Heading into an afterhours is like stepping into a different world. As you approach, the city feels quiet, but there’s this pulse you can sense in the air—something alive, just waiting behind those doors. You walk in, and the low hum of music wraps around you, pulling you deeper into the dim, neon-lit space. It’s a mix of excitement and anticipation, l
ike you’re part of something exclusive, something that most of the city sleeps through. People move with a raw, free energy, as if the rules of the night don’t apply here. It’s all about the music, the people, and the moment. There’s no rush—just a feeling that the night could go on forever. You’re in, the outside world fades away, and it’s just you and the rhythm until the first light of morning. With three floors, including an upstairs chill room for cooling off, chatting, and playing games, Y Afterhours is a space for everyone. Doors open from 1 AM to 5 AM, but the party keeps going until you’re done dancing. No re-entry, but we have an outdoor smoking pit. Alcohol is not served or permitted—here, it’s all about the music and the vibes. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY
The Y Staff promote a safe, enjoyable, courteous atmosphere for you and your friends. We do not enforce a dress code however we reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone, for any reason. To ensure a safe visit, we search and scan ALL VISITORS without exception. Anyone in possession of drugs, alcohol or weapons will be refused entry and registered with Smart Scan. You must present a valid Driver’s License on entry for clearance. We record and archive all activity with a real-time video surveillance system. We work closely with the Edmonton Police Services; Any and ALL suspicious or illegal activity will be reported. Respect our establishment and our patrons and we'll provide you with the same courtesy. Music you'll hear at the Y: Electro, House, Breaks, Techno, Top40 Mashups & Remixes, Speed Garage, Progressive House, Trance, Psy Trance, Hard House ... and more. We recognize we are situated on Treaty 6 Territory, traditional meeting land and home of many Indigenous Peoples including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis and Nakota Sioux Peoples.
