Now through Oct. 31 | Afropolitan: Contemporary African Arts at NOMA
The New Orleans Museum of Art highlights pioneering works of 20th and 21st century African artists in this vibrant exhibition. noma.org
June 26-July 12 | “Macbeth”
The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane stages a production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy about an ambitious Scottish lord’s lust for power. neworleansshakespeare.org
July 3 | Uncle Sam Jam
Lafreniere Park hosts a celebration of America’s birth with Uncle Sam Jam, featuring live music, food and fun for the whole family. unclesamjamjefferson.com
July 3-5 | ESSENCE Festival
Cardi B, George Clinton, Patti Labelle and Brandy & Monica highlight this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture. As always, there’s more to the event than the music, with authors, films, a community impact hub and much more. essence.com
July 9-19 | “Legally Blonde”
This musical adaptation of the hit film sees bubbly blonde Elle Woods take Harvard Law School by storm. rivertowntheaters.com
July 10 | Bastille Day Fête
Alliance Francaise de La Nouvelle-Orleans will host its annual Bastille Day Fête. Enjoy festive food, live music and family-friendly activities. af-neworleans.org
July 10-12 | San Fermin in Nueva Orleans
New Orleans once again hosts its less dangerous version of the Running of the Bulls with San Fermin in Nueva Orleans at Gallier Hall, along with a slate of social events as part of the weekend’s festivities. nolabulls.com
July 11 | New Orleans Beatles Fest 2026
Local, regional and national talent perform the music of the Fab Four at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center as part of New Orleans Beatles Fest 2026. jpas.org
July 12 | Spillway Classic Trail Run
Get ready to get dirty with the Spillway Classic Trail Run as participants go off-road on a three-mile course winding through the natural trails of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. runnotc.org
July 12 | Tori Amos
Multiplatinum singer-songwriter Tori Amos comes to the Saenger Theater in support of her new album, “In Times of Dragons.” saengernola.com
July 18-19 | Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings fan-favorite trucks like Mega Wrex and Tiger Shark to the Smoothie King Center, along with a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur. smoothiekingcenter.com
July 19-24 | Tales of the Cocktail
Various venues in the French Quarter host Tales of the Cocktail, the drinks industry’s annual event exchanging ideas, techniques and products, as well as tasting and in-person education events. talesofthecocktail.org
July 24-25 | XGames
Caesars Superdome hosts the first championship event of the new MoonPay X Games League Summer Season, with clubs and individual athletes competing for championships. caesarssuperdome.com
July 25 | Lord Huron
Indie folk band Lord Huron performs at the Saenger Theater for one night only. saengernola.com
July 31 | Bryan Adams
Eighties and ‘90s pop superstar Bryan Adams performs at the Smoothie King Center on his Roll with the Punches Tour, featuring special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. smoothiekingcenter.com
