Q Nightclub
Q is a 21+ nightclub in Seattle with one of the largest dance floors in the Pacific Northwest, three bars and a balcony-level VIP space overlooking the floor and DJ booth. It has no parking of its own, so you are looking at pay lots or street parking within walking distance. Bring approved ID and a clear bag, leave the water bottle at home, and do not plan on stepping out, because there is no re-entry.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor: a main dance floor and balcony-level VIP, with a smoking section outside
- Official site
- qnightclub.com
- Next festival here
- Decibel Festival, Expected September
Worth knowing before you go
- Only Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board approved ID gets you in: expired ID, a photo of your ID, student or work ID and non-Canadian foreign licences are refused.
- Water bottles and any container that could hold liquid are turned away even when empty.
- There is no re-entry, and the smoking section is outside, so plan your evening in one stretch.
- Thursday hours are 9pm to 1am but the club asks you to check the calendar to confirm it is open.
- Professional photo or video equipment needs prior approval; point-and-shoot cameras are fine.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 21+ every night, approved ID only · No re-entry · Clear bag policy, no water bottles.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a big dance floor with a balcony to watch it from.
- You need step-free entrances and an accessible dance floor and bar.
- You are 21 or over with an approved ID in hand.
Think twice if
- You are under 21 or only have a foreign, non-Canadian licence.
- You like to step out and come back in: there is no re-entry.
- You want to drive right up: there is no parking at the venue.
- You want a designated accessible area inside: there is none, though the floor, bar and bathroom are accessible.
Getting there and parking
Q has no parking area of its own, but there are many pay lots and street parking spots within walking distance.
The club opens Thursday 9pm to 1am, with a note to check the calendar to confirm it is open that night, and Friday and Saturday 10pm to 2am. Cover varies by event, there is no public guest list, and once you leave there is no re-entry.
Accessibility
All entrances and exits are ADA accessible. There are no designated ADA areas inside, but the main dance floor, bar, bathroom and select VIP tables are all accessible.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (qnightclub.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Q. The venue's own pages are the place to check: qnightclub.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
No outside food, beverages or alcohol come in, and water bottles or any container that could hold liquid are not allowed even if empty. A clear bag policy applies, and coat check is $6 per item.
Q is 21+ every night. Accepted ID is limited to Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board approved forms: US and Canadian driver's licences, passports and passport cards, Global Entry, green cards, NEXUS cards, a state temporary licence shown with the expired one, or Armed Forces ID. The dress code bans gang-related apparel, overtly offensive clothing and full nudity.
Point-and-shoot cameras are allowed; professional photo and video equipment needs prior approval. Weapons or anything resembling one, illegal substances, lasers and glow sticks are banned, moshing is not allowed, and smoking including vaping stays in the dedicated section outside.
Quick answers
Is Q Nightclub 21+?
Yes, every night. Bring Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board approved ID such as a US or Canadian driver's licence or a passport; expired ID, photos of ID and student or work ID are refused.
Is there parking at Q Nightclub?
No. Q has no parking of its own, but there are pay lots and street parking within walking distance.
Can I leave and come back in?
No. Q does not allow re-entry, and the smoking section is outside the club.
Can I bring a water bottle into Q?
No. Water bottles and any container that could hold liquid are not allowed inside, even when empty, and no outside food, drink or alcohol is allowed.
Is Q Nightclub wheelchair accessible?
Partly. All entrances and exits are ADA accessible, and the main dance floor, bar, bathroom and select VIP tables are accessible, but there are no designated ADA areas inside.
What are Q Nightclub's hours?
Thursday 9pm to 1am, with the club asking you to check its calendar to confirm it is open, and Friday and Saturday 10pm to 2am.
Can I take photos at Q?
Point-and-shoot cameras are allowed. Professional photo and video equipment needs prior approval from the club.
A little history
Decibel, the festival that brought electronic music to clubs across Seattle, was founded in 2003 and averaged over 25,000 attendees a year across its five-day program. It held its final Seattle festival in 2015 and now operates as a Los Angeles-based event and production company.