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Top 6 dance spots in Boston
Check out these favorite six spots to add to your night, including House of Blues Boston, where Red Bull Dance Your Style East USA Regional Qualifier took place.
For those not in the know, Boston may not seem like an epicenter of a diverse music and dance scene at first glance. But Beantown’s vibrant nightlife is one of the reasons why Red Bull Dance Your Style East USA Regional Qualifier was hosted here. The top 16 Northeasterners threw down for a chance to compete at the National Finals in Atlanta.
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House of Blues Boston
Red Bull Dance Your Style East Regional Qualfier at House of Blues Boston
© Brandon Payne / Red Bull Content Pool
First, let’s get you acquainted with our #1, the place where the lineup is calling home: House of Blues in West Fens. The event calendar covers everything from jazz to burlesque to metal and way more. House of Blues Boston is where Red Bull Dance Your Style East USA Regional Qualifier was hosted. It’s also a great pitstop after a Red Sox game. So no matter your style, HOB has your vibe.
Get your tickets and head to 15 Lansdowne Street for a great night out.
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Metro Nightclub
The W Hotel’s nightclub in the Theater District is a magical mix of a spaceship, champagne, and dance music. Metro Nightclub opens late — and stays open late — but only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This is the bottle service crowd that loves a good DJ. Another thing Metro Nightclub (formerly known as Tunnel Nightclub) is known for is the AI light installation, where 3,600 LED lights are synced to the music so that they never repeat.
Put on your finest dancing shoes and take in the lights at 100 Stuart Street for an unforgettable time.
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Royale
Formerly known as The Roxy, the Royale hosts music acts — and club kids on weekends. You enter from a fancy foyer to see the grand stage, plus VIP nooks and balconies. Most importantly, the beyond-impressive sound system is worth a visit to this Theater District dance club. It’s perfect for famous DJs who frequent the Royale.
Visit this crown jewel at 279 Tremont Street.
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The Grand
Twelve thousand square feet. VIP DJs. 70-foot LED wall. The Grand has become legendary not just for its event calendar, but for its interior as well. Gold, velvet, leather — and a glass staircase — make The Grand quite a memorable stop. If you’re still not feeling like a rock star coming here, reserve a living-room-sized VIP area for you and your crew. This Seaport District palace is the most luxurious dance music escape. You even start to use “the royal we.”
Make an unforgettable entrance at 58 Seaport Blvd. #300.
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Mémoire at Encore
Welcome to Boston Harbor’s classiest nightlife spot: Mémoire. Located in the casino that takes chic to 11, the Encore, this nightclub will have you making memories as soon as you step in. While you can expect top DJs and dance music here, everything else is unexpected. Multiple VIP bars and private event areas will make any night you spend here a 5-star event. You could even make it a whole weekend since it’s surrounded by 15 high-class dining and lounge venues and 671 guest rooms.
Make your night an experience at 1 Broadway in Everett.
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Club Café
If you don’t know this institution by now, you’re not from Boston. Which is OK — this LGBTQ scene icon always welcomes newbies. Club Café opened its doors in 1983 and is a happy place made of a piano bar, cabaret space, and dance club. Be sure to head here every Monday for Drag Bingo (A.K.A. prizes, performances, and no cover). If you’re serious about singing and dancing the night away, you can call yourself a regular with their annual membership that comes with great rewards.
Sashay ASAP to 209 Columbus Avenue.
Drop the beat in Boston
Even if you’re not one of the 16 competing at Red Bull Dance Your Style, you can still perform at these fantastic dance havens. Boston is filled to the brim with every kind of dancing and musical style, so you can start with the spots above and then adventure further. And don’t forget: watch out for the Red Bull Dance Your Style 2024 World Final, to be held in Mumbai on November 9.
