Performing-arts Events in New Orleans

Check out happening performing-arts events all around New Orleans, LA

Tank and The Bangas, Dawn Richard in New Orleans

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 pm Tipitina's

Jason Crabb in Orleans

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm Indiana South District

Kandace Springs in New Orleans

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Brandy and Monica: The Boy is Mine Tour

 Fri, 05 Dec Smoothie King Center

Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton in New Orleans

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

Beatles Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Violinist Will Taylor

 Thu, 25 Dec at 08:00 pm Secret Location in New Orleans Free

Brian Culbertson's New Orleans Jazz Getaway 2026 in New Orleans

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm Civic Theatre

Julien Doré in Orléans

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Zenith d'Orléans

Jane Monheit in New Orleans

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

The Revivalists in New Orleans

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theater

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Red Velvet Burlesque Show

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Mag's 940

Kandace Springs in New Orleans

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Brandy & Monica- The Boy Is Mine Tour

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Smoothie King Center

Delta Festival Ballet & Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: The Nutcracker

 Fri, 19 Dec Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Trivium: Ascend Above The Ashes Tour

 Fri, 12 Dec Fillmore New Orleans

2026-27 NOCCA Audition Info Session | ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION DESIGN

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:30 am New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Free

Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm House of Blues New Orleans

Herb Alpert in New Orleans

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theater

Neko Case, Des Demonas in New Orleans

 Tue, 27 Jan at 07:00 pm House of Blues New Orleans

Spicy Bits: Hot Sauce + Improv Comedy

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm Big Couch New Orleans USD 14

Ruthie Foster at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

The Boonie Breakdown Live! Nola!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 0 to 55

Sevendust, Cory Marks in New Orleans

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm Fillmore New Orleans

Bela Fleck and The Flecktones

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm The Joy Theater

SELAH PRODUCTIONS, INC.'S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM IN NEW ORLEANS, LA.

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 am Cafe Istanbul Free

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Fri, 19 Dec New Orleans Jazz Market

New Orleans Ballet: The Nutcracker

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm Orpheum Theater - New Orleans

Brian Culbertson's New Orleans Jazz Getaway 2026 in New Orleans

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Civic Theatre

A STORY TO TELL: AR History and Culture Tour

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm 2541 Bayou Road, 70119

Brian Culbertson's New Orleans Jazz Getaway 2026 in New Orleans

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Civic Theatre

Pete Correale at The Joy Theater

 Sat, 10 Jan at 09:00 pm The Joy Theater

Riverfront Reveillon: A Taste of 1940s New Orleans

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm New Orleans Center for Creative Arts USD 157

Gary Owen

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm Orpheum Theater - New Orleans

Desoto Tiger's Testimony - New Orleans Jazz Market, New Orleans, LA

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

A STORY TO TELL: AR History and Culture Tour

 Fri, 05 Dec at 04:00 pm 2541 Bayou Road, 70119

PlayStation - The Concert at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:30 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Southern Avenue at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Herb Alpert at Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

Nerd Night: A Comedic Study of Science

 Thu, 04 Dec at 08:00 pm Big Couch New Orleans USD 14

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

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

Keren Ann in Orléans

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm National Orleans Scene

Noble Minds Institute - Holiday Teddy Bear Tea

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice USD 0 to 82

A STORY TO TELL: AR History and Culture Tour

 Fri, 19 Dec at 04:00 pm 2541 Bayou Road, 70119

Mindi Abair at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Sat, 20 Sep New Orleans Jazz Market

French Quarter Cabaret December 26th - A Variety Burlesque Experience

 Fri, 26 Dec at 09:00 pm Le CaBARet USD 8

Kendji Girac in Orleans

 Thu, 12 Feb at 08:00 pm ZENITH D'ORLEANS

Tango After Dark at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Hot 8 Brass Band

 Sat, 31 May The Howlin Wolf USD 20

SassyCon 2026

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Royal Sonesta Hotel Free

Let’s Dance: A Burlesque & Variety Tribute to David Bowie

 Thu, 08 Jan at 09:00 pm Bar Redux

Variété deVille - An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety

 Fri, 08 Sep at 08:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 25 to 37

A STORY TO TELL: AR History and Culture Tour

 Thu, 04 Dec at 04:00 pm 2541 Bayou Road, 70119

Tango After Dark

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:30 pm Saenger Theatre (New Orleans)

Lindsey Webster at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Sun, 21 Sep at 07:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Saenger Theatre (New Orleans)

Kirk Whalum at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Morgan Jay at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Kandace Springs

 Fri, 26 Dec at 06:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Mindi Abair

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Kenny Barron Trio at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

John Pizzarelli

 Thu, 22 Jan New Orleans Jazz Market

FOC Film Series Presents: Member of the Club

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Museum

Hubbard Street Dance

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

New Orleans Ballet: Cinderella

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Orpheum Theater - New Orleans

Hell's Kitchen - The Musical

 Mon, 29 Dec at 06:00 pm Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

Lee Ritenour at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton at UNO Lakefront Arena

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

The Muppet Christmas Carol

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:30 am Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

 Sun, 29 Mar at 06:30 pm Saenger Theatre (New Orleans)

The Joshua Redman Quartet

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Whitney Cummings: Big Baby

 Sat, 06 Dec The Joy Theater

Christian Sands

 Fri, 12 Sep New Orleans Jazz Market

Hadestown - New Orleans

 Fri, 23 Jan Saenger Theatre

Lauren Spencer Smith: THE ART OF BEING A MESS TOUR

 Tue, 10 Feb Fillmore New Orleans

Craft Comedy Night at Prytania Bar

 Wed, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm Prytania Bar USD 8

Morgan Jay

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Parking Hubbard Street Dance

 Sun, 22 Mar Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Pearl of The Marigny Cabaret: Burlesque, Drag & Variety

 Sat, 24 May at 10:30 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret Free

Dean Johnson & Esther Rose

 Tue, 09 Dec Chickie Wah Wah Free

Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!

 Sat, 18 Jan at 10:30 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 31 to 236

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

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

Back to the Future - New Orleans

 Tue, 09 Dec Saenger Theatre

Hell's Kitchen - New Orleans

 Tue, 30 Dec Saenger Theatre

The Great Gatsby - New Orleans

 Tue, 24 Mar Saenger Theatre

Gregory Alan Isakov at Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

 Wed, 14 Jan at 08:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - New Orleans

M. Pokora in Orléans

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm Zenith d'Orléans

PlayStation the Concert

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Higher Heights Reggae & R&B LIVE SHOW!

 Fri, 29 Dec at 10:00 pm Cafe Negril USD 0 to 68

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - Thursday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Thu, 23 Apr at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

Phantom of the Opera at Saenger Theatre-LA

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:30 pm Saenger Theatre-LA

New Orleans Ballet Theatre Presents: Nutcracker

 Mon, 22 Dec at 02:00 pm Orpheum Theater New Orleans

The Phantom of the Opera - New Orleans

 Thu, 05 Mar Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - 4 Day Pass at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Thu, 30 Apr at 09:59 am New Orleans Fairgrounds

John Mulaney

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Sammy Obeid presented by Laugh Life Comedy

 Sat, 06 Dec Howlin' Wolf USD 39

Rebirth Brass Band Tuesdays @ The Rabbit Hole

 Tue, 07 Jan at 08:30 pm The Rabbit Hole USD 31

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - Friday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Fri, 01 May at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds