Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | May 21 to 24
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS MAY 21 TO 24
Rain or shine, we outside all Memorial Day weekend with vampire raves, UV paint chaos, bass-heavy afters, and Sunday sessions rolling straight into “Saturday #2.”
THURSDAY, MAY 21
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, May 21, 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.
Castlevania: Vampire Rave | The Crypt
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Dark energy takes over The Crypt for Castlevania, a vampire rave stacked with heavy underground sounds and gothic club chaos. Featuring sets from Breakdown of Morality, Paco, Sunnie, and Connie, the night leans fully into industrial visuals, rave intensity, and late-night dancefloor destruction inside one of New Orleans’ most atmospheric underground spaces.
Sunset Sessions | Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 18+
Sunset Sessions returns to Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa with Holly Jean, Tchoupo, and friends taking over the courtyard for another laid-back Thursday dance session. Expect groovy selections, local energy, and an easygoing crowd carrying the vibe from sunset into the night.
Shive Cave: Gemini SZN | Sea Cave
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Shive Cave returns with a Gemini SZN edition at Sea Cave, blending gamer energy, giveaways, and inner-child chaos into an all-ages Thursday night hangout. Expect free gaming, BYOB vibes, 420-friendly
A Glassy Eye View of New Orleans | BeKind Radio
When: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Et Deaux joins BeKind Radio for another edition of A Glassy Eye View of New Orleans, a genre-spanning radio session diving through funk, hip hop, EDM, jazz, rock, metal, jungle, DnB, and experimental sounds. Tune in for a deep cut journey through the city’s underground music culture with one of the scene’s most versatile selectors.
One Call Away | Poor Boys Bar
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: $5 COVER
Age Restrictions: Not listed
One Call Away takes over Poor Boys Bar for a late-night R&B session led by Rapbaum, bringing slow jams, singalongs, and smooth cuts into the early morning hours. Hosted by @unknown._.jones and @dionna.jay, the night blends laid-back energy with dancefloor moments, plus pop-ups from @littleboxesog and @freshbatchorganics.
The Saint Thursdays ft. Derraj | The Saint
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Derraj returns to The Saint for another late-night Thursday session in the Lower Garden District, bringing dancefloor-ready selections and weird energy deep into the night. Expect strong drinks, underground club vibes, and a packed room keeping things moving long after midnight.
Reptilia | Santos Bar
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Reptilia returns to Santos for another night of indie vinyl dance classics, spinning everything from ‘90s and 2000s indie to alt and electro favorites. DJ Shane Love takes over the decks all night with a soundtrack built for dancing, nostalgia, and sweaty late-night singalongs in the Quarter.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
140 Shorties: Amped Edition | Santos Bar
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Amped Productions takes over Santos upstairs for a stacked late-night lineup featuring Mijita b2b MyGuyBry aka Papasito, Bandikoot, Staylow, DJ Klitz, and Riptrippin. Expect heavy club energy, bass-driven sets, and a packed dancefloor running deep into the night with some of the city’s hottest underground selectors.
Una Noche de Rulay Club Chido | Saturn Bar
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Una Noche de Rulay brings another stacked Latin club night to Saturn Bar with DJ Luilly making his debut alongside Jamil and Siisko. Expect a sweaty late-night mix of dembow, bachata, reggaeton, baile funk, jersey club, bounce, hip-hop, dancehall, and EDM, plus a full lighting setup transforming Saturn into a packed dancefloor all night long.
Planet Ritmo w/ Sean Straynge | 30°/-90°
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Planet Ritmo lands upstairs at 30°/-90° with Sean Straynge behind the decks for a night built around global club rhythms and nonstop movement. Expect a genre-spanning mix of cumbia, afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, baile funk, reggaeton, and world dance music pulling the Frenchmen Street crowd into a sweaty late-night dance session.
Goth Cumbia: World Goth Day Edition | The Crypt
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Crypt hosts a special World Goth Day edition of Goth Cumbia featuring Paco, Flavia, Destylxz, Leviian, Nothing, and De Los Proyectos y Friends. Expect a dark fusion of goth aesthetics, cumbia rhythms, underground electronics, and late-night dancefloor energy as the lineup pushes the genre-bending spirit of New Orleans nightlife into full chaos mode. The night also doubles as Flavia’s summer tour kickoff before heading out on a four-month run across the country.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, May 22, 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.
GOONROOM | Poor Boys Bar
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $5 | DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
GOONROOM returns to Poor Boys Bar with SailorGoon, Jake Ryan, and Choreboys bringing high-energy club chaos, underground dance sounds, and full late-night degeneracy to the dancefloor. Expect heavy bass, internet-club aesthetics, sweaty crowd energy, and a packed room moving deep into the night.
