How DJs get booked in New York
New York venues, promoters and upcoming DJ gigs across Brooklyn and Manhattan, and how to pitch them. Free DJ EPK on StageOS.
By StageOS · Updated
New York has more DJ nights than almost any city in the world, from Brooklyn warehouses and rooftops to Manhattan clubs and bars. That also means more DJs competing for every slot. The ones who get booked know which promoters play their sound and send them something worth listening to. Below are the New York venues and promoters on StageOS, upcoming dates and open calls, so you can find the right rooms and pitch them with one link.
When to pitch in New York
- Autumn: winter club season and New Year's Eve run.
- February to April: summer rooftops, outdoor parties and festival side events book up.
- All year: weekly and monthly residencies at bars and smaller clubs, the usual way in.
Venues in New York that book DJs
Promoters booking DJs in New York
- Gray Area (18 upcoming)
- FIXED (3 upcoming)
- BOUND (1 upcoming)
- CircoLoco (1 upcoming)
- FUNCTION (1 upcoming)
- OST & Conditioner (1 upcoming)
- WRECKED (1 upcoming)
- Elsewhere
- Elsewhere Presents
- FIST
- International Anthem
- Love Injection
Upcoming DJ gigs in New York
- 2ManyDJs, Rory Phillips · Thu 29 Oct 2026 at Good Room
- Synthicide Halloween · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Good Room
- BOUND Blackout: Laure Croft / SKIN / Katie Rex / Kim Anh / Dj Warning / likeholywine / nonsuit · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Knockdown Center
- Halloween Nonstop: DJ Stingray, Convextion, Rene Wise, Juliana Huxtable, DJ Koolt + more · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Nowadays
- Elsewhere Presents: The Hellp (DJ Set) @ 99 Scott · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at 99 Scott
- Mark Broom, Julia Govor / Blue Hour, Neel / Yasmeenah · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Public Records
- CircoLoco New York · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Brooklyn Storehouse
- Dope Jams Halloween Ball / Turtle Bugg, 4AM NYC / GE-OLOGY · Sat 31 Oct 2026 at Public Records
- Elsewhere Halloween - Major League DJz, SAIDAH, D Stone + more · Sat 31 Oct 2026 at Elsewhere
- Conducta b2b AceMo, Surusinghe / x3butterfly b2b Physical Therapy · Sun 1 Nov 2026 at Public Records
What's on in New York: all 68 upcoming
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Create my free EPKFrequently asked questions
How do new DJs get booked in New York?
Start with smaller weekly and monthly nights, build a following, and pitch promoters whose parties match your sound with an EPK link and a recent mix.
What should I send a New York promoter?
A two-line intro, one mix that fits their night, and an EPK link with photos and past gigs. StageOS gives you this free.
Are there open calls for DJs in New York?
Some festivals and parties run open calls; StageOS lists the open ones and you can apply in a couple of minutes.