Contests Events in New Orleans

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ROCK SHOW NOLA @ ROCK N BOWL 80'S ROCK PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:30 pm Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

REWIND: Republic's 20 Year History

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 pm Republic NOLA USD 9

Maurice Mobetta Brown

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Rotary Holiday Party

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm 4313 Palmyra Street New Orleans LA 70119

Strategies for Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Parents

 Wed, 17 Dec at 12:00 pm LSUHSC School of Nursing - via Zoom Free

New Orleans Saints VIP Tailgate: New Orleans Saints vs. New York Jets

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Benson Tower

A Panel You Don't Want to Miss!

 Tue, 09 Dec at 06:00 pm 2601 Gentilly Blvd USD 0 to 35

Holiday-Themed Trivia Night

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm 4124 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115

Daily Bread

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm The Republic - New Orleans

Holiday Hideaway Party

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar USD 43 to 166

WTP World Cup Event

 Fri, 02 Jan at 10:00 am Hyatt Regency New Orleans Free

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm House Of Blues - New Orleans

Rock Show NOLA at House of Blues New Orleans

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm House of Blues New Orleans

4th Annual Ugly Sweater Contest w/ Prizes @ Don Villavaso on the Bayou

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm 3111 Grand Route St John St, New Orleans, LA 70119-3123, United States

New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Caesars Superdome

2026 Teaser Fest - Varietease at The Civic Theatre

 Fri, 16 Jan at 10:00 pm The Civic Theatre

Wave Makers 5K

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 am Audubon Park

LEGO Night at Urban South Brewery!

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm 1645 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130

Bad Santas Holiday Costume Party ft. The Hunks of Coal, The Budz, The Basch Jernigan Band

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm Gasa Gasa

Jane Monheit

 Sat, 06 Dec New Orleans Jazz Market

New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm Smoothie King Center

Ugly Sweater Happy Hour

 Tue, 16 Dec at 05:00 pm 900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70119

University of New Orleans (UNO) Privateers Women's Basketball vs. LSU Tigers

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm UNO Lakefront Arena

Legends of Laughter at UNO Lakefront Arena

 Sat, 07 Mar at 08:00 pm UNO Lakefront Arena

BE! — 7th Annual Southern Region Awards Ball

 Sat, 14 Mar at 03:00 pm 2222 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70119

Jourdan Thibodeaux

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Chickie Wah Wah

Charley Crockett at Saenger Theatre-LA

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm Saenger Theatre-LA

John Pizzarelli

 Thu, 22 Jan New Orleans Jazz Market

10th Annual Ivory & Cream Affair Literary Jazz Brunch

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club USD 0 to 824

Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton at UNO Lakefront Arena

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm UNO Lakefront Arena

Parking Hadestown - New Orleans

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:30 am Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

Ana Popovic at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

The Enigma Variations at Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:30 pm Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

Parking - Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans

 Fri, 12 Dec Smoothie King Center

Platinum Superbowl Cruise 2026

 Sat, 07 Feb at 03:00 pm Carnival Port At New Orleans

Lightini 2026

 Thu, 05 Mar at 04:00 pm Felicity Church Free

San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Smoothie King Center

New Orleans Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Fri, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm Benjamin Franklin Monument USD 10 to 30

Parking Nate Bargatze

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 am Smoothie King Center

Niko Moon at House of Blues New Orleans

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm House of Blues New Orleans

Dragon Smoke

 Sun, 14 Dec at 03:00 am Tipitina's

Ana Popovic

 Wed, 25 Feb at 06:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Getter (18+)

 Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 am Republic NOLA

Handyman Hal

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm Orpheum Theater - New Orleans

Silversun Pickups at The Joy Theater

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:30 pm The Joy Theater

Goose at Saenger Theatre-LA

 Tue, 21 Apr Saenger Theatre-LA

Parking Incarnate Word Cardinals at New Orleans Privateers Womens Basketball

 Fri, 19 Dec at 12:30 am UNO Lakefront Arena

Goose - The Band - 2 Day Pass

 Mon, 20 Apr at 06:00 pm Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

Fair Grounds - New Year's Day at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Thu, 01 Jan at 12:45 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

Delilah Bon

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Gasa Gasa

The Wedding Present

 Mon, 30 Mar at 06:00 pm Gasa Gasa

Walter Trout

 Fri, 20 Mar at 12:30 am New Orleans Jazz Market

Peaches

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:00 pm The Republic - New Orleans

NateWantsToBattle

 Mon, 30 Mar at 06:00 pm The Howlin Wolf

New Orleans M**der Mystery: A Deadly Dating Game!

