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

August 2026

Your guide to the best events in New Orleans this month: Cheekface w/ special guest Catbite, Therapy Gecko presented by Laugh Life Comedy, Certified Killlers Comedy Showcase presented by Big Easy Whiskey. Dates, venues and tickets — updated for August 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

Cheekface w/ special guest Catbite — Sep 1, Gasa Gasa. The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular — Sep 27, Fillmore New Orleans, from $61. Built To Spill — Sep 28, Tipitina's. Chris Smither — Oct 7, Chickie Wah Wah, from $27. Joshua Ray Walker — Oct 9, Chickie Wah Wah, from $27. UNSANE — Oct 9, Santos Bar, from $19.

Theatre & Shows in New Orleans

Therapy Gecko presented by Laugh Life Comedy — Sep 27, Howlin' Wolf, from $31. Glass Cannon Live — Sep 3, Toulouse Theatre.

Comedy in New Orleans

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. Comedy Teabag: A Dirty Comedy Show presented by Twisted Tea — Sep 19, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $16. Work The Crowd: A Interactive Comedy Show Hosted By Ryan Rogers and Marcus Bond — Sep 19, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $16. Marcus Monroe presented by Laugh Life Comedy — Sep 20, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $27. Anger Management: Comedy Meets Therapy presented by Angry Orchard — Oct 11, The Den at Howlin' Wolf, from $16.

Sports in New Orleans

Insight with Chris Van Vliet — Sep 6, Howlin' Wolf, from $41. Tulane Green Wave Football vs. South Alabama Jaguars Football — Sep 12, Yulman Stadium. Tulane Green Wave Football vs. USM Golden Eagles Football — Sep 26, Yulman Stadium.

More Events in New Orleans

Largest Gathering of Jason Voorhies Ever — Nov 13, Howlin' Wolf, from $3. WWE Money In The Bank — Sep 7, Smoothie King Center. South Alabama Jaguars at Tulane Green Wave Football — Sep 12, Yulman Stadium. Jersey Boys - New Orleans — Sep 23, Saenger Theatre - New Orleans. Jersey Boys - New Orleans — Sep 24, Saenger Theatre - New Orleans. Jersey Boys - New Orleans — Sep 25, Saenger Theatre - New Orleans.