After dark · Nightclubs
Academy LA
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Saturday: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Sunday: Closed
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Vibrant hot spot featuring well-known electronic dance music DJs & experimental emerging talent.via Google
A massive, high-energy club featuring a sprawling outdoor patio and an indoor room with a giant LED ceiling and heavy bass production.
Reviews from Google
Saw Friction here on 3/13. Went solo and also my first time at Academy. Awesome venue, limited staff interactions but they were all nice, and sound was great. Would definitely return. Whoever was running CO2 could use a little help on timing lol
We went there as my partner was playing there and it was fantastic from this point of view! Nice venue with great vibes and zn amazing sound system!
I wouldn't have ever expected it back during the Vanguard or Create years, but Academy is quickly taking over Exchange as my favorite club in LA! The building itself isn't as nice and the bathrooms are crowded, but the updates to production, service, and vibes are unmatched. Really well-balanced sound system that fully envelops you, absolutely beautiful screen and lighting design, plus killer air conditioning that is close enough to actually make a difference. Top that off with a big open dance floor that isn't oversold, great layout with nice bartenders, and a sweet back patio area with seating and lights. My only complaints are the poor value for the money when it comes to drinks (mostly ice), and the parking being a bit steep at $20 when garage reservations near Exchange are only $12. It is convenient to be able to park there though!
NOT ACCESSIBLE ♿ If you need a wheelchair or scooter, they do have a makeshift ramp for you to enter/exit the venue. (Beware the cracks and potholes around the outside of the venue. I almost tripped in my scooter.) However navigating through crowds is *non existent.* The ADA section is also not even a section, it's just a random area "next to" the DJ but you're staring at the sides of the booth and don't have a good view at all. I wish they had a designated Accessible viewing area to enjoy or at least feel like they value accessibility. Staff/crowd managers were super friendly and accommodating though and helping me get in/out the venue. They're also overall just really friendly. Not sure of the bar as I didn't get anything there. The vibes are also not really it. Feels like a lot of LA club-goers attend it where they talk a lot during the sets and give stink eyes if you're anywhere near them. If you're interested in raving , plur, and Kandi trading -> stick to the festivals; it's nOt it here. Yes I know it's a club, but vibes ain't it. (Tacos outside the venue are fire though. Shout-out to her)
Academy was hosting LA Art Battle which was an epic event sponsored by Sharpie. The venue had plenty of outdoor space and the interior had great lighting and lcd panel graphics running the entire length. Super cool atmosphere. Drinks weren’t that impressive and cost nearly $20 for a boring drink that took all of 5 seconds to make. Other than that, it was pretty awesome.