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New Orleans · Jul 25–Aug 21

104 arts and culture stops in New Orleans upcoming: Jul 25–Aug 21

A broader New Orleans planning window for Jul 25–Aug 21. Use it when this week is too narrow.

Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown

Herlin Riley Quartet
Verified event 9:30 PM Today

Herlin Riley Quartet

Herlin Riley, a legendary New Orleans drummer and former Art Blakey sideman, brings his quartet to Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Frenchmen Street. Known for his deep, driving rhythm and masterful time, Riley’s performance c

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Alfred Banks (21+)
Verified event 8:00 PM Today

Alfred Banks (21+)

Join us for an extraordinary live performance by Alfred Banks at the Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans. This intimate 21+ show features a unique blend of soul, indie rock, and experimental sounds that captivate the audienc

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Saenger Theatre
Local pick Friday, August 7: Ella Mai: Do You Still Love Me? Tour

Saenger Theatre

A historic atmospheric theatre on Canal Street, the Saenger Theatre is a restored movie palace that hosts Broadway hits…

Friday, August 7: Ella Mai: Do You Still Love Me? Tour
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New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Local pick Friday, July 31 8:00 PM: Lyfe Jennings

New Orleans Cotton Exchange

A National Historic Landmark at 231 Carondelet Street, this eight-story stone structure is the final surviving cotton e…

Friday, July 31 8:00 PM: Lyfe Jennings
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Stanton Moore Trio
Verified event 9:30 PM Tomorrow

Stanton Moore Trio

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro From $35.65
Sansone, Fohl & Worrell
Verified event 9:30 PM Tuesday, July 28

Sansone, Fohl & Worrell

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art

World’s largest collection of Southern art—paintings, prints, sculpture from 15 states in the Warehouse Arts District.

Local pickMuseums Warehouse District
Historic New Orleans Collection
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Historic New Orleans Collection

A deep, often-missed dive into Louisiana history in a beautifully preserved French Quarter complex.

Local pickMuseums French Quarter
Paul Sanchez and The Rumpus
Verified event 5:00 PM Wednesday, July 29

Paul Sanchez and The Rumpus

Paul Sánchez and The Rumpus bring high-energy roots rock to New Orleans' Frenchmen Street, performing at the iconic Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on July 29. What to expect: a dynamic blend of lush guitar work, soulful vocals,

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Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
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Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

A nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding New Orleans' unique architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural identi…

Local pickMuseums Warehouse District
Audubon Zoo
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Audubon Zoo

A beloved New Orleans landmark founded in 1906, Audubon Zoo spans 58 acres within Audubon Park. Home to over 2,000 anim…

Local pickMuseums Uptown
Gladney
Verified event 7:30 PM Thursday, July 30

Gladney

Gladney at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, New Orleans, offers an intimate live music experience on the historic Frenchmen Street.

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Diamond Khortez
Verified event 10:00 PM Thursday, July 30

Diamond Khortez

Diamond Khortez delivers an electrifying live performance at The Den at Howlin' Wolf, a historic music venue on South Peters Street in New Orleans. The show begins Thursday, July 31, 2026, at 3:00 AM local time, featurin

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music The Den at Howlin' Wolf From $19.09
American Italian Cultural Center
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American Italian Cultural Center

Located in the Central Business District, this cultural hub preserves the legacy of Italian immigrants in Louisiana thr…

Local pickMuseums Warehouse District
Caesars Superdome
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Caesars Superdome

An iconic domed multi-purpose stadium in downtown New Orleans, the Caesars Superdome serves as the home of the NFL's Ne…

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76th Street w/ Tornsey
Verified event 9:00 PM Friday, July 31

76th Street w/ Tornsey

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Gasa Gasa From $28
Lyfe Jennings
Verified event 8:00 PM Friday, July 31

Lyfe Jennings

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

Historic candlelit pirate bar; grab a drink in one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings.

