Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | December 4 to 7
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS DECEMBER 4 TO 7
December is kicking off with stacked lineups, free parties, day vibes, and late night chaos. Here’s where the rave fam is clocking in this week.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
Thursday Night with HNDRCKS | Poorboys
Poor Boys Bar
When: Thursday, December 5 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $5 AT DOOR
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A cozy, groove-filled night at Poor Boys as the weekend kicks off. Expect warm-up rhythms, steady selections, and an intimate late-night room that always pulls in a loyal crowd. Perfect pre-weekend energy for dancers looking to start early.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
DJSON At The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, Dec 5 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.
Fallout File #05: Ground Zero | The Spot Mobile
When: Friday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $15
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Fallout Frequencies returns to the Gulf Coast with “Ground Zero,” a 140 riddim takeover led by @nukemdub and debut support from fresh Mobile talent. Expect heavy, industrial low-end all night as Toro activates a new era of the series inside The Spot Mobile.
Friday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: $15 AT DOOR
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Fallout Frequencies returns to the Gulf Coast with “Ground Zero,” a 140 riddim takeover led by @nukemdub and debut support from fresh Mobile talent. Expect heavy, industrial low-end all night as Toro activates a new era of the series inside The Spot Mobile.
VEGGI: EAT UR VEGGIS TOUR | THE RABBIT HOLE
When: Friday, Dec 5 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: EARLY BIRD: $25.50 | ADVANCE: $31.37
Age Restrictions: 21+
VEGGI brings his genre-bending house, hip-hop, and indie grooves to The Rabbit Hole for a night of high-energy, feel-good dance music. Sunnie joins the lineup alongside Maximo & Baird b2b TøNE for a stacked bill that keeps the floor moving until sunrise. If you know, you know — and if you don’t, this is the show to find out.
BIJOU w/ Dr. Romance + Tchoupo | ARORA NOLA
When: Friday, Dec 5 at 10:00 PM ’t il late
Tickets: TIER 1: $27.02 | TIER 2: $33.14
Age Restrictions: 21+
BIJOU takes over ARORA with a night of heavy house energy, neon-lit atmosphere, and Funktion-One sound. Known for blending hip-hop flair with club-ready house, he brings a high-intensity set supported by Dr. Romance and Tchoupo for a full-throttle Friday night.
HER HAUS: DECK THE HAUS | The Bourbon Pub & Parade
When: Friday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: $10 AT DOOR
Age Restrictions: 21+
Her Haus returns with its holiday edition, Deck the Haus — a queer dance night featuring burlesque, live vocals, drag, and high-energy performances. Hosted by Katrina Waters with sets from Piper101, Bri With An I, and Vivi Noir making her Her Haus stage debut, plus music from Billy Gay Cyrus. Expect “Holiday EXXXTRA” attire, sequins, glitter, and a full night of dancing upstairs at The Bourbon Pub & Parade.
A Public Display of Affection | Poor Boys Bar
When: Friday, December 5 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Poor Boys Bar hosts A Public Display of Affection — a late-night dance event bringing heat, energy, and underground flavors to kick off the weekend. Expect intimate dance-floor vibes and a packed Friday crowd in one of the city’s favorite DIY party spaces.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
NOLA EDM Presents: Lost in The Lights | The Saint Bar & Lounge
When: Thursday, Dec 12 at 11:00 PM ’til 6:00 AM
Tickets: Free (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
NOLA EDM takes over The Saint for Lost in The Lights, an all-night underground session powered by red lights, deep bass, and classic late-night Uptown grit. Staylow, Thirty Aught Six, Paco, and DJSON deliver a blend of house, techno, and bass-driven energy that rolls straight to sunrise. Expect a packed room, a smoke-filled dance floor, and pure after-hours heat inside one of NOLA’s most iconic dive venues.
Make Poor Boys Pink Again | Poor Boys Bar
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 10:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: $20
Age Restrictions: 21+
Poor Boys turns pink for Vick’s birthday with a massive all-night takeover centered on dark femme energy, community care, and underground club heat. Phlegm, Sana, Kilobauud, D1ME, Cam Honcho, and Madspinnz lead the DJ lineup, with live conversations, pole performances, vendors, photobooth installations, and a curated space prioritizing Black and trans women. This one runs deep into the morning with a stacked roster of artists and collaborators from across the city.
DJSON At The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Round two with DJ Son at The Swamp brings another night of Bourbon Street chaos and bass-heavy club energy. If you missed Friday or just want to run it back, pull up for more house, hip-hop, and party-ready remixes in a packed French Quarter crowd.
INTERSTELLAR BREAKS | COLBY’S COCKTAILS
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10 AT DOOR
Age Restrictions: 21+
Shiny Side Down Ent. brings an interstellar night of breaks, bass, and cosmic club energy to Colby’s Cocktails in Metairie. Expect underground selections, fast rhythms, and a no-frills dance floor ready for liftoff at this Outer Belt dive favorite.
