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Things to do in New Orleans, August 2026

Browse 85 upcoming events and things to do in New Orleans during August 2026. Highlights include Victor Goines Quartet, Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Millie Grace Band w/ Shelby Kemp, Shawn Bourg & Chris Vincent and Jack Lucas and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Victor Goines Quartet

New Orleans ¡ Snug Harbor Jazz BistroSat, Aug 1Music

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Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ guest Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

New Orleans ¡ Smoothie King CenterSat, Aug 1Music

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Millie Grace Band w/ Shelby Kemp, Shawn Bourg & Chris Vincent and Jack Lucas

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSat, Aug 1Music

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Lyfe Jennings

Lyfe Jennings

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSat, Aug 1Music

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Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards

Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards

New Orleans ¡ NO DICESat, Aug 1Music

🎟️ From $17

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Diggy Graves - The No Vacancy Tour

Diggy Graves - The No Vacancy Tour

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSun, Aug 2Music

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Scally w/ Losing Touch

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSun, Aug 2Music

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Santero Record Release Party with Special guest DJ sets by: ÌFÉ ET, DEAUX & more

New Orleans ¡ Gasa GasaSun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ From $12

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An Evening With IKO Allstars

New Orleans ¡ Tipitina'sSun, Aug 2Music

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Deuce Brown - Summer Music Series in the Lounge

Deuce Brown - Summer Music Series in the Lounge

New Orleans ¡ New Orleans Jazz MarketThu, Aug 6Music

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The Split Personalities Comedy Roadshow ¡ Aug 7

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

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The Miami Takeover at No Dice

New Orleans ¡ NO DICESat, Aug 8Music

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The Split Personalities Comedy Roadshow ¡ Aug 8

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

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A Bobby Nsenga Experience

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSat, Aug 8Music

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Dead Heat - A Fair Grounds Murder Mystery Dinner (Ages 21 & Up)

Dead Heat - A Fair Grounds Murder Mystery Dinner (Ages 21 & Up)

New Orleans ¡ Fair Grounds Race CourseSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

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Certified Killlers Comedy Showcase presented by Big Easy Whiskey

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

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The New Orleans Sera Invitational Rodeo

The New Orleans Sera Invitational Rodeo

New Orleans ¡ Smoothie King CenterSun, Aug 9Sport

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42 Dugg + Babyface Ray - 4 The Trenches Tour

42 Dugg + Babyface Ray - 4 The Trenches Tour

New Orleans ¡ The Joy TheaterSun, Aug 9Music

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Billy Vs. Elton: A Tribute To Billy Joel And Elton John

Billy Vs. Elton: A Tribute To Billy Joel And Elton John

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSun, Aug 9Music

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An Evening with Patty Griffin

An Evening with Patty Griffin

New Orleans ¡ Chickie Wah WahSun, Aug 9Music

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Anger Management: Comedy Meets Therapy presented by Angry Orchard

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From $16

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Donny's Demeanor, Coworkers, Personality Hire

New Orleans ¡ Gasa GasaSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From $12

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Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band

New Orleans ¡ Tipitina'sMon, Aug 10Music

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Eagles Of Death Metal: Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour

Eagles Of Death Metal: Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansTue, Aug 11Music

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Masego: Fix Your Face Tour

Masego: Fix Your Face Tour

New Orleans ¡ The Fillmore New OrleansTue, Aug 11Music

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Jamison Ross Presents Summer Soul Live at The Jazz & Blues Market

Jamison Ross Presents Summer Soul Live at The Jazz & Blues Market

New Orleans ¡ New Orleans Jazz MarketThu, Aug 13Music

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Chess, Beau Anderson, Issy

New Orleans ¡ NO DICEFri, Aug 14Music

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Bloom After Fall w/ Cowardboy & Pepperbelly

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSat, Aug 15Music

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Ganking Mr. Guidry ¡ Aug 14

New Orleans ¡ Le Petit TheatreFri, Aug 14Events

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Ganking Mr. Guidry ¡ Aug 15

New Orleans ¡ Le Petit TheatreSat, Aug 15Events

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Preseason Game 1: New Orleans Saints v Jacksonville Jaguars

Preseason Game 1: New Orleans Saints v Jacksonville Jaguars

New Orleans ¡ Caesars SuperdomeSat, Aug 15Sport

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Buku Burlesque

Buku Burlesque

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSun, Aug 16Culture & Art

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The Low End Theory Players - Biggie vs. Pac: A Live Hip-Hop Tribute

