New Orleans is a city built on live performance: jazz was born here, brass bands still lead parades through the streets, and the club circuit runs deep into every night. The calendar peaks with its famous festival season, when the city fills with visitors for celebrations known worldwide, but the music never actually stops between them.

The practical rhythm: festival and carnival weeks are the most magical and the most expensive — book those well ahead. The quieter summer months bring softer prices and the same club scene, just with fewer crowds. Arena shows and big games follow the normal touring calendar alongside it all.

We found at least 64 upcoming events in New Orleans, with tickets from $11.

On this page: 9 sports events and 7 concerts
Venues: New Orleans Fair Grounds, Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts and Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
Dates: Feb 20, 2027 – Mar 2, 2027

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Demand watchTango After Dark · Sat, Feb 20

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What is New Orleans famous for in live entertainment?

Being the birthplace of jazz, a street-parade culture where brass bands are part of daily life, and festival celebrations known around the world. The club scene runs nightly year-round, and the city's arena and stadium take major tours and big games on top.

When is the cheapest time to visit New Orleans for events?

Summer. The famous festival and carnival weeks command peak prices for everything, while the hot summer months bring noticeably softer demand. The music clubs run regardless of season, so a summer trip trades festival spectacle for the same nightly scene at lower cost.

How many events are on sale in New Orleans?

We found at least 64 upcoming events in New Orleans — mostly sports events (9), plus 7 concerts events on this page. The grid shows a selection with seller prices; use the page links to browse more dates.

When is the next event in New Orleans?

The soonest New Orleans event with tickets on sale is Tango After Dark on Sat, Feb 20 at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. New dates appear automatically as sellers list them.

What period do the New Orleans listings cover?

The 16 events shown on this page run with dates running from Sat, Feb 20 through Tue, Mar 2, and new dates are added the moment tickets go on sale.

Which performers are coming to New Orleans?

Headliners with tickets on sale right now include Tango After Dark, John Craigie and Clue - Live On Stage. The full New Orleans lineup above updates in real time as dates are added or sell out.

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How much do event tickets cost in New Orleans?

Tickets for New Orleans events currently start from $11 — the lowest live price among the 16 events shown on this page. Prices vary by event, seat and demand and update in real time from verified sellers.

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