Laylit

Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab and SWANA region and its diaspora. Over seven years, their dance parties have carved out an unmatched place in North American and European nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and a genuinely unique musical experience. The New York Times and Pitchfork have both featured them; the party is now active in more than 10 cities.

Each night takes you on a genre-spanning journey through the incredible musical diversity that comes out of the region. Laylit's signature sound blends shaabi, dabke, mahraganat, and Arabic pop with contemporary dance music—techno, breakbeat, hyperpop—inspired by New York and Montreal's thriving underground clubs. The vibe is boundary-pushing and rooted in the region's underground energy.

Laylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures, languages, dialects, religions, identity, and sexual orientations. Elsewhere, the venue, operates a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or hate of any kind. The space has a Safety Monitor team on-site (look for the reflective green sashes) if you need support. It's 21+ only; bring a valid US government ID or foreign passport (physical copies don't work). Tickets start at $25.