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
Jazz Fest energy isn’t slowing down. Late nights, underground sounds, and stacked lineups all weekend long.
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, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: 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.
Jake Ryan | The Saint
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
A late-night Jazz Fest closeout at The Saint with Jake Ryan holding it down all night. Expect a proper underground dancefloor feel with house and club energy carrying the crowd from start to sunrise — no cover, just music and movement.
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.
Set De Flo Pop-Up Show | Poor Boys Bar
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $11.99
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Set De Flo pulls up with a stacked pop-up featuring Andre Power, Mancy Gant, Legatron Prime, Antwigadee!, and Kilobaud for a high-energy late-night session. Expect a genre-blending mix of house, club, and bass with a packed dancefloor and that raw, anything-goes Poor Boys energy.
Avant / Garde | Anna’s
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
An experimental, genre-bending solo session pushing contemporary deconstructed dance music into new territory. Avant / Garde is all about raw, unfiltered ideas — blending sounds, moods, and movements into something unpredictable, intimate, and uniquely New Orleans.
Natasha Diggs | The Rabbit Hole
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $54.45
Age Restrictions: 21+
A special Jazz Fest late-night session featuring Natasha Diggs alongside a live horn section with Alex Wasily, John Michael Bradford, and Brad Walker. Expect a soulful blend of house, disco, and jazz-infused energy where the dancefloor meets live instrumentation for a one-of-a-kind Rabbit Hole experience.
Love From Below | The Saint
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Love From Below takes over The Saint with a dark, late-night energy built for the underground crowd. With Vanta Vega and Paco on deck, expect a moody blend of house, techno, and deeper club sounds that lean hypnotic and immersive. This is one for the dancers who like it low-lit, intimate, and locked into the rhythm.
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, 2026 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.
Interesting Results: Abuelita | Tuff Break Loser’s Lounge
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER).
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Interesting Results: Abuelita leans into experimental and underground sounds with a stripped-back, intimate late-night session at Tuff Break Loser’s Lounge. Expect left-field selections, DIY energy, and a crowd tapped into the weirder side of the scene. It’s raw, minimal, and built for those who like their nights a little unpredictable.
DJ KJ | Covington Beer Garden
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
DJ KJ brings a laid-back, groove-forward set to Covington Beer Garden, perfect for a relaxed night out just across the lake. Expect a mix of house, chill electronic, and feel-good selections paired with an easygoing crowd and outdoor atmosphere. With half-off specialty cocktails and draft beer early, this one leans social, smooth, and effortlessly vibey.
ALL 4 U + FOR THE KULTURE | Addis Nola
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM ’til 2:30 AM
Tickets: EARLY BIRDS: $8.88 | GENERAL ADMISSION: $11.11
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A one-night-only Jazz Fest after-hours link-up bringing together ALL 4 U and For The Kulture for a back-to-back takeover by PRO$PER JONE$ and DJ FTK. Expect nonstop energy, crowd-moving blends, and a packed room keeping the party alive well into the night.
New Orleans Proletarian Disco | The Crypt
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10. NOTAFLOF
Age Restrictions: 21+
A raw, high-energy May Day celebration rooted in underground dance culture and working-class spirit. NOPE brings together techno, acid, dub, hip hop, and experimental sounds with sets from Gabriela and Pythia, plus live performances by BluShakurX and Nonlethal Weapons. Expect a no-rules dancefloor, heavy sounds, and a crowd built on connection, resistance, and pure release.
The Spring Fling | Poor Boys Bar
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A late-night Spring kickoff at Poor Boys bringing together a lineup of local DJs including Rakimbeau, Shan Li, Say Trell, and Sweet Tee. Expect a mix of club, house, and dancefloor-ready energy as the night builds into a full-on party ’til 4AM.
New Orleans Noise Fest: Night One | Okay Bar
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at Time not listed ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Night one of New Orleans Noise Fest kicks off a three-day experimental takeover with raw, boundary-pushing performances from local artists. Expect noise, ambient, and genre-defying soundscapes in an intimate setting built for deep listening and underground energy.
Electric Flow | Leela Yoga (Baton Rouge)
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: Price not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
An EDM-powered yoga experience bringing glow energy to Baton Rouge, Electric Flow blends movement, music, and atmosphere under black lights. Led by Brittnee with a live DJ set from EddySpinz, expect a high-vibe flow session where rave culture meets wellness.
Resurrection Goth Night (Both Floors) | Santos Bar
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
A monthly dark dance ritual taking over both floors of Santos Bar, Resurrection Goth Night delivers goth, industrial, EBM, and darkwave all night long. With Kacey Chaos and EveHill downstairs and Mange upstairs in the Belfry, expect a mix of underground staples and new selections built for late-night dancing and full-scene immersion.
