DJ Franzen at Drai's Nightclub

DJ Franzen holds a coveted Las Vegas residency at Drai's Nightclub, one of the most prestigious nightclubs on the Las Vegas Strip. Known for delivering unforgettable hip-hop / r&b / open format sets, DJ Franzen's performances at Drai's Nightclub have become a must-see experience for anyone visiting Vegas.

DJ Franzen typically performs on weekend nights (Thursday through Saturday), drawing massive crowds of EDM fans and nightlife enthusiasts. The state-of-the-art sound system and immersive lighting at Drai's Nightclub provide the perfect backdrop for DJ Franzen's high-energy performances.

As a resident artist, DJ Franzen performs multiple dates throughout the year at Drai's Nightclub. Each show features a unique setlist and production elements that make every night different. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing DJ Franzen live for the first time, a night at Drai's Nightclubis an experience you won't forget.

DJ Franzen — real name Franzen Wong, whose first name was derived by combining his father Francisco and mother Zenida — is one of Las Vegas's most deeply rooted DJ and radio personalities, with a career dating to 1990 when he began as a 14-year-old intern at 106.1 KMEL in the Bay Area, California's most influential urban radio station and a foundational platform for West Coast hip-hop culture. Within a few years he had become an in-house DJ and on-air personality at KMEL, and ultimately the host of his own show that earned the highest ratings in the station's history. From 1994 to 2000 he hosted the CMC Music Video Countdown Show on California Music Channel, a visible mainstream media role that expanded his reach well beyond the club circuit. In late 2000 he left the Bay Area for Los Angeles to co-host Snoop Dogg's nationally syndicated radio show, which reached over 35 of the top markets in the United States — a syndication deal that placed his voice and DJ sets in front of a national audience at a scale that few regional club DJs achieve. His Las Vegas radio presence was equally dominant: hosting the 3–7 PM afternoon drive slot, his show became the highest-rated afternoon show in Las Vegas radio history. The city recognized his contributions in May 2015 when he was presented with a key to the city of Las Vegas, and May 28 was formally declared DJ Franzen Day in Las Vegas by civic proclamation — a distinction shared by very few entertainers in the market. He has shared the booth and the building with hip-hop's foundational figures across his career, with documented personal relationships and stories involving Jay-Z, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Nipsey Hussle, and Drake that span the genre's entire modern arc. His music philosophy reflects that depth: hip-hop, old school, R&B, and reggae are his primary territories, with influences ranging from Jay-Z and Tupac on the rap side to Frank Sinatra, Bob Marley, and Sade as cross-genre touchstones that inform how he sequences a set for maximum emotional range and dancefloor utility. He is a TWITCH.tv partner and their top-ranked DJ, extending his reach into the streaming audience that now follows nightclub DJs between live appearances. His current Las Vegas residency centers on Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand, where his R&Bae Wednesdays event runs weekly throughout the spring and summer season — a dedicated R&B and hip-hop night format that draws a consistent crowd every Wednesday night. Confirmed R&Bae Wednesdays dates at Hakkasan in 2026 include January 28, April 8, April 15, and continuing weekly through August. He also performs at Drai's Nightclub at The Cromwell — one of the Strip's leading hip-hop venues — and at Jewel Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino. Guest list registration through NoCoverVegas provides complimentary entry to DJ Franzen's R&Bae Wednesdays at Hakkasan Nightclub and his Drai's and Jewel performances throughout the 2026 season. Source: teamwhynot.com/dj-franzen, vipnightlife.com/artists/dj-franzen/, drinkchamps.com/dj-franzen-roc-solid/, taogroup.com/event/4-8-2026-rbae-wednesdays-w-dj-franzen-hakkasan-nightclub/

As a resident DJ at Drai's Nightclub, DJ Franzen performs regularly throughout the season, giving you multiple chances to catch a set. Resident nights tend to be slightly less crowded than headliner events, making them an excellent choice for first-time visitors who want a premium experience without the peak-night intensity. The free guest list is almost always honored on resident nights.

Vegas nightlife can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. The NoCoverVegas guest list gets you into Drai's Nightclub to see DJ Franzen completely free — no cover charge, no ticket purchase, no hidden fees.