“The Wiz”
May 13-18
The Tony Award-winning musical puts a unique spin on “The Wizard of Oz,” with soul, gospel, rock and 70’s funk. saengernola.com
“Making It Home”
Now-Oct. 5
The Historic New Orleans Collection is hosting “Making It Home: From Vietnam to New Orleans.” The exhibit features oral history, photographs and family heirlooms of Vietnamese immigrants who relocated to New Orleans after the fall of Saigon 50 years ago. hnoc.org
“Doubt, A Parable”
May 1-18
Le Petit Theatre hosts a production of John Patrick Stanley’s play about a nun who investigates her suspicions of a priest’s improper relations with a student. lepetittheatre.com
Tom Jones
May 4
Singer Tom Jones is in his sixth decade of performing and has sold more than 100 million records. He hits the stage at the Saenger Theater for one night only. saengernola.com
Cinco de Mayo Fest
May 5
Cinco de Mayo Fest moves to its new home in Lafreniere Park with live music, a variety of food items and a taco eating contest. cincodemayofest.com
Master P
May 9
Legendary New Orleans rapper Master P brings his 4th annual “Birthday Bash” to the Smoothie King Center with a variety of special guests including 50 Cent, DaBaby and Trick Daddy. smoothiekingcenter.com
“Something Rotten”
May 9-25
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts presents “Something Rotten”, a rollicking mashup of Shakespeare and Broadway as two brothers struggle to write the world’s first musical. rivertowntheaters.com
NOLA Gold Rugby
May 9 and May 24
New Orleans is in discussion as a candidate for a possible host site for a future Rugby World Cup. Familiarize yourself with the sport by going to The Gold Mine on Airline (formerly known as the Shrine on Airline when the Zephyrs/Baby Cakes played here).
nolagoldrugby.com
Sierra Ferrell
May 10
Roots music star Sierra Ferrell comes to the Saenger Theater as part of her “Shoot for the Moon” tour. A portion of ticket sales will go to charities supporting victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. saengernola.com
Leon Bridges
May 15-16
Grammy Award-winning rhythm and blues singer Leon Bridges performs at the Orpheum Theater for two nights. orpheumnola.net
Bayou Boogaloo
May 16-18
Bayou Boogaloo returns to Bayou St. John in Mid-City. This year’s acts include Big Freedia’s Gospel Revival, 420 Funk Mob, Honey Island Swamp Band and Bo Dollis Jr. & the Wild Magnolias. There is also a kids pavilion and a comedy & cabaret tent. thebayouboogaloo.com
New Orleans Greek Festival
May 23-25
Celebrate Greek music, food and culture as part of the 50th anniversary of the New Orleans Greek Festival, hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. gfno.com
LPO Brahms Symphony No. 3
May 8
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Brahms’ second-to-last symphony at the Orpheum Theater, as well as music from the opera “Cold Mountain.” orpheumnola.net
“Giselle”
May 10
The New Orleans Ballet Theater presents “Giselle” at the Orpheum Theater. The ballet has been enthralling audiences since its premiere in France in 1841. orpheumnola.net
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
May 24
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, famous for hits like “Walk Like a Man” and “Sherry,” hit the stage at the Saenger Theater as part of their “The Last Encores” tour. Valli received the 2025 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. saengernola.com
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