The Weekly Lineup
Q: Can you tell me about your club?
A: Area 51 is Salt Lake’s premier alternative dance club and we’ve been getting people to dance their a$$ for over 10 years! Huge and fun it features two levels each with it’s own bar and dance floor. We’re open during the week each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and each day features a different theme and dance-able playlist & drink specials. Just click on the weekly line up tab for detailed information and sample songs. Every month we also host special events during holidays and a monthly Fetish Ball. Peruse through the FAQ, the pages of the website, and even our Facebook fan page for more details about all the freakily awesome goings on here.
Q: What kind of music do you play….?
A: Depends on the night! To get an idea directly you can listen to tracks specific to each of our nights. Just click on the Weekly Lineup Tab above to check out our Thursday, Friday, and Saturday tracks!
Q: Do you have a ladies night?
A: Yes! Thursdays before 10pm all you lovely ladies get in for FREE!
Q: Do you play hip hop?
A: Area 51 specializes in playing the most danceable pop, alternative rock, 80’s, industrial, electronic music. There’s a little hip hop in there but it’s artfully mixed in with music from other genres to keep you grooving all night.
Birthdays & Special Events
Fetish Ball:
Q: What is Fetish Ball?
A: Salt Lake City’s signature sexy night held during the last Saturday of each month. Each month features a different theme from sinfully sexy to fantasy flirtatious. This night we also host fetish vendors, exotic burlesque and cage dancing, and/or sexy bondage and piercing demo’s.
Q: When is the Fetish Ball?
A: Join us for all the freaky Fetish fun on the last Saturday of each month. Go ahead and “Like” our Facebook fan page and get detailed info on the theme, vendors, etc.
Q: So does fetish ball count as a special event and void out the free birthday thing?
A: Fetish Ball is a special event and the Free Birthday Bash promo is not available so all patrons must pay the cover charge.
Q: What’s the theme for fetish night?
A: Get detailed information on each months theme on our Facebook fan page.
Q: How old do I need to be for Fetish Ball?
A: Area51 is a 18+ club right now so as long as you have a legal photo id you should be good to go – even on Fetish Night :) So come on over to dance and have fun. Note: you must be 21+ to enter the bar however.
Birthdays at Area 51:
Q: Do you do anything special for birthdays?
A: We certainly do! How does a Free Birthday Bash sound? Check out Free Birthday Bashes! page for details:
Q: Can I have my birthday on Fetish Night or is that exempt?
A: Fetish Ball is a special event and the Free Birthday Bash promo is not available.
Q: I want to have a birthday at Area 51 how do I do that?
A: Awesome! Check out our Free Birthday Bashes!page for details on how to have a Free birthday bash for you and 51 guests!
Q: I’m planning on having my birthday there soon, do I need to call beforehand?
A: You don’t need to call before hand.
Your best action is: 1) Show up right as we *open the club (9pm or 8pm Fetish Ball evening) with your own ID’s – so the door man can verify. 2) Give him your guest list so he can check your friends in when they arrive.
*Showing up right as doors open and before your friends ensures that they get in free of charge – provided they all have legal id’s of course and they are on the guest list you provided.
Special Events:
Q: Can I reserve your club for a private party?
A: We would love to reserve the club for your special event. Choose any night we are not normally open (Sunday thru Tuesday generally unless otherwise noted). Send us an email with details about your party via Facebook or at area51social@gmail.com
Q: What’s going on during a holiday?
A: Glad you asked! Check out our Facebook fan page for details on our events.
Q: What is the Zodiac Ball?
A: The Zodiac Ball is an intriguing monthly event held the second Saturday of the month. Each month we feature a sign of the Zodiac and whomever was born under that sign gets in free of charge! We will also have tarot & palm readers, exotic performances, & vendors. So come in a celebrate the “stars” of the zodiac with us!
Q: What is the Dark Arts Festival?
A: This is a special 3-day long yearly event that brings you the best in Gothic & Alternative culture. Featuring live bands, performances, intriguing characters, arts, vendors, for a full weekend of dark & sexy goodness not seen anywhere else in the country!
Q: How do I get my band to play at your club?
A: Go ahead and send us an email here at: area51social@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Area Fiftyone Slc
The Club
Q: How do I get there?
A: Just click here for easy directions & a map.
Q: What should I wear? What’s the dress code?
A: We encourage you to dress to impress but don’t feel like you are locked into a “code”. Have fun looking your best or coming in theme during our special events or Fetish Night and you’re sure to catch someone’s eye. And who knows, if you come in your best camera-ready threads you just might land on a magazine cover!
Q: How much does it cost to get in?
