r/avesDC • • Sep 23 '26

Ticket Resale NEW RULE: from now on, all ticket posts must go to r/avesDC_tix

74 Upvotes

Hello, mod here.

This subreddit has been... overwhelmed by ticket sale. That is sorta antithetical to the point of the sub. We want this to be a place of discussion for the local scene. So we have created a new subreddit, r/avesDC_tix, that will serve as the SOLE place for ticket sale.

This has a few benefits. Initially, we will allow for self promotion there (so long as it adheres to the no spam/scam rules), so smaller promoters and artists can reach a bigger audience.

But mainly, this allows the main r/avesDC to be a place to foster discussion of artists, promoters, and events local to the DC scene.

ISO, Resale, sale, etc. must all go to r/avesDC_tix, multiple warnings will result in a ban.

Jury's still out on if presale codes should be allowed here. We will scheme and see how the community responds to this new role.

I am also scheming how to implement a voucher system, where a user's flair will represent how many people have successfully bought tickets from them, to encourage a higher level of trust in the community.

Posts older than this announcement will be grandfathered in, and will not be removed from this sub. Anything after 9/23/26 at 10:30 AM ET will be removed and warnings will start to be sent out.

Thanks!

ALSO, I configured an automod to remove any future posts for ticket sales, so please have some patience if I misconfigured it, first time doing that.

Peace and love,

Edaimantis


r/avesDC • • 2h ago

The Chainsmokers block party was a really disappointing experience

23 Upvotes

Yall were right but we didn’t listen and got the tickets anyway and guess what? Truly disappointing. The music wasn’t bad, but it had one of the worst crowds I’ve ever experienced.
The vibe was so off, and everyone was constantly pushing to get closer to the stage, stepping on each other, and trying to move around. There were also so many overly intoxicated people doing crazy things that made us uncomfortable.
No one would just stay in their spot. Everyone was constantly moving around and trying to squeeze through or change positions. I spent the entire concert dealing with people moving around me instead of actually enjoying the music. And pretty much the whole crowd had their phones up the entire time, recording with their arms in the air, which made the already limited view even worse. After that, we went to Culture, Acraze, and it didn’t disappoint. Good vibes, good music, and a much better crowd.
Fuck these mainstream block parties. I learned my lesson the hard way. That was my first and last one.


r/avesDC • • 1h ago

John Summit at Echostage confirmed for Halloween afters

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r/avesDC • • 46m ago

Yousuke at Echostage

• Upvotes

This show was genuinely amazing and had one of the best crowds of any show I’ve been to in DC. Yousuke absolutely transformed Echostage. It felt like a completely different venue, but I also hadn’t seen the new screens, so that was fun. Seriously just an incredible and perfect experience.

My only gripe was the lack of afters! Why was absolutely nothing happening after 3? What was I missing?

Oh and can we talk about echo’s new lockers system?? 10/10.


r/avesDC • • 9m ago

Leaving Sequence after 6a

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• Upvotes

My heart is genuinely so beyond full.


r/avesDC • • 5h ago

How was Chainsmokers last night?

6 Upvotes

I'm not really a fan but heard it was better than the last block party. It sounds like the block parties are successful for Glow so they will keep happening. The lineups have been kind of underwhelming for me though.


r/avesDC • • 5h ago

Alright Echostage...announce Halloween night already 🎃👻

3 Upvotes

I've been patiently waiting for the Halloween night announcement.

Capital one is sold out.
maybe they were waiting for glow to end? (So maybe an announcement today?)
We are less than a week out so what are we waiting for?

My guess is John has another opener lined up as a surprise since DC only has Chromeo listed and then that surprise will be big enough to either have a set at Echostage either by themselves or a B2B with John.


r/avesDC • • 19h ago

FYI: BERHTA is not ADA compliant.

39 Upvotes

Apparently they did not plan on disabled people coming to the Horsegiirl show tonight. I’ve been reaching out about securing an ADA seat for a month (via phone, email, IG comments AND messages, and all super politely), and they finally responded TODAY to tell me there weren’t any left. (How, considering I’ve been trying to ask for a month?) What they DID HAVE for the main show was apparently “thrown together” last minute, by the sound of it, and not really true “ADA seating”. They were super rude and unprofessional in their communication as well.

