Serving Greater Hartford, CT — Accepting 2026/2027 Bookings
321 Sports & Bar in Hartford, CT — a Plug N Play Entertainment venue night
Serving Hartford, Connecticut & Surrounding Areas

We Don't Just Play Music. We Create Experiences.

DJs, interactive entertainment, event production, rentals, and DJ education — powered by Plug N Play Entertainment.

"We Play For You, Not For Us." "Your Event. Have It Your Way."
Three Ways To Plug In

How Can We Plug Into Your Experience?

Whether you're planning an event, looking to bring consistent entertainment to your venue, or ready to learn the art of DJing — Plug N Play has a path for you.

Crowd dancing at a Plug N Play DJ event
I Need Entertainment

DJ & Event Services

From birthdays and graduations to weddings, corporate events and private celebrations, Plug N Play brings the music, energy and professionalism your event needs.

"We Play For You, Not For Us."

  • Professional DJ
  • Up to 4 hours for standard private-event packages
  • Professional sound system
  • Wireless microphone
  • Basic dance-floor lighting
  • Event planning consultation
  • Music preferences and requests
  • Setup and breakdown
  • Basic MC announcements

Private Event DJ Packages Starting at $750

Weddings, corporate events & events requiring additional production: custom packages available.

Karaoke and music bingo night at a Plug N Play venue
I Own or Manage a Venue

Plug N Play Venue Nights

Give your customers a reason to come back. Plug N Play helps restaurants, bars, lounges and other venues create recurring entertainment nights that build energy, engagement and consistency.

"More than a DJ. A complete entertainment night for your venue."

  • DJ Nights
  • Karaoke
  • Singo / Music Bingo
  • Trivia
  • Theme Nights
  • Custom Interactive Entertainment

What We Provide

  • DJ or host
  • Entertainment format
  • Sound equipment when required
  • Setup and breakdown
  • Basic promotional support
  • One-time or recurring scheduling

One-Time Events — Custom Quote

Recurring Weekly Entertainment — Preferred Pricing Available

Student learning to DJ at Plug N Play Academy
I Want To Learn DJing

Plug N Play Academy

Learn the fundamentals you need to confidently mix music, understand DJ equipment and begin performing your own sets.

"Learn. Practice. Perform."

  • DJ equipment fundamentals
  • Music organization
  • Beatmatching
  • Transitions
  • EQ and basic mixing
  • Music and crowd selection
  • Practice time
  • Basic performance preparation

Beginner DJ Program

4-Session Program — $399

Free DJ Crash Course

A free introduction to DJing — experience the Academy before joining the full program.

Your Path

Free Crash Course → Beginner Program → Private / Advanced Training → Practice & Development

Select students may eventually be considered for future Plug N Play opportunities based on skill, professionalism and readiness.

Why Plug N Play

Your Event.
Have It Your Way.

Plug N Play isn't about showing up with a predetermined playlist or cookie-cutter event package. We learn what the customer wants and build the entertainment experience around them.

"We Play For You, Not For Us."

We listen to the client, understand the crowd, and keep the party flowing.

1We Play For You, Not For Us

Our DJs don't show up trying to force their personal musical taste. We listen to you, understand your crowd, and create the experience around them.

2Your Event. Have It Your Way.

Every event is different. Music, entertainment, setup, and services are tailored around your vision, crowd, and schedule.

3Multiple Services. One Reliable Team.

DJs, karaoke, trivia, Singo, sound, lighting, and rentals under one company so you never manage fractured vendors.

4Clear Communication & Punctuality

Prompt communication from your first inquiry to the last song. We arrive early, test all audio, and coordinate smoothly.

Packed dance floor party with Plug N Play DJ

Real Event Energy

Seamless transitions, crowd reading, high energy.

The Right DJ Changes Everything

Party & Event DJs
Built For Your Crowd.

Professional DJs for private events, weddings, birthdays, corporate events, graduations, school events, community gatherings, and nightlife. We bring the right music and crowd control to make your event memorable.

Weddings & Receptions
Birthdays & Milestones
Corporate Events & Galas
Graduations & Proms
School & Community Events
Bars, Clubs & Nightlife

Private Events

Starting at $750

Weddings

Starting at $1,250

Recurring Venue Programming

Give Them A Reason To Come Back.

We help restaurants, bars, lounges, and venues create recurring entertainment programming people want to return for.

Karaoke Nights

Engaging host, wireless mics, and a large song library — subject to availability.

Singo / Music Bingo

Music trivia meets bingo. Keeps tables seated, eating, and drinking for hours.

Trivia Nights

Curated themed or general trivia rounds that build weekly neighborhood loyalty.

Weekly DJ Nights

Curated DJ sets matching your venue's demographic from hip hop to house & throwbacks.

Theme Nights

90s/2000s throwbacks, Latin nights, holiday bashes, and seasonal experiences.

Custom Experiences

Hosts, sound, and promotional support — subject to availability and your venue's needs.

Bring Plug N Play To Your Venue

Boost foot traffic on slow weeknights or pack the house on weekends. Let's design a custom entertainment schedule for your venue.

