Nightclub Residency Guide
Hakkasan Las Vegas
Summer 2026 DJ Residency Guide
Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand runs the Las Vegas Strip's most genre-flexible 2026 summer residency program — four core resident relationships across five nights per week inside 80,000 square feet of production infrastructure that rivals a stadium concert. Steve Aoki and Loud Luxury hold EDM and dance-pop residencies on select Fridays and Saturdays. DJ Franzen anchors R&Bae Wednesdays every week from June through September — 14 consecutive R&B and hip-hop nights that make Wednesday the most consistent midweek nightclub experience on the Strip. TELYkast holds Thursday nights at the Ling Ling Lounge. Guest headliners — Tyga, Mustard, Rick Ross, Chase B, French Montana, Fabolous — fill premium Friday and Saturday slots as event-level bookings distinct from the resident calendar.
This guide covers the full 2026 Hakkasan residency roster, the practical difference between resident nights and guest headliner events, monthly scheduling breakdowns, and how to use free guest list access to get into Hakkasan on the right night for your group. The full season schedule guide covers all holiday-weekend headliner lineups.
The Residency Model
Residents vs. Guest Headliners — What's the Difference?
Las Vegas nightclub booking operates on two tracks simultaneously. A residency is a multi-date seasonal commitment where the same artist performs at the venue across many dates — weekly, bi-weekly, or on a defined rotation — building a recurring audience relationship over months. A guest headliner booking is a single-event premium commitment where a major artist performs once, typically around a holiday weekend or major event week, with full ticketing infrastructure and event-level cover charges.
At Hakkasan Nightclub in 2026, the resident tier includes DJ Franzen (Wednesday R&Bae — all summer), Steve Aoki and Loud Luxury (select Friday and Saturday main room slots), and TELYkast (Thursday Ling Ling Lounge). The guest headliner tier includes Rick Ross (Memorial Day Weekend), Tyga (July 4 and Labor Day), Mustard (NBA Summer League Saturday and Labor Day), and French Montana (July 18 and August 8).
Residency nights offer lower cover charges, better guest list availability, and a more relaxed arrival experience. Guest headliner nights command $50-100+ cover at the door and often require advance ticket purchase for guaranteed entry.
2026 Resident Roster
Hakkasan's 2026 Summer Resident DJs
Four core resident relationships define Hakkasan's 2026 programming identity — spanning EDM, dance-pop house, hip-hop, R&B, and electro-pop across five nights per week inside MGM Grand.
EDM / Electro House
Two-time Grammy-nominated DJ and Dim Mak Records founder — one of Las Vegas's longest-tenured EDM headliners. Aoki's Hakkasan sets are theatrical spectacles: cake-throwing into the crowd, crowd-surfing in an inflatable raft, and synchronized CO2 cannons that transform the main room into a participatory event. His 2026 Strip residency spans Hakkasan, OMNIA Nightclub, and OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar — his broadest Las Vegas footprint to date.
Most Steve Aoki Hakkasan nights qualify for NoCoverVegas guest list. Submit at least 1 hour before arrival.
Dance-Pop / House
Canadian duo Andrew Fedyk and Joe Depace, whose 2018 single Body accumulated over one billion global streams and earned a Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year. Their cross-demographic commercial appeal translates directly to Hakkasan's mixed nightclub crowd. Loud Luxury holds one of the most expansive multi-operator residency footprints in Las Vegas — Hakkasan, XS Nightclub, Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Nightclub, Jewel Nightclub, and Palm Tree Beach Club — making them one of the Strip's most reliably booked acts.
Loud Luxury nights at Hakkasan typically qualify for free guest list access through NoCoverVegas.
