Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | December 10 to 14
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS DECEMBER 10 TO 14
From dirty disco to deep house and bass-heavy late nights, the city’s dance floors are alive this weekend. Whether you’re in the Warehouse District, the Marigny, or deep in the Saint’s glow, here’s where to find the pulse of New Orleans’ underground. CHANGE THIS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10
DJSON at The Beach on Bourbon | The Beach on Bourbon
When: Wednesday, December 10 at 6 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON brings mid-week energy to The Beach on Bourbon with an open-format blend of house, hip-hop, and club edits made for Bourbon Street nightlife. Expect balcony lights, high-energy rotations, and a crowd that turns up long before the weekend starts.
The Dark Disco w/ JustinTC | Santos Bar
When: Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
JustinTC joins The Dark Disco weekly dance party at Santos for a night of lustful house, moody darkwave, basement rap, romantic goth, glossy techno, neon shoegaze, and disco sleaze on Decatur.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
DJSON At The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, Dec 12 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Son kicks off the weekend at The Swamp with a high-energy mix of house, hip-hop, and club remixes right in the heart of Bourbon Street. Expect balcony views, neon lights, and a steady flow of tourists and locals dancing from early evening ’til late.
TEMPO XMAS PARTY | The Midnight Train
When: Friday, December 12 at 10:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10.
Age Restrictions: 21+
A deep-groove, minimal-tech Christmas takeover returns as TEMPO brings an underground holiday party to The Midnight Train. Expect rolling rhythms, dark-room energy, and a packed dancefloor all night long. Santa fits, elves, ugly sweaters, and everything festive are welcome.
I Bet You Look Good | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, December 12 at 10 PM ’til 3 AM
Tickets: ADVANCED: $13.76 | PRE-SALE: $19.64 | GENERAL ADMISSION: $25.50
Age Restrictions: 21+
A full-scale indie dance party taking over The Rabbit Hole with hits from Arctic Monkeys, Bowie, Björk, The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Tame Impala, MGMT, and generations of alternative icons. Five hours of indie classics, synth-driven anthems, and dance-floor nostalgia.
LUCI | ARORA NOLA
When: Friday, December 12 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: TIER 1: $27.02 | TIER 2: $33.14
Age Restrictions: 18+
Luci brings her feral, genre-bending world of beauty and chaos to ARORA NOLA. Expect high-energy remixes, emo catharsis, heavy electronic drops, and a crowd fully locked into her Forevermore era. A full-body experience for fans who love their nightlife emotional, unhinged, and electric.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
DJSON At The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, Dec 13 at 6:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Saturday brings round two as DJ Son takes over Stairway once again with fresh edits, fast transitions, and a packed dancefloor vibe. Come ready for nonstop movement and late-night momentum from 8 PM ’til late.
Ascendance Presents: Sagittarius Season | Café Istanbul
When: Saturday, December 13 at 10 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $13.76
Age Restrictions: 21+
Ascendance returns to Café Istanbul to celebrate Sagittarius Season—closing out 2025 with cosmic energy, high spirits, and a dance floor full of fire-sign chaos. Expect a night of movement, connection, and community as New Orleans gathers for one final zodiac celebration before the new year.
Sounds We Grow: 1 Year Anniversary | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, December 13 at 10 PM ’til 4 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $13.76 | DOOR: $19.64
Age Restrictions: 21+
Joshpitality celebrates one full year of community-driven dance culture with Sounds We Grow — returning to The Rabbit Hole for an immersive, high-energy anniversary edition. Expect stacked local and regional talent, house + techno all night, upgraded visuals, and that signature Joshpitality atmosphere across the dance floor and courtyard.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
Santos Sunday Service w/ HNDRCKS | Santos Bar
When: Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
HNDRCKS brings French house, Chicago house, ’80s-inspired funk, warm synths, and groovy baselines to a special early-evening edition of Sunday Service at Santos. Starting right after the Saints game, this weekly reset blends uplifting dance energy with a laid-back Sunday vibe—perfect for those who still want to go out but keep Monday fresh. Stay groovy and close out the week on Decatur.
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