What's On in New Orleans — July 2026 Events, Concerts & Tickets

July 2026

Your guide to the best events in New Orleans this month: Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards, Therapy Gecko presented by Laugh Life Comedy, Certified Killlers Comedy Showcase presented by Big Easy Whiskey. Dates, venues and tickets — updated for July 2026.

Events in New Orleans this month

Looking for things to do in New Orleans? We're tracking 60 upcoming events — concerts, festivals, theatre, comedy and more. Below are the highlights by category, each with dates, venues and where to get tickets. This guide is refreshed regularly as new events are announced.

Concerts & Live Music in New Orleans

Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards — Aug 1, NO DICE, from $17. 76th Street w/ Tornsey — Aug 1, Gasa Gasa, from $28. The Body and BIG|BRAVE — Aug 3, Gasa Gasa, from $23. An Evening with Patty Griffin — Aug 9, Chickie Wah Wah, from $70. Bruse Wane — Aug 14, Gasa Gasa, from $12. Mr. Scientist & Friends — Aug 20, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $8.

Theatre & Shows in New Orleans

Therapy Gecko presented by Laugh Life Comedy — Sep 27, Howlin' Wolf, from $31. Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show — Aug 29, Mahalia Jackson Theater.

Comedy in New Orleans

Certified Killlers Comedy Showcase presented by Big Easy Whiskey — Aug 9, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $13. Anger Management: Comedy Meets Therapy presented by Angry Orchard — Aug 9, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $16. Comedy Teabag: A Dirty Comedy Show presented by Twisted Tea — Aug 22, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $16. Work The Crowd: A Interactive Comedy Show Hosted By Ryan Rogers and Marcus Bond — Aug 22, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $16. Certified Killlers Comedy Showcase presented by Big Easy Whiskey — Sep 13, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $13. Anger Management: Comedy Meets Therapy presented by Angry Orchard — Sep 13, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $16.

Sports in New Orleans

Insight with Chris Van Vliet — Sep 6, Howlin' Wolf, from $41. The New Orleans Sera Invitational Rodeo — Aug 9, Smoothie King Center.

Family & Kids in New Orleans

Blueys Big Play - New Orleans — Aug 29, Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.

More Events in New Orleans

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