Hip-Hop / R&B / Open Format
Las Vegas DJ institution who began as a 14-year-old intern at 106.1 KMEL in the Bay Area, ultimately hosting the highest-rated afternoon show in Las Vegas radio history and earning a key to the city (May 28 is DJ Franzen Day in Las Vegas by civic proclamation). His R&Bae Wednesdays at Hakkasan blend 1990s and 2000s R&B classics with modern trap soul and hip-hop. He is also TWITCH.tv's top-ranked DJ and holds dates at Jewel Nightclub at ARIA.
R&Bae Wednesdays qualify for free guest list every week. Women free all night, men free before 12:30 AM with even ratio.
Electro-Pop / EDM
Los Angeles duo known for hook-driven electro-pop productions that incorporate live instrumentation alongside modern dancefloor energy. Their performances at the Ling Ling Lounge on Level 3 of Hakkasan create one of the most intimate Thursday night experiences in the building. The Ling Ling space — a 10,000+ sq ft dedicated lounge — runs simultaneously with the main room, offering a completely different atmosphere at lower volume.
TELYkast Thursday nights at Hakkasan qualify for guest list. Lower crowd density than weekends.
Weekly Series
R&Bae Wednesdays: DJ Franzen's Full Summer Residency
R&Bae Wednesdays is the most consistent weekly nightclub residency on the Las Vegas Strip during the 2026 summer season. Every Wednesday from early June through September — approximately 14 dates total — DJ Franzen holds the Hakkasan Wednesday night with a set built around classic and contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
The programming logic of R&Bae is distinct from Hakkasan's weekend identity. Where Friday and Saturday bring EDM residents and hip-hop guest headliners at full festival production, Wednesday R&Bae is a sociable, groove-oriented night. The crowd skews toward birthday groups, bachelorette parties, and corporate groups who want the Hakkasan production environment with more accessible midweek energy. Jodeci, Usher, Mariah Carey, Biggie, Jay-Z, and Tupac share the playlist with trap soul, afrobeats, and contemporary chart hip-hop — a cross-generational R&B program that builds dancefloor energy without the intense festival-floor compression of peak Saturday nights.
DJ Franzen's credentials for this residency are deep. He began his career as a 14-year-old intern at 106.1 KMEL — the Bay Area's most influential urban radio station — and hosted Snoop Dogg's nationally syndicated radio show before relocating to Las Vegas. His afternoon drive show became the highest-rated in Las Vegas radio history. May 28 is formally DJ Franzen Day in Las Vegas by civic proclamation — a distinction shared by very few entertainers in the market. He is TWITCH.tv's top-ranked DJ. R&Bae Wednesdays draw from three decades of radio experience applied to a single-room nightclub context.
The practical advantage of R&Bae for first-time Hakkasan visitors: Wednesday cover charges run $20-40 vs. $40-75 on peak weekend nights. Guest list through NoCoverVegas provides free entry for women all night and men before 12:30 AM with an even ratio. The same five-floor architecture, the same sound system, the same bar infrastructure — at a fraction of Saturday pricing. See the dedicated R&Bae Wednesdays guide for the full summer calendar.
Seasonal Calendar
Month-by-Month Residency Calendar
The full summer 2026 schedule at Hakkasan Nightclub by month — residents shown in coral, guest headliners in white.
June 2026
June opens the full summer residency calendar. DJ Franzen's R&Bae Wednesdays run every week beginning June 3. Eric D-Lux anchors Friday residency rotations through the month. Ty Dolla $ign (June 6), Fabolous (June 20), and DJ Boof (June 27) headline Saturdays.
| Date | Night | Artist | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Jun 5 | Friday | Eric D-Lux | Resident |
| Jun 6 | Saturday | Ty Dolla $ign | Headliner |
| Jun 10 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Eric D-Lux | Resident |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Justin Credible | Resident |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | Fabolous | Headliner |
| Jun 24 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Jun 27 | Saturday | DJ Boof | Headliner |
July 2026
July is Hakkasan's most event-dense month: Fourth of July Weekend (Chase B Friday Jul 3, Tyga Saturday Jul 4) followed by NBA 2K Summer League week (July 9-19) with Mustard headlining NBA Summer League Saturday July 11. French Montana takes Saturday July 18.
