Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | August 27 to 30
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS AUGUST 27 TO 30
We’re sending August out properly with bass, house, Brazilian grooves, poolside sets, and dance floors running well past midnight.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
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.
Derraj x Airheadzz | The Saint
When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Derraj and Airheadzz go back-to-back at The Saint for a late-night tag-team set built to leave no room to breathe. Expect an underground mix of high-energy dance sounds and after-hours pressure behind the decks, with Kelsthibs behind the bar.
Bass Lounge ft. Holy Smokes | 4509 Lounge
When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
BASS.IRL brings Bass Lounge to 4509 Lounge featuring Holy Smokes, with Nilla B2B MyGuyBry, Pykeez B2B Eddy Spinz, Staylow, and Bayleaf. Expect a bass-heavy night of dubstep and underground sounds from a stacked lineup of selectors.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, August 27, 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.
Monarch Unplugged: Antwigadee! | The Monarch
When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM ’til 10:30 PM
Tickets: FREE NO COVER
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Antwigadee! takes over Session 004 of Monarch Unplugged for an intimate DJ set hosted by Mr. Happy Hour. Doors open at 7:00 PM with the unplugged session running from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
HOOD HOUSE | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: EARLY BIRD GA: $18.15 | ADVANCED GA: $24.20 | GENERAL ADMISSION/DOS: $30.25
Age Restrictions: 21+
HOOD HOUSE makes its Rabbit Hole debut with QBABY Worldwide, Romancing the Stoned, SNAXX, FTK, and DJ SON. The official after-destination following Ye brings house music all night with a stacked local lineup running until 4AM.
BLOODRAVE | Republic NOLA
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: $32.05
Age Restrictions: 18+
NOWHERE2RUN brings BLOODRAVE’s first-ever Halloween Tour to Republic NOLA for a night of goth, techno, industrial, and freaksh*t. Expect DJs, dancers, guitars, and killer DIY production transforming the venue into a dark, high-energy goth rave fantasy.
Bass Ritual 2 Pre Party | Santos Bar
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $12.51
Age Restrictions: 21+
NOX takes over Santos Bar for the Bass Ritual 2 Pre Party ahead of Bass Ritual II, featuring Counterpoint and Vylnt. Open decks kick things off from 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM before the night moves into a late-night dose of bass-heavy energy.
Early Birds: Rain Check 2 Year Anniversary | Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Early Birds gets its rain check and celebrates two years with resident DJs DTR and Dirty South House alongside guest DJ C-LaB. Expect an early-evening session of disco and house music built around good people, good music, and good vibes.
(B)RUCEY // Underground Spotlight | The Bassyard Project
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Bassyard Project puts the Underground Spotlight on local DJ (B)RUCEY (@cosmic_brucey), fresh off a recent appearance at Video Game Rave. Expect a genre-fluid set moving through house, techno, riddim, and everything in between at 174 South Blvd.
Toxic Therapy: I Just Wanna Feel Liberated | Poor Boys Bar
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til sunrise
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Required Taste presents a late-night afters session with DJ Raemo, BBL Panties, DJ Jess, Jamil, and Spin Griffey. Expect Kanye classics, newer cuts, reworks, and an anything-goes dance floor running straight through to sunrise.
Dirty Talk | The Domino
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
P. Filthy takes over The Domino for another edition of Dirty Talk, spinning all-vinyl selections all night. Expect disco and more dance-floor sounds for a sweaty end-of-summer Friday night.
Gasa Gasa Nite Sesh | Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Gasa Gasa hosts a late-night Friday session featuring Maximo, Zeyman, Parker, and Holly Jean. The crew takes over from 11:30 PM ’til late for a free after-hours dance session.
Golden Hour: Sunset Sessions | The Maidstone New Orleans
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 9:00 PM
Tickets: $28.52
Age Restrictions: 21+
Sunset Sessions brings Golden Hour to The Maidstone with DJ Kemistry, SkyHi, Sillva, Hondo, Xsomnia, Krizma, and Holly Jean. Expect poolside energy, dancing, and an afternoon-to-evening soundtrack carrying through sunset.
Pajama Party | Shaw Center for the Arts
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 12:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival keeps the night going with a Pajama Party on the Shaw Center’s fourth-floor terrace featuring Frequency. Come dressed for the theme and close out the evening with a late-night DJ set overlooking downtown Baton Rouge.
Kitty’s Rave | ARORA
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: GA: $26.90
Age Restrictions: 18+
Kitty’s Rave returns to ARORA for a themed dance party celebrating the sounds of 2010s EDM, house, pop, and techno. Dress in your favorite Kitty-inspired gear and expect a night of high-energy music, interactive experiences, and rave culture with a playful twist.
Music For The Masses | The Crypt
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Zorak returns to The Crypt with Music For The Masses, a late-night dive into dark ’80s new wave and alternative classics. Dance to Depeche Mode, New Order, Joy Division, The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, and more.
VICE with Jake Ryan | Emporium Arcade Bar
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
VICE returns to Emporium Arcade Bar with Jake Ryan behind the decks for another Friday night session. Expect dancing, drinks, arcade games, and late-night energy.
