Blade Rave Part 2: Spooky Techno in Chinatown

Blade Rave is a vampire-themed techno night from the ACTV crew, and this is the second round. The flyer promises "spooky techno," a vampire dress code and a Friday night start, which makes it a good fit for anyone hunting for raves in Los Angeles in the run-up to Halloween.

When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Where: 990 N Hill St, Los Angeles (Chinatown) Tickets: Free with RSVP before October 15, otherwise $5-10, through Posh

What to expect

The listing tags the night as techno and hard techno, so expect a driving, darker sound rather than a pop-leaning dance floor. The Posh page names ACTV as the presenter, and the poster leans hard into the gothic theme: red stripes, smoky purple and a "vampire dresscode" line printed right on the flyer. Costumes are part of the point, so dress for it. Black, leather, capes and fangs all fit.

The party runs from 10 PM until around 2 AM, a fairly compact window compared with the all-night warehouse events that dominate EDM in Los Angeles. That makes it an easy early-weekend outing if you want a night of techno without committing to a sunrise finish. The organizers have not published a lineup with the listing, so treat the night as a showcase of the crew's own sound and check their page for any set-time announcements.

Tickets and RSVP

The pricing is the unusual part. Entry is listed as free with an RSVP made before October 15, and $5 to $10 after that. The flyer points to the ACTV Instagram, @actv.la, for RSVPs, and the Posh page handles tickets. Because the free window closes the day before the party, sign up now if you plan to go. Capacity at a small space can be limited, so a late arrival is not guaranteed a spot.

Getting there

The address is 990 N Hill St, in the Chinatown area just north of Downtown. The flyer lists it as "China Town." The Metro L Line (Gold) stops at Chinatown station a short walk away, which beats hunting for street parking on a Friday night. Rideshare drop-offs are straightforward too. If you are building a plan for LA events this weekend, this is one of the cheaper options on the board, and a decent opener before you head elsewhere.

Check the Posh listing for the latest details before you go, since small independent parties sometimes adjust their doors or format close to the date.