THE SHIFT FROM NIGHT LIFE: SAN ANTONIO WANTS BANGERS BEFORE BEDTIME

San Antonio’s nightlife isn’t always about staying out until sunrise. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Bangers Before Bedtime: The Early Bird Dance Party with DJ Pastiche known for many SA Dance nights and Fever dream aesthetic + touring host Mark Facet —will flip the script at The Rock Box, offering a 21 and up early evening event that wraps before 9 p.m.

The growing interest in early-night dance parties has been making waves across cities nationwide. Events built around the “indie sleaze” and early-2000s aesthetic have been drawing large crowds in other markets, tapping into a nostalgia-driven energy that thrives without running into the late hours (Kansan). San Antonio is now joining that trend, and this event looks to establish itself as part of that growing movement.

The local touch comes through with Mark Facet, San Antonio’s rising nightlife figure who has been gaining attention for reimagining event culture. Known for creating experiences that are as much about community as music, Mark has been profiled for shaping this new wave of social nightlife (Voyage San Antonio).

With early start times, accessible pricing, and a format built for maximum energy before sunset, Bangers Before Bedtime could set a new standard for alternative nightlife options in San Antonio.

VENUE

The Rock Box / Vibes Underground

LINEUP

What The Dance Presents: Bangers Before Bedtime

DJ Pastiche + Mark Facet

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