Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | April 9 to 12
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS APRIL 9 TO 12
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 8
When: Wednesday, April 8, 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.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, April 9, 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 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Shive Cave returns to Sea Cave with a weekly community-driven kickback blending music, vendors, and laid-back energy. With local DJs setting the vibe and food pop-ups on site, the night centers connection, creativity, and a feel-good atmosphere.
Splatterday Night | Toulouse Theatre
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $20
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Splatterday Night takes over Toulouse Theatre for an Overlook Film Fest opening party fueled by synthwave and darksynth. With DJs Destryur and Seyward, expect retro horror energy, cinematic sounds, and a night built for fans of 80s soundtracks and neon-lit chaos.
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Flavia and Derraj take over The Saint for a late-night Thursday session built for dancing and deep cuts. Expect foot-moving mixes, underground energy, and a crowd that keeps things weird well into the night.
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Ryan Batiste brings a smooth, music-forward Thursday night to Double Dealer with a blend of curated sounds and laid-back energy. Set beneath the Orpheum Theater, the space pairs cocktails, conversation, and underground ambiance for an easy start to the weekend.
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (LINGERIE) | FEMMES: $5 | MEN: $10. Tickets at venue
Age Restrictions: 21+
Nude by Jakeryan takes over Poor Boys with a bold, body-positive lingerie party centered on freedom, expression, and late-night energy. Featuring sets from Jakeryan, Goddess Grace, and Candy Substance, the night blends celebration and community in a space designed to feel open, playful, and unapologetically confident.
Latin Night | Maria’s Wine & Oyster Bar
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Latin music takes over Maria’s Wine & Oyster Bar with a laid-back night of rhythms, drinks, and good energy. Ladies drink free ’til 11 PM, with a full food menu featuring octopus tostadas, chili butter roasted oysters
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Neonautica’s Happy Fun Dance Hour | Howlin’ Wolf
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $13.29. Tickets at Ticketweb
Age Restrictions: 18+
Neonautica headlines a genre-blending night at Howlin’ Wolf, mixing EDM, funk, soul, and live instrumentation into a vibrant dancefloor experience. With support from NOLA Housing Project and M3OWM1X, expect live vocals, saxophone, and a high-energy crowd from start to late.
Yookie: NOLA Dark Side of the Trash Tour | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: TIER 3: $30.16.
Age Restrictions: 21+
Yookie brings the Dark Side of the Trash Tour to The Rabbit Hole with heavy bass, chaotic drops, and high-energy dubstep built for late-night crowds. Joined by Z-Dougie, this stop delivers a loud, immersive experience in one of the city’s top underground venues.
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Dark Frequencies takes over Santos with a late-night lineup of local selectors delivering underground club sounds in the French Quarter. Expect high-energy sets, rotating styles, and a packed dancefloor built for late-night movement.
Boar’s Nest Friday Party (TVBOO & Dr. Romance) | Boar’s Nest Tent
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $60 (Donation, Requires HOGS Ticket)
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Boar’s Nest Friday Party brings TVBOO and Dr. Romance to a high-energy Hogs for the Cause tent experience. Expect an all-inclusive setup, heavy bass, and a packed crowd as the night blends festival energy with late-night party chaos.
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 12:00 AM
Tickets: DOOR: $5 (Ladies) | DOOR: $7 (Guys)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
SWEAT lands at VB Lounge as a late-night afters-style session focused on alternative Black electronic sounds. Expect a mix of house, bounce, edits, and bass-driven energy in an intimate space built for dancing and community.
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Dark Electric takes over The Crypt with a late-night blend of underground electronic sounds in a dark, immersive setting. Expect heavy energy, deep cuts, and a crowd locked into the music from open to late.
DJSON | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON takes over The Swamp with a high-energy mix of EDM, hip-hop, and New Orleans bounce built for a packed Bourbon Street crowd. Loud bass, balcony views, and nonstop party energy keep the floor moving all night.
The Midnight Assembly | The Saint
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Midnight Assembly returns to The Saint with LORD CHILLA and MARS THE VAMPIRE behind the decks, delivering a late-night session built for dark, hypnotic sounds and deep dancefloor energy. Expect a raw, extended set running ’til sunrise in one of the city’s most intimate underground spaces.
