Event Dime
New Orleans, LA Events — Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest & Things To Do
New Orleans is a world-famous cultural sanctuary where festivals are a way of life. The city event calendar is highlighted by the legendary Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, while the French Quarter offers live jazz, historic tours, and culinary showcases every day.
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- Mardi Gras parades and balls (Feb-March)
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April-May)
- French Quarter live jazz and culinary showcases
What this city page includes
This page is built to help searchers and returning visitors quickly understand the city's event mix, the local venues that matter, and the current listings we have available.
Live snapshot
- Current coverage30 current/upcoming listings currently surfaced.
- Featured listingHealth & Wellness at French Market District, New Orleans, LA on October 21, 2026 · 6:45 AM.
- Leading sourceNew Orleans Local Events contributes 10 listings to this page.
- Leading categoryArts & Entertainment appears in 12 listings on this page.
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Local coverage
City-specific intro copy, highlights, and live events updated from the current catalog.
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Current mix
A quick read on the main event categories currently available in this area.
- Family & Kids
5 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.
- Arts & Entertainment
12 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.
- Community & Culture
9 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.
- Sports & Fitness
2 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.
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Upcoming events
Open interactive page- Health & WellnessOctober 21, 2026 · 6:45 AMFrench Market District, New Orleans, LA
- Evenings with EnriqueOctober 21, 2026 · 5:00 PMNew Orleans Botanical Gardens
- New Orleans Film Society’s Red Carpet GalaOctober 21, 2026 · 6:00 PMNew Orleans Jazz & Blues Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
- CupcakKeOctober 21, 2026 · 7:00 PMHouse of Blues New Orleans, 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Open Rehearsal: Prieto Returns — Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraOctober 22, 2026 · 10:00 AMOrpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way New Orleans, LA, 70112 United States
- Market MorselsOctober 22, 2026 · 12:00 PMFarmers Market, 19 French Market Place, New Orleans, LA
- CLUTCH: US Fall TourOctober 22, 2026 · 6:30 PMHouse of Blues New Orleans, 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Prieto Returns: Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 | October 22, 2026 | Orpheum Theater — Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraOctober 22, 2026 · 7:30 PMOrpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way New Orleans, LA
- LPO: Shostakovich No. 5 with Prieto ReturnOctober 22, 2026 · 7:30 PMOrpheum Theater New Orleans
- Tulane Green Wave vs. UTSA RoadrunnersOctober 23, 2026 · 12:00 AMYulman Stadium, Ben Weiner Drive
- Noir Experience BMOL Jazz Legacy GalaOctober 23, 2026 · 8:00 AMHilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, New Orleans, LA
- Witches LuncheonOctober 23, 2026 · 11:30 AMCriollo Restaurant, 214 Royal Street, New Orleans
- Market MorselsOctober 23, 2026 · 12:00 PMFarmers Market, 19 French Market Place, New Orleans, LA
- Courtyard Sessions: Performing the Devil’s Music featuring Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz BandOctober 23, 2026 · 5:00 PMHistoric New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal Street, New Orleans
- PeelingFleshOctober 23, 2026 · 6:00 PMHouse of Blues New Orleans, 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- FAT CATS’ BALLOctober 23, 2026 · 7:00 PMThe Howlin Wolf New Orleans, 907 South Peters, New Orleans, LA
- Boo Carre Halloween Haunt 2026October 24, 2026 · 11:00 AMFrench Market District, New Orleans, LA
- Culture & CuisineOctober 24, 2026 · 12:00 PMFrench Market District, New Orleans, LA
- Cruising with Sweet Anoni’sOctober 24, 2026 · 6:00 PMNOCHI – New Orleans Culinary Hospitality Institute, 725 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA
- We Came As RomansOctober 24, 2026 · 6:00 PMHouse of Blues New Orleans, 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Matt FraserOctober 24, 2026 · 7:00 PMThe Fillmore New Orleans, 6 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Matt FraserOctober 24, 2026 · 7:00 PMThe Fillmore New Orleans, 6 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Noir Experience BMOL Jazz Legacy GalaOctober 25, 2026 · 2:30 PMHilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, New Orleans, LA
- Health & WellnessOctober 28, 2026 · 6:45 AMFrench Market District, New Orleans, LA
- Evenings with EnriqueOctober 28, 2026 · 5:00 PMNew Orleans Botanical Gardens
- Cameron Whitcomb - Kingdom of Fear TourOctober 28, 2026 · 7:00 PMHouse of Blues New Orleans, 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- The Protecting Veil at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral — Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraOctober 28, 2026 · 7:30 PMHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1200 Allen Toussaint Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122 United States
- Market MorselsOctober 29, 2026 · 12:00 PMFarmers Market, 19 French Market Place, New Orleans, LA
- Community Sailing New Orleans Buoy BashOctober 29, 2026 · 5:00 PMCommunity Sailing New Orleans, 101 N. Roadway Street, New Orleans
- NOBT Presents: DraculaOctober 29, 2026 · 5:56 PMOrpheum Theater New Orleans