Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | January 14 to 18
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS JANUARY 14 TO 18
CHANGE 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.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
DJSON at Beach on Bourbon | Beach on Bourbon
When: Wednesday, January 14 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Midweek energy lands on Bourbon Street as DJSON takes over Beach on Bourbon with club-ready selections and nonstop movement. Expect a steady mix of house, edits, and crowd-moving cuts in a high-traffic room that stays lively deep into the night.
When: Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Dark Disco lands tonight with Justin TC guiding the room through shadowy club territory. Expect lusty house grooves, dark disco cuts, sleaze, and late-night pressure designed for dancers who like their dance floors moody, immersive, and just a little unhinged.
House Night | Favela Chic
When: Wednesday, January 14 at 8:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 18+
Midweek house music energy at Favela Chic for a proper Wednesday night session. Expect steady grooves, dancefloor warmth, and a laid-back but locked-in crowd easing into the night with intention.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
DJSON at The Swamp | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, January 15 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON returns to The Swamp with an early-to-late set built for Bourbon Street chaos. Neon lights, packed balconies, and a rotating mix of house, hip-hop, and club remixes keep the floor active all night long.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
DJSON at The Swamp | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, January 16 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Friday night at The Swamp turns up as DJSON holds it down with a high-energy set designed for weekend crowds. Expect familiar anthems, fast transitions, and a packed dance floor from open to close.
SUNSET SESSIONS | Breezy’s @ Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, January 16 at 4:00 PM ’til
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 18+
Kick off the year with an open-air dance music session at Breezy’s. Sunset Sessions brings feel-good grooves, early-evening movement, and an easygoing crowd that flows straight from golden hour into nightfall. Come dance, connect, and settle into the rhythm before the weekend fully unfolds.
When: Friday, January 16 at 6:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Fever 54 brings a full-on disco revival to The Maidstone, channeling Studio 54 glamour, mirror-ball energy, and early-evening dance floor magic. Sounds by Cousin Tony and Maximo keep it moving while sequins, platforms, and vintage flair take over the room. Expect specialty cocktails, pop-up vendors, live art, and a crowd dressed to impress for a high-style, feel-good night out.
Diabolical Party | 2136 Robert St
When: Friday, January 16 at 11:30 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION (TIER 2): $6.49
Age Restrictions: 18+
A late-night, underground pop-up hosted by @diabolicaldiscs and @redroomredroom, taking over 2136 Robert St for a tightly packed, after-hours session. Expect raw energy, boundary-pushing selections, and a short but intense run designed for heads who know where to be when things get weird.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
AYYBO LIVE | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, January 17 from 4:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $48.97 | VIP TABLE (ADMITS 8 + BOTTLE): $764.98
Age Restrictions: 21+
AYYBO brings his bass-heavy house sound to The Rabbit Hole for a special early-evening takeover alongside Dr. Romance. Known for high-energy tracks like “Hypnosis,” “RIZZ,” and “I Like Dancing,” AYYBO lands in New Orleans for a six-hour run built for movement, groove, and momentum. Your ticket includes entry into the after-party UP TO NO GOOD, making this a full-night situation for house heads looking to lock in early and stay late.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
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