Things to Do in New Orleans

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Featured Things to Do

Top attractions and experiences across New Orleans
CONCERTS
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Musicals & Plays
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SPORTS
152 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
36 Upcoming Events
BALLET
15 Upcoming Events
ADULT
7 Upcoming Events
CIRCUS
6 Upcoming Events
Family
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Museum & Exhibition
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Music Festivals
5 Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events in New Orleans

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  • Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PM Wed — THEATRE: John Cameron Mitchell at The Fillmore - New Orleans • 2,200 seats, 6 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130. From $46, Avg. price ~ $148, Tickets Available: 147. View Tickets
  • Nov 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — Professional (NBA), Best Value, High Demand: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets at Smoothie King Center • 18,500 seats, 1501 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70113. From $7, Avg. price ~ $84, Tickets Available: 2682. View Tickets
  • Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: The Music of Hey Arnold Live! at The Fillmore - New Orleans • 2,200 seats, 6 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130. From $25, Avg. price ~ $81, Tickets Available: 454. View Tickets
  • Nov 13, 2026, Time TBA — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Pass, Pay Later Available: We Belong Here New Orleans: Odesza, Carl Cox & Sammy Virji - 3 Day Pass at Woldenberg Park, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118. From $304, Avg. price ~ $481, Tickets Remaining: 18. View Tickets
  • Nov 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Fri — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Pay Later Available: We Belong Here New Orleans: Odesza - Friday at Woldenberg Park, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118. From $278, Avg. price ~ $338, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
  • Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PM Fri — Concert, Pay Later Available: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen at The Sazerac House, 101 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. From $134, Avg. price ~ $161, Tickets Available: 47. View Tickets
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