Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | January 28 to February 1
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS JANUARY 21 TO 25
Carnival energy is fully activated. Dark rooms, bass pressure, horror disco, after-hours house, and marathon dance floors carrying us straight through Chewbacchus and beyond.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
The Dark Disco w/ JustinTC | Santos Bar
When: Wednesday, January 21 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Every Wednesday, The Dark Disco takes over Santos Bar with JustinTC at the helm, spinning a seductive mix of house, darkwave, goth, techno, and disco sleaze. Expect moody grooves, underground energy, and a packed late-night dance floor deep in the French Quarter.
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Terror Disco returns to The Crypt for its second night of horror-fueled dance chaos. DJs Nail Club, Interesting Results, and Shinning Fields dig deep into underground and unusual dance selections while cult-favorite horror films flicker across the room. Expect eerie rhythms, shocking tracks, and a full-on horror movie dance night atmosphere—bring your dancing shoes and a strong stomach.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
DJSON at The Swamp | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Where: The Swamp on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON holds it down at The Swamp with a late-night mix of house, hip-hop, and club remixes built for the Bourbon Street crowd. Expect familiar edits, dance-floor staples, and nonstop movement from open ’til close. A solid Thursday option if you’re easing into the weekend but still trying to dance.
PERIGEE | The Crypt
When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
PERIGEE lands at The Crypt with a stacked, genre-blurring lineup featuring PrincessJellyfish, NotScaredToCry, Eris/D.A., DrTru3Lov3, Raye Raby, and RedFacedWhiteMan. Expect experimental club energy, left-field electronics, and a tightly curated night rooted in underground sounds and boundary-pushing performances.
When: Thursday, January 29 at 8:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Samba Now, Cry Later takes over upstairs at Anna’s for a heartfelt send-off celebrating lu__babalu before her move to Berlin. Expect an all-night DJ session filled with warmth, rhythm, and emotion, joined by friends and special musical guests. Come dance, toast, and show love—this one’s about community, movement, and savoring the moment before the goodbye.
Slob N’ Blob at The Saint | The Saint
When: Thursday, January 29 at 11:00 PM ’til late (doors at 8:00 PM)
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Slob N’ Blob returns to The Saint with Derraj on support for a late-night takeover packed with high-energy moments, mic drops, and surprise appearances. Doors open at 8 PM with Kelsthibs behind the bar, and the night ramps up fast once the Blob hits the stage.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
DJSON at The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp
When: Friday, January 30 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON returns to The Swamp on Bourbon Street for a Friday night session built for the French Quarter dance floor. Expect house, hip-hop, and club remixes woven into a high-energy open-format set that keeps the room moving all night. No cover, late-night vibes, and a packed Bourbon Street crowd make this an easy weekend kickoff.
Sunset Sessions Vol. 2 | Gasa Gasa @ Breezy’s
When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 18+
Sunset Sessions returns to Gasa Gasa @ Breezy’s with a laid-back, day-to-night dance party built around open-air energy, local DJs, and feel-good grooves. Pull up early, catch the sunset, and ease into the weekend with community vibes, movement, and music that carries you into the night.
MIDNITE MUTANTS | Domino Lounge
When: Friday, January 30 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $2
Age Restrictions: 21+
The inmates are running the asylum. WE teams up with local freakazoids Disko Obscura and Interesting Results for a fully unhinged looney-tunes night at Domino Lounge. Expect unpredictable selections, chaotic energy, and a dance floor that goes wherever the crowd takes it. Special $2 deal (one George Washington in each hand), no Bitcoin explanations accepted. There might be food. No promises. No rules.
When: Friday, January 30 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $20
Age Restrictions: 21+
Two silhouettes kiss at the edge of the end times. Krewe of Vaporwave presents SINGLEARITY, a soft-apocalypse dance ritual where romance glitches, time loops, and the future sweats through pastel light. Expect vaporwave-laced moods, emotional circuitry, and a dance floor suspended between intimacy and collapse. Come alone, come together, come apart—fall in love with a stranger, an algorithm, or a version of yourself that only exists under bad lighting. This isn’t a party. It’s a malfunction you’re invited to.
