Things to Do in New Orleans

The best events in New Orleans, ranked by real social buzz. Concerts, food events, outdoor activities, art shows, and everything worth doing — updated daily, never paid placement.

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Music & Nightlife

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Friday Night Concert

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Fri, Jul 3, 5:00 PM

From $82

Music & Nightlife

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Saturday Night Concert

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM

From $82

Music & Nightlife

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Sunday Night (Final Night)

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Sun, Jul 5, 4:00 PM

From $82

Music & Nightlife

$5 Zydeco Fridays with Line Dancing & Yung Dex Brass Band

Music & Nightlife · The Dragon's Den

Fri, Jul 3, 4:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

Back to the 90s Boat Ride – Big Festival Weekend 2026 in NOLA

Music & Nightlife · Creole Queen Paddlewheeler

Fri, Jul 3, 12:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

Stephanie Jordan Jazz Ensemble

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Fri, Jul 3, 5:30 PM

From $35

Music & Nightlife

Tipitina's Free Fridays: Brass-a-Holics + Vegas Cola

Music & Nightlife · Tipitina's

Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 PM

Free

Music & Nightlife

A New Orleans Songwriter Protest Album Release Benefit Show ft. Paul Faith & Friends

Music & Nightlife · Chickie Wah Wah

Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM

$27

Music & Nightlife

Sparta

Music & Nightlife · Tipitina's

Thu, Jul 9, 4:00 PM

Comedy & Performance

Tisha Campbell presented by Laugh Life Comedy

Comedy & Performance · The Howlin' Wolf

Fri, Jul 3, 5:30 PM

Music & Nightlife

Kelly Love Jones

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Sat, Jul 4, 2:30 PM

Music & Nightlife

Kevin Gates

Music & Nightlife · The Fillmore New Orleans

Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM

This Weekend

Things to do in New Orleans this weekend

Music & Nightlife

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Saturday Night Concert

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM

From $82

Music & Nightlife

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Friday Night Concert

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Fri, Jul 3, 5:00 PM

From $82

Music & Nightlife

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Sunday Night (Final Night)

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Sun, Jul 5, 4:00 PM

From $82

Music & Nightlife

Tipitina's Free Fridays: Brass-a-Holics + Vegas Cola

Music & Nightlife · Tipitina's

Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 PM

Free

Music & Nightlife

A New Orleans Songwriter Protest Album Release Benefit Show ft. Paul Faith & Friends

Music & Nightlife · Chickie Wah Wah

Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM

$27

Music & Nightlife

Stephanie Jordan Jazz Ensemble

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Fri, Jul 3, 5:30 PM

From $35

Music & Nightlife

Kevin Gates

Music & Nightlife · The Fillmore New Orleans

Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM

Comedy & Performance

Tisha Campbell presented by Laugh Life Comedy

Comedy & Performance · The Howlin' Wolf

Fri, Jul 3, 5:30 PM

Music & Nightlife

Phil Melancon — Snug Harbor

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Sun, Jul 5, 2:30 PM

Music & Nightlife

Kelly Love Jones

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Sat, Jul 4, 2:30 PM

Music & Nightlife

Dirty Coast "Summer Get Together" at the Broadside

Music & Nightlife · The Broadside

Sat, Jul 4, 3:00 PM

$15

Music & Nightlife

Neonautica

Music & Nightlife · The Den at The Howlin' Wolf

Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM

Free

Free things to do in New Orleans

Music & Nightlife

Happy 3rd of July: A Community Celebration

Music & Nightlife · Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, New Orleans City Park

Fri, Jul 3, 4:00 PM

Free

Music & Nightlife

American Legion Band Concert

Music & Nightlife · Deutsches Haus

Fri, Jul 3, 5:00 PM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Tipitina's Free Fridays: Brass-a-Holics + Vegas Cola

Music & Nightlife · Tipitina's

Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 PM

Free

Family & Kids

Go 4th on the River — Dueling Barges Fireworks

Family & Kids · Woldenberg Park

Sat, Jul 4, 7:00 PM

Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in New Orleans right now?

New Orleans has 12+ trending events right now. Top picks include Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Friday Night Concert, Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Saturday Night Concert, Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Sunday Night (Final Night). Browse all trending events above.

What's happening in New Orleans this weekend?

This weekend in New Orleans: Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Saturday Night Concert, Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Friday Night Concert, Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Sunday Night (Final Night), Tipitina's Free Fridays: Brass-a-Holics + Vegas Cola, and more. Check the weekend section above for the full list.

What are free things to do in New Orleans?

Free New Orleans events coming up: Happy 3rd of July: A Community Celebration, American Legion Band Concert, Tipitina's Free Fridays: Brass-a-Holics + Vegas Cola, Go 4th on the River — Dueling Barges Fireworks. Browse the free events section above.

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