The Core DJs Worldwide Retreat #39 in Cincinnati, OH
June 18–22, 2026

After years of traveling across the country, the Core DJs Retreat is finally returning to the Midwest.

The last time The Core Retreat touched the Midwest was 2005 in St. Louis. Now we’re bringing it back to the center of the region.

And there is no better place than Cincinnati.

Known as one of the most connected cities in the Midwest, Cincinnati sits at the crossroads of the region, making it the perfect meeting point for DJs and artists from Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville, Cleveland, Columbus, and beyond.

And this year, it all happens during Juneteenth Weekend 2026, making the celebration even more meaningful as we gather during a historic time that represents freedom, culture, and progress.

Still celebrating the 20th anniversary, The Core DJs Worldwide continues to bring its annual conference to some of the most supportive and influential cities in the country.

As the premier DJ coalition in the world, The Core DJs Worldwide boasts a membership of over 500 of the nation’s most influential DJs, along with a strong network of international talent.

While many DJ coalitions exist today, most were either inspired by or directly influenced by the foundation and movement of The Core DJs Worldwide. Though our members are represented across nearly every other DJ network, The Core DJs remain the largest and most impactful DJ coalition on the planet.

Over the past two decades, we’ve hosted successful Core Retreats in cities across the country including Miami, FL (7x), Atlanta, GA (9x), Houston, TX (2x), New Orleans, LA (2x), Dallas, TX (2x), Las Vegas, NV (3x), Los Angeles, CA (2x), as well as St. Louis, MO, Myrtle Beach, SC, Jackson, MS, Phoenix, AZ, Raleigh, NC, and New York, NY.

The Core DJ's RETREAT 39 will feature

• DJ Networking Events
• Artist Listening Sessions
• DJ Showcases
• Live Artist Performances
• Industry Panels & Discussions
• Media Opportunities
• Exclusive Nightlife Events
• Direct access to DJs and tastemakers from across the country

HOST HOTEL

Radisson Hotel Downtown Cincinnati Riverfront
668 W 5th St
Covington, KY 41011
(Cincinnati Riverfront)