Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | January 8 to 11
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS JANUARY 8 TO 11
New year energy is officially in motion. From late-night warehouse pressure to daytime park sessions and cozy club chaos, the city is easing into January the only way it knows how—on the dance floor.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
Don’t Shoot Me… I’m Only the DJ | The Saint
When: Thursday, January 8 at 11:00 PM ’til late (bar opens at 8)
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
@derrajj and @nokerfu run it down the middle at The Saint with a late-night session built on groove, pressure, and after-hours energy. With @kelsthibs behind the bar, expect steady pours and a room that stays locked in well past midnight.
Pure Intentions: Open Decks | The Rabbit Hole
When: Thursday, January 8 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Pure Intentions brings its community-focused Open Decks night back to The Rabbit Hole, inviting local selectors and dancefloor regulars to share the booth. Expect deep, soulful, and tech-house grooves in an intimate warehouse-style room—no ego, just pure groove and connection all night long.
DJSON At The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, January 8 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Son kicks off the night 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.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
DJSON At The Swamp on Bourbon Street | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, January 9 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Friday night brings peak Bourbon Street energy as DJ Son keeps the floor moving with club edits, crowd-pleasers, and nonstop late-night momentum.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
Dnmpresents: Syntherapy Live | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, January 10 at 9:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $15
Age Restrictions: 21+
Duck n Moose brings Syntherapy Live to The Rabbit Hole for an immersive underground night blending deep dubstep, jazz fusion, and live electronic performance. Expect experimental sound design, live instrumentation, and a forward-thinking crowd locked into late-night energy.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
TAME U SUM STRAYNGE | Bud Rips
When: Sunday, January 11 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Tame U Sum Straynge takes over Bud Rips for a no-frills, late-night Sunday session rooted in dive-bar chaos and left-of-center sounds. Expect a loose, anything-goes atmosphere, offbeat selections, and a dance floor that fills up as the night unfolds. Come as you are, stay longer than planned.
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