AFTER DARK
As the energy of Sunset Sessions winds down, the excitement shifts to DJX After Dark, where music, networking, and nightlife collide. Spanning five exclusive parties, DJX After Dark brings together top DJs, influencers, and industry leaders for performances that are as much about connection as they are about entertainment. These events are where the DJ community truly comes alive, and the magic happens—ideas are shared and lasting relationships are built.
On average, DJs attend 80% of the official DJX After Dark events, making them a crucial part of the DJX experience. From creating content to expanding networks, these parties provide sponsors Providing give-aways and merch in a high-energy atmosphere. With livestreaming, social media buzz, and real-time engagement, DJX After Dark puts you in the middle of DJ Industry nightlife.
Whether you’re here to unwind or catch inspiration from world-class talent, these events offer the perfect blend of business and partying.
2024 DJX After Dark Events
DJX ‘24 After Dark Day & Time Schedules.
Monday, August 5, 2024 (starts 10pm-2am)
DJX ‘24 After Dark: Follow the Call Of the Disco Ball
DJX ’24 opening-night party is going to kick off with a bang. Gimme Gimme Disco, the ever-popular dance-party brand, spinning classic disco, retro-funk and bumpin’ R&B, will hit HQ2 Nightclub
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (starts 8pm-11pm)
DJX ‘24 After Dark: Millennium-Mixtape Party
DJX will present its Millennium-Mixtape Party featuring hot retro sounds. Sponsored by RCF, co-hosted by Jake Jacobsen and Mike Alevras and featuring a slew of talent. Attendees will get the opportunity to win a big giveaway from RCF – a pair of ART-912A active loudspeakers.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (starts 9pm-1am)
DJX ‘24 After Dark: Twisted Tuesday with PUFFY
DAS & MobiBooth bring PUFFY to the return of #ClubDAS to DJX Show on Tuesday, August 6 at the Terrace at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
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Sunday, August 4, 2024 (starts 9pm-3am)
DJX ’24 Pre-Party: Boogie Nights on Sunday, August 4th at Tropicana Atlantic City
Join us for the official DJX ‘24 Pre-Party brought to you by Tazmania Records, Mix 93.FM Radio, and DJ LIFE MAG.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (starts 11pm-2am)
DJX ’24 After Dark: Closing Party to Spin Disco & 40 Years of House Music
On Wed., Aug. 7, party down to classic dancefloor sounds spun by primo jocks DJ Spinna, Natasha Diggs, Scram Jones and, of course, Mell Starr.
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In 2025 DJX celebrates a monumental milestone – its 35th Anniversary, an occasion that will reflect on the groundbreaking legacy that has brought the DJ community together, while also embracing the future. Accordingly, the theme for DJX '25, aptly titled “COME TOGETHER,” embodies this spirit, blending the past, present, and future into a single, visionary event.
2023 DJX After Dark Events
Past Performers
Since 1990, DJX performers, panelists & keynoters have included:
Akon, Biz Markie, BT, Cash Cash, C+C Music Factory, Chris Willis, Cyndi Lauper, Danny Tenaglia, Dave Audé, Disco Fries, DJ Dan, DJ Premier, Duke Dumont, Erick Morillo, Frankie Knuckles, Grandmaster Flash, GrandWizzard Theodore, Jam Master Jay, Jazzy Jeff, Jellybean Benitez, Howard “HK” Kessler, Kelly Rowland, Kool DJ Red Alert, Lady Gaga, Laidback Luke, Lil’ Jon, Lodato, Markus Schulz, Marley Marl, Morgan Page, Mr. C, Naughty By Nature, Nicky Siano, Paul van Dyk, QBert, RedOne, Rob Swift, Robert Clivillés, Roger Sanchez, Salt N’ Pepa, Skribble, Sugarhill Gang, Talib Kweli, Ultra Naté & Z-Trip.