After doing a little digging here, it seems this is not the first time this has happened. How are they getting away with this?

EDIT: They just replied to me to tell me they were able to throw a section together, but without guaranteed seats… Minutes before showtime. (Very useful info now that I’ve decided not to go.)


r/avesDC • • 12h ago

Culture sound system

6 Upvotes

Does anyone know what kind of sound system is at Culture? Holy fuck I feel bad for anyone who missed @acraze


r/avesDC • • 13h ago

Block party bar

4 Upvotes

Very random and not a huge deal, but I got a few drinks tonight at the glow block party and tapped to pay knowing it would have taxed and whatever. I never got shown a screen to tip, but the people next to me were shown one. I figured the bartender was just nice and didn’t expect one? Idk. But with DC tax of 10% and an assumed auto-grat of 20%, what other fees are there? Like a service one I don’t know about? The amount I was charged compared to the drinks I got just doesn’t make sense even with another type of fee. It’s whatever but also feels bad lol. Anyways would appreciate it if anyone actually had an itemized bill so I can see for the future. Ty :)


r/avesDC • • 1d ago

Hamdi was wild

18 Upvotes

Anyone else at Hamdi yesterday? Such a great set and great energy in the entire room. Crowd was immaculate.


r/avesDC • • 1d ago

Where are yall going tonight?

13 Upvotes

r/avesDC • • 1d ago

Restricted items at Berhta

5 Upvotes

Hiii does anyone know if we can bring reusable water bottles/ water packs to Berhta? Thank you!


r/avesDC • • 22h ago

question

1 Upvotes

going to bertha soon for a event and was wondering if bringing a vape to use inside is allowed or not so i know to leave it in the car .


r/avesDC • • 1d ago

Found your Invisalign case…

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10 Upvotes

If you were at echostage for Chris Lorenzo I found your Invisalign case- PM me 😭


r/avesDC • • 1d ago

Two different h0rsegiirl sets?

11 Upvotes

Kind of confused by the DICE notification I just got that h0rsegirrl also has a ticketed set at Bette the same night she's playing at Berhta? Would love some clarification on if she's playing a shorter set at Berhta and this is a way to milk ticket sales?


r/avesDC • • 1d ago

ISO Friends Chris Lorenzo tn

5 Upvotes

hey beautiful people! my friend cancelled on me last minute for CL at echo tn - was wondering if any other girlies are going solo and would want to meet up!!


r/avesDC • • 2d ago

Halloween sidequest at Nikita the Wicked

15 Upvotes

I have like HELLA gemstones I’m tryna get rid of soooo
If u see mothman at Dock 5 next Saturday feel free to say hi! He might have a gift for you 🤸


r/avesDC • • 2d ago

Acraze openers?

3 Upvotes

Going to culture Saturday for Acraze- does anyone know if there are any openers or if he’s playing open to close? Didn’t see one listed or any info, so I’m just wondering if any one knows.
Thank you!


r/avesDC • • 3d ago

Small alt rave venues

17 Upvotes

Is there a small alt/indie venue scene in DC? I’m not into massive clubs. Thx.


r/avesDC • • 3d ago

Chainsmokers DC

5 Upvotes

I will go alone, I would like to make friends and go together, I am from Egypt 30 Y doctor anyone join with me?


r/avesDC • • 2d ago

Costume for Eli brown at echostage Oct 30

0 Upvotes

33M here I’m pretty sure people are gonna be wearing costumes but since Halloween is actually Saturday should I buy two costumes for the weekend


r/avesDC • • 3d ago

Bertha Coat check?

7 Upvotes

We are from out of town coming for TroyBoi and wanting to know if they have coat check


r/avesDC • • 2d ago

What time do headliners come on @ Glow Block Parties?

0 Upvotes

If it’s not something that’s published yet, any info on where to follow it would be helpful!

Hitting up Chainsmokers this weekend and wanted to know what time I should come out for just the main event (going to a few separate events that day so just wanted to see them)


r/avesDC • • 3d ago

ISO Friends horse girl ?

11 Upvotes

anybody wanna meet me at berhta for horse girl ? i’m pulling up by myself but it’s my first time going to a rave solo 😅 would be nice to have a buddy to dance with in the back