Performing-arts Events in New Orleans

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

Bruno Mars New Orleans Tickets

 Wed, 16 Sep at 07:00 pm Caesars Superdome EUR 157

The Lion King

 Tue, 20 Oct at 06:00 pm Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

Bryan Adams Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

 Thu, 30 Jul at 06:00 pm Smoothie King Center

The Lion King at Saenger Theatre-LA

 Wed, 21 Oct at 07:30 pm Saenger Theatre-LA

53rd Annual Bayou Classic

 Fri, 27 Nov at 10:00 am 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70112

Ilana Glazer at The Joy Theater

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm The Joy Theater

2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival VIP EXPERIENCE

 Fri, 09 Oct at 05:30 pm Lafayette Square USD 316

Essence Festival 2026 – Info Page (Website Booking Only)

 Thu, 02 Jul at 03:00 pm Marriott Canal Street Free

Tipitina's Free Fridays Concert Series: Flow Tribe + Zita

 Fri, 07 Aug at 09:00 pm Tipitina's

Jersey Boys

 Mon, 21 Sep at 06:00 pm Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

Tori Amos at Saenger Theatre-LA

 Sun, 12 Jul at 07:30 pm Saenger Theatre-LA

Daniel Sloss at Fillmore New Orleans

 Thu, 29 Oct Fillmore New Orleans

Bluey's Big Play at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Fri, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Lord Huron at Saenger Theatre-LA

 Sat, 25 Jul Saenger Theatre-LA

Hot 8 Brass Band (18+)

 Mon, 15 Jun at 03:30 am The Howlin' Wolf

2026 Essence of Culture Festival- SATURDAY

Sat, 04 Jul at 06:00 pm Caesars Superdome

Big K.R.I.T., Kirby in New Orleans

 Sun, 14 Jun at 07:00 pm House of Blues New Orleans

Terry Fator - Pure Imagination at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Fri, 02 Oct Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Joe Jackson Tickets

 Sun, 21 Jun at 08:00 pm New Orleans, La.

UniverSoul Circus at Universoul Circus - New Orleans

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm Universoul Circus - New Orleans

Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings

 Fri, 26 Jun at 09:00 pm The Sazerac House USD 60 to 110

Bluey's Big Play

 Thu, 27 Aug at 06:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

A Masterful Night for Fiction - Ocean Vuong and E.M. Tran

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm 2601 Gentilly Blvd USD 11 to 25

38th Annual Anne Rice Vampire Ball - Interview with the Vampire

 Fri, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm Capital on Baronne USD 405 to 610

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

 Sun, 29 Mar Howlin' Wolf USD 25

Brass-A-Holics at The Jazz Playhouse

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm The Jazz Playhouse USD 31

Taj Mahal in New Orleans

 Fri, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

The "Drive In": A Halloween Horror Burlesque Show

 Tue, 27 Oct at 07:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 31 to 413

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Shadow Cast at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Thu, 29 Oct Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Michael Henry and Tim Murray LIVE! A Stand-Up Show

 Fri, 07 Aug at 07:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 26

Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:30 pm The Jazz Playhouse USD 31

TajMo - Taj Mahal and Keb Mo

 Sat, 26 Sep at 01:00 am Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Lyfe Jennings at House of Blues New Orleans

 Fri, 31 Jul House of Blues New Orleans

Tomahawk at House of Blues New Orleans

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm House of Blues New Orleans

My Hero Academia in Concert at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Sat, 10 Oct at 12:00 am Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Keep'it Rolling Brass Band LIVE at Café Negril

 Mon, 16 Mar at 09:30 pm Cafe Negril USD 0 to 18

Club Soleil at The Pool Club

 Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm The Pool Club New Orleans Free

The Drop Inn Jam Session Ft. Nakia Peck

 Wed, 10 Jun at 08:00 pm Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge, Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, USA USD 0 to 354

Nouvelle Follies: Parisian Glamour Meets Underworld Burlesque

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Theatre USD 34 to 375

The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO

 Tue, 21 Jul at 08:00 pm Civic Theatre

Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

 Sun, 14 Jun at 05:15 pm Tipitina's USD 22

THE PINK SHOW: A Love Letter to Queer High-Femme Glamour

 Sat, 22 Aug at 11:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 31 to 61

Mean Ghouls!