New Orleans ¡ Tipitina'sSun, Aug 16Music

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Them Ol' Ghosts

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSun, Aug 16Music

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HICKOIDS with MONGO, STMBLR & GACKED

New Orleans ¡ Santos BarSun, Aug 16Music

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slayr - Half Blood Tour

slayr - Half Blood Tour

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansMon, Aug 17Music

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The Montvales + Nathan Evans Fox

New Orleans ¡ NO DICEMon, Aug 17Music

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Mr. Scientist w/ Bored Shortz & More Than Grit

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfThu, Aug 20Music

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ASTROPAINT: Leo Season

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfFri, Aug 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From $52

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THEBROSFRESH with PellowTalk

New Orleans ¡ Gasa GasaFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From $14

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Comedy Teabag: A Dirty Comedy Show presented by Twisted Tea

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From $16

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Work The Crowd: A Interactive Comedy Show Hosted By Ryan Rogers and Marcus Bond

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From $16

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West End Motel//WOORMS//Abusements

New Orleans ¡ Gasa GasaSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From $12

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La Fiesta Del Verano Featuring Magic Juan

La Fiesta Del Verano Featuring Magic Juan

New Orleans ¡ The Fillmore New OrleansSat, Aug 22Music

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Ganking Mr. Guidry ¡ Aug 16

New Orleans ¡ Le Petit TheatreSun, Aug 16Events

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Louisiana Vintage Festival - Day 1

Louisiana Vintage Festival - Day 1

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSat, Aug 22Culture & Art

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Bingo Loco

Bingo Loco ¡ Aug 22

New Orleans ¡ The Joy TheaterSun, Aug 23Music

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Bingo Loco

Bingo Loco ¡ Aug 23

New Orleans ¡ The Joy TheaterSun, Aug 23Music

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Louisiana Vintage Festival - Day 2

Louisiana Vintage Festival - Day 2

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSun, Aug 23Culture & Art

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TopOppGen PDNROME Tour

New Orleans ¡ Gasa GasaMon, Aug 24Music

🎟️ From $162

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Kill Bill: The Rapper - I FOUND THE END

New Orleans ¡ NO DICETue, Aug 25Music

🎟️ From $26

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DEVO: Mutate Don't Stagnate

DEVO: Mutate Don't Stagnate

New Orleans ¡ The Fillmore New OrleansWed, Aug 26Music

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Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

New Orleans ¡ Saenger Theatre-New OrleansWed, Aug 26Music

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Jacquees & K Camp - Us Over Dem

Jacquees & K Camp - Us Over Dem

New Orleans ¡ The Fillmore New OrleansThu, Aug 27Music

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Dusky Waters - Summer Music Series in the Lounge

Dusky Waters - Summer Music Series in the Lounge

New Orleans ¡ New Orleans Jazz MarketThu, Aug 27Music

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Sheer Terror, Kings Cannons, Wishful Thinking, Numb Ways

Sheer Terror, Kings Cannons, Wishful Thinking, Numb Ways

New Orleans ¡ Gasa GasaFri, Aug 28Music

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Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show

Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show ¡ Aug 29

New Orleans ¡ Mahalia Jackson TheaterSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

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Giddy Up Two Step w/ Miss Martha and Her Good Time Gang

New Orleans ¡ The Den at Howlin' WolfSat, Aug 29Music

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Stanton Moore, Joe Ashlar, Danny Abel, & Brad Walker

New Orleans ¡ Tipitina'sSat, Aug 29Music

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VIP Gift Bag & Bubbles - Day 1 Louisiana Vintage Fest Add-On

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSat, Aug 22Culture & Art

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VIP Gift Bag & Bubbles - Day 2 Louisiana Vintage Fest Add-On

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSun, Aug 23Culture & Art

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Allay Earhart: The Return To The House

Allay Earhart: The Return To The House

New Orleans ¡ The Parish At House of Blues New OrleansSun, Aug 30Music

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The Pretty Reckless: Dear God Tour

The Pretty Reckless: Dear God Tour

New Orleans ¡ House of Blues New OrleansSun, Aug 30Music

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Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show

Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show ¡ Aug 30

New Orleans ¡ Mahalia Jackson TheaterSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

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Aaniyah Anderson, Mac Infinity, and Kai Daluwa

New Orleans ¡ Gasa GasaMon, Aug 31Music

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