Events in New orleans May




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Fri May 1 1:00am
Magoo
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 2:00am
The Iceman Special
Tipitinas  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 11:00am
New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2 - Friday
New Orleans Fair Grounds  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 6:00pm
Charlotte 49ers vs. Tulane Green Wave
Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium  •  Charlotte, NC
Fri May 1 7:30pm
God of Carnage
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 8:00pm
Dan Penn
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 8:00pm
Robert Cray Band
House Of Blues  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 8:00pm
Scott Sharrard's Endless Road Live
New Orleans Jazz Market  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 9:00pm
Galactic
Tipitinas  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 9:00pm
Gov't Mule
Orpheum Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 9:00pm
Wilco
Saenger Theatre  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 9:00pm
The Heavyweights
The Joy Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 9:00pm
Samantha Fish & Tab Benoit
The Fillmore  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 9:00pm
Later Alligator Ball
The Howlin Wolf  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 10:00pm
Earth, Wind & Power - Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute
The Republic  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 1 10:30pm
Ravi Coltrane
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 1:00am
Papa Mali's Shantytown Underground
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 2:00am
Neal Francis
Tipitinas  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 11:00am
New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2 - Saturday
New Orleans Fair Grounds  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 4:00pm
Charlotte 49ers vs. Tulane Green Wave
Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium  •  Charlotte, NC
Sat May 2 7:00pm
Kenny Garrett
New Orleans Jazz Market  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 7:30pm
God of Carnage
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 8:00pm
Joe Russo's Almost Dead
The Fillmore  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 8:00pm
Terence Blanchard
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 8:00pm
The Meters
Saenger Theatre  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 8:00pm
Gramatik
House Of Blues  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 9:00pm
Neal Francis
Tipitinas  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 9:00pm
Anders Osborne Birthday Bash
The Civic Theatre  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 9:00pm
The Marcus King Band
Orpheum Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 9:30pm
Kenny Garrett
New Orleans Jazz Market  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 10:00pm
Tank and the Bangas, Big Freedia & Dawn Richard
The Joy Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 10:00pm
FREAKFEST: Crankdat & Jessica Audiffred
The Metropolitan Nightclub  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 10:00pm
Steely DanTH
The Republic  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 10:30pm
Durand Jones
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 2 11:00pm
DJ Logic
The Rabbit Hole  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 1:00am
Sqwerv
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 2:00am
FiyaPowa!
Tipitinas  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 11:00am
New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2 - Sunday
New Orleans Fair Grounds  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 1:00pm
Charlotte 49ers vs. Tulane Green Wave
Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium  •  Charlotte, NC
Sun May 3 3:00pm
God of Carnage
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 6:00pm
The Triumvirate: Robert Glasper, Christian McBride & Nicholas Payton
New Orleans Jazz Market  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 8:00pm
Ari Lennox
The Fillmore  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 8:00pm
Eric Lindell
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 9:00pm
Dumpstaphunk
Tipitinas  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 10:00pm
The Triumvirate: Robert Glasper, Christian McBride & Nicholas Payton
New Orleans Jazz Market  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 10:30pm
Hot 8 Brass Band
The Howlin Wolf  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 3 10:30pm
Papa Mali
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Mon May 4 8:00pm
Bonerama
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Tue May 5 6:00pm
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs. University of New Orleans (UNO) Privateers
ML Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park  •  Lafayette, LA
Tue May 5 6:30pm
LSU Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave
Alex Box Stadium  •  Baton Rouge, LA
Tue May 5 7:00pm
Death Angel
House Of Blues  •  New Orleans, LA
Tue May 5 7:30pm
Comedy Beast
The Howlin Wolf  •  New Orleans, LA
Tue May 5 10:00pm
Rebirth Brass Band
The Rabbit Hole  •  New Orleans, LA
Wed May 6 7:00pm
Come & Get These Memories: Conversation With Motown Legend Martha Reeves
New Orleans Jazz Market  •  New Orleans, LA
Wed May 6 8:00pm
Floetry
Saenger Theatre  •  New Orleans, LA
Wed May 6 8:00pm
Jon Cleary
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Thu May 7 6:00pm
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Nicholls Colonels
Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field  •  Hammond, LA
Thu May 7 6:30pm
University of New Orleans (UNO) Privateers vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Uno Maestri Field  •  New Orleans, LA
Thu May 7 7:30pm
Alison Krauss and Union Station
Saenger Theatre  •  New Orleans, LA
Thu May 7 7:30pm
Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet
Jefferson Performing Arts Center  •  Metairie, LA
Thu May 7 7:30pm
God of Carnage
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre  •  New Orleans, LA
Thu May 7 8:00pm
The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Glady Knight & Stephanie Mills
Smoothie King Center  •  New Orleans, LA
Thu May 7 8:00pm
Comedy Gumbeaux
The Howlin Wolf  •  New Orleans, LA
Thu May 7 8:00pm
Sean Ardoin
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 6:00pm
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Nicholls Colonels
Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field  •  Hammond, LA
Fri May 8 6:30pm
University of New Orleans (UNO) Privateers vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Uno Maestri Field  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 6:30pm
Sepultura
The Civic Theatre  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 6:30pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
The Sazerac House  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 7:00pm
Killers of Kill Tony: David Lucas, Hans Kim, Timmy No Brakes & Martin Phillips
Saenger Theatre  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 7:00pm
Fellom Ballet Legacy: Sleeping Beauty
Columbia Theater  •  Hammond, LA
Fri May 8 7:30pm
The Cherries Jubilee
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC  •  Westwego, LA
Fri May 8 7:30pm
God of Carnage
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 8:00pm
CLUB 1BD
House Of Blues  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 9:00pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
The Sazerac House  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 9:00pm
The Soul Rebels
Tipitinas  •  New Orleans, LA
Fri May 8 11:00pm
Level Up
The Republic  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 2:00pm
New Orleans Ballet: Cinderella
Orpheum Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 2:00pm
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Nicholls Colonels
Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field  •  Hammond, LA
Sat May 9 2:00pm
University of New Orleans (UNO) Privateers vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Uno Maestri Field  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 3:00pm
Future Legends Fest: Pocket Chocolate, Kota Dosa, & Shawan Rice
The Howlin Wolf  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 6:30pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
The Sazerac House  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 7:00pm
Freak Show Peep Show
The Republic  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 7:30pm
The Cherries Jubilee
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC  •  Westwego, LA
Sat May 9 7:30pm
God of Carnage
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 8:00pm
New Orleans Ballet: Cinderella
Orpheum Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 8:00pm
Molly Tuttle & Maggie Rose
Tipitinas  •  New Orleans, LA
Sat May 9 11:00pm
Rewind: 2010s Edition
The Republic  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 10 2:00pm
New Orleans Ballet: Cinderella
Orpheum Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 10 2:00pm
The Cherries Jubilee
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC  •  Westwego, LA
Sun May 10 3:00pm
God of Carnage
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 10 7:30pm
Nonpoint
House Of Blues  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 10 8:00pm
Delicate Steve
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Sun May 10 10:30pm
Hot 8 Brass Band
The Howlin Wolf  •  New Orleans, LA
Mon May 11 8:00pm
Ethel Cain
Orpheum Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Mon May 11 8:00pm
HaSizzle and The To Be Continued Brass Band
Chickie Wah Wah  •  New Orleans, LA
Tue May 12 7:00pm
Portrayal of Guilt
Siberia  •  New Orleans, LA
Tue May 12 7:30pm
The Book Of Mormon
Saenger Theatre  •  New Orleans, LA
Tue May 12 7:30pm
Comedy Beast
The Howlin Wolf  •  New Orleans, LA
Tue May 12 8:00pm
Drew And Ellie Holcomb
The Joy Theater  •  New Orleans, LA
Tue May 12 8:00pm
Ethel Cain
Orpheum Theater  •  New Orleans, LA


