Enjoy premier talent and VIP bottle service at San Diego’s hottest nightclub! The guest list is free before 10 PM, so secure your spot now and prepare for a memorable night! From Wednesday, January 28 through Saturday, January 31, SideBar is closing out January with four epic nights of music. Each evening offers a unique flavor, yet all embody SideBar’s signature mix of luxury and edge. Here’s a sneak peek at the powerhouse DJs set to transform SideBar’s upscale lounge into a high-energy dance floor (1/28–1/31).
Wednesday, January 28 – ALX CRTZ (San Diego)
San Diego’s own ALX CRTZ (aka Alex Cortez) kicks off the week with fearless open-format versatility and hometown pride. A true local favorite, ALX CRTZ seamlessly blends Top 40 anthems, hip-hop hits, and Latin reggaeton into crowd-jumping mixes. As the founder of SD’s popular ¡Pon Más Reggaeton! party series, he’s a master at infusing irresistible Latin flair into his sets, giving mid-week nights a fiery twist. One minute you’re singing along to a throwback anthem; the next, you’re moving to a tropical bass drop – no genre is off-limits when ALX CRTZ is in control. He’s held DJ residencies from Chicagoland to SoCal, bringing a dual-coast influence that perfectly complements SideBar’s luxurious yet wild vibe. Expect a packed dance floor and a seamless rollercoaster of sound as ALX CRTZ turns Industry Wednesday into an all-out mid-week party paradise.
Thursday, January 29 – TBD (Special Guest)
Thursday keeps the momentum going with a special guest DJ – TBD. SideBar loves to keep us guessing, and this “secret” headliner is sure to be worth the suspense. Will it be a big-name artist fresh off a festival tour, or an underground prodigy making their San Diego debut? Either way, you can bet they’ll bring serious heat to the dance floor. SideBar has a reputation for pulling in surprise talent, often hosting internationally known artists on unannounced nights. Keep an eye on SideBar’s social channels for the big reveal – and be ready for an unpredictable, high-voltage set that will have the Thursday crowd buzzing. This mystery DJ will turn the luxe lounge upside down with an absolutely electric performance, keeping the vibe upscale, unpredictable, and utterly.
Friday, January 30 – DJ Crespo (Miami)
Come Friday, SideBar raises the stakes with DJ Crespo flying in to bring some Miami heat to San Diego. Born in Chicago and bred in Miami’s famous club scene, Crespo is a world-class open-format DJ known for his genre-blending artistry and nonstop energy. He’s everywhere a party lover wants a DJ to be: touring 150+ shows a year around the globe and holding down residencies at marquee nightclubs like E11EVEN (Miami), Marquee (Las Vegas), and Up&Down (New York). Crespo has lit up massive festival stages at Electric Daisy Carnival and TomorrowWorld, even sharing the spotlight with heavyweights like Diplo and Steve Aoki. His style is all about good vibes and an eclectic musical journey – one minute you’re singing along to a classic hip-hop throwback, the next you’re losing it to an earth-shaking EDM drop. Crespo seamlessly fuses Miami bass and Latin spice with Chicago house and hip-hop, creating an infectious atmosphere that gets everyone dancing. With a trendsetting persona (he’s known for stylish fashion collabs and upbeat mixtapes) and a huge online following, Crespo knows how to hype a crowd before he even arrives. When he takes over SideBar’s DJ booth on Jan 30, expect a rollercoaster night of feel-good tunes and festival-worthy drops, delivered with the finesse of a seasoned showman. This Friday fiesta will have the see-and-be-seen crowd dancing in designer sneakers and stiletto heels until last call. It’s a taste of South Beach and Vegas right here in the Gaslamp – truly an exclusive nightlife experience you don’t want to miss.
