Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | June 18 to 21
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS JUNE 18 TO 21
Celebrate Juneteenth weekend in New Orleans with pool parties, block parties, bass, bounce, juke, house, techno, DNB, disco, and late-night dance floors across the city.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
N!ghtc0r3 | The Crypt
When: Thursday, 18 June, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
N!ghtc0r3 returns to The Crypt for a night dedicated to nightcore, 2010s internet EDM, hyperpop, gabber, digicore, Vocaloid, hard bounce, and sextrance. DJs Connie b2b Dissociator, Notscaredtocry, Phoenix Phantasma, and Euphorioaf soundtrack the evening alongside immersive visuals and local vendors for a high-speed celebration of internet rave culture.
Juneteenth Pre Party | No Dice
When: Thursday, 18 June, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til Late
Tickets: DOOR: $5
Age Restrictions: 21+
Celebrate Juneteenth with Lord Chilla, OP Junkie, Reverie, and Tokidokihoe as they soundtrack a night of Southern club, ghetto tech, Baltimore club, juke, Miami bass, Jersey club, and hardgroove. Alongside an open pole and community-focused atmosphere, the event centers Black queer joy while honoring the significance of the Juneteenth holiday.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, June 18, 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.
Shive Cave: Gemini SZN | Sea Cave
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Shive Cave returns to Sea Cave Arcade for a Gemini SZN edition celebrating birthdays, gaming culture, and community-centered nightlife in the St. Claude corridor. Expect free-play arcade vibes, BYOB energy, giveaways, pho and dumplings from Pho Q, and a laid-back Thursday night atmosphere built around music, conversation, and your inner child.
CHAMBRE NOIR | Santos Bar
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Step into the shadows for CHAMBRE NOIR, a late-night session curated by DJ Paco at Santos Bar. Expect an immersive blend of industrial, techno, EBM, electro, disco, and darkwave as the French Quarter venue transforms into a moody underground dance floor built for lovers of darker electronic sounds.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
The Juke504 Juketeenth Bash | Poor Boys
When: Friday, 19 June, 2026 at 8 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $5 before 10 PM
Age Restrictions: 21+
Say Trell brings The Juke504 Juketeenth Bash to Poor Boys for a Juneteenth night party with Freaknik energy, after-party heat, vendors, and birthday bash vibes. The lineup features @_ogmike, Rakimbeau, LCVD, FTK, ChiNola, Geno, and Say Trill with juke, bounce, club music, and late-night New Orleans dance floor energy.
NOPE 5 | The Crypt
When: Friday, 19 June, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10 (NOTAFLOF)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Deathrage Records returns with the fifth edition of NOPE, an underground electronic gathering built around experimental live performance, radical community, and left-field dance music. Featuring live sets from Nonlethal Weapons, Fjshwjfe, and Shining Fields alongside DJ sets from Interesting Results and Notscaredtocry, expect a night of noise, industrial textures, experimental electronics, and boundary-pushing underground sounds.
Juneteenth Pool Party | Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
When: Friday, 19 June, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 7:00 PM
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Celebrate Juneteenth poolside with an afternoon centered on Black joy, community, and culture featuring DJ sets from Pellow Talk, Odd Spinz, and Lucid Dreams. Hosted atop Virgin Hotels New Orleans, the event combines rooftop views, day party vibes, and a curated soundtrack while supporting NOLA Black Mental Health Matters through proceeds from the event.
HYPER$LAYYY | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: ADVANCED GA: $12.10
Age Restrictions: 21+
HYPER$LAYYY brings hyperpop chaos and internet-club energy to The Rabbit Hole with SUNNIE and KLITZ spinning the best of Slayyyter alongside club edits and hyperpop favorites from Charli XCX, FKA Twigs, Frost Children, COBRA, and more. Expect high-BPM dance floor energy, underground visuals, and nonstop late-night chaos inside one of New Orleans’ most immersive club spaces.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, June 18, 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.
