No Lights No Lycra is a dance party in the dark for the pure joy of dancing.

It’s a DJ night that’s not at the club, a workout that’s not at the gym, a personal meditation that’s anything but silent.

Imagine dancing around your bedroom in your PJs, singing into a hairbrush. Now take that same feeling and put it into a dark room with tons of space, your friends, and a sweet sound system. That’s No Lights No Lycra.

NLNL is a substance-free, judgment-free event that started more than a decade ago in Australia and now happens in more than 50 communities all over the world, including right here in Austin, Texas.

WHERE: 3rd Eye Meditation Lounge, 1701 Toomey Road, Austin, TX 78704
WHEN: Every second and fourth Wednesday from 8-9:30pm
WHO: Anyone
COST: $15. Buy advance tickets from 3rd Eye, or just show up.

Our resident DJ Brian Blackout and guests play a wide-ranging mix of genres: indie, electropop, synthpop, disco, dusty rock + R&B records, regular funk, future funk, synthwave, new wave, many other waves, and much more. Listen to some of our previous NLNL sets here.

Follow NLNLATX on Facebook or Instagram for updates on guest DJs and other special occasions.

Here’s what you need to know before your first NLNL:

  • It doesn’t matter what you wear. Remember, it’s dark! Gym attire, loungewear—yes, even lycra if that’s what you’re feeling.
  • No alcohol, no drugs. No strangers hitting on you, no photos or instagramming what a good time you’re having—in fact, all phones and other glowy devices should be kept silent and in their un-glowy modes.
  • It’s open to all ages. You can reserve your spot on 3rd Eye’s class page, or just show up.
  • There’s a big parking lot across right the street with plenty of free parking.
  • People often come alone and dance alone (just like in all those songs).
  • The room is dark enough that you can’t make out the specifics of anyone else on the dance floor, but never so dark that you risk running into something.
  • Bring water—it’s a workout!
  • See even more FAQs on the global NLNL website if you’re curious.

No Lights No Lycra…

  • is a place for people to come and dance freely in a friendly, non-threatening, drug and alcohol free atmosphere.
  • is an event that occurs in a dimly lit room: with the lights low people can truly dance without worrying about what they look like.
  • is a time to dance independently in the company of others – in order for people to truly lose themselves in the music it is important to keep talking to a minimum.
  • is not about technique and being a ‘good’ dancer, it’s about the experience of dancing with no one watching and the joy that this brings.
  • is a place to exercise at your own pace while having fun.
  • promotes a healthy mind and a healthy body.
  • is about making dance accessible for everyone.
  • It is an inclusive event – open to all ages, genders, backgrounds and demographics.
  • is a place to shake out the stresses of the week, let go of your inhibitions and completely be yourself.

Still want to know more? Read the Austin Chronicle‘s review of NLNL here.

The dance floor is waiting for you.