Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | October 8 To 11
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS OCTOBER 8 TO 11
October is bringing the Halloween energy to New Orleans with warehouse raves, underground bass, high-speed club music, costume parties, and late-night dance floors.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Sherelle | ARORA
When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GA – Tier 1: $27.57
Age Restrictions: 18+
UK DJ and producer SHERELLE brings her high-speed electronic sound to ARORA, blending jungle, footwork, breakbeats, and bass-heavy club music at 160 BPM and beyond.
Spooky SZN | Sea Cave
When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Sea Cave brings spooky season to its weekly SHIVE Stop gathering with a Halloween-themed night of video game tournaments, arts and crafts, movies, and giveaways. Expect a laid-back, 420-friendly atmosphere with Beetlejuice-inspired visuals and plenty of activities throughout the evening.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, October 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.
Vino & Vinyl with DJ Choice | Rusty Nail & Sidecar Patio
When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Time Not Listed ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Vino & Vinyl brings DJ Choice (Noah Alves) to Rusty Nail & Sidecar Patio for a weekly Thursday session of all-vinyl selections and wine specials. Expect a laid-back patio atmosphere with carefully curated records, drinks, and grooves throughout the evening.
Goth Night w/ Body Mechanic & Batwave | The Radio Bar
When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Radio Bar brings back Goth Night with Batwave and Body Mechanic for an evening of dark alternative and goth-inspired dance music.
Playstyle Open Decks | Okay Bar
When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Playstyle brings another open decks session to Okay Bar, giving local DJs a chance to showcase their sound on the XDJ-AZ setup.
Thursday Thrash with PACO | The Saint
When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
PACO returns to The Saint for another edition of Thursday Thrash, bringing late-night electronic sounds to the Lower Garden District. Kick off the weekend early with a free DJ session and an intimate dance floor at one of New Orleans’ longtime nightlife spots.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Sub Harmonic Sessions Vol. 2 | Freetown Boom Boom Room
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: 21+: $10 | 18–20: $15
Age Restrictions: 18+
Little Sounds brings Sub Harmonic Sessions Vol. 2 to Lafayette with headliner Trippin Sax and support from GZZRD, D.PAD, Diskade, BA$H, and SoL. Expect a night of underground bass music, heavy drops, and experimental electronic sounds featuring local and regional talent.
Y2SLAY: 90’s/2000’s Horror Drag & Dance Night | The Crypt
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $13.76
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Crypt and Goth Light present Y2SLAY, a horror-themed night of ’90s and 2000s dance music, drag, and burlesque inspired by classic teen slashers.
Club Slayyy: Slayyyter + Hyperpop Night | Siberia
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $12.47
Age Restrictions: 21+
WHAT THE DANCE brings Club Slayyy to Siberia for a hyperpop and dance party celebrating Slayyyter, Charli XCX, Kim Petras, and more.
Hex & The City | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION (GUARANTEED ENTRY): $22.99 | GENERAL ADMISSION/DOOR (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST): $30.25 | VIP STAGE (8 TICKETS): $423.50
Age Restrictions: 21+
Art 2 Action returns to The Rabbit Hole for its fifth annual Halloween bash, Hex & The City, combining high fashion, seductive sorcery, and late-night dance floor energy.
Wake an Blake | Favela Underground
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Lacuna Productions brings Wake an Blake to Favela Underground for a late-night electronic music session on Frenchmen Street.
Homo Cosmic Cajun Cool Breeze Discotheque | Saturn Bar
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: BEFORE MIDNIGHT: $10 | AFTER MIDNIGHT: $15
Age Restrictions: 21+
Bouffant Bouffant and Freak POV take over Saturn Bar for Homo Cosmic Cajun Cool Breeze Discotheque, a late-night dance party bringing eclectic underground club sounds to St. Claude Avenue. Expect a playful, disco-inspired atmosphere with dance floor grooves and selections from two New Orleans DJs.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, October 9, 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.
