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!
Get ready to light up your holidays at SideBar San Diego! This luxe boutique nightclub – famous for blending high-end decor and gritty dance-floor energy – is rolling out a special December DJ lineup. (SideBar will be closed Dec 24–25, but the party picks right back up on Dec 26.) Nestled in the Gaslamp, SideBar’s vibe is as much about style as it is about sound – imagine plush lounge seating and sparkling chandeliers colliding with thumping speakers and a pumped-up crowd. SideBar’s December lineup guarantees nothing but high-voltage nights.
Friday, Dec 26 – DJ Shadowman (San Diego)
Hailing from San Diego’s own Roster DJs collective, DJ Shadowman is built for this moment. He’s widely praised as “one of San Diego’s most versatile and dynamic party-starters”, thanks to his open-format style that can segue from hip-hop and Latin beats to EDM and throwbacks in a heartbeat. Shadowman’s secret is his crowd-reading skill: he famously says “no two venues or crowds are the same,” and he’s proven it with show-stopping gigs from Oxford Social Club and Parq to cities like New York and Chicago. Off-stage, he co-hosts the SiriusXM Globalisation radio show “The Flip,” and on-stage, he brings that polished turntablist flair. Expect Shadowman’s set to ignite SideBar’s dancefloor with clever mashups and bass-heavy drops, keeping the energy sky-high until last call.
Saturday, Dec 27 – DJ Jerzy (Headliner) & DJ Julz (San Diego)
Saturday is headlined by national superstar DJ Jerzy, joined by local fave Julz. Jerzy’s credentials speak for themselves – he’s been named one of the “Top 100 DJs in America” and even serves as the official DJ of the Chicago Blackhawks. He tours constantly (150+ shows a year) and has held residencies at Las Vegas hot spots like Tao, XS, and Omnia. Jerzy’s sets fuse high-profile club energy with hip-hop and EDM hooks – imagine a college football stadium-level soundtrack in SideBar’s intimate setting. Backing him is DJ Julz, a San Diego native whose open-format mixes keep the crowd guessing. Julz has rocked everything from day clubs to lounges, seamlessly hopping between hip-hop, R&B, throwbacks and house. His recent sets have been called “masterclasses in versatility,” and his energetic behind-the-scenes videos show why the whole city loves her. Together, Jerzy and Julz bring local pride and big-city heat to SideBar – a night of San Diego talent ready to rage.
Wednesday, Dec 31 (NYE) – DJ Kaos (San Diego)
Ring in the New Year with DJ Kaos, a San Diego legend turned West Coast heavy-hitter. Kaos has been dubbed an “open-format phenom” for his seamless genre-blending and signature bootleg remixes. He was even voted San Diego’s Best Open Format DJ in 2018. Kaos’s resume goes global – he’s rocked Oxford Social Club in SD, Chicago’s Prysm, and wild Vegas pool parties. He’s DJed celebrity events (Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner have partied to his sets) and shared stages with big-name artists from Disclosure to Jason Derulo. Off the decks, he’s the voice of San Diego on Sunburn Radio (Pitbull’s SiriusXM show). This New Year’s Eve, expect Kaos to bring all that pedigree to SideBar – an explosive mix of floor-shaking beats, genre-spanning edits, and hometown pride that will have the dancefloor alive until midnight and beyond.
Experience what SideBar’s hype is all about. From Shadowman’s Friday fiesta to Jerzy and Julz’s local takeover, capped by Kaos’s NYE blockbuster, every night promises the club’s signature blend of luxury and edge. The setting lives up to it: plush VIP lounges and high-end bottle service in one corner, and a packed, pulsing dancefloor under cutting-edge lighting in the other. Whether you’re a Gaslamp regular or visiting San Diego for the holidays, SideBar’s December DJs will keep the party at full blast. Rally your crew, dress to impress, and lock in those dance moves – this month’s lineup at SideBar is an unforgettable nightlife getaway not to be missed.
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, a 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.