Best EDM Events This Weekend in New Orleans | September 3 to 6
BEST EDM EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS SEPTEMBER 3 TO 6
September is kicking off with Southern Decadence parties, stacked lineups, poolside sets, and late night chaos. Here’s where the rave fam is clocking in this week.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Neonautica | Saturn Bar
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Neonautica takes over Saturn Bar with Tayls, Lisbon Girls, and Bride for a Thursday night of electronic and alternative sounds. Doors open at 8PM with the show beginning at 9PM.
Meal Ticket | Santos Bar
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $5
Age Restrictions: 21+
Meal Ticket returns to Santos Bar with Trent Maverick, Toastgod, and JustinTC curating a night of soul, R&B, hip-hop, funk, and disco. Expect soft R&B, 90s basement party energy, hot-box rap, feverish soul, and OG funk carrying the dance floor late into the night.
Shive Cave: Friday Edition | Sea Cave
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: All Ages
Shive Cave switches things up with a Friday Edition at Sea Cave, bringing a free all-ages kickback centered around gaming, creativity, and community. Expect gamer vibes, arts & crafts, movies, BYOB, 420-friendly hangs, and free gaming for everyone.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Thursday, September 3, 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.
Groovy’s House Party | Favela Chic
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Groovy’s House Party takes over Favela Chic every Thursday for a late-night dance session built around house-party energy. Expect a lively dance floor, feel-good grooves, and a weekly Thursday night party in the Frenchmen Street neighborhood.
Southern Decadence 2026 | Oz New Orleans
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 ’til Monday, September 7, 2026
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Oz New Orleans celebrates Southern Decadence 2026 with a multi-day lineup featuring Sam Gee, Eduardo OMG, JRB, DJ Drake Michaels, and DJ SPZM. Expect a packed weekend of DJs, dance music, and late-night energy on Bourbon Street throughout Southern Decadence.
NUDE Lingerie Party | Poor Boys Bar
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $5
Age Restrictions: 21+
NUDE returns to Poor Boys Bar with Jake Ryan and TokiDoki Hoe behind the decks for another late-night lingerie party. Expect high-energy dance music, a playful party atmosphere, and a packed dance floor running late into Thursday night.
Fruit Bats: A Gay Goth Night | Bar Redux
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Fruit Bats kicks off Southern Decadence weekend at Bar Redux with a queer goth night featuring DJ Scylvia and DJ Count Whorlok. Expect dark dance-floor sounds, goth energy, and a no-cover celebration to start the weekend.
White Claw Surge Palooza | White Claw Pre-Game Day Palooza
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Not listed
Tickets: FREE (RSVP)
Age Restrictions: 21+
White Claw Surge Palooza brings Ian Asher and FERG to Baton Rouge with Arden Jones for a free pre-game party. RSVP through LineLeap for a night of high-energy electronic music and party-ready sounds leading into game day.
A.M. Radio: Power Hour | The Radio Bar
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til close
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
A.M. Radio returns to The Radio Bar in Baton Rouge for a late-night Power Hour with Buktooth and Geno behind the decks. Expect a high-energy DJ session built for the after-hours crowd and running straight through close.
Fruit Bats: A Gay Goth Night | Bar Redux
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Fruit Bats kicks off Southern Decadence weekend at Bar Redux with a queer goth dance night featuring DJ Scylvia and DJ Count Whorlok. Expect dark alternative sounds, goth energy, and a late-night celebration for New Orleans’ queer community.
Divas Decadence | Anna’s
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 12:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Divas Decadence takes over upstairs at Anna’s with VanityPL8 and Johnny Rocket going B2B for an all-vinyl Southern Decadence kickoff. Expect a hot, high-energy mix of diva-driven dance music and queer nightlife energy running through midnight.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Rivas @ The Maidstone NOLA | The Maidstone
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 8:00 PM
Tickets: TIER 1: $28.49 | VIP CABANA: $440.99 | PREMIUM VIP CABANA: $495.99 | SKY SUITE: $660.99 | SKY SUITE + CABANA: $880.99
Age Restrictions: Not listed
TRNSCND Presents and Antidote Patch bring Rivas, Romancing the Stoned, Xsomnia, and DJ Turbo poolside at The Maidstone for a Labor Day Weekend house music experience. Expect craft cocktails, VIP cabanas, visual artists, interactive activations, lifestyle pop-ups, and house music carrying the party from the afternoon sun through golden hour.
