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125 cheap paid concerts, sports, and comedy picks in New Orleans — tickets from $3.04, sorted lowest price first. (For $0 admission events, see New Orleans free events.)

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Cheap Concert Tickets in New Orleans — Deals Under $50 (2026)

Sorted by lowest price · 125 events

Catching a show in New Orleans doesn't have to drain your wallet. This page rounds up upcoming events with tickets starting from under $50 — local indie concerts, comedy clubs, weeknight sports games, and touring tribute acts. Around New Orleans, mid-week shows at smaller rooms near Smoothie King Center regularly list starting from under $50, while upper-bowl Smoothie King Center tickets often dip below face value in the final hours before doors. Across the US, dynamic pricing means the same seat can swing day-to-day — watching MLB/NBA weeknight slates and Live Nation $25-tier promotions in early summer tends to surface the cheapest tickets. Prices are pulled live from official ticketing partners and sorted lowest first, so you can spot the best deals fast.

SubTeRRaNeAn SoNgWriTer NiGhT w/ Natasha Sanchez, Shawn Bourg, Shawn Gwin & Walter James (I hate mosquitos) at The Den at Howlin' Wolf

Concerts

May18

SubTeRRaNeAn SoNgWriTer NiGhT w/ Natasha Sanchez, Shawn Bourg, Shawn Gwin & Walter James (I hate mosquitos)

The Den at Howlin' WolfMon, May 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM

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Crush Diamond, Loose Helmet(TX), The Pause at NO DICE

Concerts

Jun3

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Frequently asked questions

What's the cheapest concert in New Orleans this month?▼

Right now, the cheapest listed concert in New Orleans on this page is "SubTeRRaNeAn SoNgWriTer NiGhT w/ Natasha Sanchez, Shawn Bourg, Shawn Gwin & Walter James (I hate mosquitos)", starting from around $3.04 on 2026-05-18T19:00:00.000Z. The list is filtered from live ticketing data and sorted lowest price first, so the top result is always the current cheapest pick available here.

How early should I buy New Orleans concert tickets to save money?▼

It depends on demand. For sold-out and high-demand tours, presale (1–2 weeks before public on-sale) is usually the cheapest moment. For shows that aren't selling out, prices tend to drop in the final 24–72 hours before doors as sellers offload remaining inventory, and last-minute resale in New Orleans often falls below face value on weeknight shows.

When do ticket prices usually drop in New Orleans?▼

Ticket prices often drop in the final 24–72 hours before an event as sellers try to offload remaining inventory. Weeknight shows, off-peak seasons (January–March, late August), and non-headlining tour dates also tend to have lower face values and resale prices than weekend or marquee events.

Are there student discounts in New Orleans?▼

Many venues and promoters in New Orleans offer student discounts, rush tickets, or day-of deals for concerts, theatre, and sports. Bring a valid student ID to the box office, check the venue's website for student rush programs, and look for student-priced sections when booking online. University-affiliated venues frequently run the steepest student discounts.

Are there free events in New Orleans?▼

Yes — New Orleans hosts free concerts, community festivals, public art events, and free outdoor performances throughout the year, especially in summer. We maintain a dedicated free events page for New Orleans (linked below) that filters live listings down to free admission only.

Is resale safe for cheap New Orleans tickets?▼

Resale through official ticketing partners (Ticketmaster, AXS, SeatGeek, StubHub, viagogo) is generally safe and backed by buyer guarantees. Avoid social-media DMs, hand-written posts on classifieds, and unverified PDFs — those are the most common scams. Every listing on this page goes through Ticketmaster's verified network.

Where can I find low-cost events in New Orleans?▼

Low-cost events in New Orleans are easiest to spot by filtering ticketing platforms by price, following local venues and promoters on social media, and checking community calendars. This page does the filtering for you — showing only live events priced under $50 and sorted from cheapest up.

Cheap Tickets in New Orleans

Cheap Concert Tickets in New Orleans — Deals Under $50 (2026)

SubTeRRaNeAn SoNgWriTer NiGhT w/ Natasha Sanchez, Shawn Bourg, Shawn Gwin & Walter James (I hate mosquitos)

Crush Diamond, Loose Helmet(TX), The Pause

MAKUTA w/ Lyla DiPaul & Zach Smallman

Comedy Beast

Comedy Beast

Comedy Beast

Comedy Beast

Grace Manor Haints & Basch Jernigan

Comedy Beast

Fish Band, Acath, Doctors

Aubrey Jane "Starshiner" Album Release Show w/ Noa Jamir and Pope

Rock Eupora w/ Gold Connections, Rainsticks

Femmes, Thems, and EDM

Noble Apes, Rare Seed, Mars & Other Planets

THE PAUSE with POPPERZ, MORE THAN GRIT and S.W.A.R.M.

LIVING HOLLOW: THE REALM OF AGONY TOUR with KAMIKAZE ZOMBIE & NECROMIRE

Broke String Burnett, Steady Company & Rosies Rabbit Fangs

Comedy Gumbeaux

On The Porch: LSU SIGMA Open Mic Night

Comedy Gumbeaux

Lofty's Comet w/ Parallel Threads & Olive

Grace Pettis and Natalie Price & Friends

Comedy Gumbeaux

The Creedence Johnson Band

Comedy Gumbeaux

Comedy Gumbeaux

Daffodyl

Certified Killlers Comedy Showcase presented by Big Easy Whiskey

Johnny Indovina & Friends

Comedy Gumbeaux

CAM I AM Ft. KIDNAP The Slow Burn Band

The New Orleans Jazz Vipers

Comedy Teabag: A Dirty Comedy Show presented by Twisted Tea

Work The Crowd: A Interactive Comedy Show Hosted By Ryan Rogers and Marcus Bond

Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober: A Standup Comedy Competition

Anger Management: Comedy Meets Therapy presented by Angry Orchard

Anger Management: Comedy Meets Therapy presented by Angry Orchard

TsuShiMaMiRe

WASTE w/ Catsclaw

Matinee- Olivia Valentine, The Junior League, Lisbon Girls

Chris Duarte

Truth Club

Patrick Wolf: Tour of The Beast

Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars

Piss Yo' Pants Sundays hosted by Mark Caesar

Roast Battle League New Orleans presented by Big Easy Whiskey

Piss Yo' Pants Sundays hosted by Mark Caesar

Piss Yo' Pants Sundays hosted by Mark Caesar

Piss Yo' Pants Sundays hosted by Mark Caesar

Piss Yo' Pants Sundays hosted by Mark Caesar

HaSizzle and The To Be Continued Brass Band

Water Seed

Big In The 90s

Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band

Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

The Toasters - 45 Years of Ska with Special Guest Piñata Protest and Joystick!

Jenn Howard Band w/ Max Sanders and Beach Angel

Yot Club – Simpleton Tour with Zzzahara & Rare Seed

Tim Kasher (Cursive)

Quail P: In My Own Lane Tour w/ Anella

BC Coogan - Solo Piano

BC Coogan - Solo Piano

Minx Burlesque

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

MindCraft Comedy Mentalism

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Slim KuttaR & Friends

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Tommy Prine, Darrin Hacquard

Jammy Buffet

A Songwriter Swap w/ Paul Sanchez, Johnny Indovina, and Jim McCormick

Jim Lauderdale and The Game Changers

Willis Alan Ramsey, Paul Sanchez

An Evening With Shadowgrass

Sunny Sweeney, Addison Johnson

Jon Cleary