Events in New orleans May 2026 schedule

The vibrant music scene in New Orleans comes alive throughout May 2026 with a diverse lineup of concerts, festivals, and performances at iconic venues. From legendary tributes to contemporary hits, the month is packed with unforgettable events. One of the highlights is the Earth, Wind & Power tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire on May 1 at The Republic, promising soulful classics and energetic performances. Fans of indie and alternative music can look forward to Wilco's concert at the Saenger Theatre on May 1, along with Mac DeMarco's show at The Civic Theatre on May 14. For jazz enthusiasts, the New Orleans Jazz Market hosts a special conversation with Motown legend Martha Reeves on May 6, and the legendary Meters perform at the Saenger Theatre on May 2. The festival season begins early with the New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival Weekend 2, taking place at the Fair Grounds from May 1 to May 3, featuring a variety of artists across multiple stages. The festival showcases top performers like Galactic, Tab Benoit, and Tank and The Bangas, capturing the soul of New Orleans music. The month also features a series of theatrical performances such as "God of Carnage" at Le Petit Theatre, running multiple dates from May 1 through May 22, with a talented cast bringing this provocative play to life. Comedy fans can enjoy stand-up acts by Robert Kelly at The Howlin Wolf and Paul Gilbert at the House of Blues. For those seeking a more eclectic experience, Emo Night at The Republic, WasabiCon anime convention at the Hyatt Regency, and Bingo Loco at The Joy Theater offer unique entertainment options. Top venues like the Saenger Theatre, The Fillmore, House of Blues, and Tipitinas host a wide range of performances, from rock and metal to soul and jazz. Notable acts include The Black Angels & L.A. Witch, The Marcus King Band, and Neal Francis, each promising distinctive musical experiences. Whether you're into brass bands, indie, jazz, or comedy, New Orleans' May 2026 calendar offers something for every music lover and cultural enthusiast, making it an exciting month to experience the city’s legendary hospitality and musical heritage.