The Joy Theater Events

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Address: 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Capacity: 1,200

The Joy Theater is one of the live entertainment venues serving New Orleans. Discover upcoming performances, event schedules, seating information, ticket options, directions, parking, and visitor tips before your visit.

Updated: November 8, 2026

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Upcoming Shows & Events: 18

Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Kerwin Claiborne at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $86, Tickets Available: 464. View Tickets

Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Kurt Vile and The Violators at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $110, Tickets Available: 549. View Tickets

Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Best Value, Weekend Event: Boogie T at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 1206. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, Time TBA — BLUEGRASS: The Kitchen Dwellers (Billy Strings After-Party) at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $84, Tickets Available: 199. View Tickets

Dec 05, 2026, Time TBA — BLUEGRASS, Weekend Event: The Kitchen Dwellers (Billy Strings After-Party) at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $76, Tickets Available: 182. View Tickets

Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — RAP / HIP HOP, Weekend Event: Autumn! at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $42, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets

Jan 09, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Trae Crowder at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $87, Tickets Available: 1031. View Tickets

Jan 17, 2027, 8:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Judy Collins at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $102, Tickets Available: 1066. View Tickets

Jan 31, 2027, 8:00 PM Sun — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Weekend Event: Liquid Stranger at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 609. View Tickets

Feb 19, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Shuler King at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $55, Tickets Available: 1069. View Tickets

Mar 10, 2027, 7:00 PM Wed — RELIGIOUS: Bethel Music at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $86, Tickets Available: 890. View Tickets

Mar 11, 2027, 8:00 PM Thu — HARD ROCK / METAL: Mersiv at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $113, Tickets Available: 513. View Tickets

Mar 26, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Ari Matti at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Available: 808. View Tickets

Apr 06, 2027, 8:00 PM Tue — JAZZ / BLUES: Julian Lage Quartet at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $98, Tickets Available: 1141. View Tickets

Apr 17, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Arnez J at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 940. 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, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $365, Tickets Available: 315. 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, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $136, Tickets Available: 163. View Tickets

May 16, 2027, 4:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Amber Autry at The Joy Theater • 1,200 seats, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 220. View Tickets

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About The Joy Theater

The Joy Theater hosts concerts, theatre productions, comedy shows, family entertainment, community events, and touring performances throughout the year. Event schedules and productions vary by season.