Core 40 Houston | The Core DJs Worldwide Retreat | Celebrating 21 Years
About this Event
DJs • Artists • Producers • Radio Personalities • Media • Record Labels • Promoters • Music Industry Professionals
November 12–16, 2026
For more than 20 years, The Core DJs Worldwide has brought together the best in music, media, radio, and entertainment through one of the industry's premier networking conferences.
This November, we're headed to Houston, Texas, for Core 40, our milestone retreat celebrating 21 years of connecting DJs, artists, producers, executives, media professionals, and tastemakers from around the world.
As the premier DJ coalition in the world, The Core DJs Worldwide is home to more than 500 influential DJs with members representing radio, clubs, streaming platforms, and live events across the United States and internationally.
Whether you're breaking a new record, expanding your network, promoting your brand, or building lasting industry relationships, Core 40 Houston is where business and music come together.
Over the years, the Core Retreat has been hosted in cities including Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, New Orleans, New York, Phoenix, Raleigh, Myrtle Beach, Jackson, St. Louis, and Cincinnati. Now we're returning to one of America's greatest music cities for another unforgettable experience.
Your Registration Includes Access To:
• DJ Networking Events
• Artist Listening Sessions
• Music Industry Panels & Workshops
• Live Artist Performances
• DJ Showcases
• Radio & Media Opportunities
• Brand Activations
• Exclusive Nightlife Events
• Direct access to DJs, radio programmers, tastemakers, executives, and music industry professionals from across the country
Host Hotel
Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center
1314 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
Event Dates
Thursday, November 12 – Monday, November 16, 2026
Registration
Registration Opens Friday, August 7, 2026
Artists connect with DJs.
DJs connect with the culture.
Records get heard.
Relationships get built.
Welcome to Core 40 Houston. We look forward to seeing you in November!
Midwest … we’re back.
Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center (Host Hotel & Registration Location)
The official host hotel for Core 40 Houston is the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center.
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Houston, the hotel places attendees just minutes from the city's top restaurants, entertainment districts, sports venues, and nightlife.
As the official Host Hotel and Registration Location, the Cambria Hotel will serve as the central hub for the retreat, making it easy to check in, connect with fellow attendees, participate in scheduled activities, and experience everything Core 40 has to offer.
Whether you're attending networking events, artist showcases, educational panels, or evening celebrations, you'll be in the center of the action throughout the weekend. The hotel's modern accommodations, downtown location, and close proximity to Houston's vibrant music and entertainment scene make it the perfect home for Core 40 Houston.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 535.38
