December features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across New Orleans and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
New Orleans Events in December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across New Orleans, LA.
What's happening in New Orleans this December? 113 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 1 through December 31, topped by December 1, 2026 at The Howlin Wolf in New Orleans, LA. Don't miss New Year's Eve parties, concerts, and celebrations across New Orleans.
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New Orleans Events by Date
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 111
- Dec0120267:30 PMTueCOMEDYComedy BeastThe Howlin Wolf
70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets - Dec0120268:00 PMTueCOUNTRY / FOLKJohn R. MillerChickie Wah Wah70119, 2828 Canal St New Orleans, LA70119, 2828 Canal St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $57Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedProfessional (NBA)High DemandNew Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles LakersSmoothie King Center • 18,500 seatsSmoothie King Center70113, 1501 Girod Street New Orleans, LA70113, 1501 Girod Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $319Tickets Available: 2206View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedR&B / SOULJodeciSaenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seatsSaenger Theatre - New Orleans70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $137Avg. price ~ $580Tickets Available: 168View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedCLASSICALOutlander In ConcertMahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts • 2,243 seatsMahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts70116, 1419 Basin Street New Orleans, LA70116, 1419 Basin Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 73View Tickets
- Dec0220268:00 PMWedALTERNATIVEAmerican AquariumChickie Wah Wah70119, 2828 Canal St New Orleans, LA70119, 2828 Canal St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Dec0220268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKShakey GravesTipitinas70118, 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA70118, 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $351Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Dec0320268:00 PMThuCOMEDYMaria BamfordThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $461Tickets Available: 37View Tickets
- Dec042026Time TBABLUEGRASSThe Kitchen Dwellers (Billy Strings After-Party)The Kitchen Dwellers (Billy Strings After-Party)The Joy Theater • 1,200 seatsThe Joy Theater70112, 1200 Canal Street New Orleans, LA70112, 1200 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $71Tickets Available: 448View Tickets
- Dec0420267:00 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESBoney JamesThe Fillmore - New Orleans • 2,200 seatsThe Fillmore - New Orleans70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $88Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 654View Tickets
- Dec0420267:30 PMFriBLUEGRASSBilly StringsSaenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seatsSaenger Theatre - New Orleans70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $1055Avg. price ~ $1916Tickets Available: 30View Tickets
- Dec0420267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYRudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - The MusicalJefferson Performing Arts Center70003, 6400 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA70003, 6400 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 1338View Tickets
- Dec0420267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYA Mardi Gras CarolWestwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 275View Tickets
- Dec052026Time TBABLUEGRASSWeekend EventThe Kitchen Dwellers (Billy Strings After-Party)The Kitchen Dwellers (Billy Strings After-Party)The Joy Theater • 1,200 seatsThe Joy Theater70112, 1200 Canal Street New Orleans, LA70112, 1200 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Available: 146View Tickets
- Dec0520262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventRudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - The MusicalJefferson Performing Arts Center70003, 6400 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA70003, 6400 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $78Tickets Available: 1159View Tickets
- Dec0520267:00 PMSatNEW AGEWeekend EventLauren DaigleSaenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seatsSaenger Theatre - New Orleans70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $171Avg. price ~ $253Tickets Available: 56View Tickets
- Dec0520267:30 PMSatBLUEGRASSWeekend EventBilly StringsSmoothie King Center • 18,500 seatsSmoothie King Center70113, 1501 Girod Street New Orleans, LA70113, 1501 Girod Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $56Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Available: 596View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec0520267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Mardi Gras CarolWestwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 245View Tickets
- Dec06202612:00 PMSunNFLWeekend EventNew Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay PackersCaesars Superdome • 76,468 seatsCaesars Superdome70112, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive New Orleans, LA70112, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive New Orleans, LA, USFrom $120Avg. price ~ $441Tickets Available: 3427View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec0620262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Mardi Gras CarolWestwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 202View Tickets
- Dec0620262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventRudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - The MusicalJefferson Performing Arts Center70003, 6400 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA70003, 6400 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Available: 1163View Tickets
- Dec06202610:30 PMSunJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventHot 8 Brass BandThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Dec0720266:30 PMMonHARD ROCK / METALBeartoothThe Fillmore - New Orleans • 2,200 seatsThe Fillmore - New Orleans70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Available: 354View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec0820267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueBuena Vista Social Club - MusicalSaenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seatsSaenger Theatre - New Orleans70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70112, 1111 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $275Tickets Available: 278View Tickets
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Venues With Events in December
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Caesars Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 3
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Chickie Wah Wah
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Gasa Gasa
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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House Of Blues - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Metairie, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
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Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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New Orleans Jazz Market
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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NOLA Motorsports Park
Westwego, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 10
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Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
Kenner, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 10
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Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 23
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Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
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The Civic Theatre
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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The Fillmore - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
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The Howlin Wolf
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
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New Orleans Events FAQ
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What events are happening in New Orleans during December 2026?
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How can I find events by date?
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What event categories are available?
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Which venues host events in New Orleans?
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Are family-friendly events available?
Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.
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