Soul in Motion: Soul Train Tribute Night at High Tide

Soul in Motion turns High Tide into a 1970s dance show for one night. The party is a tribute to Soul Train, built around disco, funk and soul records, and the dress code is the whole point: bell bottoms, platform boots, sequins, velvet and bright colors. If you want an EDM Los Angeles night that skips the glow sticks and goes straight to the groove, this is it.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 PM to 2 AM Where: High Tide, 605 E 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tickets: $22.46 on DICE

What to expect

The music leans on the artists who defined the era: Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Rick James and The Gap Band. Expect long, danceable grooves rather than a festival-style drop, which makes it an easy entry point to dance music in Los Angeles for anyone who grew up on these records.

The night borrows the structure of the TV show it honors. A dance line runs every hour on the hour, and an MC styled after Don Cornelius keeps the room moving. There is also a Soul Train Scramble, themed drinks and a costume contest, so a good outfit can pay off twice. The organizers ask guests to keep phones away on the dance floor, which should keep the room focused on dancing instead of filming.

Getting there

High Tide sits on East 4th Street in downtown Los Angeles, on the edge of the Arts District and Little Tokyo. Rideshare is the simplest way to arrive and leave after 2 AM. If you drive, check posted signs on nearby streets and expect to pay for a lot. The doors are timed to the 9 PM start, and a themed night like this tends to fill up as the dance line gets going, so arriving early is worth it.

Tickets are sold through DICE, and the listed price is $22.46. Check the DICE page for the current tier before you buy, since advance prices often rise as the date gets closer.

Why it fits the weekend

If you are putting together things to do in Los Angeles on a Saturday in mid-November, a costume-friendly dance party with a clear theme is an easy pick. It works for a group of friends, a birthday outing or a date night with a little more movement than dinner and a movie. Anyone scanning LA events this weekend for something that feels like a party rather than a concert will find it here. For more nights like this, browse the EDM category or the downtown LA neighborhood page.