The 12 Best Weekly EDM Events Powering Texas Nights

On any given Wednesday in Texas, bass hums through brick walls and spills into the street. An aspiring DJ leans over a mixer for the first time at open decks. A flow artist traces a slow arc of light by the stage. This ritual happens every week. 

Across Dallas, Austin, and Houston, weekly EDM events rely on repetition to keep the culture breathing. They train new artists. They build trust. These nights form the backbone of Texas EDM. 

Why Weekly EDM Events Matter In Texas

Open decks, local showcases, and genre-specific residencies give emerging DJs a low-stakes path to sharpen transitions, test edits, and earn crowd trust. A ten-minute open-deck slot may feel small, but ten minutes under club speakers can make or break a career. Unlike one-off concerts built around a single headliner, weekly nights prioritize accessibility. Entry rarely costs more than a few bucks. From DJs and flow artists to vendors, bartenders, and event promoters, these individuals hold the structure together. And these 12 events survive because people choose them, again and again.  

Dallas

Dallas DJam at The Green Elephant

While festivals come and go with the seasons, Dallas DJam has remained a constant at The Green Elephant, as it is the longest-running weekly EDM event in the city. For 15 years, it has served as a sanctuary every Wednesday for underground music, flow arts, and a rotating cast of local vendors, and even monthly fire performances that elevate the energy. Reflecting on the DJam’s deep roots and emotional legacy, longtime resident DJ Sam Samuelson notes its longevity’s commitment to the groove. 

“It warms my heart to see an event that I’ve helped produce weekly for 15 years be so high on the board. If you don’t know us, please stop by sometime, and check out Dallas’s longest running Wednesday night and groove with our underground vibes!”

Top Notch Tuesdays at Select Start Arcade

Community builds faster when people feel free to play. Top Notch Tuesdays at Select Start Arcade is an epic weekly meetup that blends the nostalgia of arcade and console gaming with a rotating roster of DJs. It breaks the “dark club” mold in favor of a vibrant, multi-sensory experience. Top Notch was built by Ari Disraeli solely to give local DJs an opportunity to play outside their bedrooms or at house parties. This inclusive, low-pressure environment proves that the best way to build community trust is through a round of Skeeball or Guitar Hero.

“Top Notch has been running EDM Tuesdays in Dallas for over nine years,” Ari says. “We also do different themes every week to keep it interesting so be sure to come check it out sometime!”

Wub Wednesdays at Shot Topic

Rounding out the midweek energy is Wub Wednesdays at Shot Topic, a dedicated sanctuary for the city’s bass-centric community. Nestled in Deep Ellum and hosted by Ari Disraeli, Shot Topic’s emo-themed aesthetic provides a gritty backdrop for a night focused on low-end frequencies and heavy drops. This “midweek release” offers a dedicated space to headbang without waiting for the weekend.

Sunset Sessions at Green Light Social

To round out the week, Sunset Sessions at Green Light Social lifts the energy. The weekly sessions transform a scenic rooftop into a community hub filled with golden-hour grooves and driving club energy. Hosted by Next Level, Sunset Sessions spans a marathon 4 PM to 2 AM window, predominantly curated with house music but punctuated by the occasional high-energy drum & bass sessions on some Saturdays. 

Motion Mondays at Franklins Tattoo & Supply

Adding a unique, grit-and-ink flavor to the start of the week, Motion Mondays at Franklin's Tattoo & Supply breaks the traditional club mold by rooting itself in a truly alternative community space. Hosted bi-weekly by Sounds from Below, this event is a pure expression of the “open deck” philosophy, with the booth open to the community all night long. Tattoos, piercings, and local vendors coexist with a flow-friendly floor. By focusing on raw talent and cultural lifestyle, Motion Mondays exemplifies how unconventional venues can become the strongest incubators for scene trust and creative experimentation.  

“We’re bringing people together, one wub at a time!” Sounds from Below founder, Jacob Gonzalez, says. “With open decks on almost every show, anybody has a chance to share the stage with us. We’re focused on building the underground and keeping it alive!”

