Authentic Reggaeton Parties Led By Femmes Across The U.S.
1. Y2KReggaeton (Houston, TX)
Curated by DJ Rosez y2k reggaeton nite the hottest reggaetón party in Houston. Rosez, the most prominent Latina DJ in the city—and proudly lesbian—has become a beacon for queer nightlife in Texas. She’s creating spaces where being yourself is non-negotiable and where old school perreo is always popping. Expect classic anthems, y2k bangers, and a whole lotta community love.
2. JefaTona (Philadelphia / Touring)
Launched by the fierce collective Jefa Studios, JefaTona centers femme, queer, and Afro-Latinx joy across every city it touches. Rooted in intersectional feminism and cultural pride, the party amplifies Black and Brown women behind the decks while keeping the vibe strictly perreo clásico. If you want to sweat with intention, this is where you go.
3. Perreo2ThePeople (New York City)
Agent DMZ This political perreo collective centers mutual aid, cultural education, and sweat-inducing sets. Organized by a rotating crew of Afro-Latinx femmes, Perreo2ThePeople is where you dance with purpose. Think underground house parties with revolutionary energy and reggaetón that never sold out.
4. Neoperreo (San Francisco / Global)
Once a niche sound pioneered by DJ Rosa Pistola, Neoperreo has grown into a full-blown movement of goth reggaetoneras who bend genre, gender, and rhythm. Rosa’s futuristic take on perreo draws heavy from the 90s underground—and her work was validated early on by reggaetón pioneer DJ Blass himself. Today, the sound is international, but the soul? Still strictly from the barrio.
5. Perreo y Mimosas (Chicago)
DJ Bonita’s brunch-to-club series brings high femme energy with street-smart edge. Think endless mimosas, early 2000s Daddy Yankee bangers, and curated perreo for the girls, the gays, and the theys. A favorite among femme-forward partygoers, it proves that you can be soft and still perrear hasta abajo.
5. La Reina (New York City)
This femme-run NYC party curated by DJ Lita and Macha Sounds celebrates the majesty of Black and Brown women in reggaetón. From sultry old-school edits to sweaty dembow loops, La Reina feels like a royal decree: the girls are running the rhythm now.
7. Bembé (Seattle)
DJ CaroZA brings Seattle its much-needed dose of Afro-Caribbean soul with Bembé. Dedicated to uplifting femmes and queer folks of color, her sets celebrate the raw edge of perreo with a warm, intentional vibe. It’s less about flash and more about feeling the drumline in your bones.
8. Reinas Del Perreo (Miami)
Miami’s femme-led party Reinas Del Perreo—helmed by DJ La Negra Fabulosa—feels like a sultry, after-dark dream. It’s intimate, curated, and drenched in sensual dembow rhythms. La Negra keeps it raw and raucous while always carving space for Afro-Latina and queer bodies to shine.
These woman-led perreo parties are keeping the sound and spirit of reggaetón rooted in the communities that birthed it. From sweaty warehouse dance floors in Brooklyn to femme-forward fiestas in Houston, they prove that perreo isn’t just about music—it’s about who gets to move, who gets to be seen, and who controls the rhythm. These curators aren’t just spinning—they’re reshaping urbano culture one track at a time.
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