Entry No. 86 — the Oklahoma City file — filed under: after-dark
Factory Obscura: Mix-Tape After Hours
Mix-Tape is a 6,000-square-foot immersive art maze built around emotions in music, with tunnels to crawl through and rooms glowing in neon and black light. The After Hours nights clear out the kids and give the run of the place to the 18-and-up crowd from 7 to 9 PM. On normal nights it's open until 8 PM Fri and Sat.
The story
You don't expect a 6,000-square-foot psychedelic labyrinth tucked into Automobile Alley on NW 9th Street, but Factory Obscura built one anyway. Mix-Tape isn't just an immersive art display; it is a physical translation of a handcrafted cassette tape, built around the messy emotional arcs of music. Every corridor, velvet nook, and black-light-reactive alcove inside was custom-crafted by local artists to make you touch the walls, duck into low overhangs, and navigate by curiosity rather than signage.
The catch on a regular afternoon is that you're sharing those narrow passageways with toddlers and family outings. That's where the After Hours sessions come in. On select event nights, Factory Obscura shuts the door on the under-18 crowd, clearing out the maze from 7 to 9 PM strictly for adults. Without strollers in the way, the neon tunnels and tactile soundscapes feel less like a museum exhibit and more like a private nocturnal secret.
What it's like
Expect to bend down, duck, and occasionally crawl. The installation is densely packed with hidden doors, textured passageways, and low-clearance glowing tunnels that reward anyone willing to drop to their knees. During an After Hours session, the crowd stays strictly adult, giving you room to explore the black-light rooms without rushing. Grab your timed-entry ticket online before you go—slots fill up quickly, and box office entry on the night isn't guaranteed if a session sells out.
The move: Crawl through the glowing tunnels and hidden rooms of the art maze together during an adults-only After Hours session.
📍 Before you go After Hours (18+) are special event nights, not nightly; check the events calendar. Regular hours run to 8 PM Fri/Sat.
- 📍 Automobile Alley
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: 25 NW 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- The SoundBar — Keep the evening's sound-focused vibe going just two blocks away in Automobile Alley at this hidden upstairs loft lounge.
- Flaming Lips Alley — Pay homage to Oklahoma City's ultimate psychedelic rock icons at this named back alley less than a mile away in Bricktown.
- Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge — Pair your neon maze crawl with 1970s wood-paneled bowling and drinks in neighboring Midtown.
Good to know
When do the 18+ After Hours sessions happen?
After Hours runs from 7 to 9 PM on select special event nights, not daily. Check Factory Obscura's event calendar to spot upcoming dates. On regular Fridays and Saturdays, general admission runs until 8 PM.
Do I need to buy tickets before going?
Yes, booking your timed entry slot online in advance is strongly recommended. While tickets are sold at the box office if space allows, popular timeslots and After Hours events frequently sell out.
What should I wear inside the maze?
Wear flexible, comfortable clothes and practical shoes. You will be squeezing through dark passages, stepping over obstacles, and crawling through tunnels if you want to reach every secret room.
Where is Factory Obscura located?
It is located at 25 NW 9th St in Oklahoma City's Automobile Alley neighborhood.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp · travelok.com
last checked: 2026-06-23