Enjoy premier talent and VIP bottle service at San Diego’s hottest nightclub! The guestlist is FREE before 10 PM, so lock in your spot now and prepare for a memorable night!
Wednesday, Sept 17 – DJ Kaos (San Diego)
Industry Wednesday explodes with DJ Kaos, one of San Diego’s brightest rising stars and a SideBar resident favorite. Kaos has been igniting SoCal dance floors for over a decade with high-energy open-format sets and signature bootleg remixes that even big-name DJs drop in their own sets. His unmatched work ethic and talent have taken him from local Gaslamp clubs to premier venues in Chicago and Las Vegas, and even on international tours through the Philippines and Singapore. You might also recognize him as the host of Sunburn Radio on Pitbull’s Globalization (SiriusXM), where he brings San Diego party vibes to millions of listeners each week.
When Kaos steps into SideBar’s booth on Sept 17, expect a masterclass in crowd energy – he’ll effortlessly blend Top 40 mashups, hip-hop anthems, and edgy house beats with razor-sharp turntablism. With his local love and international polish, DJ Kaos knows how to read a room and ramp it into a frenzy. Wednesday night will feel like a VIP Vegas weekend in the heart of San Diego, complete with dancing shoulder-to-shoulder under SideBar’s signature neon lights. Dress to impress, grab a mid-week cocktail, and get ready to launch your week with a wild Industry Wednesday you won’t forget.
Thursday, Sept 18 – Craig Smoove (Headliner) + Lito + YSL George
House Party Thursday turns up the heat with a triple-threat lineup led by Craig Smoove. A Boston-bred open-format maestro with 15+ years behind the decks, Craig Smoove has become a true fixture in San Diego nightlife. He’s rocked every major SD venue (Omnia, Parq, Fluxx, Oxford Social Club, and SideBar) and enticed crowds coast-to-coast from Chicago’s Joy District to Las Vegas’s 1OAK.
Craig’s DJ style is upbeat and interactive – he draws inspiration from the crowd and can seamlessly shift from Top 40 to hip-hop to house to EDM at a moment’s notice. This versatility has even seen him share stages with superstar artists like Lil Jon, Diplo, Post Malone, Tyga, and Busta Rhymes, to name just a few. When Craig Smoove hits SideBar as headliner, expect the DJ booth and dance floor to be packed with energy.
Supporting him, DJ Lito will bring his own flavor to jumpstart the party – rumor has it Lito loves to infuse Latin beats and hip-hop hits into high-energy club mixes, getting the crowd warmed up and moving early. Meanwhile, YSL George (another local up-and-comer) is set to add a dose of cutting-edge house grooves, ensuring the vibe stays eclectic and electric. Together, this trio promises a Thursday night that’s upscale in atmosphere but downright wild on the dance floor. Grab your crew for an unpredictable mix of genres and an all-out house party vibe – SideBar style.
Friday, Sept 19 – Crespo (Miami)
By Friday, the weekend is in full swing – and DJ Crespo will make sure the party hits a fever pitch. Hailing from Miami, Crespo has become a global force in the DJ world, known for his magnetic energy and genre-blending skillset. He plays 150+ shows a year around the globe, holding down residencies at top-tier clubs from LIV Miami and E11EVEN to Marquee Las Vegas, and even spots in Tokyo and Australia.
Crespo’s open-format style is shaped by a richly diverse musical upbringing – he’s as likely to drop Latin vibes or old-school classics as he is an EDM banger, all in one seamless, feel-good set. He’s shared stages with the likes of Diplo, Steve Aoki, and Wiz Khalifa during festival appearances at EDC and beyond. When Crespo commands SideBar on Sept 19, his mission is simple: deliver “Good Vibrations” (his personal mantra) and send the crowd on a musical journey through the sounds that shaped him.
Friday night at SideBar will be an open-format onslaught – one moment you might be singing along to a throwback anthem, the next you’re losing it to a deep bass drop. With Crespo on the decks, the club’s energy will be through the roof. Get ready for a feel-good frenzy where you won’t want to leave the dance floor until the lights come up.
Saturday, Sept 20 – DJ Sourmilk (Los Angeles)
Closing out the weekend, SideBar stacks Saturday with a heavy hitter from LA: DJ Sourmilk. As one half of Power 106 FM’s famous L.A. Leakers duo, Sourmilk is a certified trendsetter in the West Coast music scene. He’s Tyga’s official tour DJ and a SKAM Artist veteran who’s been DJing since the early 2000s, performing alongside industry giants like Ozzy Osbourne, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers – talk about genre-spanning cred!
Known for slicing and dicing through hip-hop, pop, rock, and soul in his eclectic sets, DJ Sourmilk has mastered the art of blending disparate genres into one cohesive, mind-blowing flow. He’s rocked clubs in over 30 countries (from Japan to Spain to Egypt) and is a regular crowd-pleaser at Vegas hotspots like Hakkasan and Omnia.
Every weeknight you can hear his magnetic style on LA’s #1 hip-hop station (he DJs The Liftoff show on Power 106), and his YouTube-famous Leakers freestyles with stars like J. Cole and Jack Harlow show his passion for breaking new music. When DJ Sourmilk takes over SideBar on Sept 20, expect a high-octane hip-hop meets EDM meets rock mashup that keeps the entire club on its toes. He’ll be cutting, scratching, and dropping surprises—from West Coast anthems to crowd-hyping remixes—ensuring the Saturday finale is an all-out, hands-in-the-air eruption.
Elevate Your Night – VIP Access & Experiences
At SideBar, we’re all about luxurious experiences. From skipping the line to bottle service in your private booth, here’s how to upgrade your night:
- Guestlist & Tickets: With a Guestlist RSVP, you’ll receive free entry before 10 PM. General admission is $20, or VIP skip-the-line access is $30.
- Bottle Service: Party in style with our VIP packages, Silver to Diamond ($750–$2,500), which feature premium liquor, mixers, a private booth, and dedicated service.
- Private Events: Book the entire venue (4,000 sq. ft. + outdoor patio) for up to 350 guests. We’ll bring your event vision to life with LED screens, a top-tier DJ booth, and full-service options.
