Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | August 13 to 16
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS AUGUST 13 to 16
From soulful house and minimal grooves to underground club nights, ’80s throwbacks, and poolside Sunday sessions, New Orleans has plenty of reasons to hit the dance floor this weekend.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Obsidian Lounge | The Crypt
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Obsidian Lounge returns to The Crypt for an audiovisual descent into darkwave ritual and industrial ecstasy with residents Tarnish and HEARTVVORM alongside special guest Kacey Chaos. Expect dark visuals, brooding electronic selections, industrial rhythms, and an immersive late-night atmosphere.
After Hours | The Library
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
After Hours returns to The Library with DJ Zevyman taking over the decks all night, plus a few special guests. Expect cocktails, late-night grooves, and an intimate dance-floor atmosphere carrying the night through close.
DERRAJ Thursdays | The Saint
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Every Thursday, DERRAJ takes over The Saint with an eclectic blend of techno, club, tribal, Latin club, and high-energy dance music that keeps the floor moving until close. Whether you’re starting your weekend early or staying out all night, expect an intimate late-night atmosphere, adventurous selections, and one of New Orleans’ favorite weekly dance music residencies.
Eat the Rich | Santos Bar
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Eat the Rich returns to Santos Bar with DJ Paco for another night dedicated to rock, grunge, and punk. Expect loud guitars, alternative favorites, and high-energy dance-floor cuts until late.
Twinpeaks | The Rabbit Hole
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Twinpeaks takes over The Rabbit Hole for a four-hour minimal house marathon built for the dance floor. Expect stripped-back grooves, rolling rhythms, and an all-night-long session of underground house energy.
The Monarch Unplugged: Kilobaud | The Monarch
When: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (RSVP)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Monarch Unplugged returns for Session 002 with Kilobaud bringing his distinctive approach to house music to The Monarch. Cocktail hour runs from 6:30 to 7:30 PM before Kilobaud takes over from 7:30 to 10 PM for a warm, soulful evening built around listening, dancing, and connection.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Midnite Mutants | The Crypt
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Disko Obscura and Interesting Results soundtrack another edition of Midnite Mutants, delivering a late-night mix of underground dance music inside The Crypt. Expect dark club energy, eclectic selections, and an intimate atmosphere built for New Orleans’ after-hours crowd.
CLUBUBY with SNAXX + KLITZ | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
CLUBUBY takes over The Rabbit Hole with SNAXX and KLITZ delivering a nonstop mix of high-energy club music built for the dance floor. Expect bold selections, fast-moving party energy, and a late-night crowd ready to keep going until 4:00 AM.
Chore Boys Takeover | Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM ’til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 18+
Nite Sesh welcomes Chore Boys for a late-night takeover at Gasa Gasa. Expect underground club energy and a dance floor built to keep moving deep into the night.
Chkndrum | Santos Bar
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: $13.76
Age Restrictions: 21+
Chkndrum takes over Santos Bar with Loastill, Zeycyman, Sunnie, Marco Alexander, Maximo, and Toro Miota going B2B2B for a high-energy night of underground dance music. Expect a stacked local lineup, late-night energy, and free fried chicken while it lasts
Punchis Punchis Banda Rave | Republic NOLA
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: $26.90
Age Restrictions: 18+
Punchis Punchis Banda Rave brings Música Regional and Banda together with EDM for a high-energy fusion of live brass, tuba, tambora, and electronic beats. Blending tradition with rave culture, this one-of-a-kind experience transforms the dancefloor into a celebration where banda meets bass and the party keeps going all night.
HE$H | ARORA NOLA
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: GA – Tier 1: $33.26
Age Restrictions: 18+
HE$H brings his signature blend of aggressive dubstep and Dirty South hip-hop influence to ARORA NOLA for Amped Productions’ three-year anniversary celebration. Joining the lineup are Sorix, Verdiict, Grimy, and Slowflow B2B Snupi for a night packed with high-energy bass music, heavy drops, and festival-level production.
OCODAGO: Fuzzy Music Video Shoot | No Dice
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: FREE before 8PM | $5 AFTER 8PM
Age Restrictions: 21+
OCODAGO takes over No Dice for an extended night featuring a kitchen chef pop-up from 5–9 PM, the “Fuzzy” music video shoot, vendors, and DJs from 9 PM–3 AM. Tristan Dufrene, Carmine P. Filthy, Pedro Da Juice, KVNGRRED, and Kush soundtrack the night, with guests encouraged to pull up in a guinea tee, boyfriend beater, tank top, or undershirt.
Karizma Pop-Up | Poor Boys
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Baltimore deep house legend Karizma makes his New Orleans debut with a special late-night pop-up at Poor Boys. Kilobaud, Cypriestess, Phlegm, and Quickweave round out the lineup for a dance-focused night of house music and underground club energy.
