Masc Diva is proud to announce the return of Horse Meat Disco: Spring Cherry Blossom Edition, a one-night-only celebration taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at A.I. Warehouse (530 Penn St NE, Washington, DC). Doors open at 10 PM. The event is 21+.
Horse Meat Disco, the iconic London-born DJ collective made up of Jim Stanton, James Hillard, Luke Howard, and Severino Panzetta, returns to the nation’s capital during the most beautiful time of year in the city. Since launching their celebrated queer disco night at The Eagle in London’s Vauxhall in 2004, HMD has grown into a global brand with residencies in London, Berlin, and New York, festival appearances at Glastonbury and beyond, and a debut album Love and Dancing released on Glitterbox/Defected. They are widely regarded as one of the most respected names in queer club culture worldwide.
Masc Diva has been proud to bring Horse Meat Disco to Washington, DC on multiple occasions, including the Horse Meat Disco: World Pride 2025 event and the Official MAL Closing Party in January 2026, both held at A.I. Warehouse. The Spring Cherry Blossom Edition continues that tradition, cementing the partnership between Masc Diva and HMD as a cornerstone of DC’s LGBTQ+ nightlife calendar.
Event Details
Event: Horse Meat Disco: Spring Cherry Blossom Edition
Presented by: Masc Diva
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Doors: 10 PMVenue: A.I. Warehouse, 530 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Ages: 21+
Tickets: shotgun.live/en/events/horse-meat-disco-spring-edition
More Info: mascdiva.com
Lineup
Horse Meat Disco (London, UK) - Headliner
Kziilla (Washington, DC) - Opening DJ
Joey with the Mustache (New York City) - Opening DJ
Giving Back
A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend Travel Fund, which supports education around the history of leather and MAL Weekend within the LGBTQ+ community. Masc Diva is committed to giving back to the communities that make DC’s nightlife vibrant and meaningful.
A Full Night Out in DC
The Spring Cherry Blossom Edition is perfectly positioned within an extraordinary weekend of electronic music in Washington, DC. With daytime block parties featuring Chris Lake and Black Coffee happening around town that same weekend, Horse Meat Disco offers the ideal way to close out Saturday night. Attendees can dance all day, then head to A.I. Warehouse at 10 PM for a legendary late-night disco experience.
Official After Party: SIMULATION at Bunker DC
The night doesn’t end at A.I. Warehouse. Masc Diva is also presenting SIMULATION: The Official Horse Meat Disco After Party at Bunker DC, featuring Los Angeles-based DJ Murff. From daytime block parties to Horse Meat Disco to SIMULATION, April 18 promises to be one of the biggest nights in DC’s dance music calendar.
About Horse Meat Disco
Horse Meat Disco is a London-born DJ collective founded in 2004 by Jim Stanton, James Hillard, Luke Howard, and Severino Panzetta. What began as a weekly Sunday night party at The Eagle in Vauxhall has grown into a global phenomenon, with monthly residencies in Berlin and New York, appearances at major festivals including Glastonbury, and a critically acclaimed debut album Love and Dancing on Glitterbox/Defected. Known for their joyous, genre-spanning sets that weave disco, Italo, house, and punk funk, HMD has become one of the most enduring and beloved forces in queer club culture. Theiriconic neon horse logo and inclusive ethos have made them a global standard-bearer for what dance music nightlife can and should be.
About Masc Diva
Masc Diva is a Washington, DC-based queer nightlife collective serving chaos, creativity, and unforgettable parties for everyone. Masc Diva has quickly established itself as the go-to promoter for bringing internationally acclaimed acts to DC’s queer nightlife scene. Notable productions include the Horse Meat Disco World Pride 2025 event, the Official MAL Closing Party at A.I. Warehouse, and the ongoing Horse Meat Disco series. Masc Diva is committed to community giving, inclusivity, and creating spaces where music comes first.