| Date | Night | Artist | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Jul 3 | Friday | Chase B | Headliner |
| Jul 4 | Saturday | Tyga | Headliner |
| Jul 8 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Jul 11 | Saturday | Mustard | Headliner |
| Jul 15 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Jul 18 | Saturday | French Montana | Headliner |
| Jul 22 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | Mustard | Headliner |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
August 2026
August delivers a consistent resident rotation with French Montana returning Saturday August 8, OhGeesy headlining Saturday August 22, and DJ Franzen continuing R&Bae Wednesdays every week. August is Hakkasan's most guest-list-accessible month — headliner nights are strong but crowds are below July peak.
| Date | Night | Artist | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | French Montana | Headliner |
| Aug 12 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Aug 19 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
| Aug 22 | Saturday | OhGeesy | Headliner |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | DJ Franzen (R&Bae) | Resident |
September 2026 — Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend closes the summer season at Hakkasan with two major hip-hop bookings: Tyga returns Friday September 4 and Mustard headlines Saturday September 5. These are two of Hakkasan's highest-demand nights of the year — advance guest list sign-up is essential.
| Date | Night | Artist | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4 | Friday (LDW) | Tyga | Headliner |
| Sep 5 | Saturday (LDW) | Mustard | Headliner |
Premium Bookings
Summer 2026 Guest Headliners
Beyond the resident calendar, Hakkasan books one-off premium artists for major weekend events. These nights command the highest cover and most competitive guest list. See the full season schedule guide for complete headliner bios and date details.
Thu May 14 — EDC Week
DJ Mag Presents event — rare techno booking at a hip-hop venue
Sat Jul 11 + Jul 25 + Sep 5 (LDW)
Grammy winner — NBA Summer League and Labor Day closing night
Guest headliner nights typically require advance ticket purchase or bottle service reservation for guaranteed entry. Check the Hakkasan EDC Week guide and Hakkasan Memorial Day Weekend guide for holiday-specific planning.
The Venue
Hakkasan at MGM Grand — Five Floors, One Residency Calendar
Hakkasan Nightclub occupies 80,000 square feet across five levels inside MGM Grand at 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd. No other venue on the Strip runs resident programming across as many formats simultaneously. Levels 1-2 house the award-winning Cantonese restaurant and private dining rooms. Level 3 contains the Ling Ling Lounge — a 10,000+ square foot dedicated hip-hop and pop lounge with its own DJ and dance floor. The upper levels contain the main nightclub room with mezzanine, Pavilion, and back areas where EDM residents hold court.
The multi-floor architecture creates a unique resident scheduling advantage: EDM residents can headline the main room while the Ling Ling Lounge runs its own DJ program simultaneously. Thursday nights — TELYkast at the Ling Ling Lounge — are entirely separate from the main room rotation. Wednesday R&Bae fills the complete building under DJ Franzen's single programming identity. Every floor has its own bar, so guests can order at any level without crossing to the main floor.
The venue opened in 2013 as one of the first meganightclub builds of the Las Vegas expansion era. Capacity of 3,800 makes it one of the highest-volume clubs in the country. The main room production rivals a music festival: concert-grade stage build, a sound system engineered for room-filling coverage without compression, and LED installations that surround the DJ stage in three dimensions.
Compared to other Strip residency venues: XS Nightclub at Wynn runs outdoor pool-adjacent programming; OMNIA at Caesars has the kinetic chandelier installation; Zouk at Resorts World specializes in techno and melodic house. Hakkasan is the only venue running five simultaneous floor environments with separate resident programming tracks.
80,000 sq ft
Size
3,800
Capacity
5 levels
Floors
2013
Open Since
Planning Guide
Guest List Strategy — When to Go Free vs. Buy Tickets
The core strategic decision for Hakkasan in summer 2026 is whether your target night qualifies for free guest list access or requires advance ticket purchase. The rule is simple: resident nights are guest-list accessible; premium headliner nights require tickets.
