Wedding & Event DJ in Lewiston, ID
Dark Star Entertainment covers Lewiston, the Nez Perce County seat, from its base in Coeur d'Alene, about ninety miles north and a little under three hours by road. Choose Wedding DJ & MC for ceremony sound and a host, Party & Event DJ for hourly dances and birthdays, or Corporate Event DJ for company nights with speeches.
Three ways to fill a room at the river confluence
Match your event to a service, meet the DJ who will play it, then shape the music in an online portal well before the date.
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What we do in Lewiston
Low valley, warm nights and a long drive down the grade
Lewiston sits where the Snake and Clearwater rivers meet, at the lowest elevation in Idaho. Dams and locks downstream make its port the farthest inland seaport linked to the Pacific. The city is home to Lewis-Clark State College and faces Clarkston, Washington, across the Snake.
Coming from Coeur d'Alene, the route crosses the Palouse and drops down the steep Lewiston Hill grade into the valley. Summer afternoons here run hot and dry, so evening start times and shade for the DJ setup are worth planning. Winters are shorter and milder than up north, which keeps indoor parties easy to schedule.
Each service suits a different Lewiston night. Read the one that sounds like yours, then fill in the rest with your DJ.
Wedding DJ & MC
Wireless microphones for the ceremony, a host who runs entrances, toasts and the cake cutting, and a reception built from your song lists.
Party & Event DJ
Hourly bookings for birthdays, reunions, school dances and backyard parties, with music steered by your must-play and do-not-play lists.
Corporate Event DJ
Holiday parties, client dinners and galas, with quiet music through the meal, a microphone for remarks and dancing afterward if the crowd wants it.
Color for a riverside room
Uplighting on walls or nearby trees, plus dance-floor lighting that takes over once the long summer dusk finally fades.
Venues around the valley
Hotel ballrooms, golf clubhouses, winery tasting rooms, event halls and riverfront parks each bring their own power and sound needs.
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Photos from our jobs
A few frames to set the mood: a kiss by a draped arch, two figures dancing at dusk, a crowd under colored light and glowing gloves in the dark.
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Customer reviews & pricing
What affects the price
A Lewiston quote is the hours of music at the hourly rate, with corporate bookings at their own rate and any live-music hours on top. These details also move it.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Wedding DJ & MC | $300 per hourHours of music, from ceremony sound to the last dance |
| Party & Event DJ | $300 per hourParties, school dances, house shows and after-parties, billed by the hour |
| Corporate Event DJ | $450 per hourCorporate events, billed by the hour |
| Live Music | +$100 per hourAcoustic guitar, piano or vocals, added to a DJ booking for each hour performed |
- Hours on the clock: A reception from vows to last dance covers more time than an evening birthday party, and the quote follows the hours.
- Ceremony time: Vows outdoors or in a separate room get their own speakers and wireless microphones, and the ceremony counts toward your hours.
- Live music hours: Acoustic guitar, piano or vocals for the ceremony, cocktail hour or dinner hour is billed for each hour it is performed.
- The drive south: Lewiston is a long trip from Coeur d'Alene, so list your venue in the request and the road time gets planned with the rest.
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Questions we get
How far is Lewiston from your Coeur d'Alene base?
About ninety miles in a straight line and a little under three hours by road, heading south across the Palouse and down the grade into the valley. Lewiston is part of the service area. For travel costs, ask us with your venue and date so we can include it in your quote.
Is a summer evening outdoors in the valley too hot for a dance?
Valley summers run hot and dry, so many hosts start outdoor dancing after sunset and plan shade for guests and gear during the day. Your DJ needs a covered spot with power near the floor. If the afternoon is fierce, an indoor backup room keeps the plan intact.
Can you play a campus or school dance in Lewiston?
Yes. School and campus dances fall under the Party & Event DJ service, billed by the hour. Organizers set the do-not-play list and any lyric rules, and dance-floor lighting turns a gym or student hall into a proper party.
Which service fits a company dinner at a hotel?
Corporate Event DJ. Your DJ keeps music low while people eat and network, runs a microphone for speeches and introductions, and opens a dance floor afterward if the group is in the mood. Share the agenda so announcements land on time.
Do you bring line dances or party games?
No skits, no routine line dances, no inflatables and no pre-made playlist. Your DJ works from your must-play and do-not-play lists and reads the crowd as the night goes. Gear is sanitized between events and single-use earplugs are on hand.
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About Lewiston, ID
Lewiston is about 2 hours 40 minutes by road from Coeur d'Alene, where we're based. We also serve nearby Clarkston, Asotin and Lapwai.
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Send the date, venue and event type. Next you meet your DJ by Google Meet, phone or FaceTime and start on the music.