DJ

A DJ plays music, runs the microphone and keeps the program moving.

Typical Houston price
$75 to $300 per hour
Book ahead
6 to 12 months for quince and wedding Saturdays
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What to expect

How it works
Brings speakers, mixer, wireless mics and basic dance lighting. Needs a 6 by 8 ft table area and two outlets. Arrives 1 to 2 hours early to set up. Many also offer MC work, uplighting and effects.
Power and water
Plan on a standard outlet within reach, or a generator.
How long
Most hosts book 4 to 6 hours.
How much to plan
One DJ per event; add speakers above 250 guests or for a separate ceremony area.
  • Grandparents to toddlers enjoy it
  • Spanish and English service is common

Styles to choose from

  • Party DJ

    Music and mic for small parties.

  • Bilingual quince or wedding DJ

    Cumbia, banda, reggaetón, top 40; runs the program.

  • Sonidero

    Mexican sound system with lights and shout-outs.

  • DJ + effects package

    Uplighting, cold sparks, clouds bundled.

How to book it

Book ahead6 to 12 months for quince and wedding Saturdays1 to 2 months for small parties.

What we'll ask you

Your request asks a few quick things, so vendors can price it right:

  1. Which dj styles interest you?Party DJ, Bilingual quince or wedding DJ, Sonidero, DJ + effects package
  2. How many guests will this serve?
  3. How many hours do you need them?
  4. What language should they work in?Spanish, English, Both
  5. What music do you want?Cumbia, Banda, Norteño, Reggaetón, Tejano, Top 40, Hip hop, Country, Oldies

Houston notes

  • Quince and bar/bat mitzvah DJs often cost as much as wedding DJs because they run the whole program. Ask about Houston's 10 PM residential noise limit if the party is at a house.

Doing it yourself? Rent a PA speaker and run a playlist.

Great for

Pairs well with

Hosts often book these alongside it.

MC or host$100 to $300 per hourDance-floor lighting$100 to $400 for a typical partyUplighting$250 to $500 for a typical partyCold spark machines$250 to $550 per machine

Cheaper alternatives

Close to the same idea, for less.

Live cover band$1,500 to $8,500 for a typical partyLatin party band (grupo versátil)$650 to $2,500 for a typical partySound system and microphones$150 to $600 per day
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