Open Decks: Techno vs. House | Brickyard South
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Bassyard Project returns to Brickyard South with another community-driven Open Decks night, this time centered around techno vs. house. Built by local DJs, producers, artists, and underground ravers, Open Decks has become one of the city’s most consistent grassroots spaces for experimentation, networking, and dancefloor discovery. Expect rotating local talent, heavy low-end, flow artists, vendors, and a welcoming underground atmosphere all night long.
Indura | Santos Bar
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Indura returns for a second night in New Orleans, bringing another round of chaotic underground energy to Santos after The Toasters and Piñata Protest. With support from PXEL and Paco, expect distorted bass, heavy electronics, and an all-out sonic assault pushing deep into the night.
All Night Series: Carmine P. Filthy & Slug Club | No Dice
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
No Dice welcomes Carmine P. Filthy and Slug Club for another edition of the All Night Series, bringing experimental club sounds, electro pressure, dub-heavy selections, and psychedelic late-night energy to the St. Claude sound system. Expect a deep sonic ride built for dancers, heads, and anyone chasing something weirder than the usual Friday night.
Trance World | Bud Rips
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Trance World returns to Bud Rips for another night dedicated to every corner of trance music — fast, slow, euphoric, hypnotic, and everything in between. Built around the idea of breaking out of routine thinking and reconnecting through movement and sound, the night invites dancers to lose themselves in extended blends, emotional builds, and late-night energy. Psychep0mp joins the lineup to guide the crowd deeper into the second trance.
DJ KK at Covington Beer Garden
When: Friday, June 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM ’til 1:30 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Covington Beer Garden hosts an end-of-year Teacher Appreciation Party with DJ KK soundtracking the night from open to close. Expect feel-good party mixes, late-night dancing, and drink specials including 2-for-1 lemon drop shots all night plus $9 margaritas from 8 PM–9:30 PM. Rain or shine, the party keeps going.
Flozone | Arora NOLA
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: TIER 2: $20.06.
Age Restrictions: 18+
Flozone lands at Arora NOLA with a night built around gritty basslines, heavy low end, and dirty south influence. Known for aggressive live sets and raw underground energy, the project blends modern bass music with chaotic late-night intensity inside one of New Orleans’ premier electronic music venues.
Sinus Drip | Club Switch
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Gemini season gets activated at Club Switch as Phlegm takes over Sinus Drip for a birthday edition built around full-control selections and all-night energy. Expect a mix of familiar favorites, left turns, club edits, and whatever else feels right in the moment as Phlegm DJs solo from open to close in a sweat-heavy late-night session.
FUNKHOUSE w/ Antwigadee | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Rabbit Hole flips into full FUNKHOUSE mode with Antwigadee joined by Mikey Offline and Prosper Jones for a sweaty late-night session built around groove-heavy house music and dancefloor energy. Expect feel-good rhythms, packed-out movement, and tropical cocktails flowing all night, including the debut of their new LUV Punch blend.
SATURDAY, MAY 23
NO RETURN | Santos Bar
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10 | DOOR: $15
Age Restrictions: 21+
NOLA EDM and Midnight Assembly link up for NO RETURN, an immersive UV paint party taking over Santos Bar with two stages, two distinct vibes, and a full night of underground dance music. Expect blacklights, free face painting, high-energy sets, and a paint-soaked late-night crowd moving through house, bass, and club sounds deep into the morning hours.
Jungle Punch! | The Crypt
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
NOLA DnB’s Jungle Punch! returns to The Crypt with a stacked night of jungle and drum & bass featuring Chicago heavyweight LO, SODL, ET Deaux, Juzz Bunnii, Paco, and a special birthday b2b from 360 Degrees and Thirty Aught Six. Expect rapid-fire breaks, heavy low end, sweaty dancefloor energy, and one of the city’s most dedicated late-night DnB crowds carrying things deep into the night.
Above the Current: Boogie Fever | NOPSI Hotel Balcony Pool
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til Midnight
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Above the Current brings Boogie Fever to the NOPSI balcony pool for a night of disco grooves, poolside dancing, and drink specials high above downtown New Orleans. Tony Skratchere takes over the soundtrack with funky selections and feel-good energy built for warm nights and boogie shoes.
Rituals + Rhythm | The Maidstone
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM ’til 6:00 PM
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $24.84 | COMBO PASS: $37.71.
Age Restrictions: Not Listed
Rituals + Rhythm transforms The Maidstone into a full-day poolside wellness experience blending yoga, sound healing, lounging, and dance music. The event begins with House of Flow led by Kathleen Barry alongside a live DJ set from Sonetto before shifting into a Sound Bath Social with Caroline Chiesa and DJ sets throughout the day from PAiGE, Domineaux, Landoni, Jeremey Michael, N2ishion, and DjSon.
