5 Best DJs in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A wedding dance floor lives or dies on the DJ, and the top-rated DJs in Chicago on this page have earned that trust the hard way: three of them hold a perfect 5.0 rating, and between them they've logged over 1,100 Google reviews, almost all describing a packed dance floor and a stress-free planning process. Pricing runs from budget mobile-disco setups to boutique operations starting near $2,400.

Short answer: DJUj Mobile Music, Lights & Entertainment and Luniks Entertainment both hold a perfect 5.0 rating, at 342 and 255 reviews respectively. Toast & Jam DJs & Photo Booths is close behind at 4.9 across 357 reviews. Full-service wedding DJ packages here typically start around $2,400 and average $4,000 to $5,000.

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Chicago's top-rated DJs, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	DJUj Mobile Music Lights & Entertainment	5.0 ★	342	Solo DJ with 20 years of experience	View ›
2	Toast & Jam DJs & Photo Booths	4.9 ★	357	DJ and photo booth combo	View ›
3	Luniks Entertainment, Inc.	5.0 ★	255	Bilingual and multicultural weddings	View ›
4	DJ D. Jones and The Spark Entertainment Group	5.0 ★	167	Upscale, full-production weddings	View ›
5	FigMedia: Digital Media and Mobile Discos	4.9 ★	143	DJ with film and photo services	View ›

Who to book for your event

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

DJUj Mobile Music Lights & Entertainment

5.0342 Google reviews

DJUj Mobile Music, Lights & Entertainment is a one-DJ operation run by James Mastrino out of Elmhurst, with 20 years of experience covering hundreds of Chicagoland weddings and events. The site is upfront that when you book DJUj, James is the one who shows up, not a rotating roster.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise James for reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor full for hours
Long-standing personal relationships come up often, with several clients having seen him DJ at other events before booking
User-friendly online planning tools for building a timeline and playlist
Reasonable, consistent pricing noted even for out-of-town venues

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume342 · 93rd

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for couples who want the certainty of one experienced DJ handling everything from first contact to last dance, no substitutions.

Website +1630-880-1603 Directions

428 Schiller St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Toast & Jam DJs & Photo Booths

4.9357 Google reviews

Toast & Jam DJs & Photo Booths is a Chicago-based DJ and event company operating since 2005, offering weddings, private parties and corporate events with a roster of named DJs plus photo booth and lighting add-ons. Its site emphasizes that clients keep the same DJ from their first meeting through their event day.

What people praise

Individual DJs called out by name repeatedly for reading the room and adjusting music live
Photo booth add-on gets specific praise alongside the DJ service
Handles multicultural and bilingual music requests smoothly, according to several reviews
Highest review volume of the group at 357

Worth knowing

Weekend and evening hours aren't listed, so confirm event-day availability directly

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume357 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong all-in-one choice if you also want a photo booth and lighting bundled with your DJ, backed by the largest review base here.

Website +1773-687-8833 Directions

2054 N California Ave Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60647

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Luniks Entertainment, Inc.

5.0255 Google reviews

Luniks Entertainment, Inc. is a Chicago wedding and event DJ agency with a roster of DJs, several of them bilingual, alongside photo booths, lighting and multi-room audio coverage. Experiences start at $2,400 and are customized per event, with a dedicated DJ guiding the night from planning through execution.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across 255 reviews with zero ratings below 5 stars
Repeatedly praised for handling bilingual and multicultural celebrations
Wedding planners specifically vouch for professionalism across dozens of events
Owner Daniel personally responds to nearly every review

Worth knowing

Saturday hours are limited to a short morning window, so plan consultations accordingly

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume255 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: One of two perfect-rated DJs on this page, and a particularly strong fit for a wedding blending more than one language or culture on the dance floor.

Website +1217-419-4626 Directions

2339 N Lowell Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

DJ D. Jones and The Spark Entertainment Group

5.0167 Google reviews

DJ D. Jones and The Spark Entertainment Group is a boutique Chicago wedding entertainment company offering DJ, live musician and hybrid DJ-plus-band performances, with over 1,400 events completed. Pricing starts at $2,400, with most couples investing $4,000 to $5,000 depending on musicians and production.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating, with DJs praised individually for reading the room and adapting on the fly
Handles last-minute changes and bilingual playlists smoothly, according to multiple reviews
Hybrid DJ-and-live-musician option sets it apart from a standard DJ booking
Detailed, responsive planning process cited repeatedly

Worth knowing

Highest typical spend on this page given the live-musician and hybrid add-ons

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume167 · 83rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The choice for couples who want a fuller production than a standard DJ set, with live instrumentation layered into the night.

Website +1773-974-1860 Directions

405 W Superior St #700, Chicago, IL 60654

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

FigMedia: Digital Media and Mobile Discos

4.9143 Google reviews

FigMedia: Digital Media and Mobile Discos is a Chicago creative company combining DJ, film and photography services, with a roster of DJs handling weddings, holiday parties and corporate events. It's the smallest operation on this page by review count but holds a strong rating.

What people praise

DJs praised by name for matching a couple's energy and handling multicultural playlists
Reviewers describe DJs as feeling like friends rather than hired vendors
Sound setup handled for both ceremony and reception in the same booking
Multiple DJs on staff, useful if your preferred date needs backup coverage

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the other names here, though still consistently positive

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume143 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a look if you also want film or photography bundled with your DJ, since it's the only name on this page built around all three services.

Website +1773-466-8800 Directions

1054 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60642

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How we score

Rating is each business’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually rated them, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a perfect 5.0 from a couple hundred reviews carries a different weight than the same score from a much smaller base. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a wedding DJ cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on whether you’re booking a standard DJ set or a full production with live musicians and add-ons like photo booths and lighting.

Job	Typical price
Standard wedding DJ package (Luniks, Spark)	From $2,400
Typical full wedding investment (Spark Entertainment)	$4,000 - $5,000

Ranges compiled August 2026 from published pricing on Luniks Entertainment’s and Spark Entertainment Group’s own websites.

Serving all of Chicago

These DJs cover the full Chicagoland area, from Elmhurst and Logan Square to downtown and beyond, and most travel to venues throughout the region. Wherever you’re searching a wedding DJ near me from, one of these Chicago DJs is likely available for your date.

What to ask before you book a DJ

Is the DJ you meet with the same one who shows up on your event day?
What’s included in the base price, and what costs extra, like lighting or a photo booth?
Can they handle a bilingual or multicultural playlist if that matters for your event?
Do they offer backup coverage if your assigned DJ becomes unavailable?
How do they handle song requests and do-not-play lists during the event?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these DJs?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for DJ and event entertainment companies across Chicago and ranked the ones with the strongest combination of rating and review volume.

How often is this updated?

Ratings and review counts were last verified in August 2026 and are refreshed periodically as new Google data comes in.

How far in advance should I book a wedding DJ?

Reviewers on this page mention booking a year or more ahead for popular wedding dates, so early booking is worth it if you have a specific DJ in mind.

Which of these also offers photo booths or lighting?

Toast & Jam, Luniks Entertainment and FigMedia all offer photo booth or lighting add-ons alongside their DJ services.

The bottom line

DJUj’s James Mastrino is the safe default if you want one experienced DJ guaranteed to show up on your day, with two decades of Chicagoland weddings behind him. If you want a fuller production with live musicians layered in, Spark Entertainment Group is worth the higher typical spend.

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