The best events in New Orleans include 581 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $21. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout New Orleans and nearby areas.
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New Orleans hosts 581 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $21 and averaging $39, across venues throughout New Orleans, LA. Next up: August 29, 2026 at The Parish At House Of Blues - New Orleans. Schedules updated as of August 29, 2026.
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- Aug2920267:30 PMSatRAP / HIP HOPWeekend EventAllay EarhartThe Parish At House Of Blues - New Orleans
70130, 225 Decatur St New Orleans, LA70130, 225 Decatur St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $3920 tickets remaining!View Tickets - Aug2920268:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventDon McLeanThe Fillmore - New Orleans • 2,200 seatsThe Fillmore - New Orleans70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $99Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Available: 152View Tickets
- Aug2920269:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventPhoushTipitinas70118, 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA70118, 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $7122 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug29202610:00 PMSatTECHNO / ELECTRONICWeekend EventDennettArora New Orleans70130, 828 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 828 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $4115 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug3020267:00 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventLucas ZelnickThe Civic Theatre • 1,200 seatsThe Civic Theatre70113, 510 O'Keefe Avenue New Orleans, LA70113, 510 O'Keefe Avenue New Orleans, LA, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $6112 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug3020267:00 PMSunR&B / SOULWeekend EventGary Clark Jr.Orpheum Theater - New Orleans • 1,500 seatsOrpheum Theater - New Orleans70112, 129 Roosevelt Way New Orleans, LA70112, 129 Roosevelt Way New Orleans, LA, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 422View Tickets
- Aug30202610:30 PMSunJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventHot 8 Brass BandThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $7320 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0120267:30 PMTueCOMEDYComedy BeastThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $9424 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0220268:00 PMWedRAP / HIP HOPFattMackThe Joy Theater • 1,200 seatsThe Joy Theater70112, 1200 Canal Street New Orleans, LA70112, 1200 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 70View Tickets
- Sep0320268:00 PMThuCOMEDYComedy GumbeauxThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $27Avg. price ~ $4322 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0420268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKBest ValueMothicaGasa Gasa70115, 4920 Freret St New Orleans, LA70115, 4920 Freret St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $5Avg. price ~ $18825 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0420269:00 PMFriTECHNO / ELECTRONICBearracudaThe Joy Theater • 1,200 seatsThe Joy Theater70112, 1200 Canal Street New Orleans, LA70112, 1200 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $16Avg. price ~ $2418 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep04202610:30 PMFriPsychedelic Speakeasy BurlesqueThe Allways Lounge & Cabaret70117, 2240 Saint Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA70117, 2240 Saint Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $4920 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0520269:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventThe Desert NudesChickie Wah Wah70119, 2828 Canal St New Orleans, LA70119, 2828 Canal St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $5516 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep05202610:00 PMSatTECHNO / ELECTRONICWeekend EventGalantisThe Metropolitan Nightclub70130, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive New Orleans, LA70130, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive New Orleans, LA, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 76View Tickets
- Sep05202610:00 PMSatRAP / HIP HOPWeekend EventKenneth BrotherArora New Orleans70130, 828 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 828 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $4112 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep05202610:00 PMSatTECHNO / ELECTRONICWeekend EventSullivan KingThe Republic - New Orleans70130, 828 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 828 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $32Avg. price ~ $18623 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep06202611:00 AMSunADULTWeekend EventSouthern Decadence Drag BrunchHouse Of Blues - New Orleans • 843 seatsHouse Of Blues - New Orleans70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 211View Tickets
- Sep0620267:00 PMSunR&B / SOULHigh DemandWeekend EventR&B Live Tour: Tyrese, Jaheim, Dru Hill & GinuwineSmoothie King Center • 18,500 seatsSmoothie King Center70113, 1501 Girod Street New Orleans, LA70113, 1501 Girod Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $92Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Available: 836View Tickets
- Sep06202610:30 PMSunJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventHot 8 Brass BandThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $4816 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0820267:00 PMTueLATINLos MirlosHouse Of Blues - New Orleans • 843 seatsHouse Of Blues - New Orleans70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $216Tickets Available: 30View Tickets
- Sep0820267:30 PMTueCOMEDYComedy BeastThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $9424 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedRAP / HIP HOPChance The RapperThe Fillmore - New Orleans • 2,200 seatsThe Fillmore - New Orleans70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 422View TicketsVIP Packages
- Sep0920268:00 PMWedJAZZ / BLUESMarc ParadisNew Orleans Jazz Market70113, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA70113, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $2818 tickets remaining!View Tickets
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Arora New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Caesars Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 15
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Champions Square At Caesars Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Chickie Wah Wah
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
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Gasa Gasa
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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House Of Blues - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
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Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Metairie, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 35
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Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
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Marigny Opera House
New Orleans, LA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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New Orleans Fair Grounds
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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New Orleans Jazz Market
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 12
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NOLA Motorsports Park
Westwego, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 18
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Premium Tailgate Tent - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
Kenner, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 75
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"New Orleans currently has 581 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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