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Things to do in New Orleans, September 2026

Browse 126 upcoming events and things to do in New Orleans during September 2026. Venues include Gasa Gasa, Tipitina's, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro. Highlights include Cheekface w/ special guest Catbite, Circle Jerks, Phillip Manuel and Seth Finch and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Grayson Brockamp & Wildlife Band

Grayson Brockamp & Wildlife Band

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroMon, Sep 28Music

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🎟️ From $41

Six Foot Blonde

Six Foot Blonde

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahMon, Sep 28Music

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🎟️ From $20

Built To Spill

Built To Spill

New Orleans · Tipitina'sMon, Sep 28Music

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🎟️ From $46

Charmaine Neville Band

Charmaine Neville Band

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroTue, Sep 29Music

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🎟️ From $36

A Birthday Tribute to John Coltrane with Derrick Douget, Ricardo Pascal & Trevarri

A Birthday Tribute to John Coltrane with Derrick Douget, Ricardo Pascal & Trevarri

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroWed, Sep 30Music

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🎟️ From $41

Sam Kuslan & Lawrence Sieberth

Sam Kuslan & Lawrence Sieberth

New Orleans · Snug Harbor Jazz BistroThu, Oct 1Music

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Back to culture

September is when indoor culture typically returns in force — theatre, gallery and concert seasons reopen alongside the last open-air events of the year.

  • Look for season-opening concerts, theatre premieres and gallery shows
  • Catch harvest festivals and the last open-air markets before autumn
  • Book ahead for autumn arts and film festivals that often launch this month