ASCENDIT VOL. 1 | Misfit Toys NOLA
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Tickets: TIER 1: $17.85 | TIER 2: $23.18
Age Restrictions: 21+
NOX brings bass music to the French Quarter with the debut of ASCENDIT VOL. 1 at Misfit Toys NOLA. The multi-room night features sets from Hetti Murphi, Swamp Monsta, Mer Grey, Staylow, Sickem, Isaiah-Da-Artist, and more, alongside live art activations from Dirty Funq Tattoo and Hereliesaz. Expect heavy late-night energy, underground bass selections, and a stacked lineup running deep into the early morning hours.
Tame U Sum: Straynge | Bud Rips
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Sean Straynge heads to Bud Rips for Tame U Sum, a colorful late-night set blending club energy, bass-heavy grooves, and underground dance selections inside the Ninth Ward neighborhood bar. Expect low-pressure party vibes, loud rhythms, and a packed room dancing deep into the night.
Gimme Gimme Disco | Tipitina’s
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION: $32.15
Age Restrictions: 18+
The world’s best disco party lands at Tipitina’s for a full night dedicated to ABBA, glitter, and nonstop dancefloor singalongs. Gimme Gimme Disco transforms the legendary Uptown venue into a disco-fueled celebration packed with classic hits, mirrored lights, and a crowd ready to dance deep into the night. Expect feel-good energy, flashy fits, and wall-to-wall disco nostalgia.
Now That’s What I Call a Rave!!! | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, 23 May, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: ADVANCED GA: $18.15 | GENERAL ADMISSION/DOS: $24.20.
Age Restrictions: 21+
Now That’s What I Call a Rave!!! turns hit music from the 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and today into EDM bangers for a high-energy night at The Rabbit Hole. Expect house, dubstep, bass, techno, and DnB remixes, plus visuals, giveaways, and a crowd ready for full nostalgic rave energy.
Frenchmen St Balcony Party | 30°/-90°
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Flavia takes over the balcony at 30°/-90° for a late-night Frenchmen Street session blending hip hop, baile funk, EDM, afrobeats, and Latin sounds. Expect high-energy mixes, neon-lit vibes, and a packed dancefloor overlooking one of the busiest weekends on Frenchmen.
HEAT WAVE | Okay Bar
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Adults only
HEAT WAVE returns to Okay Bar for a night of local rare and sentimental records spanning 1957–1974. Curated by DJ Ann Glaviano, the night blends vintage soul, deep cuts, and dance floor classics into a laid-back late-night session built for getting lost in the music.
Le Youth: “Who Are You Really?” Tour | Fish Pot Studios
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: EARLY BIRD: $25 | TIER 1: $30 | TIER 2: $35 | TIER 3: $45.08 | TIER 4: $40 | RITUALS + RHYTHM ADD-ON: $13.27
Age Restrictions: 21+
River Beats NOLA celebrates 10 years with a special edition of THE DEEP featuring Le Youth’s “Who Are You Really?” tour inside Fish Pot Studios, the collective’s new immersive warehouse space in New Orleans. Presented alongside ARORA NOLA and Republic NOLA, the night promises a fully in-the-round 360° production pairing melodic house, emotional electronica, and atmospheric visuals inside one of the city’s newest underground event spaces.
DJSON | The Swamp on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, May 23, 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.
Concrete Cowboy Saturdays | Concrete Cowboy
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Concrete Cowboy keeps Bourbon Street moving with a Saturday night blend of hip-hop, throwbacks, party anthems, and late-night club energy. DJ Hunno takes over the soundtrack from open ’til late inside the neon-lit Bourbon Street hotspot.
Late Nite Special | Poor Boys
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Late Nite Special takes over Poor Boys for a chaotic late-night cookout of genre-bending club sounds, party energy, and dance floor mischief. ChefFTK, Summer Indigo, and Sweet Tee serve up ADHD-inspired sets, unexpected blends, and all-night heat while Lionheart Catering keeps the food flowing. Expect a packed room, bad decisions, and no plans of leaving early.
DJSON | The Saint
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til dawn
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
D3M takes over The Saint for an all-night run of bass-heavy club sounds and late-night underground energy. The lineup features Toro, Airheadzz, N2ISHION, Maximo, and a special Tchoupo b2b DJSON set carrying the night into sunrise inside one of the Lower Garden District’s staple late-night spots.
Stay Outside Series Vol. 49: SNAXX | Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Stay Outside Series returns to Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa with SNAXX bringing high-energy selections, drinks flowing, and early-night courtyard vibes on Freret Street. Pull up for a free outdoor session built around music, community, and keeping the party outside while the weather’s right.
SUNDAY, MAY 24
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, May 24, 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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