Past Events

Students will relive each season of Stranger Things in this experience hosted by Aztec Nights and Dance Marathon. Look forward to all your favorite aspects of Hawkins! Be on the lookout for arcade games, a surprise food truck vendor, swag, prizes and more as you learn why we raise money for Rady Children’s Hospital. We hope to keep vecna and demogorgans away from this event, but no promises! Free Parking Available in P3, limited spaces, first come first served

A State-style music festival held right on campus! Come enjoy music festival themed treats at our open candy and boba bars in between dancing on our silent disco floor, getting airbrush tattoos, or getting your future read by an astrocartographer.

Bring a blanket and join us for a movie night on Aztec Green! We're calling all cosplayers to show off your best Superhero look in our "Loki-like" costume contest! Get your photo taken with Thor, God of Thunder, and test your Marvel knowledge in 2 rounds of trivia. The first 100 attendees will get a free cape so you can show of your superhero spirit! Come join us and find out if you are worthy! Limited Free parking available in Lot P3.

Calling all anime, BTS, & K-drama fans! POP on over to the APIDA-POP Expo at the Tula Community Center on Oct 21st from 10pm-1am. Come celebrate all things APIDA-pop. There will be Asian snacks, spam musubi, anime drawing demos, Bollywood dance workshop, K-pop random dance play, cosplay contests and more. Join Aztec Nights, the APIDA Center, and APIDA student orgs for a poppin' night! Limited free parking in Lot P3.

Don’t be scared! Whether you are looking for a good Halloween scare, or prefer a heartwarming fall classic, join us on October 28th from 10pm-2am on Campanile Walkway for a double feature movie night with mouth watering snacks and desserts! Blankets will be provided for this floor seating event. Grab a friend or a flashlight and head on over!

Are you ready to dance with Dracula, skate with skeletons, and scream with spectors!? Aztec Nights hopes to make your Halloweekend full of scares, smiles, and SNACKS. Check out our haunted roller skate, photo booths, dance parties, food trucks, and more on Oct 29th from 10pm-2am on Campanile Walkway! Come in your costumes or as yourself for a night we promise won't leave you with nightmares.

ALL PUMPKIN EVERYTHING! Come enjoy face painting, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin spice-flavored treats and the Halloweentown 1 and 2 movies!

Don’t have plans this Halloween? Trick or Treat yourself to a fun night at the Aztec Lanes! We will provide free bowling, all your favorite games, and some spooky treats for you to enjoy!  Happy Haunted Halloween!

Come enjoy THE movie of Summer 2022 - Top Gun Maverick!  Featuring treats and trivia.

Test your High School Musical knowledge with a night of throwback songs, fun, and of course… trivia for prizes! Shoot some hoops, dance your heart out on DDR, and maybe give Just Dance a try! Don't miss out on the throwback snacks and exclusive event swag.

It’s Aztec Night Glow Up! Let’s kick off the new year with a welcome back dance featuring a live DJ, free boba tea and pizza, LED games, a “glow station”, and many more late-night surprises.  Come dressed in white to contrast in the light as we come together to highlight the night!  See you in Montezuma Hall on January 20th from 10pm-2am.  Students are permitted to bring one guest 18+, bag check required.  Limited free parking available in Lot P3.

Emo Nite takes SDSU! You asked, we listened. Panic! At The Prom is back for a night of live band emo karaoke, alternative looks, dark treats, photo ops, and your favorite DIY activities and takeaways. We know it's not just a phase, so sugar, we're goin down to Montezuma Hall on January 21st from 10pm-2am! Students are permitted to bring one guest 18+, bag check required. Limited free parking available in Lot P3.

Do you have what it takes to win it all? Test your skill in games of chance at Casino Royale! Enjoy free table and card games, free snacks & a free showing of the 007 movie, all in Montezuma Hall and the Union Theatre on Friday, January 27 from 10pm to 2am! Students are permitted to bring one guest 18+, bag check required. Limited free parking available in Lot P3.

Bring your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to SDSU’s Drag Bingo, Baddies and Boba! Enjoy bingo, trivia, wig-in-a-box competitions, and spill the (boba) tea with your friends! Hosted by Miz Cracker from season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and SDSU’s most famous queen, Amber St. James! Students are permitted to bring one guest 18+, bag check required. Limited free parking available in Lot P3.

Come enjoy some late night eats on Campanile Walkway! We'll have food trucks out giving free food to students, including tater tots, churros and ice-cream, spam musubi and pork buns! Food for current students only, check-in required.

Let's groove on down to disco town from 9pm-1am in Montezuma Hall! Join us for Aztec Nights biannual Midnight Study Break, this semester’s theme: Stayin’ Alive at Midnight Study Break!

Take a break from studying for finals, or bring your laptop along to join the fun by entering the opportunity drawings all night long! There will be 70's themed DIY activities, arcade games, Kahoot, student competitions and MORE! Did we mention we will be serving FREE In and Out burgers? ????