The Green Fairy Buzz Ball | Toulouse Theatre
When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM (Show at 10:00 PM)
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $24.68 | VIP: $40.54
Age Restrictions: 21+
ITS A BIGGIE. High Gloss & BuzzBallz present The Green Fairy Buzz Ball, a glitter-soaked post–Krewe Boheme celebration at Toulouse Theatre. Calling all fairies to gather at the glowing green fountain and get your senses buzzing under the big buzz disco ball. DJ FREAK POV holds the decks while a stacked lineup of local legends and ethereal performers take the stage, turning the night into a high-gloss fantasy fueled by dance, performance, and unapologetic sparkle. GA is standing room only; VIP includes early entry plus access to the VIP balcony and bar. Drink BuzzBallz responsibly and twirl accordingly.
F.T.P.A. with Eugene [Indie • Electro • Techno Dance Night] | The Crypt
When: Friday, January 30 at 9:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
F.T.P.A. returns to The Crypt with Eugene at the helm for a late-night run of indie, electro, and techno built for movement. Expect underground selections, driving rhythms, and a no-frills dance floor that stays locked in from open to close. A proper Friday-night session for heads who like it dark, loud, and sweaty.
GRIND w/ BOYTOY05 + KUSH.TRIM504
When: Friday, January 30 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
GRINE brings a late-night session with BOYTOY05 and KUSH.TRIM504 holding it down from 9 to 1. Expect gritty club energy, bass-forward selections, and a tight window of nonstop movement built for people who actually like to dance.
R Bar Residents Mardi Gras Watch Party | R Bar
When: Not listed (starts at 6:00 PM ’til)
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
R Bar residents Otto808 and Carmine P Filthy go b2b from early evening ’til late, soundtracking Boheme and Krewe de Vieux as they roll past. Expect carnival weirdness, parade energy, and a proper neighborhood watch party vibe all night long.
Parallel State: Hard vs Soft Techno | Santos Bar (Upstairs)
When: Not listed
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Parallel State pits hard versus soft techno in a night of unapologetic dance-floor pressure as @who_tf_is_hollyjean and crew join forces upstairs at Santos Bar. Choose your side—or ride the tension between both—as the room shifts from hypnotic to relentless.
Toxic Therapy (Season Opener) | Birthday Edition
When: Friday, January 30, 2026
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 18+
Coming off a brief recharge from the chaos, Toxic Therapy returns for its first session of the year—doubling as the kickoff to @dionna.jay’s birthday celebration. Expect a night rooted in release, catharsis, and movement, soundtracked by sets from @ghazigamali, @rqaway, and @spingriffey. Fuel up on site with food from @wukong_ramen and @lionheartcatering while the dance floor does the rest.
When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Where: Mid City Ballroom
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Frequency kicks off the year with an action-packed night in Baton Rouge, featuring a stacked lineup and a special guest set from @elli.500. Merch on site by @outofhabitart. High energy, heavy movement, and a proper start to the year.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
LOST IN THE LIGHTS 003 | The Saint
When: Saturday, January 31 at 11:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Where: The Saint
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
NOLA EDM presents LOST IN THE LIGHTS – Series 003, a late-night descent built for heads who don’t leave early. This chapter runs deep into the night with a stacked, hour-by-hour lineup guiding the floor from warm-up to full immersion.
Late Checkout | Midnight Train → Mansion After Party
When: Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Where: Midnight Train, 1825 Erato St, New Orleans, LA → private mansion behind the train
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Pure Intentions Ent launches Late Checkout, a new after-hours series curated by Romancing The Stoned that pulls nightlife out of the club and back into intimate, unconventional spaces. Built for the hours after venues shut down, Late Checkout transforms non-club locations into full-body house music environments rooted in late-night culture, house-party energy, and no-rush exits. The night begins aboard the Midnight Train and continues into a private mansion for a full night and morning of house music featuring top New Orleans selectors and special guests. Ticket holders receive free access to the after party, with limited VIP rooms available—each including a private bath, premium bed, and bottle service from 10:00 PM through 12:00 PM the next day. A limited-run merch drop accompanies the series, with merch purchases granting entry to the event.
DJSON at The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp
When: Saturday, January 31 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON returns to The Swamp on Bourbon Street for another Saturday night takeover, delivering house grooves, hip-hop edits, and club-ready remixes built for nonstop movement in the French Quarter. Expect high-energy selections, a packed dance floor, and a late-night crowd that knows how to keep it going.
