closing until March 31st. All events will postponed & rescheduled, just hang on to your tickets.… 

    How much is entrance?

    Each night is different...all depends on who spinning that night....could be anywhere from 15.00-100.00....

    Are vape pens allowed on smoking patio?

    100% fine

    What's the cover charge for Friday and Saturday before 11:00pm and after 11:00pm?

    That depends on the whose playing that particular night....can be anywhere from 15.00 to 100.00...lol...typically speaking always around 25.00-40.00 but as said earlier depends on whose spinning....

    How much for the entrance for girls today?

    All the data you need for Avalon events and links is right here! https://avalonhollywood.com/calendar/

    What type of music do they play?

    It depends what nights you go of course, but on many weekends they play EDM techno house type of music.

    Does the Avalon have coat check? If so how much?

    Yes

    Do they play hip hop?

    Not usually! Sometimes they have big people like waka flocka but you kind of have to check what ever weekend you decide to go because it always a live DJ

    Is Thursday okay to go if you are 18 and over?

    Definitely! You get a wristband

    I'm 18, can I get in the club? If yes, what are the days and prices? Thanks!

    Yes. Avalon is an 18+ club. I don't think there are days where it's only 21+ and up. Prices depends on which act is performing that night, so it ranges. Check on their website or with your promoter :)

    What's a typical price for a well drink or beer?

    $15

    What's the cover on a Friday night?

    The cover depends on the DJ and event that night and how the pre sale tickets goes...normal night anywhere from 20-40.00 if special event or DJ then could go up to 100 highest like NYE...

    So I recently lost my drivers license, I got an interim temporary drivers license from the DMV. I also have a military I.D with my photo, but it's a few months expired. Will I be able to enter the venue with these two items?

    If the printed interm DL from the DMV is valid ALONG WITH your expired military license should be sufficient.

    Is this 18 and over, and whats the dress code?

    It's 18 and over on Friday but Sat is 21 & over. Dress code is very casual. Hope this helps.

    Is it 18+ on a friday night?

    Hi Nathan Control Fridays is a 19+ event.

    Hi , What genres of music are usually played here ? Are there different sets for weekdays and weekends?

    Hi.. Avalon plays electronic music, trance, and sometimes the top 40s is incorporated in their mix. They have an amazing sound system and lighting system. Have a great time ...

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