HUNNO × AIRHEADZZ | The Saint
When: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
UNNO and AIRHEADZZ take over The Saint for a late-night Friday session. Expect underground sounds and after-hours energy running deep into the night.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Pure Intentions: OFF THE RECORD | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: Ticket link available
Age Restrictions: 21+
Pure Intentions launches Off the Record, a brand-new monthly series at The Rabbit Hole featuring Dr. Jax, Bawldy, GMUR, Naada, Xsomnia, and Twin Peaks. Expect a night of house music, high-energy club vibes, and an all-star local lineup delivering nonstop dance floor energy until 4 AM.
Mid-Summer Mardi Gras Pre & Post Parade Block Party | Pink Lotus
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Pork ‘N Grind, Space Vikings, Pink Lotus, and the Val-Carre Dance Troupe keep the Mid-Summer Mardi Gras energy rolling with a pre and post parade block party. Expect high-energy DJ sets, dancing in the streets, food and drink specials, and a home base for the krewes before and after the parade.
PURO and Batucada Groove: Som Do Brasil | Saturn Bar
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
PURO and Batucada Groove present a celebration of Brazilian music and culture featuring a live samba and choro set from Amigos do Samba, with Bênibê, C’est Funk, and Sana spinning baile funk, MPB, tropical disco, and Brazilian house throughout the night. Waska NOLA brings a Brazilian food menu while Saturn Bar serves one-night-only caipirinhas.
DENNETT – Back to the Roadhouse Tour 2026 | ARORA
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: $27.05
Age Restrictions: 18+
DENNETT brings his Back to the Roadhouse Tour to ARORA with support from Deep See and RipTrippin. Known for blending melodic house, bass music, and festival-ready energy, DENNETT has become one of electronic music’s fastest-rising artists, delivering emotional builds, heavy drops, and high-energy live performances.
Sweat | R Bar
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
P. Filthy takes over R Bar all night for Sweat, bringing another late-night dance floor session to New Orleans. Expect a sweaty, disco-driven night built for dancing from 9 PM ’til late.
Orange Mirage vs. Seascape Mirage: FIRE & ICE | The Maidstone
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 9:00 PM
Tickets: GA: $28.49 | FINAL TIER: $33.99 | VIP CABANA DEPOSIT: $264.99 | VIP STAGE SIDE CABANA DEPOSIT: $330.99
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Pure Intentions celebrates five years with FIRE & ICE MIRAGE, combining Orange Oasis Mirage and Seascape Mirage for the final pool party of the season. Dr. Romance & Friends bring the house music for an afternoon of poolside dancing, vendors, and orange-and-blue summer energy.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, August 29, 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.
Paw.Pad Takeover | Pelican to Mars
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
M3OWM1X and D.PAD bring Paw.Pad back to Baton Rouge for another takeover at Pelican to Mars. Celebrate the end of summer with live DJ sets, drinks, and an easygoing night with the duo.
SOUP | Gasa Gasa
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: FREE WITH RSVP | DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
SOUP returns to Gasa Gasa with Elliot From Earth and special guest OTTO for a night built around music, movement, and getting lost in the sauce. Expect a full party atmosphere with upgraded production, cheap drinks, and plenty of AC for the New Orleans summer.
Club Euthanasia | The Crypt
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Club Euthanasia returns for another late-night session with Cnt. Whorlok and Scylvia, joined by special guest DJ TooDark. Built for night owls, service industry workers, and creatures of the night, expect dark underground selections running deep into the early morning.
The NOLA Project | The Ruins Night Club Lafayette
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 18+ to enter | 21+ to drink
The NOLA Project takes over The Ruins for Pop Crush Weekend with guest DJs Hondo, Xsomnia, and Romancing the Stoned. The New Orleans crew heads to Lafayette for a collaborative night of high-energy dance music.
Saturday Saint: Free Party | The Saint
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Saturday Saint returns with another free late-night party at The Saint. Expect underground club sounds and after-hours energy carrying the dance floor deep into the night.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
The Beach Dayclub | The Maidstone New Orleans
When: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM ’til 7:00 PM
Tickets: GA: FREE (NO COVER) | VIP SOCIAL CLUB/OPEN BAR: $75 | SUN BED: $50 | VIP POOLSIDE CABANA: $100 DEPOSIT | SKY SUITE: $100 DEPOSIT | SKY VILLA: $100 DEPOSIT
Age Restrictions: All Ages
The Beach Dayclub returns to The Maidstone for a Sunday poolside session featuring GMURR, MANIX, PARIS, Pass The Jeffery, and Rachii. Expect live DJs, poolside dancing, and a full afternoon of summer dayclub energy with optional VIP experiences.
It’s A Hoochie Party: Chapter 30 | The Original Nite Cap
When: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: $5
Age Restrictions: Not listed
It’s A Hoochie Party celebrates Chapter 30 with DJ Cruella De Trill, The Bayou Bratt, and DJ Say Trell taking over The Original Nite Cap. The birthday edition brings the party upstairs for a late-night celebration with three New Orleans DJs keeping the dance floor moving.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, August 30, 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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