ESSEKS | ARORA
When: Friday, 19 June, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GA: $14.38
Age Restrictions: 18+
Brooklyn bass producer ESSEKS brings his signature blend of dark, playful, genre-bending sound to ARORA alongside Charybdis and GZZRD. Powered by a Funktion-One sound system, expect a night of cutting-edge bass music, immersive visuals, and high-energy underground vibes.
For The Kultures | Blue Nile
When: Friday, 19 June, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
For The Kultures closes out its summer run with a Juneteenth night at Blue Nile led by DJ FTK and DJ Sweet Tee. Expect music for the ladies, the gays, the dancers, and the real music lovers, with a no-cover dancefloor built around community, culture, and late-night celebration.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Evolution of Groove | Bud Rip’s Old 9th Ward Bar
When: Saturday, 20 June, 2026 at 10:00 PM ‘til Late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Crushed Velvet and guest DJ Ayanna take over Bud Rip’s for a night of disco, house, and global rhythms. Expect soulful selections, feel-good grooves, and a welcoming dancefloor that keeps moving until late.
SET DE FLO x The Low Down Juneteenth Weekend | No Dice
When: Saturday, 20 June, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: GA: $11.99
Age Restrictions: 21+
SET DE FLO and The Low Down bring Memphis and New Orleans together for a Juneteenth celebration of Black American music at No Dice. Featuring I.AM.FUNKE, Qemmy, Nico, and Kilobauud, the night highlights Southern club culture through club music, dancefloor-driven sounds, and underground selections from across the South. Expect community activations, SET DE FLO Radio, and a late-night gathering centered on culture, connection, and movement.
SAFE $EX WORLDWIDE JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY | Brickyard South Bar + Patio
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: GA: $28.49 | VIP: $33.99
Age Restrictions: Not Listed
SAFE $EX WORLDWIDE’s Juneteenth Block Party brings together music, culture, food, art, and community for a full-day celebration of Black excellence in Baton Rouge. Expect DJs spinning R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, bounce, and party classics alongside local vendors, live art, food trucks, games, giveaways, and community activations. Designed to capture the spirit of a classic neighborhood block party, this event honors freedom and culture through music, creativity, and connection.
Club Slayyy | Siberia
When: Saturday, 20 June, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Available at ClubSlayyy.com
Age Restrictions: 21+
Dance all night to a hyperpop-fueled soundtrack featuring Slayyyter, Charli XCX, Kim Petras, SOPHIE, Ashnikko, COBRAH, Kesha, FKA twigs, Britney Spears, HorsegiirL, Lady Gaga, Shygirl, Frost Children, and more, mixed by Phoenix Phantasma. Hosted by What The Dance, Club Slayyy brings high-energy pop, club anthems, and internet dance music together for one of New Orleans’ most unapologetically chaotic late-night parties.
A Little R+R | Lola’s New Orleans
When: Saturday, 20 June, 2026 at 11:00 AM ’til 3:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER): Community Admission | Ritual Swag Bag + Community Support: $13.76
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Spend a relaxing afternoon at Lola’s with A Little R+R, a curated daytime gathering designed for those who know. Expect a laid-back atmosphere focused on connection, community, and intentional experiences in an intimate New Orleans setting.
Nils Hoffmann | The Maidstone New Orleans
When: Saturday, 20 June, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 8:30 PM
Tickets: GA: $27.57
Age Restrictions: 18+
Berlin producer Nils Hoffmann headlines The Deep Pool Party with support from Merger, DTR, Caroline Chiesa, and LaFourche. Presented by River Beats, ARORA, and Republic NOLA, expect an afternoon of melodic house, progressive electronic music, and immersive poolside energy at The Maidstone.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON takes over The Beach on Bourbon Street for a Saturday night packed with open-format dance energy, club hits, and crowd favorites. Expect high-energy mixes, singalongs, and nonstop party vibes as the French Quarter keeps moving well into the early morning.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON closes out the weekend with a mix of house, hip-hop, and dance edits that keep Bourbon Street active into the late hours. It’s a come-as-you-are kind of night with steady energy, familiar sounds, and a crowd still ready to move.
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