Not Into the Nightlife Anymore? Try Morning Raves with Espresso Shots Instead of Tequila

Once upon a time—say, around age 18—your idea of a good time involved vodka sodas, sticky club floors, and dragging your frozen legs through a snowstorm in a dress the size of a napkin. We’ve all been there. The glam, the glitter, the 3 a.m. fries. Glorious.

But now? Just the thought of standing in line for a bathroom behind someone crying over their ex makes your lower back hurt.

And apparently, Gen Z feels the same way at 22. These kids are skipping the wild nights and jumping straight into their “grandma era,” trading tequila shots for espresso shots, and we are here for it.

Welcome to the world of morning raves.

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Yes, you read that right. Think coffee shop meets nightclub, minus the hangover and the regretful texting. Instead of pre-drinking with vodka and energy drinks, people are fuelling up with oat milk lattes and dancing to house beats before their first Teams meeting.

This isn’t just a trend; it’s a lifestyle. In Australia, a company called Caffeine Club is throwing actual morning raves in Melbourne.

You show up, grab a coffee, hit the dance floor, and then—get this—you go about your day like a productive human. No smudged eyeliner, no 3 p.m. hangxiety. Just you, your matcha, and a beat drop.

And honestly, this all makes sense. Gen Z has seen us millennials limp through our 30s, powered solely by caffeine and regret, and they’ve decided to skip the damage. Instead of blackout stories, they want playlists, probiotics, and pilates.

So if you’re tired of the club but still want the vibe? Trade in your heels for sneakers, your rum for roast, and try a rave that doesn’t mess up your sleep schedule.

Who knew the hottest new party trend would be one where you're in bed by 9 and fully hydrated?