after party

Post-event bash

An after party is a gathering that follows a main event—typically a concert, wedding, awards ceremony, or club night.

It's usually smaller, more informal, and runs later into the night than the primary event: The real fun happened at the after party.

Also spelled afterparty.

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temporal sequence relative to main event

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Before the main event

cocktail hour · reception · pre-game · happy hour · rehearsal dinner

event hierarchy/prominence

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Featured performance or contest

premiere · gala · the show · main attraction · concert

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