C’est Funk & Sana | Anna’s (Upstairs)
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
A tropical dance party bringing global grooves to Anna’s upstairs, C’est Funk teams up with Sana for a night of world disco, rare cuts, and feel-good energy. Expect warm, rhythmic selections that pull from international sounds and keep the floor moving in an intimate, late-night setting.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Markwon’s Birthday Breakdown featuring Keoki | The Juke Joint
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 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.
FREAKFEST with CRANKDAT & Jessica Audiffred | The Metropolitan
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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.
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.
Percolate | Arora Nola
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM ’til late
Tickets: ADVANCE: $9.73 | DOOR: $15
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A late-night Jazz Fest closeout built for the ones not ready to go home. Percolate leans into genre-blending energy with sets from Otto, Hollagraham, and Elliot From Earth, bringing house, bass, and everything in between to one of the city’s best sound systems.
Disco House | Arora Nola
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $9.73 | DOOR: $15
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A soulful blend of disco, Chicago house, and New Orleans brass energy, Disco House brings together Phedusha, Sonetto, and DJ Crushed Velvet for a night rooted in rhythm and release. Expect feel-good grooves, live musical influence, and a dancefloor built on community, culture, and movement.
Night Mover | Bud Rips Bar
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A genre-spanning dance night featuring Alix Brown and James Matthew Seven spinning Italo disco, international dance, new wave, post-punk, and funk. Expect a stylish, retro-leaning crowd and a soundtrack built for nonstop movement at one of NOLA’s most beloved neighborhood bars.
SALUD: DJ FTK’s All Day Cinco Party | Poor Boys Bar
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: Price not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
An all-day, all-night Cinco de Mayo celebration led by DJ FTK, bringing together a stacked lineup of local selectors and special guest DJ Ortiz (HTX). Expect everything from club edits and Afrobeat to bounce and Latin-inspired energy, plus food vendors on site to keep the party going deep into the night.
Pasta’s Birthday Party: Two Chapters | Domino Lounge
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A two-part night at Domino Lounge that shifts from deep vinyl cuts to full electronic energy. Chapter I features a collector showcase with 11 selectors spinning rare and surprise wax, while Chapter II flips into a birthday celebration at midnight with INSPEKTOR SODAPOP and crew taking it into late-night dancefloor territory.
New Orleans Noise Fest: Night Two | Bywater Artist Garden
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Time not listed ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Originally planned for Uptown Beach, night two moves to Bywater Artist Garden, keeping the spirit alive with a focus on experimental sound and community gathering. This open-air session leans into immersive, nature-connected performances from local noise and electronic artists.
Past Self w/ Delores Galore + Children of Judas | Santos Bar
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $21.17
Age Restrictions: 21+
Darkwave meets shoegaze as Past Self brings their K-Goth sound to Santos Bar, blending haunting vocals, layered guitars, and moody atmosphere. Joined by Delores Galore and Children of Judas, this lineup leans into goth, post-punk, and underground alternative energy for a late-night set built for the scene.
Trap House w/ ET Deaux | 520 Frenchmen St
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
A genre-bending late-night function built for movement, Trap House blends 2000s throwbacks, trap, house, and Latin sounds into one seamless dancefloor experience. With ET Deaux on the decks, expect high-energy mixing and a crowd ready to cut up post–Jazz Fest.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
504 Art Net Mixer | The Domino
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM ’til 5:00 PM
Tickets: Not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A daytime networking mixer bringing together New Orleans creatives, artists, and community builders for an easygoing, social vibe. With sounds by Saytrell & friends, expect a blend of hip-hop, R&B, and smooth selections while connecting, vibing, and building within the local art scene.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 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.
ÌFÉ w/ 95MP + Matthew Worldwide | Gasa Gasa
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $22.50
Age Restrictions: 18+
A rare Jazz Fest weekend showcase bringing together boundary-pushing live electronic and experimental sounds. ÌFÉ leads the night alongside 95MP’s live DnB project and Matthew Worldwide, blending global rhythms, underground energy, and forward-thinking production into an intimate, high-impact performance.
Soul Sessions | Fish Pot Studios
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Time not listed ’til late
Tickets: Price not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A stripped-back dance session led by Bandikoot, built for people who actually want to move. Soul Sessions leans into raw energy and real connection on the dancefloor, keeping the focus on music, rhythm, and community over anything else.
New Orleans Noise Fest: Night Three | Sankofa Wetlands
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Time not listed ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Closing out the weekend, night three lands at Sankofa Wetlands for a unique fusion of experimental music and natural surroundings. Expect meditative, high-intensity, and avant-garde performances that honor the earth while pushing the limits of sound.
Karaoke at The Green Room | The Green Room (Covington)
When: Weekly Sundays at 9:00 PM ’til 1:30 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
A weekly karaoke night bringing high-energy sing-along vibes to Covington, hosted by Mike Spoon. Sundays kick off early with a DJ set from 8–9 PM before the mic opens, making it the perfect mix of pre-party grooves and full-on karaoke chaos. Whether you’re performing or just vibing, this is your midweek and Sunday night go-to.
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