After Dark (Halloween After Dark) is the official launch party for 153 on Florida, a new multi-level nightlife venue at 153 Florida Road, Durban (Morningside/Berea area), South Africa.
Event Details
- Date & Time: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 20:00 – Sunday, 1 November 2026, 04:00 (SAST).
- Venue: 153 on Florida, 153 Florida Road, Durban.
- Theme: “Dangerously Sweet. Deadly After Dark.” Halloween-focused with immersive décor, roaming performers/haunting characters, sweets & treats, welcome shooters, trick-or-treat surprises, giveaways, and photo opportunities. Best-dressed costume wins prizes. Dress as your favorite Halloween character or ghoulish creation.
- Music & Layout: Multiple genres across floors — Techno, Deep Tech, Minimal, Trance, House, Hip-Hop/R&B, and Commercial. Headliners include TiMO ODV, Tim Lewis & Matt Davies, plus a large lineup of Durban DJs (reports vary between ~15–22). Facilities: 5 dance floors, 6 bars, 2 VIP rooms, 4 pool tables, and 2 restaurants.
- Age: 18+ only (no under-18s).
- Prohibited: Drugs, weapons, attitude. “R.O.A.D — just come and have a party!”
- Parking: Safe, secure, free parking within walking distance; area described as safe.
Tickets (via Howler)
Pricing has tiers and can change as phases sell out:
- Earlier/Payday/Early Bird specials have included R153 (limited quantities, some timed promotions).
- Phase 1: Around R200 (limited availability noted in listings).
- Phase 2: Around R250 (ends ~30 October).
- Door: Higher (listings show ~R300–R350).
- VIP Experience: R1,500 per guest (limited, e.g., ~120 tickets). Includes exclusive VIP access, delicious eats, selected alcoholic beverages until midnight, bottle service available (extra), photographer, and premium experience overall.
Buy tickets on Howler (search “After Dark Halloween” or go directly to the event page). Check current availability, exact pricing, and any promo codes there, as phases sell and details update.
About the Venue & Context
153 on Florida is positioning itself as Durban’s newest major nightlife destination on the well-known Florida Road strip (a longstanding restaurant, bar, and entertainment hub in Durban with a mix of historic buildings, eateries, and nightlife energy). The launch event emphasizes scale and production. There are also related daytime/family Halloween activities promoted around the same address in late October–early November (e.g., kids’ trick-or-treating, maze, etc.), but the After Dark event is the adult overnight launch party.
Florida Road itself has a history as a vibrant, evolving entertainment corridor in Durban — once more purely nightlife-oriented, it has seen revitalization efforts toward broader appeal while retaining strong evening vibes.
For the absolute latest (lineup refinements, exact remaining ticket tiers, any COVID/entry rules, or transport tips), check the official Howler event page or the venue/organiser channels (Rave Daze Productions & 153 on Florida). Tickets and details can shift, so verifying closer to the date is recommended. Enjoy the launch if you’re heading!
