Matinée (disco)

In Argentina and other South American countries, a matinée is the schedule established by a discothèque open to the public teen (usually between 14 and 18) before midnight. The matinees were introduced in the 90's, from the need for the youngest were about going to a bar legally, as many bars and clubs had trouble with the law to allow entry to minors.

Features

The ages range between 13 and 18, usually teenagers entering the age of 14. The official schedule established by the Government of Argentina is from 8pm until midnight, or in some provinces until half past eleven at night. In the matinees dont expand alcohol or smoking allowed. Although the latter standard is not met in almost any club in the country. It is contradictory to the fact that not allow consumption of alcohol, and that young people make a ritual known in Argentina as pre-boliche (before the club) where they drink alcohol.