NOLA Coffee Festival
Sept. 27-28
Enjoy samples of coffee from more than a dozen regional roasters plus classes for home brewing at the NOLA Coffee Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. NOLACoffeeFestival.com
Southern Decadence
Aug. 31-Sept. 4
New Orleans’ largest LGBTQ+ event returns on Labor Day Weekend in the French Quarter. Southern Decadence features a variety of events including dinners, fundraisers, variety shows, and a parade. SouthernDecadence.com
Saints Kickoff Run
Sept. 7
Start the Saints season off right with a 5K run starting in Champions Square and finishing on the 50-yard-line of the Superdome. The event includes a post-race beer garden and live music, plus all participants get an official shirt and finishers medal. Saints5K.com
Childish Gambino
Sept. 7
Writer/comedian/actor/rapper Childish Gambino (a.k.a. Donald Glover) brings his “New World Tour” to the Smoothie King Center. SmoothieKingCenter.com
“School of Rock”
Sept. 13-22
Failed rock star Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher who teaches his students how to be a rock band in this musical adaptation of the hit Jack Black comedy at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. jpas.org
“Hairspray”
Sept. 13-29
Kenner’s Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts hosts this Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of John Waters’ cult classic about one girl’s desire to dance on a popular 1960s music show. RivertownTheaters.com
“Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite”
Sept. 14-15
Take the kids to UNO Lakefront Arena for Paw Patrol’s new live event where the Paw Patrol gang must rescue Robo Dog from the clutches of Mayor Humdinger. arena.uno.edu
Cirque de Soleil “Songblazers”
Sept. 18-22
This groundbreaking show at the Saenger Theater combines country music with the breathtaking acrobatics of Cirque de Soileil. SaengerNOLA.com
Andre 3000: New Blue Sun in Concert
Sept. 19
Andre 3000, formerly of Outkast, performs for one night only at the Orpheum Theater featuring Carlos Nino, Surya Botofasina, Nate Mercereau and Deantoni Parks. OrpheumNOLA.net
“Shrek: The Musical”
Sept. 6-8
Based on the blockbuster animated film, this musical tells the story of the ogre Shrek and his journey with a wisecracking donkey to rescue a feisty princess. The Tony Award-winning musical is on stage at the Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com
Alligator Festival
Sept. 26-29
Westbank Bridge Park in Luling hosts Alligator Festival, featuring live alligators, carnival rides, live music, Cajun cuisine (including alligator dishes) and craft booths. Proceeds will be donated to college scholarships for local youth. AlligatorFestival.org
Jo Koy
Sept. 28
Stand-up comedian Jo Koy, star of the 2022 film “Easter Sunday” and two Netflix comedy specials, brings his standup act to the Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com
