What are the best concert venues in New Orleans?

The best concert venue in New Orleans depends on the size of the tour. Arena and stadium tours use the city's largest ticketed rooms, mid-size tours play theatres and historic halls, and emerging artists typically play 500 to 1,500 capacity clubs. Check the venue name on each listing above to see exactly where each show is happening.

How far in advance should I buy concert tickets in New Orleans?

For major tours, buy during the public on-sale or presale window, usually three to six months before the show. Mid-size tours often stay available for weeks. Club shows can sell out in minutes for buzzy artists or stay open until doors for others. When in doubt, buy early at face value rather than waiting.

Are concert tickets in New Orleans refundable?

Ticketmaster's standard policy is that concert tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled, rescheduled, or materially changed. If a show is cancelled, refunds are issued automatically to the original payment method. Always review the specific event's terms at checkout.

Do concerts in New Orleans have age restrictions?

Most arena and theatre concerts in New Orleans are all-ages, though children under a certain age may still need their own ticket. Club shows and bar venues are often 19+ in Canadian provinces or 21+ in parts of the US. The age policy is listed on each event's detail page at checkout.

Can I get last-minute concert tickets in New Orleans?

Yes, last-minute tickets frequently appear as Ticketmaster releases held inventory, production holds, or returned tickets in the hours before doors. Refresh this page day-of or enable alerts on the event page to catch drops as they happen.

How much do concert tickets in New Orleans typically cost?

Club shows in New Orleans usually run $20 to $60, theatre tours land between $50 and $150, and arena or stadium headliners range from roughly $80 for upper bowl to several hundred for floor and premium seats. Dynamic pricing on major tours can push popular dates higher.

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168 Concerts in New Orleans

168 live concerts in New Orleans, refreshed every 6 hours from official ticketing inventory.

New Orleans pulls major tours through Smoothie King Center and a deep bench of theatres, amphitheatres and clubs — so the lineup runs from arena pop and stadium country to indie rooms and late-night DJ sets. Browse 2026 dates by date, venue or genre and lock seats before on-sale demand spikes.

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168 Concerts in New Orleans

Shea Siraj

Corrosion of Conformity

Herlin Riley Quartet

MAKUTA w/ Lyla DiPaul & Zach Smallman

Rock Eupora w/ Gold Connections, Rainsticks

Jammy Buffet

Herlin Riley Quartet

All Night Series: HEELTURN, C'EST FUNK, SANA

Anna Laura Quinn & Bruno Elisabetsky Duo

Minx Burlesque

Andrea Forcum is Educator Andrea

Shamarr Allen & ALL3N Generation

Sun Kil Moon

The Pharcyde

Piss Yo' Pants Sundays hosted by Mark Caesar

Shamarr Allen & ALL3N Generation

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

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

Charmaine Neville Band

Charmaine Neville Band

Comedy Beast

Cindy Scott

Cindy Scott

Desert Nudes

Rolling Stone Rock Tour Presents Bleachers

The Uptown Jazz Orchestra with John Gray

Trumpet Mafia

Roast Battle League New Orleans presented by Big Easy Whiskey

Yot Club – Simpleton Tour with Zzzahara & Rare Seed

The Uptown Jazz Orchestra with John Gray

NOCCA Jazz Ensemble

Mark Hummel Band with Anson Funderburgh

NOCCA Jazz Ensemble

Juvenile's Boiling Point Album Release Tour with The 400 Degreez Band

Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band

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

Water Seed

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

Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band

All Night Series: Carmine P. Filthy & Slug Club

Britney Chauntae

Le Youth

Kandace Springs

Jason Marsalis Trio Excursions

Lofty's Comet w/ Parallel Threads & Olive

TsuShiMaMiRe

Gimme Gimme Disco

Kandace Springs

Jason Marsalis Trio Excursions

Grace Pettis and Natalie Price w/ Lyla DiPaul

Joe Krown

The New Orleans Jazz Vipers

Charlie Halloran & the Tropicales

Curren$y

Piss Yo' Pants Sundays hosted by Mark Caesar

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

James McMurtry

Charlie Halloran & the Tropicales

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Charmaine Neville Band

HaSizzle and The To Be Continued Brass Band

Charmaine Neville Band

Comedy Beast

Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars

Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars

Meryl Zimmerman Quintet

Paul Gilbert

The Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Jason Stewart

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

The Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Jason Stewart

BC Coogan - Solo Piano

BC Coogan - Solo Piano

Bingo Loco

Victor Goines Quartet

Eric Johanson

Easy Star All-Stars

Anger Management: Comedy Meets Therapy presented by Angry Orchard

Victor Goines Quartet

Bingo Loco