Freaky Deaky NOLA Drops Off First Wave of 2026 Lineup

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Porter Robinson, FISHER, Chris Lorenzo, Of The Trees, Dabin, Devault, and more are playing the debut edition of Freaky Deaky NOLA on Halloween weekend.

Freaky Deaky has long been a destination for dance music lovers looking for some tricks and treats during spooky season, and this year will see it expand once again. While its Texas edition is slated to return to Austin on Halloween weekend, there’s another edition that’s popped up for those in New Orleans. That’s right, Freaky Deaky NOLA is set to make its debut on October 30-31, and the initial wave of artist announcements will turn heads.

Today, Freaky Deaky NOLA revealed the lineups for The Shrine stage, which features Porter Robinson and FISHER sitting atop the list as headliners for Friday and Saturday night. The rest of the list showcases the festival’s duality, with bass dominating the first day while the second day offers a dose of house grooves.

Of The Trees, Dabin, Jkyl & Hyde, Know Good, and Canabliss are among the artists slated to take the stage on Friday, all of whom will bring their unique bass-fueled styles along with them. Expect everything from experimental beats and melodic drops to heavy wubs and more to flood The Shrine stage’s speakers that night.

Then, Saturday offers a true shuffler’s delight. Beloved UK legend Chris Lorenzo is set to bring the house down, while Devault cooks up a vibe-infused set of his own. Rising stars Bradeazy, Xandra, and Skilah round out the bill for that stage, making it a surefire spot for those who want to find their groove on the dancefloor.

Disco Presents, Encore Entertainment, The Metropolitan, and Amps Events are the minds behind Freaky Deaky NOLA, and they’re planning to bring an immersive experience for attendees. Mardi Gras World will be transformed into a Halloween playground with interactive installations, local vendors, theatrical staging, roaming performers, and more, making the inaugural edition one that ravers shouldn’t sleep on.

New Orleans is home. It’s where I threw my first raves over 30 years ago, so this one’s personal. Ryan, Rob, Mike and I have all been part of this scene for a long time, and bringing Freaky Deaky here together just feels right. I think people are going to love what we’ve built.

James “Disco” Donnie Estopinal Jr., Founder, Disco Presents

Two-day and single-day passes for the debut edition of Freaky Deaky NOLA go back on sale Thursday, July 23, at 10am CT. Head to Eventim to make your purchase, and look out for further lineup announcements.