The Core DJs Worldwide Retreat #39 in Cincinnati, OH

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The Core DJs Worldwide presents

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)

DATES:

Thursday June 18 – Monday June 22, 2026
Juneteenth Weekend

REGISTRATION OPENS

March 20th at 12:00 PM (Noon)

Artists connect with DJs.
DJs connect with the culture.
Records get heard.
Relationships get built.

Midwest … we’re back.

Radisson Hotel Downtown Cincinnati Riverfront (HOST HOTEL & REGISTRATION LOCATION)

The official host hotel for Core DJs Worldwide Retreat 39 is the Radisson Hotel Downtown Cincinnati Riverfront, one of the most recognizable hotels in the Cincinnati skyline. Located directly on the riverfront and just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, the hotel offers a central location that makes it easy for attendees to move between retreat events, nightlife venues, and major city attractions.

Known for its unique circular design and panoramic views of the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River, the Radisson provides a perfect setting for networking, meetings, and the many activities taking place during Retreat 39. The hotel features spacious guest rooms, meeting spaces for panels and industry discussions, and one of the city’s most talked-about dining experiences, a rotating rooftop restaurant offering 360-degree views of the city.

With its convenient location, comfortable accommodations, and beautiful skyline backdrop, the Radisson Hotel Downtown Cincinnati Riverfront serves as the perfect home base for DJs, artists, and music industry professionals attending this year’s Core DJs Worldwide Retreat.

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