Nite Sesh | Gasa Gasa
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Nite Sesh returns to Gasa Gasa with Siisko, Jake Ryan, Jamil, and Maximo taking over the decks. Expect a late-night mix of high-energy dance sounds and underground club energy running deep into the night.
Sub Harmonic Sessions | Freetown Boom Boom Room
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 18+
Sub Harmonic Sessions takes over Freetown Boom Boom Room in Lafayette with Chilly Nelson, MC1R, Subcybin, a special guest, and OhNoItsDoug. Powered by Little Sounds, the night brings a stacked lineup of bass-heavy electronic sounds running from 8PM through 2AM.
Bud Light College Tour: Green Velvet B2B Devault | Fred’s Bar
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 19+ Women | 20+ Men | 21+ Open Bar
Bud Light College Tour takes over Fred’s Bar with Green Velvet B2B Devault, plus Frontier performing live in the Antler Room. The night kicks off with a 21+ open bar from 7–9PM, followed by free admission for the first 2,000 21+ guests after 9PM and a massive night of house and electronic music.
Cosplay Yonce | Poor Boys Bar
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Cosplay Yonce takes over Poor Boys with Say Trell, TokiDokiHoe, and Phlegm celebrating Beyoncé, the 20th anniversary of B’Day, and G.R.I.T.S.’ birthday. Come dressed as your favorite Yonce era and hit the dance floor, with a cash prize going to the crowd’s favorite cosplay.
Question 504 | Secret Location
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Question 504 brings a secret-location techno party to Southern Decadence weekend for trans folks, queers, and allies. DJ SPZM, Aila, Faebl, Notscaredtocry, and Phoenix Phantasma take over the night, with the location revealed day-of through the event’s tagged accounts.
Goth y Cumbia: Late Night Edition | The Crypt
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM ’til late
Tickets: $5
Age Restrictions: 21+
Goth y Cumbia returns for a special late-night edition at The Crypt with De Los Proyectos behind the decks. Expect a dark dance-floor blend of Latin post-punk, cumbia, and darkwave, including specially made tracks for the night.
Sapphic Pool Party: Neon Night | Lost Coyote
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Her Haus kicks off Southern Decadence Weekend with a sapphic pool party featuring live DJ sets from Interstellar and poolside performances by Ivy Les Vixens, Lady Brii Adonis, Luna Noire, and Jazmin Mariposa of Les Vixens Burlesque. Neon Night brings the party indoors and poolside with music, drinks, food, and a celebration centered around sapphic, non-binary, and trans communities.
Sweat. | R Bar
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
P. Filthy takes over R Bar for an all-night edition of Sweat. Expect a late-night dance floor built for Southern Decadence Weekend with P. Filthy keeping the music moving all night.
Melody Zenith | The Crypt
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Melody Zenith takes over The Crypt with Punani Tsunami and Heartvvorm for a Southern Decadence weekend night. Expect a dark, high-energy performance and late-night underground atmosphere on St. Bernard Avenue.
Where You Are | The Rabbit Hole
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: ADVANCED PURCHASE GA: $10.89 | GA DOS: $15.73 | VIP STAGE (8 TICKETS): $423.50
Age Restrictions: 21+
Where You Are brings Josh Heller, Klitz, and Airheadz to The Rabbit Hole for all house music, all night. Expect festival energy, dirty basslines, high-energy drops, and sounds inspired by John Summit, Dom Dolla, Mau P, FISHER, Chris Lorenzo, James Hype, ANOTR, and more.
Now U Kno | Anna’s
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Now U Kno returns to Anna’s with Freak POV going B2B with Eden (4ngelic.f4gg0try) for a late-night session of dubby techno and house. Expect heavy rhythms, hypnotic grooves, and underground dance-floor energy upstairs at Anna’s.
