DJ John Phillips Annual Christmas Party

DJ John Phillips is bringing his annual Christmas party to Humphreys Backstage Live on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. It's a holiday party in the truest sense of the phrase—a night built around a single DJ and a dance floor, held just two days before Christmas. If you're looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit before the family gatherings take over, this is a good place to start.

As the name suggests, the whole night is centered on DJ John Phillips, who'll be behind the decks for the duration. It's an annual event, so if you've been to his previous parties, you know the format: he handles the music and the energy, and the crowd does the rest. The party is billed as a fiesta navideña, a nod to the festive, dance-focused atmosphere he builds around the date.

The venue is Humphreys Backstage Live, located at 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. It's a spot on Shelter Island, so you're right by the water, which makes it an easy trip if you're coming from downtown or the surrounding neighborhoods. The party runs from 6 PM to 10 PM, a four-hour window that puts it firmly in the early-evening slot—late enough to get the party going, but early enough that you're home well before midnight. Since it's on the 23rd, it's a good way to kick off the holiday break without cutting into your Christmas Eve plans. If you're in San Diego and want to spend a few hours dancing before the holiday rush, this is where you'll find it.