Local pickHistory French Quarter
Whitney Plantation
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Whitney Plantation

Experience the region’s most powerful plantation museum, centered on the lives of the enslaved.

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New Orleans Suspects
Verified event 9:00 PM Friday, July 31

New Orleans Suspects

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Hermann-Grima House
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Hermann-Grima House

A preserved 1831 Federal-style residence in the French Quarter, featuring an original operating open-hearth kitchen and…

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The Degas House
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The Degas House

The only home of Edgar Degas open to the public worldwide, this historic New Orleans mansion serves as a museum and an…

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Scally w/ Losing Touch
Verified event 8:00 PM Saturday, August 1

Scally w/ Losing Touch

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Vue Orleans
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Vue Orleans

Perched atop the Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans offers the city's only 360-degree panoramic views of the urban skyline…

Local pickMuseums Warehouse District
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Step back into the 19th century at this French Quarter gem, housed in an 1820s Creole townhouse and featuring the large…

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The Ultimate Elvis
Verified event 7:30 PM Saturday, August 1

The Ultimate Elvis

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The Body and BIG|BRAVE
Verified event 9:00 PM Sunday, August 2

The Body and BIG|BRAVE

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Algiers Point Historic District
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Algiers Point Historic District

Discover New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood, a serene West Bank escape featuring Victorian cottages, a Jazz Walk o…

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Adolph Meyer School
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Adolph Meyer School

Step back in time at the Adolph Meyer School, a rare 1917 Craftsman-style building designed by E. A. Christy. Listed on…

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The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band
Verified event 10:30 PM Sunday, August 2

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Experience the legendary Grammy-winning Hot 8 Brass Band live at New Orleans' Howlin' Wolf, a vibrant venue packed with soulful history and energetic community spirit.

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Ella Mai: Do You Still Love Me? Tour
Verified event Friday, August 7

Ella Mai: Do You Still Love Me? Tour

Ella Mai's 'Do You Still Love Me?' Tour brings her soulful R&B and pop vocals to the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans on August 7, 2026. The concert offers fans an intimate night featuring her hit singles like 'Bo

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Ganking Mr. Guidry
Verified event Thursday, August 13

Ganking Mr. Guidry

Ganking Mr. Guidry hits New Orleans' historic French Quarter this August, transforming Le Petit Theatre into a raucous, satirical stage for local lore and political mischief. The production blends sharp character work wi

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Leeds Iron Foundry
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Leeds Iron Foundry

A stunning Gothic Revival masterpiece of cast iron, this 1850s warehouse once served as the storage hub for one of the…

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Marie Couvent School
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Marie Couvent School

The site of the first community school for Black children in the American South, established through the visionary phil…

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Oak Alley Plantation
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Oak Alley Plantation

Walk the famous live-oak alley and tour one of Louisiana’s most iconic river-road plantations.

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Warehouse District Historic District
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Warehouse District Historic District

A former industrial hub transformed into New Orleans' premier arts district, blending historic warehouses with world-cl…

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New Orleans City Hall
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New Orleans City Hall

The administrative heart of New Orleans, this landmark serves as the seat of municipal government and houses the legisl…

Local pickLandmarks Garden District
Cornstalk Hotel
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Cornstalk Hotel

A boutique Victorian inn on Royal Street, famous for its distinctive cornstalk cast-iron fence and ties to Elvis Presle…

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Pontchartrain Hotel
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Pontchartrain Hotel

A 14-story architectural gem in the Garden District, this historic hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, offerin…

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Carroll-Crawford House
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Carroll-Crawford House

An elegant, pink Italianate mansion in the Garden District, featuring a two-story cast-iron gallery and a rich history…

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Bourbon Street
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Bourbon Street

A world-famous historic thoroughfare in the French Quarter, Bourbon Street is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, iconi…

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Canal Street
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Canal Street

