DJ open calls in Chicago
11 live opportunities for DJs in Chicago, United States right now, including open deck, radio show. GATEBREAKER collects open decks, DJ contests, residencies and festival slots from promoters' Instagram posts, websites and forums, checks them every day, and removes them once they close. Make a free DJ page with your mixes and bio, then apply to any of these in one click.
Apply to Chicago callsLit Again Open Decks Thursdays
Open deck night for local DJs every Thursday at Spy Bar in downtown Chicago, featuring live DJ sets alongside a mini market showcasing local small businesses.
Industry Mondayz + Open Decks
Industry Mondayz is a weekly open deck night at Masada rooftop in Chicago's Logan Square. 12 DJ slots are available each Monday (4PM–10PM) with winners selected by digital raffle, featuring drink discounts and…
INDUSTRY MONDAYZ
Weekly open deck night at Masada Chicago every Monday from 9 PM to 2 AM. DJs are invited to perform and showcase their talent in this recurring underground music event.
INDUSTRY MONDAYZ at MASADA
Weekly open deck event at MASADA's rooftop in Logan Square, Chicago. DJs can perform on rotating decks with no cover charge, Mondays 4PM–9PM.
Open Decks at Onion City Records
Open decks opportunity at Onion City Records, a Chicago-based record store offering all-day, everyday DJ slots for interested DJs.
WBVE 108.8 - We Are The Source DJ Radio Show
WBVE 108.8 is actively recruiting DJs to host live radio shows on their platform, featuring genres including hip-hop, southern soul, R&B, gospel, and jazz. DJs can go live to air, be creative, and build their own…
Industry Rooftop Mondayz + Open Decks
Industry Rooftop Mondayz is a recurring Monday open decks event at Masada in Logan Square, Chicago, offering 12 30-minute DJ slots from 4PM–10PM with rooftop vibes and 40% off drink specials.
Industry Mondayz + Open Decks
Industry Mondayz + Open Decks is a recurring weekly open-deck night at Masada in Chicago's Logan Square, offering 10 DJ slots every Monday from 4–10PM with free entry and drink specials.
Industry Mondayz Open Decks
Weekly open decks night every Monday at Masada in Chicago's Logan Square, giving DJs access to a powerful nightclub sound system and intelligent lighting. DJs sign up via the link in bio to play a short set.
Lux Listenings Stream Team
Lux Listenings Stream Team is seeking guest DJs for live Twitch streams and Chicago residencies. The platform welcomes diverse genres including house, soul, jazz, afrobeats, amapiano, and experimental sounds from DJs…
Boosted Brotherhood Car Shows & Automotive Events
Boosted Brotherhood is seeking a talented DJ to perform at their car shows and automotive events. The ideal candidate should have strong crowd-reading skills, reliable music selection, and understanding of car culture.
How do I apply to a DJ open call in Chicago?
Open the call on GATEBREAKER, sign up with your email, and add at least one mix link and a short bio. GATEBREAKER writes the pitch from your page and sends it the way the promoter asks for it: by email, form or Instagram message.
Is it free?
Yes. The DJ page and browsing every open call are free, and new members get their first month of Pro, with unlimited pitches, at no cost.