Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | April 16 to 19
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS APRIL 16 TO 19
April is bringing in touring acts while local crews hold it down all month long. I challenge you to try a new genre this month… or don’t. No judgment here.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON kicks off the weekend early at The Beach with a high-energy mix of house, hip-hop, and dance remixes built for Bourbon Street chaos. Neon lights, packed balconies, and nonstop transitions keep the floor moving from start to late.
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Shive Cave goes weekly while Sea Cave renovates, turning Thursdays into a kickback built for your inner child. Free gaming for femmes & thems ($5 for fellas), limited NA drink options for Lent (BYOB otherwise), giveaways, console pop-ups, and a full food lineup.
Late Night At The Saint | The Saint
When: Thursday, April 16 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Late Night At The Saint keeps Thursdays locked into that raw LGD energy with a proper underground feel. JungleJoe.dj makes his debut alongside Derrajj, bringing a mix of deep, late-night sounds built for a crowd that wants to move ’til sunrise. Expect unfiltered vibes, strong selections, and a dancefloor that doesn’t let up.
When: Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER).
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Obsidian Lounge delivers a darker side of nightlife with an immersive mix of shadowy visuals and deep, moody soundscapes. Hosted by Mikall Overing, Solox Media, and Pythia’s Gaze, the night leans into experimental, gothic, and underground energy. Expect an intimate, art-driven atmosphere built for those drawn to the darker edges of electronic music.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Noche Latino Futuro | Arora NOLA
When: Friday, April 17 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $20.06.
Age Restrictions: 18+
Noche Latino Futuro takes over Arora NOLA with a vibrant mix of Latin club energy and future-facing dance sounds. Featuring Lemonhead, DJ G, Juicy Jorge, and special guest Radical One, the night blends reggaeton, Latin house, and global edits into a high-energy experience. Expect a packed dancefloor, bold rhythms, and a crowd locked into the pulse of Latin nightlife.
When: Friday, April 17 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets:General Admission: $33.26 | VIP: $61.07.
Age Restrictions: 18+
Dombresky brings his signature blend of groovy, feel-good house to Republic for a high-energy night driven by rhythm and movement. Known for global festival stages and infectious dancefloor energy, this set leans into sexy, uplifting house built to keep the crowd moving all night.
Luke Eargoggle and Cygnus | No Dice
When: Friday, April 17 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: General Admission: $12.05.
Age Restrictions: 21+
Luke Eargoggle and Cygnus bring a raw, underground energy to No Dice with a night rooted in experimental electronic and darkwave textures. Known for pushing boundaries, the lineup leans into analog-driven sounds and immersive club energy. Expect a gritty, intimate setting with a crowd tapped into deeper, left-field selections.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON kicks off the weekend early at The Beach with a high-energy mix of house, hip-hop, and dance remixes built for Bourbon Street chaos. Neon lights, packed balconies, and nonstop transitions keep the floor moving from start to late.
STEVE AOKI – Dim Mak 30 Tour | The Metropolitan
When: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: General Admission: $51.98 | VIP: $63.29
Age Restrictions: 18+
Steve Aoki brings the Dim Mak 30 Tour to The Metropolitan with JOYRIDE and Cheyenne Giles for a large-scale EDM stop built around festival-sized energy and heavy crowd movement. Expect major drops, big production, and a packed Warehouse District room from open to late.
The Modulation Sessions | The Wolf Den
When: Friday, April 17 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: General Admission: $10.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Modulation Sessions brings a one-of-a-kind live hardware synthesis and DJ showcase to The Wolf Den. Featuring Tony Skratchere, Hum_Bruh, and Oscillation Communications, the night blends turntablism, hard-hitting DnB, and hypnotic live modulation into a fully immersive sonic experience. Expect experimental textures, analog energy, and a crowd tapped into the deeper side of sound.
Chore Boys (Balcony Room) | Blue Nile Balcony Room
When: Friday, April 17 at 10:01 PM ’til 1:01 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER).
Age Restrictions: 21+
Chore Boys takes over the Blue Nile Balcony Room with a high-energy balcony party built for late-night movement and crowd interaction. Expect a mix of dance edits, hip-hop, and club favorites that keep the floor active from start to finish. With drink specials and Frenchmen Street energy, this one leans fun, social, and nonstop.
When: Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: General Admission: $13.76.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
House of Ohm brings a high-energy blend of house, hip-hop, and techno to Ohm Lounge with sets from Michael Medina, Hondo, and Xsomnia. Known for its open-format flow and club-driven energy, the night moves between genres while keeping the dancefloor packed. Expect strong DJ rotations, bottle service vibes, and a late-night crowd locked into nonstop movement.
Club Chido: 1 Year Anniversary | Midnight Train
When: Friday, April 17 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed.