The retail heart of New Orleans, this 171-foot-wide boulevard serves as a historic boundary between the French Quarter…

Local pickHistory Central Business District
Gallier Hall
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Gallier Hall

A majestic Greek Revival masterpiece on St. Charles Avenue, Gallier Hall served as New Orleans' City Hall for over a ce…

Local pickHistory Central Business District
The Columns Hotel
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The Columns Hotel

A landmark 19th-century hotel on St. Charles Avenue, featuring a historic porch bar and live jazz, blending New Orleans…

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LaLaurie Mansion
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LaLaurie Mansion

A haunting French Quarter landmark at 1140 Royal Street, this Empire-style mansion is infamous for the horrific torture…

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Royal Street
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Royal Street

The heart of the French Quarter's art and antiques scene, Royal Street is a historic corridor of elegant townhouses, sp…

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Tremé Historic District
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Tremé Historic District

Explore Tremé, widely recognized as the oldest African American neighborhood in America. This historic district is the…

Local pickHistory Treme
Madame John's Legacy
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Madame John's Legacy

A premier example of 18th-century French colonial architecture in the Vieux Carré, this historic townhouse offers a win…

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

The oldest and most historic cemetery in New Orleans, famous for its iconic above-ground vaults and the resting place o…

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Tulane University
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Tulane University

A premier private research institution in New Orleans, Tulane University blends historic architecture with modern facil…

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Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré
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Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré

Established in 1916, Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is New Orleans' oldest professional theatre, offering high-quality…

Local pickTheaters and music French Quarter
Colonel Short's Villa
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Colonel Short's Villa

An Italian-Renaissance masterpiece in the Garden District, famous for its unique cast-iron cornstalk fence and a tumult…

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Newcomb Art Museum
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Newcomb Art Museum

Housed in the Woldenberg Art Center, this free museum showcases the world's largest collection of Newcomb Arts and Craf…

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Orpheum Theater
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Orpheum Theater

A stunning Beaux Arts landmark in the Central Business District, the Orpheum Theater has hosted New Orleans' finest art…

Local pickTheaters and music Central Business District
Arabella Station
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Arabella Station

A striking 19th-century transit hub on Magazine Street, this National Register of Historic Places site has evolved from…

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Gulf Bag Company Building
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Gulf Bag Company Building

A pioneering industrial landmark on Julia Street, the 1906 Gulf Bag Company Building is celebrated as the first reinfor…

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George Washington Cable House
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George Washington Cable House

The former home of novelist George Washington Cable, this National Historic Landmark showcases the architecture and lit…

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

Established in 1853, this historic Catholic cemetery on Esplanade Avenue showcases New Orleans' unique above-ground bur…

Local pickHistory Mid-City
The Sazerac House
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The Sazerac House

Cocktail history, tasting stations, and a self-guided experience most visitors skip.

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Mardi Gras World
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Mardi Gras World

Watch workers build massive Mardi Gras floats and peek at spectacular creations from past parades.

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New Orleans Museum of Art
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New Orleans Museum of Art

The city’s flagship art museum, with a strong collection and a perfect City Park setting.

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Louisiana Children's Museum
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Louisiana Children's Museum

A dynamic, 8.5-acre interactive museum in City Park designed to connect children with the world through play, explorati…

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Sazerac House
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Sazerac House

A state-of-the-art museum and micro-distillery dedicated to the legacy of the Sazerac Company and the official cocktail…

Local pickMuseums Central Business District
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans
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Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans

A multidisciplinary arts complex in downtown New Orleans that challenges convention through bold experiments in visual…

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Museum of Southern Jewish Experience
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Museum of Southern Jewish Experience

A private, non-profit museum in New Orleans' museum district exploring over 300 years of Jewish life and cultural excha…

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LeMieux Galleries
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LeMieux Galleries

A cornerstone of the New Orleans Arts District, LeMieux Galleries specializes in art from Louisiana and the Southern U.…

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