New Orleans Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in New Orleans, LA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Events take place across New Orleans throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 451 Upcoming Events
- 17 Events This Weekend
- 32 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 451
- sports 128
- concerts 159
- broadway 63
- Live Shows 127
- comedy 38
- family 19
- This Weekend 17
- festivals 3
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured New Orleans events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
New Orleans Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in New Orleans
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 448
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PM Fri — Concert, Pay Later Available: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen at The Sazerac House,
101 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, US. From $134, Avg. price ~ $159, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — R&B / SOUL: Tommy Castro And The Painkillers at New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $68, Tickets Available: 159. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — Professional (NBA), Best Value: NBA Cup: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center • 18500 seats, 1501 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70113, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $121, Tickets Available: 1818. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 10:30 PM Fri — ADULT: Psychedelic Speakeasy Burlesque at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret, 2240 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $48, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL, Weekend Event: LSU New Orleans Privateers Women's Volleyball vs. Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks at UNO Human Performance Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $23, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: We Belong Here New Orleans: Carl Cox & Steve Angello - Saturday at Woldenberg Park, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118, US. From $161, Avg. price ~ $231, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — Professional (NBA), Best Value, Weekend Event: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center • 18500 seats, 1501 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70113, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $177, Tickets Available: 3363. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Kerwin Claiborne at The Joy Theater • 1200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $86, Tickets Available: 268. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: The Renaissance Orchestra at The Civic Theatre • 1200 seats, 510 O'Keefe Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $71, Tickets Available: 115. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — ALTERNATIVE, Weekend Event: Red Rockers at Tipitinas, 501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $62, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 PM Sat — LATIN, Weekend Event: Sabado Gigante Hosted by Don Sevilla at New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $38, Tickets Available: 171. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — NFL, Weekend Event: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome • 76468 seats, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $224, Tickets Available: 7369. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: We Belong Here New Orleans: Smmy Virji & Blond:ish - Sunday at Woldenberg Park, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118, US. From $331, Avg. price ~ $382, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL, Weekend Event: Tulane Green Wave Women's Volleyball vs. Rice Owls at Devlin Fieldhouse, 1 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, US. From $19, Avg. price ~ $22, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 8:00 PM Sun — Concert, Weekend Event: The Buena Vista Orchestra at House Of Blues - New Orleans • 843 seats, 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $60, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 8:00 PM Sun — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Uncle Lucius at Tipitinas, 501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $47, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 10:30 PM Sun — JAZZ / BLUES, Weekend Event: Hot 8 Brass Band at The Howlin Wolf, 907 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130, US. From $94, Avg. price ~ $109, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 6:30 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Tulane Green Wave Women's Basketball vs. McNeese State Cowgirls at Devlin Fieldhouse, 1 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, US. From $17, Avg. price ~ $20, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — Professional (NBA), Best Value, High Demand: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center • 18500 seats, 1501 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70113, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $202, Tickets Available: 3803, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 8:00 PM Mon — ALTERNATIVE: Amble at House Of Blues - New Orleans • 843 seats, 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $336, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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New Orleans Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse New Orleans events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
101 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 13, 2026 6:30 PM
New Orleans Pelicans
1501 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70113
Upcoming Events: 65
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Tommy Castro And The Painkillers
1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Psychedelic Speakeasy Burlesque
2240 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 13, 2026 10:30 PM
LSU New Orleans Privateers Women's Volleyball
2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 1:00 PM
We Belong Here
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 14, 2026 1:00 PM
Kerwin Claiborne
1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Red Rockers
501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
The Renaissance Orchestra
510 O'Keefe Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Sabado Gigante
1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 14, 2026 11:00 PM
New Orleans Saints
1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, New Orleans, LA 70112
Upcoming Events: 19
Nov 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Tulane Green Wave Women's Volleyball
1 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 15, 2026 1:00 PM
The Buena Vista Orchestra
225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Uncle Lucius
501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Hot 8 Brass Band
907 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 15, 2026 10:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across New Orleans. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in New Orleans right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. New Orleans rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in New Orleans?
Yeah — New Orleans doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in New Orleans?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across New Orleans, LA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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