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Things to do in New Orleans, September 2026

Browse 125 upcoming events and things to do in New Orleans during September 2026. Venues include Tipitina's, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, New Orleans Jazz Market. Highlights include Circle Jerks, Phillip Manuel and Seth Finch, Paul Sanchez - Summer Music Series in the Lounge and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Circle Jerks

New Orleans · Tipitina'sWed, Sep 2Music

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🎟️ From $46

Phillip Manuel and Seth Finch

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroThu, Sep 3Music

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Paul Sanchez - Summer Music Series in the Lounge

New Orleans · New Orleans Jazz MarketThu, Sep 3Music

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Maisy Owen & Jordan Day

New Orleans · Gasa GasaThu, Sep 3Music

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🎟️ From $12

FATTMACK - The McKenzie Tour 2.0

New Orleans · The Joy TheaterThu, Sep 3Music

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Laurie D & Friends

New Orleans · The Den at Howlin' WolfFri, Sep 4Music

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🎟️ From $13

James Jordan

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroFri, Sep 4Music

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🎟️ From $30

Ben Kenney formerly of Incubus & The Roots

New Orleans · Gasa GasaFri, Sep 4Music

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🎟️ From $23

Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroSat, Sep 5Music

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🎟️ From $53

MOTHICA with support from wilt

New Orleans · Gasa GasaSat, Sep 5Music

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🎟️ From $25

The Secret Improv Show

New Orleans · The Den at Howlin' WolfSat, Sep 5Events

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🎟️ From $13

Bearracuda

New Orleans · The Joy TheaterSat, Sep 5Music

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Erica Falls

New Orleans · Tipitina'sSat, Sep 5Music

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Sinclair Noire, Come to Ruin, Ethanol Merman

New Orleans · NO DICESat, Sep 5Music

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🎟️ From $12

Alejandro Canales & Roberto Perez

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroSun, Sep 6Music

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Alexey Marti & Afrogumbo

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroSun, Sep 6Music

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🎟️ From $41

The Desert Nudes

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahSun, Sep 6Music

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🎟️ From $27

That's So Fetch

New Orleans · NO DICESun, Sep 6Music

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🎟️ From $17

Sullivan King

New Orleans · Republic New OrleansSun, Sep 6Music

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Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious · Sep 6

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroMon, Sep 7Music

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R&B Super Jam

New Orleans · Smoothie King CenterMon, Sep 7Music

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Charmaine Neville Band

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroMon, Sep 7Music

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🎟️ From $36

The Phantom A.D. with The Bills

New Orleans · Gasa GasaMon, Sep 7Music

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🎟️ From $17

FEMMES THEMS & EDM

New Orleans · Santos BarMon, Sep 7Music

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🎟️ From $12

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Glass Cannon Live

New Orleans · Toulouse TheatreThu, Sep 3Culture & Art

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Sevendust & Theory of a Deadman: The Dead / Seven Tour

New Orleans · The Fillmore New OrleansWed, Sep 9Music

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Los Mirlos

New Orleans · House of Blues New OrleansWed, Sep 9Music

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Adonis Rose Septet featuring Melanie Scholtz

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroThu, Sep 10Music

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Marc Paradis - Summer Music Series in the Lounge

New Orleans · New Orleans Jazz MarketThu, Sep 10Music

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Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour

New Orleans · The Fillmore New OrleansThu, Sep 10Music

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The Midnight: Time Machines

New Orleans · Civic TheatreThu, Sep 10Music

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Gladney

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroFri, Sep 11Music

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🎟️ From $36

Alvin Youngblood Hart's Muscle Theory

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahFri, Sep 11Music

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🎟️ From $20

Mountain Grass Unit

New Orleans · Tipitina'sFri, Sep 11Music

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🎟️ From $28

Tulane Green Wave Football vs. South Alabama Jaguars Football

New Orleans · Yulman StadiumSat, Sep 12Sport

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Victor Goines Quartet

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroSat, Sep 12Music

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🎟️ From $47

Chrissi Poland Ft. John "Papa" Gros - Forever Muscle Shoals

New Orleans · New Orleans Jazz MarketSat, Sep 12Music

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Brian Posehn presented by Laugh Life Comedy

New Orleans · Howlin' WolfSat, Sep 12Culture & Art

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🎟️ From $36

House of Heavy

New Orleans · The Parish At House of Blues New OrleansSat, Sep 12Music

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Oscar LaDell, Taylon Floyd and the Wild Echoes & Just Kidding

New Orleans · The Den at Howlin' WolfSat, Sep 12Music

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🎟️ From $13

Rebirth Brass Band

New Orleans · Tipitina'sSat, Sep 12Music

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🎟️ From $40

Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahSat, Sep 12Music

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🎟️ From $27

Croz Boyce (Avey Tare and Geologist of Animal Collective)

New Orleans · Gasa GasaSat, Sep 12Music

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🎟️ From $36

Levee One Soundsystem Block Party w/ Special Guests

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahSun, Sep 13Music

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Autumn Dominguez Duo

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroSun, Sep 13Music

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Certified Killlers Comedy Showcase presented by Big Easy Whiskey

New Orleans · The Den at Howlin' WolfSun, Sep 13Family Friendly

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🎟️ From $13

Herlin Riley Quartet

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroSun, Sep 13Music

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🎟️ From $53

Rescheduled

Groove for Good: A Celebration of Music and Community

New Orleans · New Orleans Jazz MarketRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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Cash Money & No Limit Tour

New Orleans · Smoothie King CenterSun, Sep 13Music

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Bop To The Top - Ages 18+

New Orleans · The Fillmore New OrleansSun, Sep 13Music

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Big In The 90s

New Orleans · Tipitina'sSun, Sep 13Music

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🎟️ Free entry

Anger Management: Comedy Meets Therapy presented by Angry Orchard

New Orleans · The Den at Howlin' WolfSun, Sep 13Family Friendly

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🎟️ From $16

Channel One Sound System

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahSun, Sep 13Music

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🎟️ From $27

Suplecs w/ Fen Magus

New Orleans · Gasa GasaSun, Sep 13Music

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🎟️ From $17

KONTRAVOID & BUZZ KULL with PEOPLE IN BLACK

New Orleans · Santos BarSun, Sep 13Music

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🎟️ From $30

Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious · Sep 13

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroMon, Sep 14Music

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The Garden

New Orleans · House of Blues New OrleansMon, Sep 14Music

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Donna's Bar and Grill Residency: The New Orleans Jazz Vipers

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahMon, Sep 14Music

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🎟️ From $15

Christian Winther

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroMon, Sep 14Music

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🎟️ From $36

El Ten Eleven with Ishi

New Orleans · Gasa GasaMon, Sep 14Music

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🎟️ From $23

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