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Sub Rosa is a subterranean downtown lounge and nightclub with curated DJs, late-night events and private-event use. The 250-cap room and 18+ policy make it a credible nightlife booking for house, hip-hop, R&B and electronic artists. Musicians should approach it as a club environment where energy, transitions and crowd control matter more than a traditional stage show.

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info@subrosayyc.com
403-770-2315

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Capacity
250
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
DJ, Electronic, Hip Hop, House, R&B
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Address
Lower Level, 200 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B5, Canada
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403-770-2315
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