Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | May 14 to 17
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS MAY 14 TO 17
Pool season officially made it to New Orleans and the weather finally got the memo. Expect hot afternoons, packed patios, sunset sessions, and late nights all weekend long.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
When: Wednesday, May 11, 2026 at Not listed ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Chamber Noir returns to Santos for a midweek descent into dark dance floor energy. Expect shadowy selections, pulsing lights, and a room full of bodies moving deep into the night.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, May 14, 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.
Lord Chilla | The Saint
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Lord Chilla and Derraj link up at The Saint for a hazy late-night Thursday session built around laid-back blends, underground energy, and after-hours vibes. Expect intimate red room energy, eclectic selections, and a crowd settling into the weekend one slow groove at a time.
Sunset Sessions | Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 18+
Sunset Sessions returns to Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa with Maximo, Zevyman, and friends soundtracking another warm-weather evening of dance music and courtyard hangs. Expect laid-back grooves, colorful lighting, and an easygoing crowd easing into the night with house, disco, and genre-blending selections.
Shive Cave: Mortal Kombat Tournament | Sea Cave
When: Wednesday, May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Shive Stop turns Sea Cave into a retro gamer playground tonight with a Mortal Kombat Tournament packed with free gaming, giveaways, and nostalgic arcade energy. Expect BYOB vibes, 420-friendly hangs, and a colorful crowd mixing gaming culture, underground art, and late-night community energy on St. Claude.
Tainted Love: Dark Mode | Santos Bar
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Shane Love takes Santos into the darker side of the 80s with an all-vinyl night packed with synth-heavy classics, deep cuts, goth dance energy, and nostalgic visuals. Expect fog, lasers, new wave anthems, and a packed Lower Decatur dance floor built for late-night darkwave lovers.
Saturn Bar: Ryan Batiste & Mac Infinity | Saturn Bar
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $5 AT DOOR
Age Restrictions: 21+
Ryan Batiste and Mac Infinity link up at Saturn Bar for a laid-back pre-weekend session blending live performance energy, experimental grooves, and Shaggs House Maschine vibes. Expect cheap drinks, local creativity, and a cozy St. Claude crowd kicking off the weekend early.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
Five Dolla Holla Vol. 10 | No Dice
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST | $5 ENTRY ALL NIGHT
Age Restrictions: 21+
Five Dolla Holla heads to No Dice for a cross-country late-night linking New Orleans selectors with NYC underground energy. Expect recession-proof partying, club edits, house grooves, rap cuts, and chaotic dancefloor energy from D1ME, Jake Ryan, LVCD, Supr Sprt, Jo Sway, Noah G, and more.
REAPER: Boneyard 360 Tour | Arora Nola
When: Friday, 15 May, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: TIER 1 – GENERAL ADMISSION: $27.57
Age Restrictions: 18+
REAPER brings the Boneyard 360 Tour to Arora Nola with TRNSCND and Republic NOLA for a high-velocity drum and bass night. Expect relentless energy, precision-crafted chaos, and a packed room built for heavy movement from open to close.
PBJ Clown System | Music Box Village
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Adult Admission: $22.23. Kids party for free.
Age Restrictions: All Ages
PBJ Clown System brings its playful chaos to Music Box Village for a family-friendly benefit supporting the Youth Empowerment Project. Expect whimsical live music, interactive silliness, food vendors, juice boxes, and colorful performances built for kids and kids at heart alike.
HOUSE WORX (HOUSE MUSIC ANTHEMS ALL NIGHT LONG) | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: EARLY ADVANCED GA: $12.10 | ADVANCED GA: $18.15 | GENERAL ADMISSION/DOS: $24.20
Age Restrictions: 21+
HOUSE WORX takes over The Rabbit Hole for a full night dedicated to nonstop house music anthems inspired by artists like John Summit, PAWSA, Dom Dolla, Cloonee, Chris Lake, and more. Expect club-ready energy, big drops, packed dancefloors, and a late-night rave atmosphere centered around modern tech house and festival favorites.
Latina Night | Covington Beer Garden
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Covington Beer Garden turns up the heat for Latina Night with DJ KK soundtracking a late-night mix of reggaeton, Latin dance hits, and party favorites. Expect margarita specials, tequila shots, Modelo giveaways, and high-energy dancefloor vibes built for a packed Friday night crowd.
Katiee & Derraj w/ Friends | Saint Bar
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
The official unofficial Bayou Boogaloo afters lands at Saint Bar with Katiee, Derraj, and friends taking over deep into the night. Expect open-format chaos, late-night club energy, and a packed dance floor soundtracked by everything from hip-hop edits to house heaters and party anthems.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, May 15, 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.
