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This Weekend Things to Do in New Orleans

The best this weekend in New Orleans, ranked by real social buzz. Updated daily — never paid placement.

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Friday Night Concert

Music & Nightlife

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Friday Night Concert

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Fri, Jul 3, 5:00 PM

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Saturday Night Concert

Music & Nightlife

Essence Festival of Culture 2026 — Saturday Night Concert

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM

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

Music & Nightlife

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

Music & Nightlife · Caesars Superdome

Sun, Jul 5, 4:00 PM

Stephanie Jordan Jazz Ensemble

Music & Nightlife

Stephanie Jordan Jazz Ensemble

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Fri, Jul 3, 5:30 PM

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

Music & Nightlife

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

Music & Nightlife · Tipitina's

Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 PM

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

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

Tisha Campbell presented by Laugh Life Comedy

Comedy & Performance

Tisha Campbell presented by Laugh Life Comedy

Comedy & Performance · The Howlin' Wolf

Fri, Jul 3, 5:30 PM

Kelly Love Jones

Music & Nightlife

Kelly Love Jones

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Sat, Jul 4, 2:30 PM

Kevin Gates

Music & Nightlife

Kevin Gates

Music & Nightlife · The Fillmore New Orleans

Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM

Phil Melancon — Snug Harbor

Music & Nightlife

Phil Melancon — Snug Harbor

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Sun, Jul 5, 2:30 PM

Dirty Coast "Summer Get Together" at the Broadside

Music & Nightlife

Dirty Coast "Summer Get Together" at the Broadside

Music & Nightlife · The Broadside

Sat, Jul 4, 3:00 PM

Neonautica

Music & Nightlife

Neonautica

Music & Nightlife · The Den at The Howlin' Wolf

Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM

American Legion Band Concert

Music & Nightlife

American Legion Band Concert

Music & Nightlife · Deutsches Haus

Fri, Jul 3, 5:00 PM

The Topcats plus Meduzza

Music & Nightlife

The Topcats plus Meduzza

Music & Nightlife · Rock 'N' Bowl

Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM

Neonautica w/ ZEUS & DJ Say Trell

Music & Nightlife

Neonautica w/ ZEUS & DJ Say Trell

Music & Nightlife · The Den at Howlin' Wolf

Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM

Valerie Sassyfras' Birthday Show w/ Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue

Music & Nightlife

Valerie Sassyfras' Birthday Show w/ Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue

Music & Nightlife · Gasa Gasa

Fri, Jul 3, 7:00 PM

Trance Galaxy

Music & Nightlife

Trance Galaxy

Music & Nightlife · NO DICE

Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 PM

Cupid and Friends — "Wear ANYTHING…BUT WHITE" Party

Music & Nightlife

Cupid and Friends — "Wear ANYTHING…BUT WHITE" Party

Music & Nightlife · The Fillmore New Orleans

Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 PM

Family Garden Walks at Longue Vue House & Gardens

Family Garden Walks at Longue Vue House & Gardens

Family & Kids · Longue Vue House & Gardens

Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM

Herlin Riley Quartet

Music & Nightlife

Herlin Riley Quartet

Music & Nightlife · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Sat, Jul 4, 5:30 PM

Fourth of July at the National WWII Museum

Fourth of July at the National WWII Museum

Family & Kids · The National WWII Museum

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM

Independence Day Celebration — New Orleans Concert Band at Ogden Museum

Independence Day Celebration — New Orleans Concert Band at Ogden Museum

Family & Kids · Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Sat, Jul 4, 11:00 AM

Go 4th on the River — Dueling Barges Fireworks

Go 4th on the River — Dueling Barges Fireworks

Family & Kids · Woldenberg Park

Sat, Jul 4, 7:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best this weekend in New Orleans?

Top picks for this weekend in New Orleans: 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), Stephanie Jordan Jazz Ensemble. Check the full list above.

How often does the This Weekend list update?

AnyPlanz refreshes event data every hour. Events are ranked by real social buzz — TikTok views, Instagram engagement, and hashtag activity — so the list always reflects what people are genuinely excited about.

Are there more this weekend events in New Orleans?

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