Yost Theater

Yost Theater, a well known historic landmark in Downtown Santa Ana, Calif., has been one of the most influential venues in California since 1912. Having served as a theater during the vaudeville movement, the Yost Theater brought in some of the most popular entertainers during that time period.

Housed in a vintage movie house, the Yost Theater is looking to compete with big OC music venues such as Disney’s House of Blues. Gorgeously appointed with massive plush drapes, ornate lanterns, blue ceiling tiles and a state of the art sound system, there might be some nervous grumbling in the House of Mouse. Co-operated by former Koo’s Cafe owner Dennis Lluy, The Yost serves a large selection of draft beers and features a full bar — perfect for getting loose in front of the massive stage. Yost Theatre currently features club nights every Thursday and Friday.

Yost often features top tier DJs. Check on the Discotech App to see when your favorite DJs are visiting!

• Yost, Sutra, and the Observatory are the go to spots for EDM in the OC.
• Yost Theater is more of a venue than a club, though they do have tables and bottle service available.
• Yost Theater  is 18+ on all nights so the crowd does skew a bit younger.
• Thursdays – Electro / House / Trap / Dubstep
• Fridays – Top 40, Mashups, Hip Hop, EDM

Where is Yost Theater located?

Yost Theater is located on 3rd and Spurgeon in Santa Ana’s historic downtown district.

How much is cover charge at Yost Theater?

Cover is usually $20. Expect to pay more for bigger DJs.

How long will I have to wait at Yost Theater?

On nights with popular DJs expect to wait 45+ minutes if you arrive during peak times. Always arrive as early as you can to avoid the lines!

When is Yost Theater open?

Yost Theater is open from 9:30 to 2 AM on Thursdays, 10:00 to 2 AM on Fridays. These are the two nights that Yost is open as a “club” – the other nights the venue hosts other shows and concerts.

What are the best nights to go to Yost Theater?

Thursdays or Fridays. Both are 18+.

What is the dress code at Yost Theater?

Yost Theater doesn’t have much of a dress code. It’s more of an EDM venue than a club, and a lot of people are dressed pretty casually. On some nights you’ll see a lot of rave gear out as well, esp since its 18+.

How much do drinks cost at Yost Theater?

Bottles start at 250, a 1L Grey Goose will run you $350. Shots are $12, beers are $9.

Is there parking near Yost Theater?

There is some street parking in the area as well as a number of parking garages.

Who are the resident DJs?

Yost features a wide variety of EDM DJs. On most Thursday and Fridays you’ll find local resident DJs spinning, but on some nights you can definitely catch some big names. Past notable DJs have included Deorro, Chuckie, Nervo, Benny Benassi, and more.

What kind of music do they play at Yost Theater?

Depends on the night. Thursdays – Electro / House / Trap / Dubstep. Fridays – Top 40, Mashups, Hip Hop, EDM.

Where can I find a list of upcoming events / DJs at Yost Theater?

You can download the Discotech app to see upcoming events and book tables at Yost Theater. You can also visit Yost Theater’s website for a current list of events.