Booking Bay Area events for 2026

The Bay Area DJ that keeps every dance floor full.

DJ Alphire is a mobile DJ and MC serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area – weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Premium sound, dance-floor lighting, and seamless hosting, with packages from $895 for 3 hours within 30 miles of San Francisco and a custom quote back to you fast – usually within the hour.

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What we do

One DJ, every kind of celebration.

Every booking includes professional sound, an MC microphone, dance-floor lighting, MC hosting, a planning consultation, and a playlist built around your crowd.

  • Insured & background-checked
  • MC in English, Spanish & Farsi
  • 7 years in business (since 2019)
  • About 150 events performed
  • 5.0★ from 22 reviews

Experience: DJing and MCing professionally since 2019, with about 150 events performed across weddings, corporate events and private parties around the San Francisco Bay Area, including a 200+ guest corporate holiday party. Read the reviews →

Weddings

Wedding DJ & MC

From $1,650
5 hours, within 30 miles of San Francisco

Ceremony to last dance, perfectly timed. We coordinate with your planner and announce every key moment so you can stay in it.

  • Cocktail & reception sound
  • Grand entrance & first-dance cues
  • Custom playlist + do-not-play list
  • Multilingual MC available
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Starting prices are for a standard event: 3 hours for parties, 4 for corporate events and 5 for weddings, within 30 miles of San Francisco. Your final quote depends on hours, location, and add-ons – most Bay Area events land between $800 and $2,500, and here is what moves that number. Get an exact quote → Or see your price online → Friday, Sunday, weekday and November to March dates cost less, and promo codes take more off – open Ways to pay less above.

How it works

Booking takes three steps.

01

Tell us about your event

Send your date, venue, and vibe. We reply fast – usually within the hour – with availability and a clear, custom quote.

02

Plan the soundtrack

We build your timeline, must-plays, and do-not-plays together using simple online planning tools.

03

Pack the dance floor

We show up early, set up clean, and read the room all night so the energy never drops.

See the floor fill

Proof, not promises.

Packed dance floors, grand entrances, and the drop landing just right – straight from recent Bay Area events. Follow along for new clips every week.

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Hear the room

Press play before you book.

Every crowd is different. These are real sets – weddings, tech parties, Persian and Afghan dance floors – so you can hear how a night actually builds.

2,608 followers on SoundCloud
Tech Crunch Nights
Tech & startup nights

Pick a mix, press play. Full sets stream from SoundCloud.

Real clients

The dance floor doesn't lie.

Rated 5.0★ from 22 reviews on Thumbtack. A few from recent Bay Area events – read all 22 on Thumbtack →

★★★★★
Birthday party

Amazing DJ! He created such a warm, fun atmosphere and kept everyone smiling and dancing all night. The music selection was spot-on, and you could really feel the great energy throughout the party. Everyone had an amazing time – highly recommend!

Nikki A.
via Thumbtack
★★★★★
Corporate · 200+ guests

DJ Alphire did an amazing job at our business holiday party. He was on time, played amazing music, and even brought lights. We had over 200 people attend, and it's hard to get a group of engineers dancing, but he managed! Highly recommend!

Nicholas S.
via Thumbtack

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Experience & track record

Seven years, about 150 events.

DJ Alphire has been DJing and MCing professionally in the Bay Area since 2019, from weddings and quinceañeras to Persian New Year parties and startup events.

ExperienceProfessional DJ and MC since 2019; about 150 events performed
Reviews5.0★ from 22 reviews on Thumbtack · read them
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish MC; Farsi MC available
Cultural specialtiesPersian & Nowruz, Latin, Afrobeats and multicultural weddings · Persian & Nowruz DJ
Event typesWeddings, corporate and startup events, quinceañeras, birthdays, galas and fundraisers
Featured inSan Francisco Chronicle, Nowruz 2026 coverage (Oakland rooftop party) · press
Peace of mindInsured and background-checked; certificate on request

The rig

Professional gear, every time.

A fully self-contained production package: 7,800 W of powered RCF and QSC sound, a Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR standalone deck, four DMX-512 moving-head and effect fixtures, and a pro facade booth. No venue PA required – recommended for rooms up to about 200 guests, with added sound reinforcement for 201 to 300.

Where we play

Serving the whole Bay Area.

Available across the entire Bay Area – the East Bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula, the South Bay, and Wine Country. Don't see your city? Just ask.

Oakland San Francisco San Jose Berkeley Fremont Walnut Creek Hayward Sunnyvale Palo Alto Pleasanton Concord Napa

Good questions

Bay Area DJ FAQ.

How much does it cost to hire a DJ in the Bay Area?

Most Bay Area DJ packages run from about $800 to $2,500+ depending on event length, location, and add-ons like uplighting or a photo booth. DJ Alphire's packages start at $895 for a 3-hour party, $1,395 for a 4-hour corporate event, and $1,650 for a 5-hour wedding, each within 30 miles of San Francisco. We build a custom quote so you only pay for what you need – request one below for exact pricing. Full breakdown in the Bay Area DJ cost guide.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area – including Oakland, SF, San Jose, Berkeley, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Hayward, the Peninsula, the South Bay, and Napa.

Do you provide an MC and take song requests?

Yes. Every booking includes professional MC hosting and announcements, a custom playlist built with you in advance, and live requests read from the crowd on the night.

What's included in a package?

Premium sound, a microphone for toasts and announcements, dance-floor lighting, MC hosting, a planning consultation, and a custom playlist. Add-ons like uplighting, a photo booth, dancing on clouds and monogram projection are rented per event and quoted separately; live percussion (djembe and tambourine played over the set), ceremony sound and extra hours are also available.

Are you insured and do you bring backup equipment?

Yes. We carry liability insurance – certificates are available for your venue on request – and bring a backup mixer and spare cabling to every event, so the music never stops.

What sound and lighting equipment do you bring?

A fully self-contained rig, so no venue PA is needed: two RCF ART 915-A 15" powered mains and a QSC KS118 18" powered subwoofer (7,800 W total, up to 136 dB max SPL), a Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR standalone deck with a Reloop backup mixer, a Shure vocal microphone, four DMX-512 moving-head and effect fixtures, and a professional facade booth with stands and cabling – recommended for rooms up to about 200 guests, with added sound reinforcement for 201 to 300. Full specs, the inventory list and venue power requirements are on the equipment page.

Do you MC in Spanish or Farsi?

Yes. DJ Alphire MCs in English, Spanish, and Farsi. A bilingual English and Spanish MC is available for quinceañeras, weddings, and any event with a mixed-language crowd, plus Farsi hosting for Persian and Nowruz events, with announcements and crowd interaction in whichever languages the room needs.

How far in advance should I book?

For weddings and peak-season dates, 6-12 months ahead is ideal. For corporate events and parties, a few weeks to a couple of months usually works – but popular dates book fast, so reach out early.

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ServingThe entire San Francisco Bay Area
HoursMon-Sun, 9am-9pm (by appointment)

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