A: Generally the cover is:
$7 for 18yrs to 20yrs and $5 for 21+ each night.
Ladies get in for free of charge before 10pm on Thursday.
Special events such as the Dark Arts Festival have special ticket pricing so please see our Facebook fan page for details.
Q: Will my school id work?
A: No. What does work is any government issued ID such as:
Your driver’s license
A state ID
A passport
*a paper form of any government issued ID such as a temporary drivers license will work as long as the photo is clear and the information is legible.
Q: Is there a membership?
A: There is no membership required to enter our club. You must be 18 or over to enter the club itself and 21 or over to enter the bar area so please bring your ID with you. There is also generally a cover charge for each night so please plan accordingly.
Q: How old do you have to be to get in?
A: We are currently an 18+ club, (one of the only ones around) and will be glad to see you any of the nights we are open. Just bring your legal ID as proof of eligibility.
Q: What’s your contact info?
A: Feel free to contact at the following:
Email: area51social@gmail.com
Facebook: Club Area 51 fan page
Twitter: @area51slc
Q: Are you hiring dancers?
A: We don’t have “resident” dancers that are paid but feel free to get your exhibitionist freak on any night we are open – we love it! And the security make sure to keep the grabby guys at bay too. Come early and help create the mood to dance!
Q: Are you hiring?
A: Feel free to stop in during operating hours to pick up an application and we’d be happy to look it over!
Q: Help I lost something – how can I get it back?
A: Just contact us via email with details (area51social@gmail.com). Also if the lost item is still on the premises you may recover it at the front desk or one of our staff will retrieve it from the lost and found. Just come in during operating hours.
Maybe I will get an answer here. Is Vampire Ball a birthday guestlist exempt event?
Hi There – Vampire Ball is eligible for the free birthday bash :)
loved it awsome night c u soon again
I understand that the birthday bash does not apply to fetish nights etc, but can I still get myself in for free anyway (no friends)? Thank you!
Hey Ninja Kitty,
Sorry there is no free birthday entry for the Halloween Fetish Ball event.
I was wondering if you need performers for the fetish ball in october?
Perhaps :) just email us with details: area51social@gmail.com
What is going on for halloween this year?
Stay tuned! Lots of freaky goodness :)
I just turned 18 in july but do not currently have any other form of identification besides a Learner’s Permit I got not over a year ago. Would that still work?
Hey Zeleila – a learner’s permit would only work if it’s current cause we can’t accept anything that is expired. If you have a passport or state id you could use those.
I’m 18 and would like to go with my friend but she is under 18. Can she not enter, even if I’m with her?
Hi Liz – that is correct, your friend because she is under 18 cannot enter even if she’s with you. All our patrons must be 18 or over in order to be in our venue, it’s the law. But as soon as she turns 18 then she can come on over :)
Hello,
I live in South Dakota and I never been to an industrial dance club before. I got into industrial music at 17 and i am now 19. If I were to go to your club what should I expect? I am also a DJ for a college radio station. Can anyone go up and DJ to a few songs or is it by hire only?
Kind regards,
DJ CYB3R 3RR0R
Hi David/DJ CYB3R 3RR0R
We’ve got a variety of things going on during the week. It sounds like Saturday nights would suit you best since that’s when we mix in the most industrial (Wumpscut, Marilyn Manson, Orgy, Rammstein, etc. etc.). In fact industrial music is very near and dear to our resident DJ Jeremiah so you’d be sure to hear some choice songs that night from him :) We also have other resident dj’s that spin a wide variety of danceable alternative from EBM to romantic gothic to 80’s new wave to the latest electro :) Would love to see you in here and show you a freakin great time! Check out our Facebook for current events and happenings: Club Area 51 on FB
Thank you for you quick reply. One more question for you if you don’t mind me asking.
I live in a community of 25,000 people, including college students. Everyone pretty much knows the majority of the town and crime isn’t that much of an issue here. Since you guys are located in Salt Lake I can imagine that you have a much higher crime rate in general. How much illicit activity goes on near Area 51?
Kind regards,
David Starkweather / Cyb3r 3rr0r
Hmm…well David we are a pretty safe town for the most part. I can’t really say for sure how much sketchy stuff goes on in our part of town tho since I’m not part of law enforcement, heh :) What I will say is it’s always a good idea to keep your wits about you and make sure your aren’t packin a bunch of valuables on your person. Just lock your car up and keep your street smarts intact and if you can, come with a buddy :) safety in numbers eh?
Our bouncers are really cool and if you get to know them they will totally have your back :)
What are your operating hours
Hi Adam,
We are open the following:
Wed: 9pm to 2am
Thur: 9pm to 2am
Fri: 9pm to 2am
Sat: 9pm to 2am (Fetish Ball we open early at 8pm)
Hope to see you soon!
