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!
San Diego’s nightlife springs to life with SideBar’s weekly DJ showcase, blending upscale lounge vibes and high-octane club energy. SideBar bills itself as an “intimate boutique nightclub + lounge” – part craft-cocktail hideaway, part high-voltage DJ room – and this week’s roster delivers exactly that mix. From midweek to the weekend, each night brings a different flavor under SideBar’s neon glow. Get ready to dance in designer kicks and stilettos, sip top-shelf cocktails, and soak up the Gaslamp’s ultimate luxe-edgy party.
Wednesday, July 29 – Mixtape Massey
Hometown hero Mixtape Massey kicks off the week with disciplined flair. A U.S. Navy veteran-turned-DJ, Christian “Mixtape” Massey brings a military work ethic and irresistible passion to every set. He’s become a local favorite for his feel-good, up-tempo energy – switching seamlessly from funk and ’90s R&B throwbacks to modern hip-hop, house, and reggaeton. Mixtape Massey prides himself on taking dancers on a broad musical journey: one moment the crowd is singing along to a nostalgic jam, the next they’re locked into a fresh remix or an EDM peak. With his polished mixing and crowd-pleasing versatility, Massey knows exactly how to keep a Wednesday night feeling like the weekend.
Thursday, July 30 – TBD
Thursday nights at SideBar are famously a secret. This week’s headliner remains to be announced, keeping fans buzzing with speculation. In true SideBar fashion, expect a big-name surprise or an underground rising star popping up unannounced. Whatever happens, the club will be hot: preview videos from past mystery DJs show SideBar’s lights swinging, bootsie beats dropping, and the VIP crowd staying on their toes. Make sure to follow SideBar’s social media for the big reveal – and know this: even without knowing the name, Thursday’s soundtrack will be a rush of Top 40, hip-hop bangers, and dance-floor heat that fits SideBar’s luxury vibe.
Friday, July 31 – Ethan Dreams
By Friday, the weekend energy is ramping up with Ethan Dreams behind the booth. Hailing from the Bay Area, Ethan brings major cred: he won SideBar’s national DJ battle in 2024 and went on to reign as the 2025 RANE DJ Rumble champion. Today, he’s an on-air talent on San Francisco’s 99.7 NOW and one of SoCal’s most buzzed-about open-format DJs. Ethan’s style is pure crowd-hyping versatility: he might drop a classic Bay Area hip-hop anthem one minute and slam into a festival-sized electro-house banger the next. His hour-long mixes showcase clever turntable tricks and mashups that keep dance floors packed. Expect Ethan to sync perfectly with SideBar’s high-energy, upscale scene – weaving nostalgic throwbacks, punchy hip-hop, and big-room EDM into a seamless rollercoaster that will have the crowd going wild until closing.
Saturday, August 1 – Kaos & DJ Shaffy
Saturday is a two-for-one finale: San Diego veteran DJ Kaos teams up with Bay Area dynamo DJ Shaffy for a late-night showdown. Kaos needs no introduction to locals – he’s been igniting SoCal dance floors for over a decade with his signature high-energy open-format sets. A SideBar resident favorite, Kaos is known for razor-sharp mixing, genre-blending mashups, and bootleg remixes (some of which have even made it into other DJs’ playlists). His resume is star-studded: he’s spun at VIP yacht parties for A-list celebs and toured the country (even DJ’ing on Pitbull’s “I Feel Good” tour and hosting Sunburn Radio on Pitbull’s SiriusXM channel). When he’s on deck, expect every moment to be dialed up – EDM drops, hip-hop anthems, and surprising throwbacks that turn the floor into a frenzy.
Right by his side is DJ Shaffy, bringing fresh West Coast flavor. A veteran of the San Francisco club scene, Shaffy lives and breathes nightlife – he even runs his own nightclub up north. He’s earned a reputation as one of the Bay Area’s best open-format DJs, capable of packing any dance floor. Shaffy’s sets are dynamite – one minute you’re getting deep house vibes or an EDM festival blast, the next you’re vibing to a hip-hop or Latin remix. Pairing him with Kaos creates an “upscale-meets-untamed” back-to-back session: as one DJ pushes the energy with booming drops, the other answers with slick hip-hop or bass-heavy edits. It’s the ultimate Saturday showdown that will keep SideBar’s crowd in rapture all night.
Every night in this lineup promises an electrifying escape under SideBar’s glowing lights. The venue’s plush lounge and state-of-the-art sound system will elevate each set, and the fashionable crowd will make every night feel like a private party. Don’t miss your chance to be on the dance floor: RSVP to the guest list (free before 10 PM), grab your crew, and dress to impress. SideBar’s weekly DJ lineup guarantees four nights of nonstop luxe nightlife – where the beats are as polished as the cocktails and every moment feels like it’s straight out of an epic nightlife reel.
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.