Resurrection: DJ Mange’s Birthday | Santos Bar
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til close
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Resurrection celebrates DJ Mange’s birthday with a two-floor takeover at Santos Bar. Kacey Chaos and Eve Hill bring dance hits downstairs while Chudbait spins Mange’s favorite songs upstairs, with birthday cake joining the festivities.
Lights Out on Entergy: Blackout Dance Party | Okay Bar
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 12:00 AM
Tickets: $15
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Lights Out on Entergy brings a blackout dance party featuring Dontae to Okay Bar as a fundraiser for the New Orleans Liberation Center. Wear white and hit the dance floor for a night combining music, community, and fundraising.
B’DAY 20 Year Anniversary Celebration | The Dew Drop Inn
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $10 | DOOR: $20
Age Restrictions: Not listed
DJ Rakimbeau presents a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Beyoncé’s iconic B’Day album at The Dew Drop Inn. Rakimbeau curates the music with a guest set from Legatron Prime for a night dedicated to the sounds and energy of the B’Day era.
The Doll House | Okay Bar
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Prettieboi brings The Doll House to Okay Bar for a Southern Decadence rave with beats from Connie and B.Ames. Duali-Tease, Arvana Amour, and Eddie Lockwood join with performances throughout the night, with discounted tickets available at the door for trans attendees.
Bearracuda | The Joy Theater
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GA: $38.15 | VIP: $68.00
Age Restrictions: 21+
Bearracuda takes over The Joy Theater for Southern Decadence with beats by Mateo Segade and a special live two-song set from Kelly. Expect a high-energy queer dance party with music, custom décor, and photography by Dusti Cunningham in the heart of Decadence weekend.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Friday, September 4, 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.
Undercurrent: Oops No Men | Secret Location
When: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $20
Age Restrictions: 21+
Undercurrent brings Oops No Men to a secret Marigny location for a lingerie dance party created for sapphic, sapphic-aligned, non-binary, and other guests who don’t feel at home in traditionally male-centered spaces. Expect four New Orleans DJs, a large dance floor, two bars, expansive play spaces, and kink equipment in a playful, sex-positive environment.
Jake Ryan | The Saint
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 5:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 21+
Jake Ryan returns to The Saint for an all-night Saturday session running straight through 5AM. Expect a high-energy mix of dance-floor heaters and late-night club sounds built to keep the room moving until sunrise.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Kitty Pool: CATWALK | The Maidstone New Orleans
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ’til 8:00 PM
Tickets: $28.52
Age Restrictions: 21+
M3OWM1X and Sparkle Puss transform The Maidstone into Kitty Pool: CATWALK, an immersive pool party and fashion experience featuring Legatron Prime, Tristan Dufrene, Avea De Lune, Holly Jean, Sunnie, Foxx Karma, and a live Paw.Pad set from M3OWM1X and D.PAD. Expect electronic music, poolside dancing, go-go performers, local fashion, vendors, and playful cat-themed energy throughout Southern Decadence weekend.
Sullivan King | Republic NOLA
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GA – Tier 1: $33.26 | GA – Tier 2: $40.50 | GA – Tier 3: $46.71 | VIP – Tier 2: $66.89
Age Restrictions: 18+
Sullivan King brings his collision of dubstep, hard rock, and metal to Republic NOLA with support from Kenjoy and VYLNT. Known for combining DJing with live guitar and vocals, Sullivan King delivers a high-impact set built to bridge the electronic and heavy music worlds.
Galantis | The Metropolitan
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: GA – Tier 1: $43.12 | VIP – Tier 1: 53.52
Age Restrictions: 18+
Galantis takes over The Metropolitan for a massive Saturday night during Southern Decadence weekend. Presented by Disco Presents and AMPS Events, expect a high-energy night of dance-pop, house, and festival-ready electronic anthems.
Don’t Dance Don’t Come | Poor Boys Bar
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM ’til 3:00 AM
Tickets: PRE-SALE: $8 | DOOR: $10
Age Restrictions: 21+
Pleasure Savior brings Don’t Dance Don’t Come back for a special Southern Decadence edition with Dar’ln, Shan Li, and Churchwiig. Built for the people who come to actually dance, the late-night party takes over Poor Boys with fresh talent and nonstop dancefloor energy.