Also, even if it has the wrong date on it will it still be accepted when I come to the show?
Hi Rani,
Yes the wrong date seems to have been printed on the tickets – the correct date for Voltaire is Friday October 14th.
You will still be able to enter with your ticket – we’ve noted the incorrect date and will disregard.
Thank you for letting us know! See you for the concert Rani :D
the ticket for the Voltaire concert says Tuesday the 15th of October. The 15th is a Saturday and his website said the concert is on the 14th. What day is the show?
Hi There Rani
The Voltaire show is Friday October 14th :)
Did you get tickets to Bella Morte? That’s on Tuesday Sept 20th.
No, it says Voltaire with Hellsinki and all of that. I thought I would let you know that the ticket dates are super wrong
how do I apply for a job?
If you are interested in working at Club Area 51 and want to know what current job openings there are please come in during operating hours to inquire with our management and pick up an application.
Operating hours are as follows: Wednesday to Saturday from 9pm to 2am
Best of Luck!
How can we purchase tickets to the Voltaire concert in advance if we don’t live in the area but would like to get tickets to the concert?
Hi Andelyn,
We’re setting up a way for customers to purchase online and we’ll let you know as soon as that option is available. And we’re hoping that option will be available well before the Voltaire show in October.
Thank you! I would really appreciate it! My boyfriend is crazy about Voltaire and I want to surprise him by getting us tickets :)
how old do you have to be to participate in hookah?
Hi Anthony,
Our hookahs are in the bar areas of the club so you must be 21+ to enter and use them.
what hours are tickets available to be purchased for events at the club and where do I buy them?
Hi Rani,
You can purchase tickets to our upcoming events at the club during operating hours (Wednesday – Saturday from 9pm to 2am).
This weekend (Sept 7th to 10th) we will have tickets to Voltaire’s Black Unicorn Cabaret and Bella Morte & Ludovico Technique on sale.
Visit our Facebook for details :)
hey all Wonderin what aug. 2011 fetish theme is????
Hiya Aprildawn!
Our Fetish Ball theme for August is Back To School – Naughty Schoolgirls and Schoolboys ;) Or if you dare dress up as a hot teacher! Have fun getting your outfit ready and we’ll see you here!
Can the VIP pass be used on the Fetish Ball night? Also if not then can I print out a copy of the Fetish Flyer and bring that to get me in for free before 10 p.m. or does it have to be an actual flyer. If so then where do I get a flyer from as I live in Brigham City and don’t have access to them!
Hiya!
Our monthly Fetish Ball is excluded from the VIP pass but you can indeed print out one for yourself from our Facebook page (making sure you print out the correct flyer for the month of course). You can also find a flyer you can tear out of the free local magazines such as the City Weekly or In This Week.
Here’s our Facebook page for printing that flyer out :) https://www.facebook.com/FetishBallArea51
Does a college ID work?
Actually you need to bring in a legal issued ID – from a governmental entity like the the State. A college is not a legal or governmental institution – they are private entities. So you could bring your driver’s license, a State ID, or even a passport :) just remember “legal issued”.
Hey guys, my BFF is taking advantage of your birthday bash special this weekend & having a huge party on saturday!! I was wondering if there was a way I could make this night extra special & offer up some songs that are her favorite for the line-up that night?? I swear it’s all beats that’ll get the club bumb’n!!!
Hiya Tashii!
Sure – just give your suggested songs to DJ Jeremiah upstairs and he’ll try to work them in for ya if he has them :) See you soon for the birthdayness!
can you go to high school night if you are 19
Hey so someone told me that on wensday nights u have a highschool night for those who are under 17 is that true? And if so is tonight one of them?
“High School night” starts Wednesday, June 22 and goes through the summer.
If my birthday is on a Tuesday can I have my birthday party there on a thursday
Hi Jerica,
Actually our Birthday Bash promo is for Friday or Saturday ONLY – so you can have your own party here either Friday the 24th or Saturday the 25th :)
Happy Birthday!
Is friday the Gay/Bi night or do you not have those anymore?
Hey There Alley :)
Our nightly focus is on the music so all are welcome each night. Friday nights are “Remix Madness” and features “fresh reMixes of your favorite electronica, 80’s, Alternative and Club Favorites”.