Lacuna & Premonition Present: Conducta (UK) | Stellar Lounge
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: 1ST RELEASE: $17.15 | 2ND RELEASE: $22.85
Age Restrictions: 21+
Conducta (UK) lands in New Orleans for a late-night Krewe du Vieux weekend takeover at Stellar Lounge. A leading figure in modern UK Garage and club music, Conducta brings sharp rhythms, high-energy selections, and international dancefloor pressure alongside a stacked lineup of local support. Expect extended hours, indoor and outdoor stages, and a packed dance floor running deep into the morning.
Breezy’s Stay Outside w/ Sean Straynge | Gasa Gasa @ Breezy’s
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Breezy’s Stay Outside returns with Sean Straynge soundtracking an early-evening hang built for good weather, good people, and feel-good groove. Expect laid-back selections, community energy, and an easy transition from daytime vibes into the rest of the night. Pull up early, stay present, and enjoy the moment outside before the late hours take over.
Heat Wave Ball: Masquerade Edition | Okay Bar
When: Saturday, January 31, (Line dance lesson at 8:00 PM | DJ set 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM)
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Wear the gown, bb. Heat Wave goes full masquerade with a DIY/haute couture ball at Okay Bar. Pull up in your wildest fit for a line dance lesson at 8, then stay locked in as the night shifts to a DJ set built from rare, sentimental records spanning 1957–1974, with carnival jams woven throughout. Campy, romantic, and made for the dance floor.
YDG: You + Me Forever Tour | Republic NOLA
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM (Doors) ’til late
Tickets: TIER 1 GA: $21.15 VIP TIER 2: $46.43
Age Restrictions: 18+
Republic NOLA presents YDG: You + Me Forever Tour with support from Zen Selekta, Ziika, and Goofy. Rising from the underground bass scene, YDG brings a high-impact blend of dubstep and experimental bass to the main room, backed by a stacked lineup of regional talent. Expect heavy drops, emotional bass moments, and a crowd-ready set built for late-night movement. VIP tickets include expedited entry and access to the upstairs mezzanine with a premium view, plus VIP-only bar and restrooms.
Your Big Three: Krewe du Vieux After Party | The Domino
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Your favorite throuple returns for their second annual Krewe du Vieux after party, taking over The Domino straight after the parade. Expect all-night dancing, surprise guest DJs popping in, and the kind of chaotic Mardi Gras energy only Your Big Three can deliver. Pull up after the floats roll through and stay moving ’til the night disappears.
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 after Krewe du Vieux ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Jumpcut (Carlos F. Grasso) steps in for a Fallout late-night session following Krewe du Vieux. A local musician, composer, filmmaker, and head of the neo-exotica/sound art ensemble Pink Teddy Bear, Jumpcut is a deep recordist and collector of all kinds of sound. What will he play? Pull up after the parade and find out.
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 ’til late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Krewe du Vieux night energy only. FVCK IT — all the hitters, one spot, no hesitation. Pull up ready to sweat, dance, and send Carnival the way it deserves to be sent. LFG.]
The Beatdown VII | Emporium Arcade Bar
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Beatdown returns after a short hiatus with Jake Ryan and DJ DAMEDGE hosting a full-on dance battle night at Emporium Arcade Bar. Expect high-energy sets, open dance battles, prize money on the line, and Branson Cognac raffles courtesy of 50 Cent. Pull up ready to compete or spectate; either way, the floor is active.
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
LACE & LUST returns as one of Krewe du Vieux weekend’s hottest after-parties, presented by Art2Action Co. This lingerie dance party takes over The Rabbit Hole with DJs, a live band, and a packed dance floor fueled by confidence, expression, and late-night chaos. Matching sets, slips, and skivvies encouraged. 15% of ticket sales will be donated to ACLU Louisiana in support of immigrant rights. Limited pre-sale tickets available—this event sold out last year, so early purchase is strongly recommended.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
DJSON at The Swamp | The Swamp on Bourbon Street’
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON closes out the weekend at The Swamp with an extended Sunday night session blending house, hip-hop, and club remixes built for Bourbon Street energy. Expect familiar edits, crowd-moving selections, and a packed dance floor from early evening through late night—perfect for post-parade decompression and one last dance before the week resets.
’tit Rex Block Party: ’tit Fête de Carnival | Hotel Peter & Paul
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM ’til 7:00 PM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Join Hotel Peter & Paul for its annual ’tit Rex block party, ’tit Fête de Carnival. Soundtrack by C’est Funk, plus food, drinks, and costumes to fuel your parade day and kick off the rest of Mardi Gras season. Catch it on the route and keep the party rolling.
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