Prizes include gift cards, airpods, hydroflasks, scooter, a Nintendo Switch and a grand prize of 2 tickets to Disneyland!

Aztec Nights kick-off event to welcome new students to SDSU! Grab some FREE food, boogie with our live DJ, and win SDSU swag! This is a great opportunity to have fun with your fellow students and celebrate the start of your SDSU adventures together. Bag check is required. 

Returning students, ready to start the next round?! Aztec Nights welcomes back returning students to SDSU with this arcade-themed event in the student union. Battle your friends in a friendly competition of Mario Kart, Air Hockey, Dance Dance Revolution, Skee-Ball, and more. 

Block Party 23-24 - Everything but the kitchen sink… Join us to celebrate our SDSU community with cultural performances, FREE food and music! FREE bowling and games in Aztec lanes! We look forward to seeing you at the Block Party! 

Pump up the Gym (Pump It UP!) is a high energy environment to welcome students to the Aztec Recreation Center. The DJ will pump up the volume for fitness, sports, and dance activities. Check out our inflatable archery tag - think robin hood meets paintball! The gymnasium will be pumped with other inflatable activities like the colorful obstacle course, inflatable jousting, sports challenges and more. Come for the fun, food and prizes!

AHOY Pirates! Come enjoy NIGHT 1 of the annual Carnival with this Pirate Adventure themed night including an Amazon Zip Line and Rock Wall! Trying to beat the heat? Hungry? Carnival has got you covered with Shaved Ice and Bubba's Hawaiian. Come enjoy this ANNUAL night of FREE rides, games, music, fun, and meeting new people!

San Diego State Beach Boardwalk! In the fun San Diego Sun! Come enjoy NIGHT 2 of the annual Carnival, this night includes an Escape Room and Robo Surfer. There will be FREE rides, games, and music so be sure to come through and meet new people while having a blast!

Drag is coming back to @aztecnightssdsu for DRAGSTRAVAGANZA: HALFTIME! With this years theme, our drag performers will be turning out their Halftime BEST and slaying performances of their own inspired curated Halftime Show. Mark your calendars for SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2023 - 10PM to 2AM in Montezuma Hall for a GRAND SLAM SLAY OF A TIME! 

Dance and sing the night away as we transform Tula into a silent disco! Have you ever seen a human disco ball dance light up the night? Join us for a great night with human disco balls, music, pizza (Veggie, Vegan and Gluten Free available), create a drink concoction, and take pictures in our extra large 360 Photo Booth! Free glow bracelets will help you get into the disco vibe!

Get your groove on at Groot's Groove: Guardians of SDSU! Join us in Montezuma Hall for an immersive experience that fuses the cosmic tunes of the Guardians franchise with the groovy beats. Dance the night away on our dazzling light-up flooring as mesmerizing planet projections, stars, and neon lights transport you to another galaxy. Explore DIY crafts, challenge friends to arcade games, and capture memories at our futuristic photobooth. Get ready to make memories that are truly out of this world!

Saddle up for a boot-scootin' good time at 'Line Dance the Night Away'! ???? Grab a slice of pizza and two-step to the rhythm, ride the mechanical bull like a true rodeo star, capture memories at the photo booth, and wrangle some fun at the lasso game! Join us on September 8th from 10pm - 2am at Campanile Walkway. Free parking available in P3. Let's make it a night to remember!

Long fancy gowns? Corsages? Limos? NOT TONIGHT! Ditch the up dos and head to MORP, a glowing night polar opposite from Prom. Think tutus, furry boots, glow sticks, and COLOR! Dance the night away with a student DJ, activities, and of course free food! Student ID required, plus ones are permitted (18 years or older with a valid ID).

Students will be encouraged to come dressed in fun clothes that match the theme, to take pictures in the photo booth or at the back drop station, make fun beaded jewelry to go with their outfits, get electric hair elements added with the Funky Hair company, neon face paintings, play LED games all night long! Let’s not forget the food, staying on brand with the opposite of fancy dinners, we're going for everyone's favorite simple snack... Pizza! 

Discover tranquility and restore your balance at Harmony Haven!

Step into a soothing oasis of tranquility, adorned with calming colors and ambient lighting. Immerse yourself in a holistic spa experience, featuring stations for relaxing back massages. Let spa music transport you to a place of calm as you explore rejuvenating activities. Unwind with guided meditation sessions led by expert instructors. Engage your creativity with therapeutic DIY crafts and savor the indulgence of chocolate-covered fruits. 

RESCHEDULED: Get ready for your time on stage, it's KARAOKE TIME! Come dressed in your best vintage attire and complete the look as you get your hair and makeup done! Did someone say press-on nails, bedazzle clothes, glow jewelry, or sweat bands? Like, totally! As you wait for your turn on stage, be sure to eat some snacks, snap pictures with your friends, and decorate a photo frame to remember your fun night. Not a singer? There will be classic board, trivia, video games, and of course, PRIZES!