Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | May 7 to 10
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS MAY 7 TO 10
Summer is calling..
From courtyard grooves to sunrise dance floors, this weekend’s lineup is stacked with pool parties, underground bass, vinyl sessions, and late-night chaos across the city.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
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 7
Bulls on Parade | Anna’s
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Bulls on Parade takes over upstairs at Anna’s for a Taurus-themed birthday dance party hosted by Ali Bey The Great and friends. Expect an eclectic mix of club cuts, deep grooves, Choreboys energy, surprise pop-ins, and a packed room full of longtime New Orleans creatives celebrating into midnight.
MOUVEMENT | The Saint
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
MOUVEMENT returns to The Saint for a late-night session led by Paco and Tiger Ollies. Expect hypnotic rhythms, deep electronic selections, and an intimate dancefloor atmosphere built for losing yourself in the music deep into the night.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, May 7, 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.
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Shive Cave goes weekly while Sea Cave renovates, turning Thursdays into a kickback built for your inner child. Free gaming for femmes & thems ($5 for fellas), limited NA drink options for Lent (BYOB otherwise), giveaways, console pop-ups, and a full food lineup.
Crying in the Crypt ft. NOTscaredtocry + Friends | The Crypt
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $5
Age Restrictions: 21+
Crying in the Crypt brings NOTscaredtocry and friends to The Crypt for a weird, emotional, bass-heavy late-night gathering with underground DIY energy. Expect experimental sounds, distorted visuals, and a crowd built for dancing through the chaos.
Sunset Sessions ft. Holly Jean Tchoupo & Friends | Gasa Gasa
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 18+
Sunset Sessions returns to Breezy’s at Gasa Gasa with Holly Jean Tchoupo and friends soundtracking an open-air Thursday evening in the courtyard. Expect laid-back house grooves, warm-weather energy, cocktails, and a community dancefloor that eases from sunset into night.
ALL 4 U | The Library
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 12:00 AM
Tickets: FREE RSVP
Age Restrictions: Not listed
ALL 4 U returns to The Library with PRO$PER JONE$ curating a night of smooth late-night dance selections and laid-back lounge energy. Expect a stylish crowd, intimate vibes, and a soundtrack built for easing into the weekend early.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Daft Disko | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: ADVANCED GA: $18.15 | GENERAL ADMISSION/DOS: $24.20
Age Restrictions: 21+
Daft Disko returns to The Rabbit Hole for a full night of French house, disco, and electro inspired by Daft Punk, Justice, Stardust, Breakbot, and more. HOLLAGRAHAM and DJ 87 bring glossy dance grooves, funky basslines, and late-night club energy built for nonstop movement under the lights.
Midnite Mutants | The Domino
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $5
Age Restrictions: 21+
Midnite Mutants takes over The Domino with DJ sets from Disko Obscura and Interesting Results for a hazy late-night blend of underground dance sounds and off-kilter club energy. Expect dark grooves, mutant disco selections, and a packed room built for the weird kids staying out past midnight.
SWEAT | Poor Boys Bar
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: BEFORE 11 PM: $5 | DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
SWEAT returns to Poor Boys for another all-black dance party built around movement, club edits, and late-night energy. DJ Dam3dge, DJ Diz.ko, DJ Ayanna, and friends take over the decks with a mix of dance, hip-hop, house, and party-driven selections meant to keep the floor moving all night long.
When: Friday, May 8 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: TIER 2: $33.26 | TIER 1: $46.71.
Age Restrictions: 18+
Level Up delivers a heavy-hitting bass set blending dubstep, future bass, and high-energy edits into an immersive experience. Known for massive festival appearances and explosive sound design, this show brings full-scale bass energy to Republic.
Wayvz & Velmar | Arora Nola
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Wayvz & Velmar take over Arora Nola for a last-minute late-night rager after the Nitepunk postponement. Expect high-energy bass music, heavy drops, and an open-format warehouse-style session built for the crowd still going after midnight.
COSMA | Santos Bar
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
COSMA lands at Santos Bar with a late-night lineup featuring Conn!e, Holly Jean, Mijita, and Cybergasm. Expect a genre-bending night of club sounds, underground dance energy, and hypnotic selections pushing deep into the early morning hours.
NOLA Sunday Sessions Spring Season Slam | Canoa
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: All Ages
NOLA Sunday Sessions celebrates five years of community with the Spring Season Slam at Canoa featuring a 1 vs 1 open styles dance battle with a $350 prize pool. Hosted by Dio with music from DJ Dizko and DJ Krewe, the night blends dance culture, competition, and community energy under the bridge on St. Claude.
Singles Night | Covington Beer Garden
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Covington Beer Garden hosts a late-night Singles Night with DJ KK soundtracking the evening with dance-friendly mixes and social energy. Expect a casual party atmosphere, drinks flowing all night, and a crowd looking to meet, mingle, and stay moving into the weekend.
Dark Electric | The Crypt
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Dark Electric returns to The Crypt with a night of darkwave, industrial, and synth-driven sounds from Evil Rudy and Nothing. Expect moody lighting, underground club energy, and nonstop dark dance selections deep into the night.
The Modulation Sessions | The Den
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
New Orleans Synth Cult presents The Modulation Sessions, a live hardware synthesis and DJ showcase featuring 360 Degrees and Oscillation Communications. Expect analog textures, hypnotic sequences, modular experimentation, and underground electronic sounds built for synth heads and late-night listeners alike.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, May 8, 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.