Saturday, January 31 – DJ Kaos (San Diego) & DJ Shaffy (San Francisco)
Closing out the week, SideBar unleashes a two-pronged finale with DJ Kaos and DJ Shaffy sharing the spotlight. DJ Kaos, one of San Diego’s brightest stars and a SideBar resident favorite, brings over a decade of nightlife dominance and an anything-goes music style that embodies SideBar’s high-voltage spirit. He’s been igniting SoCal dance floors for years with high-energy open-format sets, seamless genre-blending, and signature bootleg remixes that even other big-name DJs drop in their sets. Kaos’s talent and inimitable style have earned him national attention – he was crowned San Diego’s “Best Open Format DJ” in 2018 and has rocked elite clubs from Oxford Social Club (SD) to Prysm (Chicago), plus splashy pool parties in Las Vegas. His résumé is star-studded: Kaos has DJed exclusive events on luxury yachts and at celebrity-packed parties for the likes of Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, and he’s been booked alongside world-famous artists like Disclosure and Jason Derulo. (Not to mention, when he’s not lighting up dance floors, DJ Kaos hits the airwaves as host of Sunburn Radio on Pitbull’s Globalization channel on SiriusXM, broadcasting San Diego party vibes to millions.) When DJ Kaos steps into SideBar’s booth on Jan 31, expect an electrifying upscale frenzy – he’ll unleash an open-format onslaught of EDM anthems, hip-hop bangers, and throwback surprises, all remixed with his edgy twist. With his international pedigree and local-legend status, Kaos knows exactly how to read a room and ramp it into a frenzy. The dance floor will be exploding into an all-out eruption as Kaos delivers that homegrown San Diego heat with a luxurious twist.
Right alongside him is DJ Shaffy, who brings a fresh Bay Area flair to Saturday night. DJ Shaffy has been making a name for himself in the San Francisco Bay Area club scene since 2008, spinning at some of the region’s biggest and most popular. He’s renowned for his versatile, high-energy sets that span everything from EDM and house to hip-hop, Top 40, and big-room hits. In Northern California, Shaffy is considered one of the Bay’s best open-format DJs, known for packing out nightclubs, bars, and even private events with his dynamic style. Now he’s ready to bring that West Coast versatility down to San Diego. Whether he’s dropping a festival-sized electro banger or a throwback hip-hop anthem, DJ Shaffy’s mission is simple: keep the crowd on its toes and the energy through the roof. With an entrepreneurial spirit (he even runs his own nightclub up north) and over a decade behind the decks, Shaffy lives and breathes the nightlife scene. When he joins forces with DJ Kaos at SideBar, expect nothing less than dance floor magic. One will hit you with a slick hip-hop/Latin mashup, the other will blast a high-octane EDM drop – and vice versa – creating a thrilling back-and-forth that pushes the party into overdrive. It’s the ultimate upscale-meets-untamed showdown to end the week. Don’t be surprised if the whole club is still raging when the lights come on – Kaos and Shaffy are going to make sure January ends on the highest note possible.
SideBar is known for blending luxury and edge in the heart of the Gaslamp, and this late-January lineup embodies that spirit. Each night offers a different flavor – from ALX CRTZ’s Latin-infused mixes to Crespo’s globetrotting open-format, and from a mystery guest’s surprise set to the Kaos/Shaffy tag-team – yet every party promises the same result: a packed dance floor and an unforgettable nightlife experience. Don’t miss these final January nights! Rally your crew, dress to impress, and consider reserving a VIP table for the ultimate experience. SideBar’s vibe stays upscale and chic, but the party is raw, loud, and untamed – just the way we like it. Grab that guest list RSVP, skip the line, and we’ll see you under the neon lights, dancing until dawn at SideBar San Diego.
Elevate Your Night – VIP Access & Experiences
- At SideBar, we’re all about luxurious experiences. From skipping the line to bottle service in your own private booth, here’s how to upgrade your night:
- Guestlist & Tickets: Get free entry before 10 PM with a Guestlist RSVP. After 10 PM, admission is $20 for general admission or $30 for VIP skip-the-line access.
- Reserve Tables: Party in style with our VIP Bottle Services, featuring premium liquor, mixers, private booth, and dedicated service.
- Private Events: Book the entire venue (4,000 sq. ft. + outdoor patio) for up to 350 guests. With LED screens, a top-tier DJ booth, and full-service options, we’ll bring your event vision to life.