Jake Ryan: Session @ The Library | The Library
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM ’til 12:30 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Jake Ryan returns to The Library for another Friday night DJ session on Prytania Street. The free three-hour set offers an easygoing way to kick off the weekend with music, drinks, and dancing in an intimate Uptown setting.
M3AT | Santos
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $5 (NOTAFLOF)
Age Restrictions: 21+
M3AT brings a new night of experimental electronic music to Santos, combining DJ sets, live hardware performances, and immersive sounds. Featuring s0n1cz, 4w, cellz, robot, f0rn1cat10n, Jigglypuff (Pleasure Boy), B7D, and Law Noise, the event creates a space for sonic experimentation, dancing, and connecting with New Orleans’ underground electronic music community.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Lucid Dreamers 6 | Warehouse
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: Pre-Sale: $17.49 | GA-1: $22.99 | GA-2: $31.79 | GA-3: $33.99
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Pure Intentions Entertainment returns for its sixth annual Lucid Dreamers Halloween rave, transforming a Mid-City warehouse into a spooky underground dance floor.
Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal Method: Mission Underground Tour | House of Blues New Orleans
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GA: $57.00
Age Restrictions: 18+
Electronic music pioneers Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method bring their Mission Underground Tour to House of Blues New Orleans, with support from Liquid Todd.
Sir Spyro | Favela Underground
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: From $16.94
Age Restrictions: Not listed
UK grime DJ and producer Sir Spyro brings his signature blend of grime, dubstep, UK garage, and bass-heavy electronic music to Favela Underground.
1000 Roger Rave | TBA
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $15
Age Restrictions: 18+
Delirium Aura brings 1000 Roger Rave to New Orleans for a themed dance party.
Trell’s Hell House w/ Friends | Poor Boys Bar
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: BEFORE 11 PM: $5 | AFTER 11 PM: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Say Trell presents Trell’s Hell House with friends at Poor Boys Bar, featuring Dis, Maximo, Interesting Results, and Krewe.
Lisa FrankEnStein II: 13thgate Afterparty | BRICKYARD SOUTH
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Graveyard South presents Lisa FrankEnStein II, a colorful, gothic-inspired afterparty featuring DJ Nebulous.
Summoning of the Heauxs | Santos
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Summoning of the Heauxs returns to Santos with Flavia, Mijita, and Counterpoint for a Halloween-inspired night of underground electronic music and bass-heavy club sounds.
Mother’s Lounge w/ DJ Flavia | Mother’s Lounge
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
DJ Flavia takes over Mother’s Lounge in downtown Baton Rouge for an open-format DJ set featuring a mix of electronic music, club tracks, and dance floor favorites. The Halloween-season residency continues October 17 and 23, bringing three nights of music to the intimate Third Street venue.
Interesting Results | Tuff Break Losers Lounge
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Interesting Results returns to Tuff Break Losers Lounge for a free Saturday night session celebrating Nightmarigny’s birthday.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, October 10, 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.
Heat Wave! | Twelve Mile Limit
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Ann Glaviano brings Heat Wave! to Twelve Mile Limit for a free Saturday night dance party featuring rare, sentimental, and spooky local records from 1957 to 1974.
Sobre Mesa: Hurricane Party? | The Domino
When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Sobre Mesa returns to The Domino for a hurricane-themed late-night party featuring D1ME, Tokidokihoe, Siisko B2B Jamil, and Marco Alexander. Expect an underground dance session with a stacked lineup of local DJs keeping the party moving until 4 AM.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
A New Show | Okay Bar
When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Okay Bar hosts A New Show featuring AI Jesus, GR4C3 S4RR3, Saucy Momma, and DJ Notscaredtocry for a night of experimental electronic music.
Oyster House with KILOBAUUD & Harry | Nightbloom
When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 12:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
KILOBAUUD and Harry bring Oyster House to Nightbloom for a Sunday evening of deep cuts, DJ selections, and fresh oysters.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, October 11, 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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