Emo Nite is the original emo night from Los Angeles, a club night that has since expanded worldwide, hosted at The Bottleneck.
Emo Nite is taking over The Bottleneck on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It's a night dedicated to emo and rock, and since it falls on Halloween, it's a good excuse to lean into the whole thing. Doors open at 8 PM.
If you haven't come across it before, Emo Nite started as a club night in Los Angeles and has since expanded worldwide. It's not a band playing a set; it's a DJ-led night that keeps the emo and rock records going. The whole idea is to bring that specific sound into a club setting, and it's a format they've been touring across the country.
The Bottleneck is the spot for it here in Kansas City. It's a music venue that's become a favorite for fans across the Midwest, known for drawing crowds as diverse as the bands that take the stage. That fits the night well enough—emo has always pulled from a few different corners of the scene, and the venue is used to a wide range of audiences.
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Tickets are $20 in advance and $15 at the door, so it's cheaper to grab yours early. Doors open at 8 PM, and with it being Halloween, it's a night that works just as well if you're coming with a group as it does if you're just showing up on your own.
