Go 4th on the River
July 4
The downtown Riverfront is home to a stunning fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July and more. go4thontheriver.com
Uncle Sam Jam
July 3
Lafreniere Park’s 4th of July celebration returns this year for another fun-filled evening of fireworks, food and live music. unclesamjamjefferson.com
ESSENCE Festival of Culture
July 3-6
Get ready for another star-studded lineup at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture. New Orleans legend Master P delivers his final festival performance this year at Caesars Superdome. Other musical guests include Babyface, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Patti LaBelle. essence.com
“Annie”
July 10-20
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner puts on this production of the beloved musical about Little Orphan Annie’s efforts to find a forever home. rivertowntheaters.com
“Cat On a Hot Tin Roof”
July 10-27
Loyola University’s Marquette Theater hosts this production of Tennessee Williams’ classic play about a family’s squabbles over an inheritance and a young wife’s attempts to reconnect with her husband. twtheatrenola.com
UFC: Holloway vs. Poirier
July 19
UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier makes his last appearance in the octagon to fight BMF champion Max Holloway at the Smoothie King Center. smoothiekingcenter.com
Tales of the Cocktail
July 20-25
Set in various locations across the Crescent City, Tales of the Cocktail is the beverage industry’s annual meeting to exchange ideas, products and techniques. Tastings, networking, awards and educational events are all part of the festivities. talesofthecocktail.org
Keyshia Cole
July 23
Keyshia Cole, known as the “Princess of Hip-Hop Soul,” performs at the Smoothie King Center as part of her “The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour,” with special guests Tink, Keri Hilson and Elijah Blake. smoothiekingcenter.com
Creed
July 26
The post-grunge band Creed brings their late-90s/early-2000s rock to the Smoothie King Center as part of their “Summer of ’99” tour, featuring guest performers Daughtry and Mammoth. smoothiekingcenter.com
Primus
July 28
Innovative rock band Primus performs their “Onward & Upward” tour at the Saenger Theater for one night only with new drummer John Hoffman. saengernola.com
Counting Crows
July 30
Alternative rock stars Counting Crows take their “The Complete Sweets” tour to the Saenger Theater, with special guest The Gaslight Anthem. saengernola.com
San Fermin in Nueva Orleans
July 11-13
Put on your brightest white attire and prepare to run for your life from rubber bat-wielding roller derby players in this distinctly New Orleans take on Spain’s “Running of the Bulls.” The run itself is on July 12 but check out an array of events all weekend. nolabulls.com
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow-N-Fire
July 12-13
The Smoothie King Center hosts this event bringing fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, as well as the brand new Skelesaurus. Special kids pricing is available. smoothiekingcenter.com
“Weird Al” Yankovic
July 29
Comedy rock legend “Weird Al” Yankovic performs his “Bigger & Weirder 2025” tour at the Saenger Theater, along with special guest Puddles Pity Party. saengernola.com