Creative Alley Nights at Sounders

In the heart of Dallas’ Design District, Creative Alley Nights at Sounders serves as a vital midweek junction for the Dallas EDM community every Wednesday. This night bridges the gap between networking and performance, inviting artists, dancers, and creators to shop from local vendors and meet like-minded peers in a high-production environment. For the aspiring DJ, the stakes are tangible: the event features an “open deck” format where bringing your USB could lead to more than a practice set. Standout performers have a chance to win an opening slot at one of the Sounders weekend shows. By offering a direct pipeline to the main stage, Creative Alley Nights reinforces the scene’s commitment to discovering and elevating the next generation of Texas talent. 

Austin

Wobble Wednesdays at Voodoo Room

Expanding the circuit beyond the 214 area code, Wobble Wednesdays at the Voodoo Room keeps Austin’s bass community centered. These Wednesday gatherings bridge the gap between local talent and touring acts by blending playful, wubby energy with the occasional headliner. It’s a space where the “wobble” is the language of choice. By maintaining a consistent home for the bass-heads, Wobble Wednesdays provide a reliable, high-energy sanctuary where the community knows they can always find their tribe. 

Widdim Wednesdays at TOATS

Rounding off the Wednesday “bass-off” with a specific focus on the heavier, choppier side of bass music, Widdim Wednesdays at TOATS bring the high-energy chaos of riddim to a bi-weekly format. Hosted by The Gremlin, these Wednesday nights cater to a fiercely welcoming crowd that thrives on riddim’s sharp pit-ready drops. By carving out a dedicated space for the genre, Widdim Wednesdays holds immense power in community-led curation. The energy is raw, the connections are real, and it’s a home for those who want to find their home in the most wild corners of the pit. 

“It’s great to see the underground scene come together in the middle of the week to have fun and throw down,” The Gremlin says. “I’m beyond grateful to have been given such a tremendous opportunity to help smaller artists grow!”

DNB Tuesdays at Pop Champagne Bar

Adding a high-energy alternative to the midweek landscape, DNB Tuesdays at Pop Champagne Bar stands as a pillar of the Central Texas underground. Hosted by CatalystDNB, this weekly residency provides a critical “home base” for the 160+ BPM community. By maintaining a consistent weekly presence on Austin’s iconic 6th Street, CatalystDNB has fostered a resilient culture that prioritizes technical skill and high-energy selection. They continue to ensure that the rhythms of the UK-born sound have a permanent voice in the heart of Texas.  

EDM Prosperity (Monthly Meetings at the Oven)

While the nightlife circuit provides the “play”, EDM Prosperity shifts the focus from the dance floor to development. Meeting monthly at The Oven, this gathering connects DJs, promoters, and creatives who want long-term careers. From workshops to shared conversational lectures, this is a wonderful group to get involved with to elevate both your career and personal life! 

Houston

Lord of the Decks at Raven Tower

Lord of the Decks at Raven Tower keeps Houston’s booth open. Hosted by Houston DJ Collective, this residency keeps the booth open all night, allowing emerging talent to showcase their skills against a backdrop of stunning skyline views. Lord of the Decks is a playground for cultural expression, featuring fire-flow-friendly spaces, a dedicated kandi station for traders, and enough room to move. 

BCD Thursdays at Behind Closed Doors

In Downtown Houston, BCD Thursdays at Behind Closed Doors offers a multi-layered exploration of the city’s house music landscape. Hosted by the Casa Projects collective, this weekly residency transforms the venue’s speakeasy-style layout into a dual-stage experience, with DJs taking over both the futuristic downstairs main room and the intimate “Red Room” upstairs. By focusing on regional talent and collaborative vibes, BCD Thursdays creates a sense of discovery and community. 

The commercial side of EDM continues to chase bigger stages and higher ticket prices. Meanwhile, weekly EDM events in Texas move toward consistency, accessibility, and community. As these weekly nights continue to build the culture, the identity of Texas EDM is forming from a mix of small rooms, rooftops, tattoo shops, arcades, and more creative spaces. Now, it’s only a matter of time until weekly becomes daily.