Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | July 16 to 19

Death To My 20’s: Snaxx 30th Birthday Bash | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: ADVANCED PRESALE: $18.15 | ADVANCED GENERAL ADMISSION: $24.20 | STAGE ACCESS VIP (8 TICKETS + 1 BOTTLE): $484.00
Age Restrictions: 21+
Celebrate Snaxx’s 30th birthday with an all-night party featuring RTS, Legatron Prime, Siisko b2b Jamil, DJ Klitz, and Snaxx. Expect high-energy house and club music, birthday surprises, and late-night Rabbit Hole vibes with a dress code of all black or sexy funeral attire.

Kryptik featuring Cable | The Crypt
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Kryptik returns to The Crypt with a special guest set from Cable, alongside Destryur and Nothing, for a night of goth, industrial, and synth-driven dance music. Expect dark European techno influences, early ’90s rave energy, and a shadowy late-night dance floor built for New Orleans’ underground alternative scene.

Mike Posner | Republic NOLA
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: TIER 1 – GENERAL ADMISSION: $33.26 | TIER 1 – VIP: $40.50
Age Restrictions: 18+
Mike Posner lands at Republic NOLA for a late-night performance blending electronic music, pop songwriting, and club-ready energy. Known for hits like “Cooler Than Me” and “I Took a Pill in Ibiza,” Posner brings an emotional yet high-energy atmosphere alongside support from Brody Jenner.

The Bassyard Project Open Decks | The Bassyard Project
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at Open Decks
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not Listed
The Bassyard Project continues its July Open Decks series with another night dedicated to giving DJs a space to perform, network, and share their sound with the local community. Whether you’re stepping behind the decks or coming out to discover emerging talent, expect an evening of diverse electronic music, collaboration, and a welcoming atmosphere built around supporting New Orleans artists.

Early Birds: Rave Early, Rest Easy | Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Early Birds returns to Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa with Dirty South House, DTR, Tatum, and Tsgna for an evening of disco and house music. Expect an early-night dance party with feel-good grooves, community vibes, and plenty of time to rave early and rest easy.

ASICS More Energy Tour | The Maidstone
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (RSVP)
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Join ASICS, Varsity Sports, NOUVEAU, and The Maidstone for an evening that blends fitness, fashion, and nightlife with a 3-mile community run, early access to the latest ASICS releases, and a post-run neon pool party. Expect house music, food, drinks, giveaways, exclusive merchandise, and a high-energy community atmosphere that keeps the celebration going long after the miles are finished.

Sweat | R Bar
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+

P. Filthy kicks off the weekend with Sweat, an all-night dance party featuring eclectic club selections, underground favorites, and nonstop grooves in one of New Orleans’ favorite neighborhood bars. Expect an intimate crowd, packed dance floor, and a soundtrack that keeps the energy high until late.

Kismet | Bud Rip’s
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Kismet returns to Bud Rip’s with a genre-hopping night of disco, leftfield pop, electro, Italo, and everything in between. Expect eclectic selections, laid-back neighborhood vibes, and a dance floor where the only rule is keeping an open mind.

DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street

When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM

Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)

Age Restrictions: 21+

DJSON kicks off the weekend early at The Beach with a high-energy mix of house, hip-hop, and dance remixes built for Bourbon Street chaos. Neon lights, packed balconies, and nonstop transitions keep the floor moving from start to late.

Nite Sesh | Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM ’til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Jake Ryan, Klitz, and Renzi take over Gasa Gasa for this edition of Nite Sesh. Expect late-night electronic selections, high-energy club sounds, and an intimate dance floor that keeps the music going well into the night.

DatPiff Greatest Hits | Blue Nile
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ‘til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Dreams Is Lucid and Rakimbeau bring the DatPiff era back to Blue Nile for a night dedicated to classic mixtape anthems, hip-hop throwbacks, and surprise guests. Expect nostalgic favorites, deep cuts, and an all-night celebration of one of hip-hop’s most influential eras.

unWHOREthodox Behavior | The Domino
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Required Taste brings unWHOREthodox Behavior to The Domino with sets from FTK, Jake Ryan, and Tymonie. Expect a high-energy night of club music, bold fashion, local vendors, late-night bites from Most High Cuisine & Delights, and an unapologetically playful atmosphere that celebrates self-expression.

ALL4U | The Dew Drop Inn
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 12:00 AM
Tickets: FREE RSVP
Age Restrictions: Not listed
ALL4U makes its debut at The Dew Drop Inn with Rakimbeau and Prosper Jones selecting all night. Expect a dance-focused mix of soulful, club-ready sounds inside one of New Orleans’ most storied music spaces.

A Song of Fire & Water: Look Hot, Get Wet | Sunnie’s
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
Tickets: $30
Age Restrictions: Not listed

Krewe de Lux hosts a summer fundraiser with poolside sets from a full lineup of selectors keeping the energy high from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Expect complimentary vodka lemonades for the first 40 guests, free spirit tastings from Seventh Three Distilling, a sensual hot dog eating contest at 8:00 PM, and a shiny, playful crowd ready to LUX it up.

Local Bass Takeover | Banks Street Bar
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: DOOR: $12
Age Restrictions: Not listed
NOX brings another Local Bass Takeover to Banks Street Bar with open decks followed by sets from Sickem and Eddyspinz. Expect bass-heavy selections, local DJ energy, and a community-focused night built around discovering new talent and keeping the dance floor moving.

Babygirl Forever | Poor Boys
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Babygirl Forever takes over Poor Boys with sets from Five, The Florist, and Bouffant Bouffant. Expect an intimate late-night dance party with underground club sounds and a community-driven crowd carrying the energy into the early morning.

HEATWAVE | Club Switch
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Turn up the temperature at HEATWAVE with DJs Raemo, Shan Li, and PJ soundtracking a night of hip-hop, bounce, and party anthems at Club Switch. Hosted by Lady Gold, this Friday night party brings high-energy vibes and nonstop dancing into the late hours.

FREAKK’D OUT FRIDAY | Misfit Toys
When: Every Friday at 10:00 PM ‘til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Kidd takes over Misfit Toys every Friday for FREAKK’D OUT FRIDAY, bringing an open-format soundtrack built for Bourbon Street nightlife. Expect party anthems, hip hop, dance hits, throwbacks, and high-energy club favorites alongside $8 well drinks and no cover all night.

Mikey & Sunshine’s Birthday Celebration | High Vibes Studio
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: $5
Age Restrictions: 21+
Charley’s Angels celebrates Mikey and Sunshine with DJ Chinola, Jake Ryan, DJ Jess, Mr. Dufflebag, and Lord Chilla curating the night. Expect house-party energy, dance-ready selections, and a creative crowd of music, dance, and art lovers, with shades of blue and angel wings encouraged.

Mikey & Sunshine’s Birthday Celebration | High Vibes Studio
When: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: DOOR: $5
Age Restrictions: 21+
Charley’s Angels celebrates Mikey and Sunshine with DJ Chinola, Jake Ryan, DJ Jess, Mr. Dufflebag, and Lord Chilla curating the night. Expect house-party energy, dance-ready selections, and a creative crowd of music, dance, and art lovers, with shades of blue and angel wings encouraged.