 Sat, 03 Oct at 10:30 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 31 to 43

Low Cut Connie

 Sat, 31 Oct at 10:00 pm Gasa Gasa

Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:30 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 26 to 49

Cocktails & Secrets

 Fri, 26 Jun at 04:30 pm 415 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70112

Chromatica: A Pride Belly Dance Show

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm Cafe Istanbul NOLA

Richard 'Piano' Scott at The Jazz Playhouse

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm The Jazz Playhouse USD 31

The Marvelous Miss Gender Tour Starring Bosco

 Mon, 20 Jul at 06:00 pm The Civic Theatre

Minx Burlesque at Howlin Wolf

 Sun, 17 May at 06:00 pm Howlin Wolf

Buena Vista Orchestra at House of Blues New Orleans

 Sun, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm House of Blues New Orleans

Shawan Rice Trio

 Sun, 14 Jun at 04:30 pm Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro USD 36

Joshua Ray Walker

 Wed, 07 Oct at 06:00 pm Chickie Wah Wah

Taj Mo at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Fri, 25 Sep at 08:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Stooges Brass Band

 Fri, 26 Jun at 09:00 pm Tipitina's USD 28

10 Year Anniversary Party

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm Broadside NOLA

3QUENCY - GIRLS TALK TOUR

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm House of Blues New Orleans

Copy of Red Radio After Dark

 Sat, 11 Jul at 07:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 23 to 34

Folk Riot Presents: The Rewind (A Throwback Burlesque and Variety Series)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 pm The Original Nite Cap

Folk Riot Presents: The Rewind

 Fri, 17 Apr at 10:00 pm The Original Nite Cap USD 20

Garden Variety: A Botanical Cabaret

 Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 31 to 43

Big Joe Kennedy Duo

 Thu, 18 Jun at 03:00 pm 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130

Hot Fix Sideshow

 Fri, 25 Sep at 08:00 pm Cafe Istanbul USD 26

EMCM Presents: Clarence Johnson III

 Tue, 14 Jul at 06:30 pm 1901 Bartholomew St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70117

ZOLTAN KASZAS: WORLDWIDE(ish) TOUR

 Fri, 06 Nov at 07:30 pm The Joy Theater

NOWFE Wine Dinner featuring Victor Goines Trio

Wed, 10 Jun at 12:00 am 412 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA

Outlander in Concert at Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

 Wed, 02 Dec at 07:30 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

Arrowhead Jazz Band with Michael Watson & David Pulphus

 Tue, 16 Jun 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130

Therapy Gecko presented by Laugh Life Comedy

 Sat, 26 Sep at 08:00 pm Howlin' Wolf USD 31

Chrissi Poland at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Fri, 11 Sep at 07:30 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

Billy Sorrells at Howlin Wolf

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Howlin Wolf

Cheekface

 Sun, 30 Aug at 06:00 pm Gasa Gasa

Outlander In Concert

 Tue, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Echoes of the Heart

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm Press Street Station USD 65

Take Off Your Folkin’ Clothes!

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 pm Bar Redux Free

ColombiaNola Fest 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 03:00 pm 600 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119-4205, United States

Orpheum NOLA Talent Revue

 Mon, 22 Jun at 12:00 am 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70112

Drum Circle with the Congo Square Preservation Society

 Sat, 13 Jun 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130

Hot Dog in the Bayou: Stories from the World of Collage

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Cafe Istanbul USD 0 to 13

Baile Ritmo Presents: ¡CUMBIA! with Los Guiros and DJ C'est Funk

 Tue, 09 Jun at 09:00 pm 3067 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

Parking Kimberly Akimbo - New Orleans

 Thu, 08 Oct at 12:30 am Saenger Theatre - New Orleans

A Night Before Freedom

 Fri, 03 Jul at 07:00 pm Venue Vapaille USD 20 to 26

ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE

 Fri, 23 Oct at 09:00 pm 2227 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117, United States

Witch House//Emo//Dark Wave with Eclipzia + Sailem

 Fri, 12 Jun at 09:00 pm 2227 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117, United States

We're Singing: Musical Improv Comedy

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Big Couch USD 14

ENCORE Student Showcase

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:30 pm The Twilight Room @ the AllWays USD 18

Collage on Screen at Kolaj Fest New Orleans 2026

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm Cafe Istanbul USD 13

The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

 Tue, 09 Jun at 06:00 pm Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA

THE CONSTELLATIONS + THE BOTTOMS + RARE SEED @ Siberia

 Sat, 08 Aug at 08:30 pm Siberia 2227 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70117-8420

Games for Good: Mahjong Night at Big Couch

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Big Couch USD 20 to 100

Imox Live: Jazz from Guatemala

 Thu, 29 Oct at 02:00 pm 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70116

Talk Nerdy To Me: A Nerdlesque Revue

 Sat, 04 Jan at 07:00 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 18 to 29

Fieldwork Fundamentals - Movement Research Workshop

 Fri, 19 Jun at 01:00 pm Dancing Grounds Free

THE NEW ORLEANS HARMONY AND HANDMADE FESTIVAL

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 am 308 N Rampart St Free

House of Harlots NOLA presents Harlots Hush

 Thu, 26 Mar at 10:30 pm The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret USD 25 to 75

Bosco

 Wed, 22 Jul The Civic Theatre

We're Wolves/DONEFOR

 Tue, 23 Jun at 09:00 pm NO DICE USD 12

Ruins & Rum Cruise 2026

 Sat, 17 Oct at 01:00 pm Port of New Orleans

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm New Orleans Free

Improv for Actors Session 1: Fundamentals

 Sat, 01 Aug at 02:30 pm Big Couch USD 40