Guest list nights (NoCoverVegas covers entry): All R&Bae Wednesdays with DJ Franzen, all TELYkast Thursday Ling Ling nights, select Steve Aoki Fridays, and select Loud Luxury dates. Women free all night. Men free before 12:30 AM with even ratio. Groups of 4+ with a 2:2 ratio recommended.
Ticket-required nights: Rick Ross (MDW Sunday May 24), Charlotte de Witte (EDC Week Thu May 14), Tyga (July 4, Labor Day), Mustard (NBA Summer League Saturday, Labor Day Saturday), French Montana (Jul 18, Aug 8). These command event-level cover charges and typically sell in advance.
For groups of 4+, submit the guest list form 48-72 hours in advance on resident nights for the smoothest door experience. Same-day sign-ups are accepted but longer wait times apply. On headliner nights, if you prefer not to buy tickets, consider bottle service — table reservations include entry for the full party and bypass the ticket line entirely.
Practical Info
Getting In — Hours, Dress Code, and Logistics
Hours & Location
- Wednesday: 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM (R&Bae)
- Thursday: Select dates, Ling Ling Lounge
- Friday: 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM
- Saturday: 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM
- Address: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd (MGM Grand)
- Entrance: Inside MGM Grand casino floor
Dress Code
Upscale nightclub attire. Men: dress pants or dark jeans, button-down or fitted shirt, dress shoes. No hats, no athletic wear, no shorts, no sandals.
Women: cocktail-level attire. The MGM Grand door team is consistent — err on the side of dressing up.
Cover Charges
- Resident nights (Wed-Thu): $20-40
- Regular Fri-Sat: $40-75
- Holiday / headliner nights: $75-100+
- Guest list: FREE for women, men free before 12:30 AM
Getting There
- Rideshare to MGM Grand porte-cochere on Las Vegas Blvd
- MGM Monorail station connects to Strip hotels
- Self-parking: MGM Grand garage ($18)
- Valet: MGM Grand main entrance ($35+)
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Other Las Vegas Nightclub Residencies Summer 2026
Hakkasan is not the only Strip venue with a strong 2026 summer residency program.
XS Nightclub
Wynn Las Vegas — The Chainsmokers, Gryffin, Kaskade summer residencies.
OMNIA Nightclub
Caesars Palace — Steve Aoki multi-date residency, Zedd summer dates, kinetic chandelier main room.
Zouk Nightclub
Resorts World — Charlotte de Witte, Chris Lake, Meduza techno and melodic house residencies.
Marquee Nightclub
Cosmopolitan — Mustard, Steve Aoki, Loud Luxury. Strong hip-hop and EDM dual programming.
LIV Nightclub
Fontainebleau — Tiesto Las Vegas residency, Dom Dolla, Metro Boomin hip-hop programming.
TAO Nightclub
The Venetian — hip-hop and top 40 residents. DJ Franzen, Chase B, multi-genre programming.
Related Guides
More Hakkasan Planning Guides
Hakkasan Full Season Schedule 2026
Complete holiday-by-holiday DJ schedule for EDC, MDW, July 4, and Labor Day.
R&Bae Wednesdays Summer 2026
All 14 R&Bae Wednesday dates with DJ Franzen — full summer calendar.
Hakkasan EDC Week 2026
Charlotte de Witte, Murda Beatz, and the full EDC Week Hakkasan lineup May 13-17.
Hakkasan Memorial Day Weekend
Rick Ross Sunday, DJ Drama Friday — MDW at Hakkasan with guest list strategy.
Bachelor Party at Hakkasan
Group planning, dress code tips, bottle service, and the best bachelor nights.
Birthday Party at Hakkasan
Birthday packages, table options, and the best nights for a Hakkasan birthday group.
FAQ
Hakkasan Summer 2026 Residency — Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds DJ residencies at Hakkasan Nightclub in summer 2026?
Hakkasan Nightclub's 2026 summer residency program includes Steve Aoki and Loud Luxury as main room EDM residents, DJ Franzen anchoring R&Bae Wednesdays every Wednesday from June through September, and TELYkast holding Thursday nights at the Ling Ling Lounge. Charlotte de Witte held the EDC Week techno residency slot in May (Thu May 14). Rotating guest headliners — Tyga, Mustard, Rick Ross, Chase B, French Montana, Fabolous — fill premium Friday and Saturday slots throughout the season as one-off bookings distinct from the core resident roster.
What is R&Bae Wednesdays at Hakkasan?
R&Bae Wednesdays is Hakkasan Nightclub's weekly Wednesday night series anchored by resident DJ Franzen, running approximately 14 dates from early June through the end of summer 2026. The night programs classic R&B and hip-hop spanning Jodeci, Usher, Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, and Biggie alongside contemporary trap soul and modern hip-hop. Wednesday crowds are smaller than peak weekend nights, cover charges are significantly lower, and guest list access is easier — making R&Bae the ideal entry point for first-time Hakkasan visitors and midweek groups.
What is the difference between a Hakkasan residency and a guest headliner booking?
A Hakkasan residency is a multi-date seasonal commitment: DJ Franzen holds Wednesday nights all summer, Steve Aoki and Loud Luxury have multiple confirmed Friday and Saturday slots, TELYkast holds Thursday Ling Ling programming. Residency nights have lower cover charges, better guest list availability, and a familiar resident vibe. Guest headliner bookings — Rick Ross for Memorial Day Weekend, Tyga on July 4, Mustard for NBA Summer League Saturday, French Montana in July and August — are single-event premium nights with higher cover and limited guest list access.
When does Steve Aoki perform at Hakkasan in summer 2026?
Steve Aoki holds a 2026 Las Vegas residency spanning multiple properties including Hakkasan at MGM Grand, OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace, and OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar. His Hakkasan appearances are confirmed on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout summer 2026. Check the Steve Aoki DJ page on NoCoverVegas or the official Hakkasan event calendar for specific dates. His Hakkasan performances feature the full theatrical spectacle: cake-throwing into the crowd, crowd-surfing in an inflatable raft, and synchronized CO2 cannon choreography.
Can I get free guest list access to Hakkasan residency nights?
Yes. NoCoverVegas provides free guest list access to Hakkasan Nightclub for qualifying groups on most residency nights, including R&Bae Wednesdays with DJ Franzen and select Steve Aoki and Loud Luxury Fridays and Saturdays. Guest list terms: women free all night, men free before 12:30 AM with an even male-to-female ratio. Groups of 4+ with a 2:2 ratio have the highest approval rate. Submit at least one hour before arrival. Major premium headliner nights — Rick Ross MDW, Tyga July 4, Mustard Labor Day Saturday — require advance ticket purchase.
Which night of the week is best for first-time Hakkasan visitors?
For a first Hakkasan visit, Wednesday R&Bae with DJ Franzen is the most accessible option: free guest list access, lower cover, smaller crowd density, and a sociable R&B and hip-hop atmosphere that showcases the venue's five-floor architecture without peak-Saturday pressure. Friday with Steve Aoki or Loud Luxury delivers the full EDM main room experience at slightly lower demand than Saturday. Saturday with Tyga, Mustard, or French Montana delivers peak crowd energy but requires the most advance planning. Thursday at the Ling Ling Lounge with TELYkast is the most intimate experience in the building.
Free Guest List
Get Free Entry to Hakkasan
Sign up for free guest list access at Hakkasan Nightclub — women free all night, men free before 12:30 AM on qualifying residency nights. Covers R&Bae Wednesdays with DJ Franzen, select Steve Aoki and Loud Luxury Fridays, and more. Submit your group size, date, and hotel — confirmation by text.