FREQ.BR: Grand Prix 🚩 | Mid City Ballroom
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10. Tickets at venue
Age Restrictions: Not listed
FREQ.BR: Grand Prix pulls into Mid City Ballroom with a high-energy night built for speed and rhythm. Expect fast-paced selections, a locked-in dancefloor, and a crowd riding the momentum from start to finish—see you at the finish line.
When: Friday, April 10 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $5 | DOOR: $10. Tickets at door
Age Restrictions: 21+
Goon Room takes over Poor Boys with a stacked lineup featuring Chinola, Sunnie, AHA, BIG SPARK b2b SailorGoon, Miah, Say Trell, and Legatron. Expect a high-energy night with dancers, vendors, and nonstop chaos from start to late—pull up early and stay locked in.
A Sexy World Is Possible Tour | The Crypt
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: EARLY BIRD: $15 | DOOR: $20.
Age Restrictions: 21+
KRYPTIK brings A Sexy World Is Possible Tour to The Crypt with MS. BOAN and SRSQ, joined by Eve Hill and Splinterpicks. Expect a dark, immersive night blending synth-driven sounds, underground energy, and a seductive, late-night atmosphere inside one of the city’s most iconic spaces.
Emerge Friday | Nola By Nature
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 at [Time Not Listed] ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Emerge Friday returns April 10 with a designer spotlight on Akiala and sounds by Say Trell, blending fashion, music, and creative energy into one curated experience you won’t want to miss.
When: Friday, April 10, 2026 ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
UNC Rave pops up April 10 with a free, anything-goes energy powered by 36floor and DNM Presents. Pull up dressed like your favorite “unc”; socks and sandals, cookout fits, wigs, beer gut and all—as the location drops day-of for a chaotic, community-driven rave.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, April 11, 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: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $18.15 | ADVANCED GA: $24.20 | GENERAL ADMISSION/DOS: $30.25 | PRE-SALE VIP: $42.35 | VIP-1: $60.50 | VIP-2: $181.50 | VIP BOOTH: $665.50
Age Restrictions: 21+
WILD THINGS turns The Rabbit Hole into a jungle-themed house music party with animal prints, immersive visuals, and a high-energy crowd. Featuring Dr Romance and local DJs, the night blends house music, vendors, and interactive moments into a full late-night experience.
STOOG3S: Class Clowns Tour | Arora Nola
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: TIER 1: $27.57. Tickets at Tixr
Age Restrictions: 18+
STOOG3S bring the Class Clowns Tour to Arora Nola with a bass-heavy lineup powered by Funktion-One sound. Joined by HAMRO, BLVNKSPVCE, and SQISHI, this stop delivers a high-intensity tour experience built around heavy drops and large-scale production.
Almost Summer | Sunnies (LOTUS Artist Collective)
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $8.00. Tickets at Posh
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Almost Summer brings a poolside DJ experience to Sunnies with LOTUS Artist Collective, blending live vinyl sets downstairs with an immersive Red Bull lounge upstairs. Expect swim-ready vibes, free Red Bull, tattoo pop-ups, and a sunset session that eases you into the night.
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: EARLY BIRD: $5 | DOOR: $10. Tickets at venue
Age Restrictions: 21+
Fresh Meat lands at Santos as a showcase for rising talent, spotlighting SAY TRELL, MIJITA, and SAILORGOON with surprise pop-ups throughout the night. Built for discovery and energy, this is one for catching the next wave before everyone else does.
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A late-night session built for dark energy and release. “Dance with your demons” sets the tone as the night leans into hypnotic rhythms, shadowy atmosphere, and an intimate underground vibe that carries ’til late.
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Heat Wave! brings a deep dive into rare records from 1957–1974 to 12 Mile Limit, spinning vintage cuts and timeless grooves all night. Expect a laid-back dancefloor, crate-digger selections, and a warm, analog energy built for true music heads.
Stay Outside @ Breezy’s | Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Stay Outside lands at Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa with an open-air session built for easy vibes, drinks, and music under the evening sky. Pull up early, hang outside, and ease into the night with a laid-back soundtrack and good energy.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON closes out the weekend at The Beach with a mix of house, hip-hop, and dance remixes built for a packed Bourbon Street crowd. Bright lights, open-air energy, and nonstop transitions keep the momentum going from early night into late.
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