 Fri, 14 Nov at 11:00 am 334 Royal St USD 10 to 30

Jaimee Harris

 Tue, 13 Jan at 06:00 pm Chickie Wah Wah

New Orleans M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows

 Sat, 22 Feb at 10:30 am Jackson Square USD 11 to 22

Kream

 Mon, 16 Feb at 06:00 pm The Metropolitan Nightclub

Beethoven Symphony No 9 at Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:30 pm Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

 Thu, 25 Dec at 06:00 pm Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

BAF Weekend Warrior Series: City Park

 Sat, 16 Aug at 11:00 am 15 Stadium Dr Free

Parking Handyman Hal: Comes to Town

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theater - New Orleans

Handyman Hal: Comes to Town

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theater - New Orleans

Portland State Vikings at Tulane Green Wave Mens Basketball

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:30 am Devlin Fieldhouse

Parking Glare with All Under Heaven

 Fri, 30 Jan at 03:00 am Gasa Gasa

Trivium Jinjer & Heriot

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm The Fillmore - New Orleans

Brubeck Brothers Quartet

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns

 Thu, 25 Dec at 06:00 pm Smoothie King Center

2026 Fan Expo New Orleans - Friday (Time: TBD)

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

The Splice Poetry Series: Stella Corso & Sylvia Jones & Leah Nieboer

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Saturn Bar

Parking The Phantom of the Opera - New Orleans

 Thu, 05 Mar Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

New Orleans Privateers at Tulane Green Wave Womens Basketball

 Sun, 14 Dec at 09:30 am Devlin Fieldhouse

Andrew Duhon (18+)

 Mon, 08 Dec at 02:30 am Tipitina's

New Orleans Pelicans vs. TBD (Date: TBD)

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm Smoothie King Center

New York Jets at New Orleans Saints

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Caesars Superdome

Kenny Neal

 Fri, 06 Feb at 01:30 am New Orleans Jazz Market

Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans Tickets

 Wed, 18 Mar Smoothie King Center EUR 15

Historic New Orleans: Fun Scavenger Hunt for Families

 Sun, 20 Aug at 01:00 pm Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar USD 10 to 40

Parking Houston Christian Huskies at New Orleans Privateers Mens Basketball

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 pm UNO Lakefront Arena

Parking Portland State Vikings at Tulane Green Wave Mens Basketball

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:30 am Devlin Fieldhouse

Tulane Holiday Tournament - Day 2

 Sun, 21 Dec at 09:30 am Devlin Fieldhouse

LA Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm Smoothie King Center

Tailgreeter Tailgate: New York Jets at New Orleans Saints

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm Tailgreeter New Orleans Tailgate Lot

New Orleans Outdoor Escape Game: Voodoo in the French Quarter

 Mon, 02 Oct at 12:00 pm Voodoo Blues USD 11 to 44

Parking - Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans

 Sat, 27 Dec at 01:00 am Smoothie King Center

Fantasia with Anthony Hamilton

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 am UNO Lakefront Arena

New Edition with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton

 Sat, 04 Apr at 01:00 am Smoothie King Center

University of New Orleans (UNO) Privateers Women's Basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks

 Fri, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm UNO Lakefront Arena

Toronto Raptors at New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:00 pm Smoothie King Center

Back to the Future - The Musical at Saenger Theatre-LA

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:30 pm Saenger Theatre-LA

Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans Tickets

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm Smoothie King Center EUR 24

New Orleans Ghost Tour: Summon the Underworld!

 Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm Jackson Square USD 8 to 25

Tailgreeter Tailgate: Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:25 pm Tailgreeter New Orleans Tailgate Lot

New Orleans Teambuilding M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

 Thu, 15 May at 04:00 pm 701 Chartres St USD 52 to 130

New Orleans Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker at Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

Parking Geoff Tate (18+)

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 am House of Blues - New Orleans

New Orleans Ghost Tour: Voodoo in the French Quarter

 Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm 620 Decatur St USD 8 to 25

Sugar Bowl

 Wed, 31 Dec at 06:00 pm Caesars Superdome

Parking Goose

 Wed, 22 Apr at 01:00 am Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Smoothie King Center