Auckland’s dance floor specialist

Auckland Wedding & Party DJ

Auckland Wedding & Party DJ

Most DJs play safe.  DJ Lopes plays what your guests actually want and charges what a DJ should. He has been playing in Auckland for weddings, birthdays, and functions since 2002.

5.0

35+ All reviews including Google

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Meet your
DJ

One DJ, one point of contact, one great night.

I’m Chester, the DJ behind DJ Lopes. Since 2002 I’ve played for at 5+ weddings, birthdays and functions across Auckland. When you book DJ Lopes, you get me

  • Consistent 5-star feedback from couples and hosts

  • Professional sound, lighting and microphone included

  • Reliable, dependable and price the makes sense

Why couples and hosts choose DJ Lopes

  • READS THE ROOM

Relaxed background music while guests eat, then a dance floor that builds through the night. Requests are always welcome.

  • YOUR MUSIC, YOUR CULTURE

Pop, RNB, Reggae, Classics disco, Charts plus Kiwi, Indian, Pacific, African and Middle Eastern sets for multicultural weddings.

  • ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES

Options of sound, lighting microphone and setup included. The price you’re quoted is the price you pay.

  • RELIABLE & DEPENDABLE

Are you looking for an Auckland DJ who keeps the dance floor entertained with great music, fair pricing and zero stress.

  • FLEXIBLE AND FAIR

Clear booking terms, and plans that change are handled with understanding [Cancellation/ Reschedule policy: confirm]

  • FAIR PRICE & GREAT DJ

If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur. – Red Adair

DJ services across Auckland

Wedding DJ

Ceremony music, grand entrance, first dance and make memories with my music.

Engagement Party DJ

Bring both families together with music everyone can enjoy.

Party DJ

21sts, 30ths, 40ths, 50ths and milestone birthdays, with music for every age.

Corporate DJ

Christmas parties, awards nights and staff functions.

School Ball DJ

Latest release, classic hits, and lighting that makes the night.

Kids Disco

Fun, clean music, games and lights for children’s parties.

Retro & Disco

70s, 80s and 90s theme parties done properly.

Something else?

If your event isn’t listed, get in touch – chances are I’ve played one like it.

How booking works

  • 1. Send your date and venue – You’ll get a reply within 24 hours.

  • 2. Choose your package – A 50% deposit secures your date.

  • 3. Time line – Meet in person or online to discuss what’s happening and when.

  • 4. Enjoy the night – I arrive about an hour early to set up, so you can relax.

Plus, I handle the details

You’ve got enough to organise. From your enquiry until the last song, I’ll take care of the music side so you don’t have to:

  • Confirming your timeline, start and finish times
  • Talking to your venue coordinator about power, setup space and access
  • Working with your MC, photographer and caterer on key moments
  • Helping you choose songs for the entrance, first dance and last dance

  • Sound test is done to make sure all gear is working & ready before start of event

Where I’ve played

From hotel ballrooms to farm barns and backyard marquees, I’ve set up in all kinds of Auckland venues, including:

  • Abel Estate
  • Ada at The Convent Hotel
  • Allely Estate
  • Beaufords
  • Bridgewater
  • Bracu
  • Castaways
  • Cordis
  • Crown Plaza
  • Ellerslie Event Centre
  • Four Points
  • Glasshouse
  • Grand Millennium
  • Hilton
  • Inter Continental
  • JW Marriot
  • Kauri Bay
  • Kumeu Valley Estate
  • Lone Pine Estate
  • Markovina
  • Mantell’s
  • Movenpick
  • Mudbrick
  • Nocton Woolshed
  • Okahu
  • Park Hayat
  • Puketutu Island
  • Pullman
  • Quet
Follow the party

@djlopes_com

Real events, real dance floors. See what’s been happening on Instagram.

Packages

Every event is different, so there’s a package for every venue and budget.

Bronze

$699

Best for

Venues with their own sound and lights

Included

DJ, controller, laptop & corded microphone, NO sound & lighting, 4 hour

Silver

$799

Best for

Daytime and smaller events

Included

DJ, controller, laptop & corded microphone, sound & NO lighting, 4 hours

Gold

$899

Best for

Most weddings and parties

Included

DJ, controller, laptop & corded microphone, sound & minimum lighting, 4 hours

Platinum

$2,350

Best for

A fully tailored experience

Included

DJ, controller, laptop, microphone, custom sound & lighting, 6 hours

What clients say

“DJ Lopes was the DJ at my wedding and did not disappoint! He knows how to read a crowd and knows just how to keep the party going with his mixes.”

April J, Wedding Reception

“Chester was great as our wedding DJ, he was really helpful and communicative, and his music had our guests of all ages out on the dance floor!”

Shannon C, Wedding Reception

“Right from day one, DJ Lopes was responsive, fast & efficient with his replies and also gave lots of helpful suggestions with our whole planning.”

Vaishali K, Wedding Reception

Proudly local to the North Shore

Based in Birkenhead, DJ Lopes covers all ofAuckland – North Shore, Central, West, East and South Auckland, plus Rodney and Waiheke on request & additional costs.

Frequently asked questions

Most Auckland wedding DJs charge
between $800 and $2,000 for an evening. DJ Lopes packages start from $699 for a minimum of 4 hours, depending sound, lighting requirements and extra hours available. You’ll get a written quote within 24 hours.

Yes, absolutely! Feel free to send over your playlist, and I’ll do my best to work as much
as of it into the night. Your guest requests are welcome to request on the night too.

Yes, a corded microphone is included for speeches, toasts and announcements.

Yes. Multicultural weddings are my speciality – English music blended with your cultural favourites.

Summer, weekends & the wedding season get book out early, so enquire as soon as you have a date.

Is your date still free?

Popular dates go fast. Tell me about your event and get a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.