GTA 6 tapping into EDM and rave culture is not far from possible. From underground nightclubs to international DJ cameos, the Grand Theft Auto franchise has brought some great electronic dance music culture in gaming. As anticipation builds for GTA 6, fans and music lovers alike are asking: what kind of nightlife and EDM experience will the next chapter bring?
Rockstar Games has a track record of merging real-world club culture with immersive gameplay. With GTA 6, it is likely that the publisher will take a step even further with its EDM offerings. Here’s a look back at how EDM has already shaped the world of GTA, and what we might expect when the lights go down in Vice City once again.
How GTA Became an EDM Playground
With the release of the After Hours update in 2018, Rockstar transformed GTA Online into a full-blown digital nightlife experience—centered around a rotating cast of real-world DJs. Players could own and manage nightclubs across Los Santos, and even book legendary electronic artists as resident performers. Rockstar motion-captured and voiced each DJ, building custom in-game missions and exclusive music mixes to bring their residencies to life.
Los Santos Underground Radio & The After Hours Era
Central to this update was Los Santos Underground Radio (LS-UR). A new in-game station powered by exclusive DJ mixes from some of the most respected names in house and techno.
It starts with Solomun. Players must complete a mission to secure his residency, unlocking his hypnotic deep house set “25/8”. A 90-minute mix that included “Customer Is King,” a track with a GTA-themed music video shot entirely in-game. His performances inside the club featured reactive lighting and crowd movement, delivering an authentic Ibiza-style experience.
Next came Tale of Us, the Italian melodic techno duo known for emotional, cinematic sets. Their mix, “Afterlight,”included unreleased material and matched their signature Afterlife vibe. Their setup mission and sleek avatars mirrored their real-world mystique.
Dixon followed, bringing Berlin’s deep house sensibility to the mix. After completing his chaotic airport pickup mission, players were treated to a moody, 63-minute set that reflected his Innervisions sound. It is perfect for late-night club sessions under dim lights and minimal visuals.
Finally, The Blessed Madonna (formerly The Black Madonna) added a bold, disco-infused presence to LS-UR. Her mix “We Believe” blended house and rave energy, backed by a Rockstar-style mission and a knockout trailer moment that made her entrance unforgettable.
The Music Locker Radio
In 2020, Rockstar doubled down on dance culture with the introduction of The Music Locker. It is a subterranean club in GTA Online: The Cayo Perico Heist update. This time, it wasn’t just about the club—it came with a dedicated EDM radio station. It featured real DJ sets from global icons. Players could experience these sets in the club itself or tune in while driving through Los Santos, blurring the lines between gameplay and dance floor immersion.
Moodymann, the deep house legend from Detroit, was the first to take over the decks. He brought his gritty, soul-infused style and even appearing as a character in GTA Online missions. Berlin’s Keinemusik collective followed with hypnotic afro-house and melodic techno, their digital avatars performing signature tracks like “Muye” live in the club. Rounding out the rotation was UK favorite Palms Trax. His retro-tinged house and disco vibes added warmth and groove to the station’s otherwise darker tone.
Music Locker Radio was a digital residency, a festival circuit reimagined inside Los Santos. It showcased subgenres often overlooked in mainstream gaming and gave players a genuine sense of what it feels like to be inside an underground club. With rotating sets, fully voiced DJ characters, and a dedicated venue, Rockstar not only simulate EDM culture— but also embedded it into the core of the game.
Could Club Space Miami Appear in GTA 6?
With GTA 6 expected to return to a Vice City setting—clearly inspired by Miami. A speculation is mounting about the possible inclusion of Club Space, one of the most iconic nightclubs in the U.S.
Here’s why it sounds plausible. Club Space has been at the heart of Miami’s nightlife for over two decades. The club has hosted artists like Charlotte de Witte, Carl Cox, Peggy Gou, and Marco Carola. Given how the Rockstar has previously featured real-world venues and modeled fictional spaces on iconic locations (like The Music Locker’s clear Berghain inspiration), Club Space seems to be a natural fit. While not officially confirmed, fans have noticed architectural details in teaser trailers and screenshots that resemble Space’s unique rooftop design.
With GTA 6 set to release in May 2026, Rockstar has the chance to push this fusion of gaming and EDM even further. They can turn Vice City’s streets into digital dance floors. For fans of nightlife, club culture, and electronic music, the next instalment might just be the most musically immersive Grand Theft Auto yet.