DISMANTLE | Club Switch
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: General Admission: $10.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
NSF*W and Female Trouble take over Club Switch for a night of hard-hitting techno, industrial energy, and full warehouse demolition vibes. Expect steel-toe stompers, heavy late-night rhythms, and a packed dance floor built for ravers ready to clock in and tear the roof off.
Zeus + Friends: DTLA Welcome Back Party | Downtown Los Angeles Rooftop
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
New Orleans selector Zeus brings bounce, trap, house, and rooftop party energy to DTLA for a free BYOB welcome back celebration featuring Fine China and friends. Expect hip-hop dance edits, disco cuts, New Orleans bounce, and a late-night rooftop crowd curated with pure hometown chaos and West Coast flavor.
Ecstatic Disco | Saturn Bar
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Ecstatic Disco returns to Saturn Bar for a joyful late-night dance party led by DJ Siren after the Slaap Cabaret. Expect disco classics, glittery grooves, funky dancefloor energy, and a carefree crowd ready to boogie deep into the night.
Paco | Santos Bar
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Paco takes over Santos for a stripped-down late-night session built for the after-hours crowd. Expect dark dancefloor energy, underground selections, and a raw, high-intensity vibe carrying the night deep past midnight.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
SoDown: “On The Air” Tour | Arora Nola
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: General Admission: $34.82.
Age Restrictions: 18+
SoDown brings the “On The Air” Tour to Arora Nola for a late-night run of bass, funk, and high-energy electronic sound. Powered by Funktion-One sound, this one is built for fans who want a polished club night with touring-act energy and a deep, dancefloor-ready atmosphere.
SUNSET SESSIONS: Maidstone New Orleans 002 | The Maidstone New Orleans
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: EARLY BIRD: $23.18. CODE: NOLAEDM for $$ off!
Age Restrictions: 21+
Sunset Sessions returns to The Maidstone for a full day-to-night poolside dance experience featuring Cristy Lawrence, Legatron Prime, Aliyuhhh, Chinola, Cursor, Jake Ryan, Dontae, Holly Jean, Avea De Lune, Hondo, XSomnia, and more. Expect house grooves, live art, fashion, local food vendors, and a sun-soaked crowd carrying the energy from daytime lounging into late-night dancing.
Bayou Boogaloo 2026 | Bayou St. John & The Broadside
When: Friday, May 15, 2026 ’til Sunday, May 17, 2026
Tickets: $22.20-$211.85
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Bayou Boogaloo returns for its 20th anniversary with three days of live music, local culture, food vendors, art, and waterfront energy along Bayou St. John. Hosted across the Historic Pitot House and The Broadside, the beloved New Orleans festival blends funk, indie, brass, DJs, and community celebration into one of the city’s signature spring weekends.
SPACEDISCO Debut Album Release Party | Santos Bar
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE before 10 PM | DOOR: $10 | SPOTIFY DISCOUNT: $5
Age Restrictions: Not listed
SPACEDISCO celebrates their debut album release with a full multi-floor drum & bass takeover at Santos featuring Glassy Eye, Brother Electric, Thirty Aught Six, Hum Bruh, Sunnie, Paco, and more. Expect heavy DnB energy, immersive visuals, deep late-night bass pressure, and nonstop underground rave vibes powered by NOLA DnB sound.
BASS FACE with Dr. Jax & Friends | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: PRESALE: $12.10 | GA: $24.20
Age Restrictions: All Ages
BASS FACE returns to The Rabbit Hole with Dr. Jax & Friends for a heavy late-night bass takeover. Expect dirty drops, full-send energy, and a crowd built for nonstop movement from midnight into the early morning.
DON’T DANCE DON’T COME | Saturn Bar
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10.
Age Restrictions: 21+
DON’T DANCE DON’T COME returns to Saturn Bar with a sweaty late-night dancefloor session featuring Lady Lavender, Otto, and Elliot From Earth. Expect underground club sounds, packed room energy, and hypnotic grooves built for the people who came to dance all night long.
TESSELATE | Open Air Warehouse
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: $10-$15 sliding scale.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
TESSELATE brings daytime warehouse energy to the Bywater with a stacked lineup featuring Beige, Lady Lavender b2b Tristan Dufrene, and Arose2Arose. Expect open-air grooves, hypnotic house and techno selections, and a warm sunset crowd dancing through the afternoon into nightfall.
DJSON | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJSON takes over The Swamp on Bourbon Street with a high-energy mix of house edits, hip-hop remixes, and party-ready club tracks built for late-night French Quarter energy. Expect packed crowds, nonstop transitions, and a dancefloor that stays moving deep into the night.
