Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | September 24 to 27
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS SEPTEMBER 24 TO 27
NOLA X NOLA has officially started, bringing even more music, DJs, and late-night dance floors into an already stacked New Orleans weekend.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Zack Fox | The Fillmore New Orleans
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: From $50
Age Restrictions: 18+
Zack Fox brings his DJ set to The Fillmore New Orleans for an upgraded stop centered around techno, house, ghetto tech and club sounds. Expect a genre-blurring night from the Atlanta artist, DJ and producer as he takes over the Fillmore dance floor.
Bounce vs Bass | Poor Boys Bar
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: FEMMES: $5 | MASCS: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Midnight Assembly brings New Orleans bounce and Atlanta bass together at Poor Boys with Lord Chilla and ill wink. The night starts with club music at 11 PM before shifting into Bounce vs Bass from 2 AM ’til 5 AM.
Music Habitat: The Launch Party | The Hangar
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Music Habitat launches in New Orleans with DJ MIG, DJ Hondo, Xsomnia, T-Ray the Violinist, Et Deaux, DJ Paige and Alfred Banks, plus a celebrity guest from 4–5 PM. The free launch party brings artists, venues, fans and industry partners together for live music, DJs, networking and the official reveal of the new independent music platform.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, September 24, 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.
KLAKI: Derraj & Friends | The Saint
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Icelandic artist KLAKI takes over The Saint for a late-night set featuring his original sound and live saxophone. Derraj hosts the night alongside friends as part of the road to Fête du Void.
Now That’s What I Call Witch House | The Crypt
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
DJ Phoenix Phantasma takes over The Crypt for a late-night mix of witch house with a touch of darkwave. Expect a darker Thursday night soundtrack of shadowy electronic sounds and atmospheric selections.
Electro-Clash | Santos
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
PACO takes over Santos for Electro-Clash, a late-night mix of electro-pop, synth-wave, post-punk, alternative dance and techno. The free Thursday night session brings bloghaus-inspired sounds and electronic club energy to the French Quarter.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
The Sponges Live @ The Maison | The Maison
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GA – Tier 1: $13.76 | GA – Tier 2: $20.48
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Sponges bring their funk-fueled electronic sound to The Maison as part of NOLA X NOLA, with support from Cousin Tony. Expect a late-night mix of funk, disco, bass and house as the duo takes over Frenchmen Street.
Calling All Ravers | Santos Bar
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: $12.51
Age Restrictions: 21+
NOX brings Calling All Ravers to Santos for a late-night showcase built around New Orleans DJs, producers, flow artists, painters, dancers, vendors and other local creatives. The night features open decks after midnight alongside performances, art and vendors in a community-focused space for discovering local talent.
Terror Disco | The Crypt
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Terror Disco returns to The Crypt with DJ sets from Nail Club, Interesting Results and Shining Fields. The horror movie dance night pairs obscure underground dance tracks with a curated selection of horror films for a dark Friday night session.
Nite Sesh | Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Nite Sesh takes over Gasa Gasa with DJSON, Tchoupo, Twin Peaks and Maximo behind the decks. The late-night session brings four local selectors together for an after-hours dance floor stretching into the early morning.
QBABY WORLDWIDE | The Saint
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
NOLA X NOLA brings QBABY WORLDWIDE to The Saint for a free late-night Friday set. The New Orleans DJ, rapper and producer keeps the dance floor moving until dawn with a genre-blending sound built for the club.
Dirty Talk | The Domino
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $5 after 10 PM
Age Restrictions: 21+
Dirty Talk returns to The Domino with P. Filthy for an all-vinyl night dedicated to disco and its adjacent sounds. Inspired by the sounds of The Loft, Paradise Garage, Mudd Club and The Gallery, the monthly party keeps the records spinning all night.
Space Vikings’ Ragnarok Rave | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: ADVANCE: $10 | DAY OF SHOW: $15
Age Restrictions: 21+
The Rabbit Hole and NOLA X NOLA team up with the Space Vikings for a cosmic late-night rave featuring Hondo Xomnia and Tchoupo. Expect full-throttle dance floor energy, cosmic sounds and immersive lighting from CollectiveCurrent in a celebration of New Orleans music and Mardi Gras krewe culture.