Bass Ritual II | Dew Drop Inn
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: $40.17
Age Restrictions: 21+
NOX and Antidote present Bass Ritual II with Overeazy, Bàwldy, Mer Grey, Eddy Spinz, Staylow B2B G0ner, Riptrippin, Sickem, and Snupi. Expect deep 140, heavy bass, dubstep, local vendors, and interactive experiences carrying the party from evening into late night.
NOLA Speak Easy Returns: BURN | Secret Location
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: $10
Age Restrictions: Not listed
NOLA Speak Easy returns with BURN, a Burning Man-inspired night featuring DJ sets from DTR, Mic Phedusha, and TSGNA alongside burlesque performances from Jackie Trouble, Kat Calico, and Odesa Omen. Expect DJs, burlesque, visuals, a live broadcast, and plenty of Burner energy, with Burner attire encouraged at a secret New Orleans location.
Iceman Special After Party | Velvet Room
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 ’til late
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: 21+
Velvet Room hosts a late-night Iceman Special afterparty with Voidpress, Secret Stack, Mubr, Zombie, Two-Tone, Merigold, and Derrat. The new Broad Street lounge keeps the night rolling with a stacked lineup built for dancing after the show.
Flamingeaux | 30°/-90°
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Flamingeaux returns to 30°/-90° after four months for a late-night NOLA Yoga Fest afterparty. Expect a dance-focused Saturday night carrying the festival energy into the early morning.
NOPE One-Year Anniversary Party | The Crypt
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $10 NOTAFLOF
Age Restrictions: 21+
New Orleans Proletarian Electronica celebrates its one-year anniversary and the release of NOPE Volume 1 with Nonlethal Weapons, Dyklonius, Gabriela, Lucas Wylie, and Natasha Delores. Expect genre-defying electronic sounds spanning dub, techno, hip hop, and experimental territory with both DJ and live sets.
Club Euphoria | The Rabbit Hole
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ’til 4:00 AM
Tickets: ADVANCED PURCHASE GA: $10.89 | GA DOS: $15.73
Age Restrictions: 21+
Club Euphoria takes over The Rabbit Hole for six hours of house music with SNAXX, Sunnie, and DJ Rakimbeau. Expect nonstop dancefloor energy, euphoric house sounds, and a late-night party built to keep you moving until 4 AM.
Fairy Rave | Chelsea’s Live
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til late
Tickets: $15.05
Age Restrictions: 18+
Mood House presents Fairy Rave with a DJ set by Interstellar, blending EDM, techno, electronic, bass, and pop remixes at Chelsea’s Live. Expect gogo dancers, whimsical vendors, show visuals, and a fantasy-inspired dance floor where guests are encouraged to bring their own wings.
Say Yes: Chore Boys | Anna’s
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ’til 1:00 AM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Say Yes brings Chore Boys to Anna’s for a Saturday night dance session. Expect a late-night party built around the Chore Boys sound and a dance floor running through 1:00 AM.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Saturday, September 5, 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.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Chore Boys Pool Party | The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
When: Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ’til 7:00 PM
Tickets: FREE (NO COVER)
Age Restrictions: 18+
Chore Boys take over The Pool Club rooftop for their first-ever poolside gig, closing out the summer season with pool tunes and fresh mashups. Expect a rowdy rooftop afternoon overlooking New Orleans with Chore Boys bringing a new side of their sound to the pool.
Dykeadence 2026 | No Dice
When: Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ’til 2:00 AM
Tickets: Not listed
Age Restrictions: Not listed
Dykeadence returns for Southern Decadence weekend with Scotia Trax joining Freakpov b2b Dyklonius, Tristan Dufrene b2b Aila, and more at No Dice. Expect a feral femme and queer dance floor packed with high-energy electronic sounds, special b2b sets, and plenty of Big Dyke Energy.
DJSON | The Beach on Bourbon Street
When: Sunday, September 6, 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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