Afrobeats Night Hollywood: Nigeria Independence Edition

Nigeria became independent from Britain on October 1, 1960, and plenty of people keep the anniversary going well past the date itself. In Hollywood, the party lands the next night: Afrobeats Night Hollywood (Nigeria Indepedence Edition) takes over Hadiqa Lounge on Friday, October 2, from 10 PM to 2 AM. If your usual list of things to do LA nightlife style runs heavy on house and techno, this is a welcome change of pace.

When: Friday, October 2, 2026, 10 PM to 2 AM Where: Hadiqa Lounge, 1643 Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles Tickets: $0.00 to $59.73 on Eventbrite Age: 21+, valid ID required

The night

LAY Events is running it. Their listing pitches the series as the place "where music, culture, and great vibes come together," and the music list is broad: Afrobeats and amapiano up front, with dancehall, hip-hop, R&B and some Latin mixed in. That range suits a holiday crowd, where half the room wants the sing-along records and the other half is waiting for amapiano's log drum bass to kick in.

The promoters bill "great DJs" without naming anyone, so you're going for the occasion and the room, not a headliner. Hookah and cocktails are part of the setup. The listing also calls out birthday celebrations, which makes it an easy pick if someone in your group has a birthday near the holiday. The dress code is "dress to impress," and it's worth taking literally.

The room

Hadiqa Lounge sits on Ivar Avenue, one block west of Vine Street, in the thick of Hollywood's bar blocks. LAY Events calls it one of Hollywood's newest nightlife destinations. The photo on the listing shows a long room lined with living plant walls under woven globe lanterns, with white banquettes and low tables along the edges, so there's somewhere to sit between songs. Hadiqa is the Arabic word for garden, which fits the decor.

Tickets and fine print

Eventbrite lists tickets from $0.00 up to $59.73. The cheapest tiers on listings like this tend to go first, so check what's still open before you commit. The event is 21+ with a valid ID, and the listing says no refunds. One more thing to know: by attending, you consent to being photographed and recorded, and LAY Events may use that footage for its own promotion.

Getting there

The Metro B Line's Hollywood/Vine station is a short walk away, which beats hunting for street parking in Hollywood on a Friday night. Most parking nearby is paid lots. The party ends at 2 AM, so check Metro's late schedule or plan on a rideshare home.

If you're sorting out LA events this weekend, this one is easy to pair with dinner in Hollywood before doors. Browse our nightlife picks for more late nights, or see more things happening in Hollywood on our Hollywood page.