Rave Early, Rest Easy | Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Rave Early, Rest Easy takes over the Gasa Gasa patio with guest DJ87 alongside resident DJs DTR and Tatum. The early-evening session brings good people, good music and dance floor energy without the late-night commitment.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, September 25, 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.
The BASSyard Project: Open Decks | Brickyard South
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at Not listed
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
The BASSyard Project returns to Brickyard South with another open decks session featuring Adaway. The community-focused night opens the decks to local DJs while bringing bass-driven electronic sounds to the dance floor.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
HEATWAVE! | Okay Bar
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Adults Only
HEATWAVE! returns to Okay Bar with DJ Ann Glaviano spinning local, rare and sentimental records from 1957–1974. The night starts with a free line dance lesson at 8 PM before the dance party runs from 9 PM ’til 1 AM.
brackish. presents: Numa Crew w/ Special Guests | The Fillmore New Orleans
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $31.05
Age Restrictions: 21+
brackish. returns for its second installment, bringing Numa Crew to New Orleans alongside Danny Grooves and special guests. The night dives into deep textures and weighty bass sounds with a carefully curated lineup of local selectors joining the bill.
SET DE FLO X BLACK TECHNO MATTERS | Poor Boys Bar
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: PRESALE: $11.99 | GA: $17.49
Age Restrictions: 21+
Set De Flo teams up with Black Techno Matters for a late-night takeover at Poor Boys Bar. The collaboration brings the two collectives together for seven hours of underground techno and dance music on St. Bernard Avenue.
Downtown Rising After Party | Chez La Fête
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Downtown Rising keeps the night going at Chez La Fête with a late-night set from Arnie Brenin alongside Kidd Love and Pretty Na$ty. The official after party brings the festival energy into an intimate late-night setting with music running through 1 AM.
Dark Electro: Ten Year Anniversary Party | The Crypt
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Dark Electro celebrates its ten-year anniversary at The Crypt with DJs Evil Rudy and Beautato alongside guest DJs Destryur and Nothing. The anniversary party dives into goth, industrial and synth sounds for a late-night celebration of a decade of Dark Electro.
Earlybirds Club | House of Blues New Orleans
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: $34.90
Age Restrictions: 21+
Earlybirds Club brings its early-evening dance party to House of Blues New Orleans with a mix of 80s, 90s and 2000s pop, hip-hop, new wave and R&B. Designed for women and gender-expansive folks, the party centers joy, connection and a judgment-free dance floor, with 10% of ticket proceeds benefiting the Susie Lee Legacy Fund.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, September 26, 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.
Techno Pop-Up @ Saturn | Saturn Bar
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: $10–$20
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Tristan Dufrene, Ephemera and Eden come together at Saturn Bar for a surprise late-night techno pop-up. The longtime collaborators bring their eclectic selections and deep cuts together for five hours of techno, groove and dance floor energy.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Videorama | The Crypt
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Goth Light and Videorama bring DJ Nothing to The Crypt for a curated mix of goth, new wave and dark alternative paired with synchronized music videos from the ’80s, ’90s and beyond. The night also features a pop-culture media market with local vendors selling VHS tapes, cassettes, records, tees, books, accessories and more.
El Fin de Verano | Rooftop Pool Party
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 7:00 PM
Tickets: DM for entry
Age Restrictions: Not listed
El Fin de Verano closes out the summer with a rooftop pool party and birthday celebration featuring Satanista, Flavia, VIKO and Trent Maverick. Expect an afternoon of music, drinks and poolside energy with aerial footage from El Parcero With a Drone.
Slow Season | Anna’s
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM ’til 10:00 PM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Slow Season takes over the upstairs at Anna’s with an all-vinyl set from Johnny Rocket and records for sale from Defend New Orleans. The Sunday session celebrates the memories made at Anna’s with six hours of vinyl and a bring-your-own-glass setup.
Sunday Sickness Pool Party | The Maidstone
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM ’til 7:00 PM
Tickets: $20
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Sunday Sickness closes out pool season at The Maidstone with Cookie Wu, Twin Sugar, Whisper Party, Bobby Bruiser, Two-Tone Marigold and Tristan Dufrene. The final poolside party of the summer brings a stacked local lineup together for six hours of electronic music, dancing and daytime energy.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, September 27, 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.
Jake Ryan @ The Library | The Library
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Jake Ryan takes over The Library for his first solo set at the Prytania Street spot. The Sunday night session closes out the weekend with a late-night DJ set and no cover.
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