{"id":19080,"date":"2026-07-02T23:46:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T03:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anthemorlando.com\/event\/hydro-wknd-dj-nick-stracener-anthem-orlando-09-19-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T01:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T05:18:56","slug":"hydro-wknd-dj-nick-stracener-anthem-orlando-09-19-2026","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/anthemorlando.com\/pt\/event\/hydro-wknd-dj-nick-stracener-anthem-orlando-09-19-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HYDRO WKND com DJ Nick Stracener no Anthem Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"HYDRO<\/figure>

\ud83c\udfa7 HYDRO WKND com DJ Nick Stracener no Anthem Orlando<\/strong><\/p>

Tickets from Free \u00b7 9 PM \u2013 2:30 AM \u00b7 21+<\/strong> \ud83d\udccd Anthem Orlando \u00b7 100 N Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando \u00b7 \ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, September 19, 2026<\/p>

The tide comes back in: HYDRO WKND<\/strong> returns to Anthem Orlando<\/strong> on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for its second splashdown of the year at downtown Orlando’s premier gay bar and LGBTQ+ nightclub. This round, fast-rising American circuit DJ Nick Stracener<\/strong> takes command of the decks \u2014 another headline-caliber booking on the 2026 Global DJ Lineup<\/strong>.<\/p>

Stracener’s signature sound layers tribal, indigenous-flavored rhythms under sultry female vocals \u2014 a sun-soaked, percussive style practically engineered for HYDRO WKND’s pool-party circuit concept. Add water-park visuals, go-go dancers, drag moments, and full production, and September in Orlando nightlife suddenly has a main event.<\/p>

Tickets are live now \u2014 and the smart money is on the HYDRO + KIKILAND bundle<\/strong>: one ticket covers both parties and saves you $10 vs buying separately (bundles from $40, limited release). Going \u00e0 la carte? HYDRO<\/strong> admission starts with a FREE launch release, then moves through $15, $20, and $25 tiers, and the HYDRO VIP section with bottle service<\/strong> is up for grabs. KIKILAND<\/strong> dry-event admission runs $35\u2013$45 with its own free launch release.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

What to expect at HYDRO WKND round two in Downtown Orlando<\/h2>
  • American circuit DJ Nick Stracener behind the decks for the second HYDRO WKND of 2026<\/li>
  • Tribal grooves and soaring vocals \u2014 pool-party circuit energy indoors<\/li>
  • Go-go dancers, drag moments, and full production inside downtown Orlando’s LGBTQ+ nightclub<\/li>
  • HYDRO + KIKILAND bundles from $40 (save $10), HYDRO tiers from FREE launch to $25, KIKILAND dry event $35\u2013$45 \u2014 plus a VIP section with bottle service<\/li>
  • 9 PM \u2013 2:30 AM \u00b7 21+ with valid ID<\/li>
  • 100 N Orange Ave, downtown Orlando \u2014 street and garage parking nearby<\/li><\/ul>

    About DJ Nick Stracener<\/h2>

    Nick Stracener is one of the fastest-rising names in the American circuit scene, with one of its most unlikely r\u00e9sum\u00e9s: a classically trained, scholarship-winning saxophonist from Texas who moonlights as an international flight attendant and nationally qualified physique athlete. He has lived circuit culture from every angle \u2014 go-go dancing, promoting, and finally the booth \u2014 before DILF Party founder Joe Whitaker threw him into the deep end opening for circuit legend Kitty Glitter in Dallas. Since then Nick Stracener has played events around the country, from BOS Philly to dedicated late-night circuit parties, and joined the MN2S international booking roster. His sets fuse indigenous rhythms with sultry female vocals, and they hit exactly as hard as that sounds.<\/p>

    About the HYDRO WKND concept<\/h2>
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    Born from the crew behind the Hydro Caribbean Festival \u2014 the pool-party circuit weekend famous for taking over San Juan, Puerto Rico \u2014 Hydro Wknd is one of the sponsor brands powering Anthem’s 2026 Global DJ Lineup. The concept is simple physics: circuit beats plus summer heat plus water equals beautiful chaos. Round one makes waves in August; round two exists because one Hydro is never enough.<\/p>

    Como chegar ao Anthem Orlando<\/h2>

    Anthem Orlando is at 100 N Orange Ave in downtown Orlando \u2014 an easy walk from garage parking and rideshare drop-off points. Doors open at 9 PM, the party ends at 2:30 AM, and valid 21+ ID is required. Call 407-279-0609 or visit anthemorlando.com for tickets, VIP bottle service reservations, and the full 2026 Global DJ Lineup.<\/p>\n\n

    Introducing KIKILAND \u2014 Orlando\u2019s New Late-Night Dry Event at Encima<\/h2>
    \"KIKILAND<\/figure>

    When HYDRO WKND winds down, KIKILAND<\/strong> is just warming up. Brought to Orlando by the Hydro Festival production team<\/strong>, KIKILAND is a brand-new dry event<\/strong> \u2014 an alcohol-free, top-notch late-night production running from 2:30 AM until late<\/strong> no Encima<\/strong> in downtown Orlando. Expect the same world-class sound, lighting, and production that power Hydro\u2019s festival stages, distilled into an intimate late-night room built to keep the dance floor moving well past last call \u2014 one more way we\u2019re elevating the nightlife experience for our patrons. Grab a HYDRO + KIKILAND bundle<\/strong> and make it one continuous night.<\/p>

    VIP Bottle Service \u2014 What\u2019s Included<\/h3>

    Go all in with the private VIP experience: 5 tickets<\/strong>, a special VIP area<\/strong>, mixers<\/strong>, e dedicated bottle service<\/strong> with your choice of bottle \u2014 Buchanan\u2019s, Tito\u2019s Vodka, Aguardiente, Bacard\u00ed, or Milagro Tequila.<\/p>

    2026 Global DJ Lineup Sponsors<\/h2>\n

    Anthem Orlando’s 2026 Global DJ Lineup is presented with the support of our sponsors: One Magical Weekend<\/strong>, Orange Party Florida<\/strong>, Hydro Weekend Festival<\/strong>, and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)<\/strong>. Thank you for helping bring international beats and Orlando energy to downtown Orlando’s LGBTQ+ nightlife all year long.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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