If you’d like to get an idea of the playlist check out our Friday page here:
what are your hours of business? i can’t find them anywhere
Here’s our hours:
Wed – 9pm to 2am – Karaoke
Thur – 9pm to 2am – 80’s Insanity
Fri – 9pm to 2am – Remix Madness
Sat – 9pm to 2am – AlternaMash
Fetish Ball night we open at 8pm until 2am
Hi! So I was wondering… since 18 year olds can’t get into the bar, are there drink options for us? Or do we have to hope we don’t pass out from dehydration? ;)
Yes there lots of beverage options for our 18 to 20 patrons. We have a full stocked Juice Bar on the main floor (upstairs) with things like Sobe fruit drinks, water, and more. Dehydration is not a problem :) Dance till moist – rehydrate – rinse – repeat!
Just wondering i grew up in the 90’s when alternative was really heating up u guys play any portis head or uba stank and if not do you have a time when we can make requests?
Hi Josh!
We love the Portishead actually! Sometimes DJ EvilK will play a few of the darker 90’s tracks downstairs like on a Saturday. And DJ Jeremiah takes requests for quite a wide range of alternative during our Saturday Alterna Mash – just come by and ask! :)
i was just wondering what time you guys open..thanks.
Hey There James!
Our doors open at 9pm all our regular nights and 8pm on Fetish Ball night.
Hope to see you here soon!
What’s up crazy cats. I haven’t checked out the website in a while, but since the passage of the new liquor laws it looks like the information need to be updated soon. Also, what browser is this site designed for since not everything lines up correctly in chrome. See ya at the club soon!
Hiya!
Yes we’ll be updating the new changes here soon – always the craziness with these laws huh?
And I believe we designed this site within Firefox so if it looks a little funny in Chrome I’ll let our programmer & designer know so they can make some tweaks :)
Thanks for the feedback and we’ll see you soon on the dance floor hopefully!
My birthday’s this week. I’m hoping to come dancing on Thursday, March 17th. I want to bring in a list of my friends, so they can get in for gratis. Is there any restrictions for getting in for free, since the 17th is St. Patrick’s Day?
Thanks!
Hey Wynn,
Actually you can only do the free birthday promo on a Friday or a Saturday night – Thursdays are exempt. Ladies get in free before 10pm all nights tho, and you can sign up for a VIP free entry on our site by filling out this form and using it this Thursday for the 80’s St. Patrick’s Day Party if you’d like :)
So, I’m a girl and I heard about your VIP pass. But if ladies get in free before 10 every night anyways, isn’t the VIP pointless for girls? I’m guessing it just helps out the guys.
Hey There!
Good question! We especially enjoy having the ladies here so hence the multiple opps for them to get in free. But since anyone can use the VIP free entry it’s a great option for guys AND chicks that want to check out the club any time during the night since it’s not limited to showing up before 10p.
I was curious on how old you have to be to use the hookahs, and how late are you guys open??
Hi Emily,
Hookahs are only available in our bar area so you must be 21 or over in order to get one.
We are open until 2am :)
Hey, im coming over to salt lake in a few months, looks awesome and i shall no doubt be at Area 51 for most nights of my stay. Was wondering if you were looking for any temp DJs or just some fresh british music for you to use sometime. I do alot of work with dubstep and electro house as well as fidget and bassline. Worked with Duggan, Ramirez, Chase & Status, Pete Tong, Judge Jules, Lisa Lashes, Boy-8-Bit. If intrested let me know, otherwise whats the hardest grimiest dance you guys play?
Hey there EnglishChap :)
DJ Jeremiah here,,,
Area does not do random guest spots, as we have found that the crowd (for the most part) likes to know what product they are going to be getting when they show up… ;)
But I would love to geek out about music if you are down. Say hello on friday or saturday (I am the bald guy who dances a lot between tracks).
The nights are as stated,, and you can find music examples of each by clicking on the tracks on the home page…
but Saturday is the most ‘down and dirty’ overall.
Incidentally, you may wish to check out a bar called “W” on wednesday if you are into the indie electro bag. There are sometimes some good DJs there and I occasion the night myself when I have time. Otherwise, Area has Karaoke in the downstairs bar on Wed, if you would prefer 4 nights of Area 51 with no breaks. o_O
See you soon!
Love DJ – Jeremiah
Is Area 51 a gay club?
Hi Erica,
We are gay AND straight friendly here! While we don’t have a night devoted to a specific sexual orientation we love to see all kinds of peeps dancing and getting their “fun” on here ;)
I was curious as to how hot it gets in the club. I’ve been to a few, and after 10 minutes of dancing you are sweating tremendously. So would you say come dressed with more or less?
Heh, yes it can get pretty hot depending on how hard you are getting your groove on :) We do have fans that keep things pretty cool and many of our hard core dancing regular are happy to cool off at the bar or outside on the patio.
