PRIVATE EVENTS
SERVICES & INVESTMENT
The experience starts before the music does.
This guide is shared exclusively with clients who are serious about creating something unforgettable. Everything you need to know about working with DJ Shanghai and what to expect when you do.
A Note from Shanghai
"Every event I touch is personal to me. I don't just show up and press play. I study the room before I walk into it. I learn your people, your energy, your moment. What I build for you is made for you, and only you. If you're reading this, I'm already excited about what we could create together."
PRIVATE EVENTS SERVICE TIERS
The Soirée
Elevated vibes for intimate gatherings: birthday dinners, girls' nights, wine evenings, etc.
$1,000
starting price · local market
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Up to 4 hours of live DJing
- Curated playlist for your vibe
- Pre-event music consultation call
- Professional equipment setup and breakdown
The Experience
Immersive atmosphere for milestone moments: bachelorettes, milestone birthdays, brand celebrations, etc.
$1,500
starting price · local market
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Everything in The Soirée
- Up to 6 hours of live DJing
- Personalized music moodboard
- Custom song requests & moment mapping
- 1 branded content clip
The Shanghai Affair
The full luxury treatment. For the woman who wants the whole night to feel like a production.
$2,500
starting price · local market
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Everything in The Experience
- Up to 7 hours of live DJing
- Unlimited guest count
- Full event music direction & flow strategy
- Hosted mic moments (toasts, birthday tributes)
- Full event content package (reels + highlights)
- Downloadable custom mix as a keepsake
PREMIUM ADD-ONS
+$250/hr
Extended DJ Time
Need the night to go longer? Add hours to any package at a flat rate. Because some nights weren't built to end early.
+$150
Digital Playlist Delivery
Curated Spotify or Apple Music playlist sent before the event.
+$100
Themed Entrance Set
A dedicated soundtrack for the moment you walk in.
+$250
Late Night R&B Hour
An extra hour of slow jams and throwbacks to close the night.
+$450
Ambient Lighting
Basic uplighting and color washes to set the mood. Customized to your theme colors. Best for intimate events and smaller venues.
+$150
Custom Keepsake Mix
A branded, downloadable mix made just for your event.
+$650
Dance Floor Lighting
Moving heads and dance floor effects that respond to the energy of the room. Designed to make the open dance floor feel like a real moment.
+$500
Marquee Party Experience
This high-energy enhancement sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration, creating Instagram-worthy moments during introductions and electrifying energy on the dance floor with bold custom letters spelling your name paired with a glamorous bottle service-inspired Marquee sign and LED wands.
+$1,200
Full Lighting Production
Complete reception lighting design — uplighting, dance floor production, and ambient atmosphere. For clients who want the room to feel intentional.
Ready to make it a night worth remembering?
Dates fill up quickly, especially for weekends and holiday seasons. Let's get on a call and talk through your vision.