New Orleans Events 2026–2027

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Updated: August 23, 2026

42 Venues

Browse 712 upcoming events in New Orleans, LA, headlined by August 23, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. From Aug 23 through July 25, explore concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals across the 2026–2027 season in New Orleans, with listings updated as of August 23, 2026.

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Aug
23
2026
8:00 PM
Sun
POP / ROCK
High Demand
Weekend Event
Benson Boone
Benson Boone
Smoothie King Center • 18500 seats
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA70113, 1501 Girod Street New Orleans, LA, US
From $101Avg. price ~ $298
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Aug
23
2026
10:30 PM
Sun
JAZZ / BLUES
Best Value
Weekend Event
Hot 8 Brass Band
Hot 8 Brass Band
The Howlin Wolf
The Howlin Wolf
New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, US
From $46Avg. price ~ $53
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Aug
25
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
ALTERNATIVE
Devo
Devo
The Fillmore - New Orleans • 2200 seats
The Fillmore - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
From $60Avg. price ~ $240
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Aug
25
2026
7:30 PM
Tue
COMEDY
Comedy Beast
Comedy Beast
The Howlin Wolf
The Howlin Wolf
New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, US
From $55Avg. price ~ $94
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Aug
25
2026
7:30 PM
Tue
JAZZ / BLUES
Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy
Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2736 seats
Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
From $134Avg. price ~ $502
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Aug
26
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
JAZZ / BLUES
Delfeayo Marsalis
Delfeayo Marsalis
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA
New Orleans, LA70116, 626 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $130
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Aug
26
2026
8:00 PM
Wed
R&B / SOUL
Best Value
Jacquees & K Camp
Jacquees & K Camp
The Fillmore - New Orleans • 2200 seats
The Fillmore - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, US
From $50Avg. price ~ $140
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Aug
26
2026
9:30 PM
Wed
JAZZ / BLUES
Delfeayo Marsalis
Delfeayo Marsalis
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA
New Orleans, LA70116, 626 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $130
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Aug
27
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
JAZZ / BLUES
Amina Scott Quintet
Amina Scott Quintet
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA
New Orleans, LA70116, 626 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA, US
From $68Avg. price ~ $109
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Aug
27
2026
8:00 PM
Thu
COMEDY
Comedy Gumbeaux
Comedy Gumbeaux
The Howlin Wolf
The Howlin Wolf
New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, US
From $55Avg. price ~ $94
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Aug
27
2026
8:00 PM
Thu
POP / ROCK
Best Value
Sheer Terror
Sheer Terror
Gasa Gasa
Gasa Gasa
New Orleans, LA70115, 4920 Freret St New Orleans, LA, US
From $45Avg. price ~ $52
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Aug
27
2026
9:30 PM
Thu
JAZZ / BLUES
Amina Scott Quintet
Amina Scott Quintet
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro - LA
New Orleans, LA70116, 626 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA, US
From $68Avg. price ~ $109
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Aug
28
2026
6:30 PM
Fri
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
Best Value
LSU New Orleans Privateers Women's Volleyball vs. Alcorn State Braves
LSU New Orleans Privateers Women's Volleyball vs. Alcorn State Braves
UNO Human Performance Center
UNO Human Performance Center
New Orleans, LA70148, 2000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA, US
From $46Avg. price ~ $53
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Aug
28
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
CHILDREN / FAMILY
Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts • 2243 seats
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
New Orleans, LA70116, 1419 Basin Street New Orleans, LA, US
From $78Avg. price ~ $305
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Aug
28
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
HARD ROCK / METAL
Best Value
Soilent Green
Soilent Green
Southport Music Hall
Southport Music Hall
New Orleans, LA70121, 200 Monticello Ave New Orleans, LA, US
From $48Avg. price ~ $64
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Arora New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 4

Next Event: Aug 29, 2026

Next Event: Aug 28, 2026

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Champions Square At Caesars Superdome

New Orleans, LA

Arena

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 10, 2026

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Chickie Wah Wah

New Orleans, LA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 18

Next Event: Sep 05, 2026

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Gasa Gasa

New Orleans, LA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 19

Next Event: Aug 27, 2026

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House Of Blues - New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 29

Next Event: Aug 29, 2026

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Hyatt Regency - New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 3

Next Event: Mar 26, 2027

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Jefferson Performing Arts Center

Metairie, LA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 37

Next Event: Sep 11, 2026

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Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

New Orleans, LA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 12

Next Event: Aug 28, 2026

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