HOUSE WORX: House Music Anthems All Night Long | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: EARLY BIRD: $13.76 | ADVANCE: $19.64 | DOOR: $25.50.
Age Restrictions: 21+
A full night of pure house music anthems — no fillers, just the biggest tracks from the artists shaping the global scene. Expect a packed floor, nonstop energy, and a tribute-style rave pulling from John Summit, PAWSA, Dom Dolla, Cloonee, Peggy Gou, Chris Lake, and more. Good vibes only inside The Rabbit Hole as the room turns into a house-powered frenzy for five straight hours.
JAENGA x Josh Teed | ARORA NOLA
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 10:00 PM ’t il late
Tickets: $27.02
Age Restrictions: 18+
ARORA hosts a bass-heavy night with Jaenga and Josh Teed, bringing experimental sound design, live instrumentation, and underground energy to the Funktion-One room. Expect deep low-end, immersive visuals, and performances from AHA and Mer Grey rounding out a fully stacked Saturday lineup.
Lacuna Presents: Skeptical & SP:MC (New Orleans Debut) | Stellar
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 10:00 PM ’t il 6:00 AM
Tickets: $27.24
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Lacuna brings two UK legends to New Orleans for a rare debut performance from Skeptical and SP:MC. Expect deep dubstep, rolling drum and bass, and dual-stage energy powered by Void Acoustics inside and outside until sunrise. Support comes from Roots (Homegrown), Coastill (NOLA DnB), and Wake an Blake.
Stay Outside at Breezy’s | Breezy’s Patio Bar
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
A laid-back evening on Breezy’s outdoor patio with a live DJ, drink specials, and live music inside. Pull up, unwind, and enjoy the Freret-Street vibes all night.
GETTER | Republic NOLA
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 10:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM show start
Tickets: GA 1: $40.56 | VIP 1: $52.55
Age Restrictions: 18+
Getter returns to Republic for their 20 Year Anniversary Series with genre-bending bass, heavy dubstep roots, and his full-force 2025 revival energy. NEB b2b Fores and GZZRD open the night. High-demand show, massive production, and signature Republic chaos in the Warehouse District.
Photek at Santos | Santos Bar
When: Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $20
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Photek lands at Santos for a rare New Orleans appearance, bringing deep drum and bass energy with support from CHANA (Miami), ATEK, BEEBE, and NOLA’s own underground queen, Tristan Dufrene. Expect dark, rolling basslines, tight percussion work, and a stacked lineup pushing Santos into full late-night mode.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
TAME U SUM STRAYNGE: KRAMPUS EDITION | Bud Rips
When: Saturday, Dec 6 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Krewe of Krampus rolls straight into Bud Rips for a wild, no-cover afterparty featuring the Tame U Sum Straynge crew. Expect dive-bar chaos, dark holiday energy, and a packed dance floor as the neighborhood keeps the night going.
Park Sessions | City Park (Secret Location)
When: Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 PM ’til 5:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Park Sessions closes out the year with an outdoor daytime gathering in City Park, featuring sets from Sawknee, Lewi Can, Rillo, and Hettimurphi. Expect laid-back energy, nature vibes, and a community-focused afternoon with crafts, coloring books, kandy stations, and blankets to lounge on. A relaxed, feel-good Sunday hang built for connection and fresh air.
en-TRANCE | Okay Bar
When: Sunday, Dec 7 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: $5–$10 (NOATAFLOF) AT DOOR
Age Restrictions: Not listed
en-TRANCE brings a rare night of Trance EDM to Okay Bar, led by non-binary sapphic DJ duo @thephoenixphantasma and @euphorioaf. Expect a spirit-moving playlist designed to pull you into your flow state, plus pizza from @hi_tide_pizza. Come dance, support more Trance nights in the city, and close out Sunday with a high-vibe, healing energy set.
One Soul At A Time: Benefit Show for Patrick McNulty | Fetiche NOLA
When: Sunday, Dec 7 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $22
Age Restrictions: 21+
A community benefit night raising funds for Patrick McNulty, with all proceeds going directly to Pat and his family. DJs NAADA, SAYTRELL, OG MIKE, MIJITA, and COUNTERPOINT are performing for free to create a night of underground energy, unity, and purpose. Come dance, support, and help make an impact for someone in our scene.
Redux Christmas Party | Bar Redux (The Scrapyard Patio)
When: Sunday, December 7 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Bar Redux hosts its annual Redux Christmas Party — a cozy holiday gathering with DJ Jumpcut spinning eclectic grooves all night on the Scrapyard patio. Expect a warm community vibe, sweet and savory bites, eggnog, and a night centered on togetherness and seasonal joy. Guests are welcome to bring dishes (check in with Janya first).
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