Hope to see you here!
Hi! So do we need to dress all up for the Masquerade Ball or just the mask?.. ha! thanks!!
Hi Aida!
We love it when people dress up – but if your version of “dress up” is just sexy club clothes with a fanciful rockin mask that is just fine with us!
Can’t wait to party with you!
Are you guys doing anything specific for new years like you did for hslloween?
Yes! We are throwing our annual New Years Masquerade Ball – take a look at our Facebook invite for details here.
can you wear hats at the club
Hats are fine right now :)
So, as far as I can tell… Women who show up before 10pm get in for free, but are there any other charges that we need to know about? A few friends and I planned on going there this Friday night (as we have never been here before) and are all 21+ so to be able to drink/dance etc… Will be have to pay any other fees? A friend of mine mentioned to get into the drinking section that we have to pay a member charge, is this correct?
Thanks for your time :)
Chance
Hello Chance,
Once you pay the cover charge to enter the club itself there are no other required charges :) So there’s no membership fee to get in the bar areas for those 21+.
See you here this weekend then!
so with the vip pass..do i just come in on any night and say I have one? how does it work? do i need to call first?
Hello Kandi :)
Once you sign up for the VIP entry you’re name is put on our list – so you don’t need to call us beforehand.
Just bring your legal ID when you come in the night of your choice and if it matches with the name we have on our VIP list then you get in for Free! :)
Have any other questions? I’ll be happy to help :)
So I verified everything for the vip pass but how does it work?? i just come in any night next weekend?? or do i have to call and tell you which night before hand?
Hey There Kandice,
What you do:
1. Come in the night of your choice
2. Bring your legal ID with you
3. The doorman will match up your ID name with the name on our VIP list.
That’s it!
Hope to see ya soon!
so how do i get vip ticket for 1st time to club? i feeled out info on link, but didnt get and passes emailed to me, do i just show up with id and they look into computer and see im vip? and I submitted it today, how long till i have to show up or use, was wanting to check out next fetish night this november, thanks
Hi Adam,
We put your name on a list at the club – and provided it matches the legal I.D. you bring in then you are good to go!
What does a VIP pass do?
Hi There Esther,
A VIP pass, or VIP entry lets the holder in to the club free of charge :)
What is the dress code?
There really isn’t a dress code set in stone – but I always suggest to come dressed to casually impress & able to dance :)
I was wondering how old you have to be to get in?
This is from our soon to be posted FAQ :)
A: We are currently an 18+ club, (one of the only ones around) and will be glad to see you any of the
nights we are open. Just bring your legal ID as proof of eligibility.
Are you guys doing anything fun and special for Halloween?
Hell Ya we are bbygrl5!
We’ve got four nights of Halloween awesomeness starting Thursday the 28th and finishing up in freaky fashion on Sunday Halloween Night.
Here’s the full lineup:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28TH: 80′S THRILLER PARTY!
… A Thriller themed party with the best 80’s, New Wave, Rock, and Pop hits mixed with screamin’ Halloween anthems!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH: BLACK & ORANGE BALL!
Remixes of all the best HELLaciously danceable tracks of all time! Prizes and giveaways all night! Wear black, or orange, or both!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH: HALLOWEEN FETISH BALL!
This month’s theme is HALLOWEEN! Dress in your sexiest halloween costume! Plenty of demos and fetish vendors for your freaky fetish pleasure! It will be MONSTROUSLY hoppin’ so ARRIVE EARLY to skip the line! DOORS OPEN AT 8:00PM!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31ST: HALLOWEEN NIGHT BASH! WE ARE OPEN!
This is the event of 2010! Dress in costume to win crazy cash and prizes to DIE for. Contest categories are: Sexiest, funniest, and scariest. ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID THE LINE! DOORS OPEN AT 8:00PM!
RSVP on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=113156482077127&ref=notif¬if_t=event_wall#wall_posts
Hey my friend’s wallet was stolen and therefore her I.D., we were wondering if she could use her passport to get in.
Hi Katelyn,
A passport is government issued so it will work just fine as I.D. for your friend.
So, does that free VIP thing work for only one night then? Or are you just VIP from here out?
Hiya Ninja25
The free VIP entry works for just the one night you use it for.
So feel free to use it the night of your choosing when the club is open: Wed, Thur, Fri, or Sat.
Hope to see you here soon!
Hello I’m looking to get a hold of somebody at area51 about my wallet that was lost there on 09/25/10.
If you did indeed lose your wallet and it was found by one of our staff you can come in any time during open hours (Wed thru Sat from 9pm to 2am) and reclaim it. Hope it’s found ok!