Housed in a 1946 art deco building, Avalon is a 10,000 square foot dance club that attracts an even age mix from college to professional. Known for playing mostly hip hop and reggae dance music, Avalon hosts live music weekly. The space features an outdoor patio with a view of the Governor’s mansion, dance floor and separate lounge area.
Avalon Sacramento
805 15th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 553-4277
www.avalonsacramento.com
Offering a dance floor with a 1000-person capacity, Empire Events Center is a large dance club with a concert stage and upstairs VIP lounge. With an upscale atmosphere, the center has a dress code on non-concert nights: button-up collared shirts for men and no casual wear including saggy clothing and sneakers. Live acts include pop, rock and hip hop music, while the cover ranges from $10-20.
Empire Events Center
1417 R St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-3300
www.empireeventscenter.com
Catering to an older crowd, Harlow's is a classic club with local and national live performances. The club features two full bars and a dance floor for 350 people . The types of music played include dance, swing, salsa, reggae and rhythm & blues. Apart from the dance club, Harlow's is also a restaurant featuring burgers, pizza pies, salads, and pub food.
Harlow's
2708 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 441-4693
www.harlows.com
One of Sacramento’s newest nightclubs, Azukar is a Latin American-inspired dance club and lounge. This 12,000 square foot venue features a restaurant offering late night food service, a lower level aqua lounge, an open air lobby, and a top dance club presenting DJs playing Top 40 music. The dress code of no sneakers or baggy clothes is enforced, and there’s no cover charge for dancing on non-special event nights.
Azukar
1616 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 730-6033
www.azukarlounge.com