Tee Na Na Nay | Anna’s
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Tee Na Na Nay takes over upstairs at Anna’s with 1000% vinyl selections spanning funk, soul, breaks, and beyond. Hosted by Rey Rouge, Lady Li, and Karo, the night leans into deep grooves, dancing, drinks, and all-night crate-digger energy.
Heat Wave | Twelve Mile Limit
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Heat Wave lands at Twelve Mile Limit with DJ Ann Glaviano curating local rare and sentimental records from 1957–1974. Expect a warm late-night dance party full of vintage grooves, deep cuts, and timeless sounds pulled from across New Orleans music history.
Fairy Rave | Chelsea’s Live
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $15
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Fairy Rave transforms Chelsea’s Live into a glitter-covered fantasy world filled with club edits, bass music, pop remixes, visuals, and whimsical vendors. Costumes are heavily encouraged as Interstellar soundtracks a night built for dancing fairies, witches, elves, and every magical creature in between.
Free Style Friday | Emporium Arcade Bar
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
DJ Tony Skratchere takes over Emporium for another Free Style Friday packed with throwback dance cuts, party classics, and arcade bar chaos. Expect a casual high-energy crowd, singalongs, and nonstop movement all night long.
Mom’s Night Out | Brickyard South
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Brickyard South hosts Mom’s Night Out with DJ Mike Larry soundtracking a carefree night of throwback party cuts, dancefloor classics, and nonstop singalong energy. Expect giveaways, a mom dance-off, and a packed crowd ready to let loose for Mother’s Day weekend.
Hot Art Cool Nights | Free Beer
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Hot Art Cool Nights returns with DJs, visual art, live creatives, and an eclectic warehouse-style hang blending music and community. Expect immersive visuals, local artists, and a free-flowing dancefloor energy all night long.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
Orange Oasis Mirage | The Maidstone New Orleans
When: Saturday, May 9 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 brings Pure Intentions Entertainment back to The Maidstone New Orleans for its second pool party of the year with Dr. Romance & Friends. Expect an orange-themed daytime party filled with poolside energy, warm-weather grooves, and a stylish crowd carrying the vibe from afternoon into evening.
Stay Outside Series Vol. 47 ft. Lewican | Casa Casa
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Stay Outside Series Vol. 47 continues at Breezy’s inside Casa Casa with a sunset session from Lewican. Expect easygoing grooves, outdoor dance energy, and a community-focused atmosphere perfect for easing into the night on Freret Street.
BoDYWoRK | Domino Lounge
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Suggested donations at the door
Age Restrictions: Not listed
BoDYWoRK takes over Domino Lounge for a community fundraiser supporting Jesi, bringing together an all-love lineup of local selectors including Carmine P Filthy, LVB LVB, Zevi, and DJ Krewe. Expect underground club sounds, late-night dancefloor energy, and a packed room centered around community care and movement.
The Beatdown VIII | Emporium Arcade Bar
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The Beatdown VIII brings another all-styles dance battle to Emporium Arcade Bar with $450 in cash prizes on the line. Sounds by Jake Ryan and DJ Dam3dge keep the energy high while dancers battle it out tournament-style deep into the night. Competition starts at 11 PM.
Mood Lab | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: PRE-SALE: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Joshpitality and Parish Worx present Mood Lab with Demarkus Lewis alongside Blake Dee, NK Ultra, and Shlomo. Expect deep grooves, late-night house rhythms, and an intimate dancefloor atmosphere inside The Rabbit Hole.
90’s Club Night | The Crypt
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Lexx Files takes over The Crypt for a throwback-heavy 90’s Club Night featuring drag, burlesque, DJs, and all the chaotic neon nostalgia you’d expect. Expect alt-pop classics, club hits, camp energy, and a packed dancefloor all night long.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, March 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 keep the floor moving from start to late.
Jukebox of SWEAT ft. P. Filthy | Bud Rips
When: Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Jukebox of SWEAT returns to Bud Rips with P. Filthy soundtracking a sweaty Friday night full of soulful boogie, body music, cosmic disco, and left-field dance cuts. Expect low lighting, packed corners, and a dancefloor built for getting loose deep into the night.
Orange Mirage After Party | Gasa Gasa
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Pure Intentions keeps the night moving with the Orange Mirage After Party at Gasa Gasa featuring Dr. Jax, Romancing The Stoned, and Tchoupo. Expect hazy late-night grooves, dancefloor energy, and a stacked local lineup carrying the party deep into the night.
Grabba Ranks | Poor Boys
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10 | DOOR: $15
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Midnight Assembly brings viral selector Grabba Ranks to Poor Boys for a late-night blend of Miami bass, baile funk, jersey club, and high-energy edits. With support from Lord Chilla, Noah G, and Mars The Vampire, expect nonstop movement from open to close.
SUNDAY, MAY 10
Five Dolla Holla Vol. 10 | No Dice
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (LIMITED FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Five Dolla Holla returns to No Dice with a stacked local lineup featuring D1ME, Jake Ryan, LVCD, SUPR SPRT, Jo Sway, and Noah G. Built around “recession proof partying,” this late-night showcase blends club edits, bass, and underground party energy on St. Claude.
DJ Paris & Friends Summer Residency | Royal Sonesta Hotel
When: Every Sunday starting May 10, 2026 from 12:00 PM ’til 6:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
DJ Paris & Friends kick off a full summer poolside residency at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter. Running Sundays through September 17th, the series blends daytime house vibes, cocktails, and pool party energy with support from Red Bull, Bacardi, and Boston Beer Co. Perfect for anyone chasing rooftop sunshine and laid-back summer sessions in New Orleans.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, May 3, 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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