October 2026 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 October 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across New Orleans, LA.
Find 171 events in New Orleans, LA this October 2026, headlined by October 1, 2026 at The Howlin Wolf in New Orleans, LA. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Oct 1 through October 31, with listings updated as of September 15, 2026.
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 169
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuCOMEDYComedy GumbeauxThe Howlin Wolf
70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets - Oct0120268:00 PMThuRAP / HIP HOPPouyaThe Fillmore - New Orleans • 2,200 seatsThe Fillmore - New Orleans70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA70130, 6 Canal St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $56Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 40View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriALTERNATIVEBaysideHouse Of Blues - New Orleans • 843 seatsHouse Of Blues - New Orleans70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 35View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriCOMEDYTerry FatorMahalia 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 $67Avg. price ~ $243Tickets Remaining: 10View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYMy Fair LadyWestwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 211View Tickets
- Oct0220268:00 PMFriCOMEDYMike GoodwinThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Oct0220268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKOf Monsters and MenThe Civic Theatre • 1,200 seatsThe Civic Theatre70113, 510 O'Keefe Avenue New Orleans, LA70113, 510 O'Keefe Avenue New Orleans, LA, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $381Tickets Remaining: 23View Tickets
- Oct02202610:30 PMFriADULTBest ValuePsychedelic Speakeasy BurlesqueThe Allways Lounge & Cabaret70117, 2240 Saint Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA70117, 2240 Saint Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $57Tickets Available: 45View Tickets
- Oct032026Time TBAFESTIVAL / TOURWeekend EventFried Chicken Festival: 2 Chainz & Dillon Francis - SaturdayUNO Lakefront Arena - Grounds70122, 6801 Franklin St. New Orleans, LA70122, 6801 Franklin St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Oct0320267:00 PMSatConcertWeekend EventOtherworlder's BallHouse Of Blues - New Orleans • 843 seatsHouse Of Blues - New Orleans70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $278Tickets Remaining: 26View Tickets
- Oct0320267:30 PMSatConcertWeekend EventBlack Jacket Symphony: Def Leppard's HysteriaBlack Jacket Symphony: Def Leppard's HysteriaJefferson Performing Arts Center70003, 6400 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA70003, 6400 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Available: 649View Tickets
- Oct0320267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventMy Fair LadyWestwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 230View Tickets
- Oct0320268:00 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventCorey O'BrienThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Oct0320269:00 PMSatR&B / SOULWeekend EventDana and AldenChickie Wah Wah70119, 2828 Canal St New Orleans, LA70119, 2828 Canal St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $54Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Oct0320269:00 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventMaggie KoernerTipitinas70118, 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA70118, 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Remaining: 21View Tickets
- Oct042026Time TBAFESTIVAL / TOURWeekend EventFried Chicken Festival: Nelly & Webbie - SundayUNO Lakefront Arena - Grounds70122, 6801 Franklin St. New Orleans, LA70122, 6801 Franklin St. New Orleans, LA, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Remaining: 10View Tickets
- Oct0420262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventMy Fair LadyWestwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA70094, 177 Sala Ave Westwego, LA, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 171View Tickets
- Oct0420267:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventJose MaderoHouse Of Blues - New Orleans • 843 seatsHouse Of Blues - New Orleans70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $83Avg. price ~ $324Tickets Available: 105View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct04202610:30 PMSunJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventHot 8 Brass BandThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Oct052026Time TBAFOOTBALLPremium Tailgate Party: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta FalconsPremium Tailgate Tent - New Orleans70113, 1000 Poydras St New Orleans, LA70113, 1000 Poydras St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $123Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 50View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct0520267:15 PMMonNFLHigh DemandNew Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta FalconsCaesars Superdome • 76,468 seatsCaesars Superdome70112, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive New Orleans, LA70112, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive New Orleans, LA, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 3677View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct0620267:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKLP - Laura PergolizziHouse Of Blues - New Orleans • 843 seatsHouse Of Blues - New Orleans70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA70130, 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct0620267:30 PMTueCOMEDYComedy BeastThe Howlin Wolf70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA70130, 907 S Peters St New Orleans, LA, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Oct0620267:30 PMTueRAP / HIP HOPsKitz KravensKitz KravenSouthport Music Hall70121, 200 Monticello Ave New Orleans, LA70121, 200 Monticello Ave New Orleans, LA, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 12View Tickets
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Caesars Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 2
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Champions Square At Caesars Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Chickie Wah Wah
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
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Gasa Gasa
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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House Of Blues - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 15
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Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Metairie, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
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Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Mardi Gras World
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 3
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New Orleans Jazz Market
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Premium Tailgate Tent - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
Kenner, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
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Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 15
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Santos Bar
New Orleans, LA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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