
Things to do in New Orleans
498 upcoming events. New Orleans, LA, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings
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Donald Harrison's Quantum Leap Music Festival- Hornucopia Ii
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans Jazz Market

The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM
Saenger Theatre

Jason Marsalis presents the Music of Ellis Marsalis
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
From $46.95


Hypno Nun w/ Summer With Monika & JADDER
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PM
The Den at Howlin' Wolf
From $8.16


All Hallows Eve Spooktacular! with The Soul Rebels
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 PM
Tipitina's
From $34.41



Donald Harrison's Quantum Leap Music Festival-Chuck Brown Band
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans Jazz Market




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Jason Marsalis presents the Ellis Marsalis Songbook
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
From $46.95
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New Orleans at a glance
This weekend alone brings 35 events to New Orleans, out of 498 on the calendar.
By category, the top spot goes to concerts with 276 dates, ahead of sports (138) and comedy (39).
By number of dates, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, Chickie Wah Wah and Lakefront Arena lead the venue table.
A typical ticket costs around $28, and the cheapest start at $3.
One of the next dates: Freaky Deaky New Orleans - Friday (18+) on October 30.
About New Orleans
New Orleans is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 at the 2020 census, New Orleans is the most populous city in Louisiana, the second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States; the New Orleans metropolitan area, with about 1 million residents, is the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the United States. New Orleans serves as a major port and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region. The city is coextensive with Orleans Parish.
New Orleans events: FAQ
What's happening in New Orleans this weekend?
There are 35 events in New Orleans this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our New Orleans this weekend page.
Which venues in New Orleans have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro (50), Chickie Wah Wah (43), Lakefront Arena (38), Devlin Fieldhouse (37) and Tipitina's (33).
What kind of events are on in New Orleans?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (276), Sports (138), Comedy (39), Other Events (16) and Festivals (13).
How much do tickets for events in New Orleans cost?
Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at $3; a typical ticket costs around $28.
Where can I buy tickets for events in New Orleans?
Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.