New Orleans Events in May 2027
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway, and live events across New Orleans, LA.
- Updated: November 8, 2026
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Browse upcoming events in New Orleans during May 2027, including concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and live entertainment. Find dates, venues, and ticket information for events throughout the month.
- 34 Upcoming Events
- May 1 Next Event
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- May 1 · 11:45 PM · Chickie Wah Wah
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 34
- May 01, 2027, 11:45 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: moe. at Chickie Wah Wah,
2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119. From $136, Avg. price ~ $179, Tickets Remaining: 10. View Tickets - May 05, 2027, 7:00 PM Wed — ALTERNATIVE, High Demand: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. From $46, Avg. price ~ $365, Tickets Available: 315. View Tickets
- May 06, 2027, 6:00 PM Thu — HARD ROCK / METAL: Meshuggah, Testament & Blood Incantation at The Fillmore - New Orleans • 2,200 seats, 6 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130. From $84, Avg. price ~ $323, Tickets Available: 87, VIP Packages. View Tickets
- May 07, 2027, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Grease - The Musical at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St, Kenner, LA 70062. From $69, Avg. price ~ $113, Tickets Available: 133. View Tickets
- May 07, 2027, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Tootsie - The Musical at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094. From $46, Avg. price ~ $62, Tickets Available: 350. View Tickets
- May 08, 2027, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: New Orleans Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake at Orpheum Theater - New Orleans • 1,500 seats, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112. From $58, Avg. price ~ $113, Tickets Available: 1439. View Tickets
- May 08, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: New Orleans Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake at Orpheum Theater - New Orleans • 1,500 seats, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112. From $58, Avg. price ~ $112, Tickets Available: 1309. View Tickets
- May 08, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Tootsie - The Musical at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094. From $46, Avg. price ~ $62, Tickets Available: 354. View Tickets
- May 08, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Grease - The Musical at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St, Kenner, LA 70062. From $69, Avg. price ~ $111, Tickets Available: 125. View Tickets
- May 09, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Grease - The Musical at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St, Kenner, LA 70062. From $69, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 108. View Tickets
- May 09, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Tootsie - The Musical at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094. From $46, Avg. price ~ $65, Tickets Available: 379. View Tickets
- May 11, 2027, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seats, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112. From $60, Avg. price ~ $233, Tickets Available: 232. View Tickets
- May 12, 2027, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seats, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112. From $60, Avg. price ~ $251, Tickets Available: 209. View Tickets
- May 13, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seats, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112. From $38, Avg. price ~ $244, Tickets Available: 207. View Tickets
- May 14, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seats, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112. From $82, Avg. price ~ $260, Tickets Available: 191. View Tickets
- May 14, 2027, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Grease - The Musical at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St, Kenner, LA 70062. From $69, Avg. price ~ $113, Tickets Available: 112. View Tickets
- May 14, 2027, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Tootsie - The Musical at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094. From $46, Avg. price ~ $63, Tickets Available: 327. View Tickets
- May 15, 2027, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seats, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112. From $112, Avg. price ~ $283, Tickets Available: 239. View Tickets
- May 15, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seats, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112. From $67, Avg. price ~ $250, Tickets Available: 236. View Tickets
- May 15, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Amber Autry at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. From $52, Avg. price ~ $136, Tickets Available: 163. View Tickets
- May 15, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Grease - The Musical at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St, Kenner, LA 70062. From $69, Avg. price ~ $112, Tickets Available: 123. View Tickets
- May 15, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Tootsie - The Musical at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094. From $46, Avg. price ~ $57, Tickets Available: 212. View Tickets
- May 16, 2027, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans • 2,736 seats, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112. From $70, Avg. price ~ $238, Tickets Available: 279. View Tickets
- May 16, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Tootsie - The Musical at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094. From $47, Avg. price ~ $63, Tickets Available: 373. View Tickets
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May 2027 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.
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moe.
POP / ROCK2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Upcoming Events 5
Next Event: May 01, 2027 11:45 PM
Michael Shannon
ALTERNATIVE1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Upcoming Events 9
Next Event: May 05, 2027 7:00 PM
Meshuggah
HARD ROCK / METAL6 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Upcoming Events 7
Next Event: May 06, 2027 6:00 PM
Grease - The Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY325 Minor St, Kenner, LA 70062
Upcoming Events 25
Next Event: May 07, 2027 7:30 PM
Tootsie - The Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA 70094
Upcoming Events 9
Next Event: May 07, 2027 7:30 PM
Swan Lake
BALLET129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112
Upcoming Events 23
Next Event: May 08, 2027 2:00 PM
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
MUSICAL / PLAY1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Upcoming Events 73
Next Event: May 11, 2027 7:30 PM
Amber Autry
COMEDY1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Upcoming Events 8
Next Event: May 15, 2027 7:00 PM
Venues With Events in May
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Chickie Wah Wah
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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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: 8
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The Fillmore - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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The Joy Theater
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC
Westwego, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 9
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