Interactive Experiences

Entertainment That Gets People Involved.

Karaoke, Singo, trivia, and themed nights that turn passive audiences into active, cheering participants. Recurring venue clients may qualify for preferred pricing.

Karaoke

Turn your event or venue into a live concert. Host, mics, and a massive song library included.

Starting at $400

Singo / Music Bingo

Music trivia meets bingo. Keeps tables seated, eating, and drinking for hours.

Starting at $400

Trivia

Engaging, well-paced trivia nights tailored to your crowd and themed to your vibe.

Starting at $325

Theme / Interactive Nights

Throwback parties, lip sync battles, and custom games built around your concept.

Starting at $400

DJ Simma - Founder of Plug N Play Entertainment

DJ Simma

Founder & Flagship DJ • Plug N Play Entertainment

Powered By Real DJs. Built Around Real Experiences.

Founded By DJ Simma. Powered As A Team.

DJ Simma founded Plug N Play Entertainment to bring genuine crowd connection, premium sound, and energetic music programming to Hartford and beyond. Simma's years behind the decks established our core philosophy: We Play For You, Not For Us.

Today, Plug N Play Entertainment is built as a complete entertainment company and team — bringing together skilled DJs, interactive hosts, audio technicians, and event coordinators so your event receives dedicated, full-spectrum support.

Professional & Reliable
Entertainment Team
Reliable Early Setup
Equipment & Event Rentals

Need The Equipment Too?
One Team. Easy Rentals.

We make event rentals simple and help you get exactly the equipment you need. From sound systems, powered speakers, and microphones to DJ gear, lighting, and event equipment — reliable gear with optional delivery, setup, and pickup.

Basic Speaker Package

Starting at $150

2 powered speakers, stands, and basic cables for speech or background music.

Sound + Microphone Package

Starting at $200

Speakers, stands, mixer, and microphone for announcements and presentations.

Event Sound Package

Starting at $300

For speeches, ceremonies, parties, and presentations at smaller events.

Basic Party Lighting

Starting at $100

Lighting that sets the mood without overpowering the room.

Speakers & Sound SystemsWireless & Wired MicrophonesDJ Equipment & ControllersDance-Floor & Uplighting

Our Rental Experience:

Tell us what you need → We confirm availability & quote → We coordinate pickup/delivery/setup → You enjoy your event.

Plug N Play audio and lighting equipment rentals

Rentals Starting at $150

Inquiry-based rentals. No inventory guesswork.

Division of Plug N Play Entertainment

Want To Be Behind The Decks?

Learn. Practice. Perform.

Plug N Play Academy is our distinct educational division. Learn DJ fundamentals through structured training, private lessons, and hands-on practice — from beginner courses to advanced development.

Beginner DJ Program

$399

4 sessions

Private Lessons

From $85

per hour

Free DJ Crash Course

FREE

intro session

Plug N Play Academy DJ coaching
Real Events. Real People. Real Experiences.

The Energy Speaks For Itself.

Authentic reviews from clients and venue partners across Greater Hartford and Connecticut.

★★★★★

"Dj Simma is such a wonderful person and dopest DJ I love his energy and music 🎼 always litt he bring good vibes and flavor"

Sunshyne

Review from Bark

Review from Bark
★★★★★

"He started early and stayed late! The music was popping and no one wanted to leave! I will hire him for all of my events!!!"

Sandy B

Review from Bark

Review from Bark
★★★★★

"Simma was on time and very professional played some really great music and everyone enjoyed themselves i would book him agian"

Terado

Review from Bark

Review from Bark
Simple 3-Step Process

How Booking Works.

Booking your entertainment should feel effortless from start to finish.

1

Tell Us What You're Planning

Submit your event date, event type, location, and the services you need.

2

Build Your Experience

We help determine the right entertainment package and services for your crowd and budget.

3

Lock In Your Date

Secure the booking and let Plug N Play handle its part of the event so you can enjoy the day.

Ready To Power Your Event?

Ready To Power Your Event?

Tell us what you're planning and we'll help build the right entertainment experience.

A 25% non-refundable retainer is required to secure most event dates. Final pricing depends on event duration, date, location, travel, guest count, equipment, and production needs.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Plug N Play Entertainment provide?

We provide DJ services, event entertainment, equipment rentals, event production, interactive experiences, and DJ education for private, corporate, nightlife, and community events.

Can you provide both entertainment and equipment for my event?

Yes. Plug N Play ENT is designed to be a one-stop shop, so we can combine DJs, entertainment, rentals, sound, lighting, and other event services into one package.

What types of events do you service?

We work with birthdays, weddings, graduations, corporate events, school events, nightlife events, community events, private parties, and more.

Do you offer custom event packages?

Yes. We can build a package around your event size, location, entertainment needs, equipment needs, and budget.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends and larger events. However, last-minute availability may sometimes be available.

How do I get started?

Explore our services or submit an inquiry with your event details. Our team will help you determine the best services and package for your needs.