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September 2026 Events in New Orleans

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September 2026 Events in New Orleans

Sept. 3-7 | Southern Decadence

Labor Day weekend heralds the return of Southern Decadence, a celebration of the local LGBTQ+ community. There will be a parade and other fun festivities throughout the French Quarter and the Marigny. southerndecadence.com

5 | Trap Wine Fest

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Trap music plus an impressive selection of fine wines comes to Armstrong Park for Trap Wine Fest. instagram.com/trappininyourcity

11-20 | “Come From Away”

The Jefferson Performing Arts Center hosts this heartwarming play about how the residents of an isolated Newfoundland community welcomed stranded travelers from around the globe in the aftermath of 9/11. jpas.org

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The Louisiana Fertility Practice: The Fertility Institute of New Orleans

As The Fertility Institute celebrates its 50th anniversary, the focus remains on helping more individuals and couples build the families they envision.

11-27 | “Finding Neverland”

Kenner’s Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts hosts this musical adaptation of the award-winning film about author J.M. Barrie’s inspiration for “Peter Pan.” rivertowntheaters.com

September 2026 Events in New Orleans

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12 | Cash Money & No Limit Tour

Local hip-hop legends Master P and Juvenile highlight the Cash Money & No Limit Tour at the Smoothie King Center. smoothiekingcenter.com

16 | Bruno Mars

Pop superstar Bruno Mars comes to Caesars Superdome as part of his The Romantic Tour. caesarssuperdome.com

18 | Curtain Call Ball

Le Petit Theatre kicks off its 110th season with the Curtain Call Ball. The evening starts with food and cocktails at Tableau before moving to the theatre for special musical performances and auctions. lepetittheatre.com

19-20 | Westbank Heritage Food & Music Festival

The Alario Center is hosting the Westbank Heritage Food & Music Festival. More information about the lineup will be released closer to the date. facebook.com/WBHeritageFest

19 | Inspire the City Invitational

Caesars Superdome will showcase some of the state’s finest high school football teams in the Inspire the City Invitational in honor of legendary local sportscaster Ed Daniels. The matchups include Edna Karr vs. Ruston and East Ascension vs. St. Augustine. caesarssuperdome.com

22-27 | “Jersey Boys”

This jukebox musical tells the story of the rise of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. Performances hit the stage at the Saenger Theatre. saengernola.com

Sept. 24-Oct. 4 | NOLAxNOLA

A diverse group of local and national artists will perform at various venues throughout the city as part of NOLAxNOLA, an event celebrating our local live music scene. instagram.com/nolaxnola504

25 | Cyril Neville Plays the Dead

New Orleans funk legend Cyril Nevile performs his unique renditions of classics from The Grateful Dead at the Joy Theater. thejoytheater.com

Sept. 25-Oct. 11 | “My Fair Lady”

The classic musical tale of a Cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady comes to the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre. jpas.org

25-26 | Black Americana Fest

The Broadside welcomes the Black Americana Fest, a celebration of Black American culture featuring artists such as Tray Wellington, Joy Clark and many others. blackamericanafest.com

September 2026 Events in New Orleans
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26 | Saints Kickoff Run

Get excited for the new football season while also getting some exercise at
the Saints Kickoff Run. saints5k.com

September 2026 Events in New Orleans

26 | The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

The Fillmore New Orleans hosts the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular, a night of both amazing music and amazing visual effects. fillmorenola.com

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