Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | April 30 to May 3
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS APRIL 2 TO 5
CHNAGE 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.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $10.
Age Restrictions: 18+
Tesselate returns to an open-air warehouse in the Bywater with a groove-forward blend of house, funk, and soul. Featuring ÌFÉ, DJ-Troy, and Tristan Dufrene, the evening leans into warm-weather energy with vendors, food, and a crowd built for dancing from sunset into night.
Chamber Noir | Santos Bar
When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10 PM ’til
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Chamber Noir returns to Santos for a midweek descent into dark dance floor energy. Expect shadowy selections, pulsing lights, and a room full of bodies moving deep into the night.
Signal & Sound: A Music Technology Showcase | The Rabbit Hole
When: Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: General Admission: FREE (NO COVER) WITH RSVP.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A music technology showcase blending live performance, interactive visuals, and networking. Featuring Plexus Play and local innovators, this event creates space for collaboration, creativity, and forward-thinking sound.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, April 30, 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 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A Shive Stop brings a neon-soaked, gamer-inspired experience to Sea Cave with free gaming, giveaways, and BYOB vibes all night. Expect a laid-back blend of electronic sounds, social energy, and playful visuals designed to tap into your inner child. It’s less about the club and more about community, connection, and vibing out in a creative, all-ages space.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, May 1, 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.
Felix Martin: HOT CHIP DJ Set | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, May 1 at 11:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $36.30–$48.40.
Age Restrictions: 21+
A Jazz Fest afterparty featuring Felix Martin’s HOT CHIP DJ set alongside HOLLAGRAM and DJ87. Expect a late-night blend of indie electronic and dancefloor-driven sounds in a high-energy club setting.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Markwon’s Birthday Breakdown featuring Keoki | The Juke Joint
When: Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $15 | DOOR: $20
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Markwon’s Birthday Breakdown brings high-energy rave nostalgia and underground edge to The Juke Joint with a special set from Keoki. Expect a mix of classic rave sounds, breakbeats, and electrifying club energy from a stacked local lineup including Hum Bruh and Sabr. This is a late-night celebration built for dancers, heads, and anyone ready to go full send.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, May 1, 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.
FREAKFEST with CRANKDAT & Jessica Audiffred | The Metropolitan
When: Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $40.66 | VIP: $68.95.
Age Restrictions: 18+
FREAKFEST brings Crankdat and Jessica Audiffred to The Metropolitan for a bass-heavy headliner night built around high-impact drops and late-night chaos. Expect major sound, a packed room, and full-scale production from open to close.
Tonypalooza: 2nd Hook Studios | The Maidstone
When: Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $15 | DOOR: $25
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Tonypalooza brings a playful, art-forward energy to The Maidstone with a full-day experience blending music, tattoos, and immersive vendor culture. With DJs like DJ Hinricks and Cousin Tony soundtracking the space, expect a mix of house-leaning grooves and eclectic selections paired with a laid-back, creative crowd. This one feels like a daytime festival meets backyard party with a strong local twist.
DJ Logic and Friends | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: ADVANCED GA: $48.40 | GENERAL ADMISSION/DOS: $60.50
Age Restrictions: 21+
A genre-blending late-night session featuring DJ Logic alongside a live lineup of musicians. Expect jazz, hip-hop, and electronic fusion in a groove-heavy, improvisational club experience.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON closes out the weekend with a mix of house, hip-hop, and dance edits that keep Bourbon Street active into the late hours. It’s a come-as-you-are kind of night with steady energy, familiar sounds, and a crowd still ready to move.
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