Age Restrictions: 21+
Club Chido celebrates its one-year anniversary with a full takeover at the Midnight Train, turning the night into a high-energy, immersive party experience. Featuring Jamil.mp3, DJ FTK, Mikey Offline, Iamsiisko, and special guests Pure Intentions and RTS, expect a mix of Latin, club edits, and high-tempo dance sounds. With lights, food, and nonstop energy, this one is built to feel like a full-on birthday blowout on the tracks.
EARLY BIRDS | Breezy’s Patio Bar @ Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, April 17 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER).
Age Restrictions: Not listed
EARLY BIRDS is a laid-back patio session built for house heads who want the vibe without the late-night crash. Featuring DirtySouthHouse and The DTR Project, expect smooth disco and house grooves in an open-air setting with drink specials flowing. It’s the perfect early-evening dance fix—easy, breezy, and still full of rhythm.
When: Friday, April 17 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:30 AM
Tickets: $13.76.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
CHKNDRUM brings a high-energy underground takeover to The Crypt with a stacked mix of drum & bass, jungle, techno, and experimental bass. Featuring Souljunk, Aliyuhhh, Kwench, and Sunnie, the night blends heavy rhythms with raw club energy—and yes, free fried chicken in the mix. Expect chaotic, fast-paced dancefloor vibes built for the late-night crowd.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Rose Petal Mirage | The Maidstone New Orleans
When: Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 PM ’til 9:00 PM
Tickets: General Admission: $28.49 | FINAL GA: $33.99 | VIP CABANA DEPOSIT: $440.99 | VIP STAGE SIDE CABANA DEPOSIT: $660.99 | HOTEL ROOM: DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDS: $462.99 | HOTEL ROOM: 1 KING SIZE BED: $462.99 | HOTEL ROOM + CABANA: $850.00 | MIRAGE SZN PASS: $165.99
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Rose Petal Mirage brings Pure Intentions Entertainment and Dr. Romance & Friends to The Maidstone New Orleans for a pink-themed daytime pool party built around spring style, social energy, and warm-weather grooves. Expect poolside lounging, house and disco-driven sounds, and a polished daylife crowd carrying the vibe from afternoon sunlight into early evening.
Chain Reaction ft. Rello | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: TIER 1: $27.50 | TIER 2: $33.00 | VIP: $44.00.
Age Restrictions: 21+
Rello takes over The Rabbit Hole for a late-night house session built for real dancers. Expect deep grooves, driving basslines, and a packed underground energy as Joshpitality and ParishWorx bring together a stacked local lineup featuring Romancing the Stoned b2b Tchoupo, Sillva, and NK Ultra. This is one of those nights that starts strong and only gets better the deeper you go.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON kicks off the weekend early at The Beach with a high-energy mix of house, hip-hop, and dance remixes built for Bourbon Street chaos. Neon lights, packed balconies, and nonstop transitions keep the floor moving from start to late.
Dark Disco at The Crypt | The Crypt
When: Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 PM ’til 6:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
A late-night dive into disco, darkwave, and underground club sounds inside one of New Orleans’ most immersive venues. JustinTC takes control of the night with a blend of EBM, goth, and house, building a moody, high-energy atmosphere designed for the dancefloor. Expect fog-filled rooms, neon lighting, bold looks, and a crowd fully tapped into the darker side of the scene.
When: Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: General Admission: $27.57
Age Restrictions: 18+
Supertask brings a fully immersive, genre-blending experience to Arora NOLA, backed by Funktion-One sound and a focus on audiovisual storytelling. Joined by SUBCYBIN and MER GREY, the night leans into experimental bass, hip-hop-influenced sound design, and cinematic textures. Expect deep, introspective soundscapes paired with powerful visuals and a crowd locked into the full sensory journey.
Lord Chilla & QBaby Worldwide | The Saint
When: Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Lord Chilla and QBaby Worldwide take over The Saint for a late-night session built for heat, movement, and deep-after-hours energy. Expect a club-forward mix with strong local flavor, heavy rhythms, and the kind of selections made for a packed room from midnight through sunrise. This one feels sweaty, raw, and made for people who want to stay out all night.
Flaming Disco | Wifey’s Queer Bar
When: Saturday, April 18 at Not listed ’til late
Tickets: General Admission: $5.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Flaming Disco is a community-centered dance party celebrating connection, joy, and queer nightlife energy. With Warm Advice spinning all night, expect a vibrant mix of disco, dance, and feel-good selections built to keep the floor moving. The vibe is playful, inclusive, and all about letting loose with your people.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
When: Sunday, April 19 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER).
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Planetarium at Okay Bar offers a softer, more immersive kind of nightlife, built around rhythmic electronic sounds, ambient trance, lofi textures, and nature-inspired soundscapes. With queer DJs, tarot readings by Robyn Ravenswyck, and pillows and mats for lounging, the night is designed for calm, comfort, and collective reset. Expect a dreamy, low-pressure atmosphere that feels equal parts chill-out session and cosmic hang.
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