House of Ohm | Ohm Lounge
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
House of Ohm returns to Ohm Lounge with a late-night blend of deep grooves and hypnotic dancefloor energy from Romancing The Stoned, Michael Medina, and Hondo. Expect a sleek, intimate atmosphere built around rhythm, movement, and connection as the music carries into the early morning hours.
Gimme A Reason | Poor Boys Bar
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Gimme A Reason returns to Poor Boys Bar with a late-night lineup featuring Law Noise, Slug Club, and Bouffant Bouffant. Expect gritty club energy, underground dance sounds, and a packed dancefloor built for the witching hours deep into the night.
Suis La Fête V2 | The Saint
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Suis La Fête V2 brings HUNNO to The Saint for a late-night takeover packed with dark club energy and heavy dancefloor heat. Expect red room vibes, hypnotic rhythms, and an intimate crowd moving deep into the early morning hours.
Summer Splashoff at The Pool Club | Virgin Hotels New Orleans
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 7:00 PM
Tickets: FREE RSVP
Age Restrictions: 21+
Summer Splashoff kicks off pool season at Virgin Hotels New Orleans with an open-house style day party soundtracked by Mikey Offline and special guests. Expect rooftop pool vibes, cocktails, photo activations, and a laid-back crowd soaking up the sunshine all afternoon long.
Yacht Rock Sock Hop | Coconut Beach
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Tickets not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Coconut Beach turns back the clock with a nostalgic Yacht Rock Sock Hop soundtracked by DJ P-Tab and packed with throwback party energy. Expect smooth singalongs, retro dance vibes, nautical fits, and a playful night inspired by classic JCC and Lakeshore sock hop memories.
Evolution of Groove | Bud Rips Old 9th Ward Bar
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
DJ Crushed Velvet brings psychedelic dance floor energy to Bud Rips for Evolution of Groove, a late-night session packed with funk, disco, soul, house, and vintage party cuts. Expect colorful visuals, crate-digger selections, and a groovy Old 9th Ward crowd dancing deep into the night.
Underground Deluxe | Colby’s Cocktails
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 6:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Underground Deluxe takes over Colby’s Cocktails for a marathon night of underground dance music across two stages in Metairie. With a stacked local lineup featuring Strut, Coty D-Lux, Poochie D, SABR, Huey, Kode Six, and more, expect bass-heavy late-night energy, warehouse-style vibes, and nonstop sets running deep into sunrise territory.
GRIND x DREMM | Club Anna’s
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
GRIND returns to Club Anna’s with a genre-blurring night centered around live energy, underground culture, and experimental sounds. Hosted by Boytoy and Kush.Trim, the night features a special live performance from DREMM as the crews aim to merge worlds and push the future of New Orleans nightlife forward.
Flavia | Mother’s Lounge Baton Rouge
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Flavia makes her first appearance in Baton Rouge with a late-night set at Mother’s Lounge, bringing moody grooves, intimate energy, and stylish after-hours vibes to the downtown space. Expect a smooth blend of dance-forward selections and lounge-ready atmosphere running
SUNDAY, MAY 17
Orange Oasis Mirage: Rescheduled | The Maidstone New Orleans
When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 9:00 PM
Tickets: PRESALE: $22.99 | GA: $28.49 | FINAL TIER: $33.99 | VIP CABANA DEPOSIT: $440.99 | VIP STAGE SIDE CABANA DEPOSIT: $660.99 | HOTEL ROOM: DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDS: $462.99 | HOTEL ROOM: 1 KING SIZE BED: $462.99 | HOTEL ROOM + CABANA: $850.00 | MIRAGE SZN PASS: $165.99
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Orange Oasis Mirage returns to The Maidstone New Orleans for a rescheduled Sunday pool party edition with Pure Intentions Entertainment and Dr. Romance & Friends. Expect orange-themed decor, poolside house grooves, stylish daytime energy, and a crowd moving from sunny afternoon lounging into sunset dancefloor vibes.
Create Your Own Community | Peacock Room
When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 6:00 PM
Tickets: Not listed.
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Create Your Own Community launches its new creative mixer series at Peacock Room with an afternoon centered around fashion, connection, cocktails, and community-building. Expect curated sounds from DJ CWill and Pedro The Juice, bold patterns and prints, raffles, giveaways, and a stylish crowd gathering for a laid-back Sunday social in the Warehouse District.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, May 17, 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.
Frequency Social: Beats For A Cause | Bayou St. John
When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM ’til sundown
Tickets: FREE (DONATIONS ENCOURAGED)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Frequency Social returns to Bayou St. John for an afternoon centered around music, movement, and community healing. In collaboration with the WDA Foundation, the event features DJ sets from Jungle Joe, Snupi Sounds, and Sound of the Shrike while raising support for local families navigating cancer through care resources, meals, and mental health support.
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