After the performance, after the distribution of the party, the deeper meaning refers to those activities after the party. For example, after the party, many friends still like to get together to drink, chat, talk, or go to other places to spend time. Those activities can be called "after-meeting parties".

Example: Where are you going after the party? Where are you going after the party?

Afterparty means: a small party after the meeting, a small celebration reception (held after a large party, only a few guests are invited).