Frequency Quest 3 | Okay Bar
When: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: $10 NOTAFLOF
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Frequency Quest returns for its third edition at Okay Bar with a stacked lineup featuring SeSefra, Onhelltech, II BitchShakura, TheBerudeLova, and BoytoyArcee. Expect an adventurous night of underground electronic sounds and experimental club energy.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, August 14, 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.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
Ascendance 9 Year Anniversary: Summer After Dark x Bashment Ting | Cafe Istanbul
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $19.64
Age Restrictions: 21+
Ascendance celebrates nine years with a Leo season edition of Summer After Dark x Bashment Ting featuring Summer Indigo, Felice Gee, P.U.D.G.E., Alexis Pierre, Dionne the Divine, Chef Shonda, Oshun Grillz, and Grey Bird Baking Co. Expect a joyful late-night celebration rooted in Black diasporic and Caribbean sounds, culture, community, and dance floor energy.
Dark Electric | The Crypt
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Dark Electric returns to The Crypt with Evil Rudy and Nothing behind the decks for another late-night descent into darkwave, industrial, and synth. Expect shadowy electronic sounds, driving rhythms, and a dark dance floor built for New Orleans’ goth crowd.
Save the Shoreline | Anna’s
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Save the Shoreline returns to Anna’s for its third annual fundraiser benefiting the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, with music from Legatron Prime, DJ FTK, and Rapbaum. The night also features a silent auction, live oyster shucking, a specialty cocktail, and more surprises in support of Louisiana’s coast.
Vice City Nights 2 | Brickyard South
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Vice City Nights returns to Brickyard South for an ’80s-themed dance party inspired by the iconic GTA Vice City soundtrack. Delice, Apollo, Body Mechanic, and Bandifoot soundtrack the night with ’80s classics, deep cuts, and retro dance-floor energy.
Lee Foss | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: ADVANCED PURCHASE GA: $30.25
Age Restrictions: 21+
Lee Foss headlines an all-night house music experience at The Rabbit Hole with support from Dr. Romance, Hondo b2b XSomnia, Hollagraham b2b DJ87, and Josh Heller. Expect deep grooves, marathon sets, and a packed dance floor as the music carries the night into sunrise.
4th Annual Night of the White Lion | The Metropolitan
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The 4th Annual Night of the White Lion takes over The Metropolitan for an all-white Leo season celebration featuring DJ Dr Souss, DJ Atomic, DJ Skyhi, DJ Hondo, DJ Xsomnia, DJ Maliboo, DJ Bullet, and DJ Sick Wit It. Expect a high-energy birthday party packed with DJs, dancing, and late-night club energy.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, August 15, 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.
Freakshow New Orleans | Republic NOLA
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: $41.03
Age Restrictions: 18+
Freakshow New Orleans transforms Republic NOLA into a dark circus filled with techno, bass, and experimental electronic music alongside aerialists, fire performances by Flamme Fatale, burlesque, drag, sideshow acts, and immersive live entertainment. Step into a night of twisted fantasy where circus spectacle and underground dance music collide.
Yo Quiero Bailar Fest | Empire New Orleans
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Yo Quiero Bailar Fest brings its Latin nightlife experience to New Orleans with Luilly, CoroKing, J-Star, and Alexie behind the decks. Expect nonstop reggaetón, dembow, Latin EDM, and Top 40s alongside high-energy performances, immersive lighting, special effects, and festival-style production.
140BAILE | The Domino
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
140BAILE returns to The Domino for a high-speed night of underground tropical electronic dance music with C’est Funk, Gabriela, and special guest Siisko. Expect 140+ BPM club sounds spanning speed dembow, carioca, techno, and Latincore influences built for a packed, high-energy dance floor.
My Soul To Keep | Eldorado Ballroom
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Tickets available online
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Karizma brings Baltimore house energy to Houston’s historic Eldorado Ballroom for My Soul To Keep, joined by Funke, Kilobaud, and Matthew Worldwide with DJ Elevated hosting the night. Expect a Black house music experience rooted in soulful grooves, deep selections, and dance-floor culture.
Disco Dancin’ | Mother’s Lounge
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Flavia and Satanista bring New Orleans flavor to downtown Baton Rouge for a night of disco, funk, and dance-floor grooves at Mother’s Lounge. Expect a feel-good late-night session built for dancing, with the duo keeping things funky through 2 AM.
Proof After Dark: Oldies Edition | Proof
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Proof After Dark returns with DJ S.K.B. for an Oldies Edition built around throwback favorites and nostalgic dance-floor cuts. Expect a lively Saturday night atmosphere as Proof transforms from neighborhood bar into a late-night dance floor.
| Poor Boys
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Saturunday takes over Poor Boys with Dar’ln, Otto, and Bouffant Bouffant for a deep late-night dance session. Expect underground club sounds, sweaty dance-floor energy, and a party built to stretch Saturday night well into Sunday morning.
Jake Ryan | The Saint
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Jake Ryan returns to The Saint for an all-night DJ session after a month away from the venue, with a few DJ friends expected to join throughout the night. Expect a loose, late-night dance floor with underground club selections carrying the party through 5 AM.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
David’s Dance | The Blue Crawfish
When: Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ’til 9:00 PM
Tickets: $23.59
Age Restrictions: 21+
David’s Dance returns to The Blue Crawfish for one final summer session with Antwigadee bringing the soundtrack poolside. Expect an upbeat Sunday afternoon of dancing, warm-weather grooves, and laid-back summer energy before the season wraps.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, August 16, 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.
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