Community Events

Below are upcoming single-day Community Events in and around New Orleans. For events with multiple dates please see our Ongoing Events page.

Sep
11

WWOZ Groove Gala! Starring Irma Thomas, Cyril Neville, The New Orleans Nightcrawlers & More!

Thursday, September 11 at 6:30pm

Venue: Dickie Brennan’s Tableau


Sep
11

Night of Photojournalism with Live Music by Jermal Watson & Gary Jules

Thursday, September 11 at 7:00pm

Venue: Republic New Orleans


Sep
11

9th Annual A Taste of the Deep South Festival

Thursday, September 11 at 7:00pm

Sep
12

MAP 2025: We Are The Culture ft. Live Music, Art & Spoken Word Performances + More!

Friday, September 12 at 7:00pm

Venue: East Baton Rouge Public Library


Sep
13

Nola River Fest ft. James Andrews & The Sons of Satchmo, Robin Barnes, Gregg Stafford & More!

Saturday, September 13 at 11:00am - 6:00pm

Venue: New Orleans Jazz Museum (OUTDOORS)


Sep
13
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Sep
14

9th Annual A Taste of the Deep South Festival

Saturday, September 13 at 12:00pm - Sunday, September 14 at Sunday, September 14

Sep
13

Pool Party with a Purpose

Saturday, September 13 at 4:00pm

Venue: Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge


Sep
20

Gator Crawl 2025 ft. Byron Daniel & The Five Dead Dogs + More!

Saturday, September 20 at 10:00am

Venue: Chafunkta Brewing Co. - Mandeville


Sep
20

NOMA's Fall Festival ft. DJ Audio Jocks + More!

Saturday, September 20 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Venue: New Orleans Museum of Art - Sculpture Garden (OUTDOORS)


Sep
20

FREE DAY at the New Orleans African American Museum

Saturday, September 20 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Venue: New Orleans African American Museum


Sep
20

Saturdays @ NOAAM

Saturday, September 20 at 11:00am

Venue: New Orleans African American Museum


Sep
20

Fiesta Latina ft. Yusa, Victor Campbell, and Cristina Kaminis

Saturday, September 20 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Venue: Broadside (Outdoor Stage)


Sep
21

Once Around The Kitchen presents the Bacchanal Artisan Faire ft. The Tangiers Combo

Sunday, September 21 at 12:00pm

Venue: Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)


Sep
25

The Roast of Jelly Joseph [NOLAxNOLA Kickoff & Awards Show]

Thursday, September 25 at 8:00pm

Venue: Tipitina's


Sep
26

Black Americana Fest (Day 1)

Friday, September 26 at 4:30pm

Venue: Broadside (Outdoor Stage)


Sep
26

“Bodice Rippers Burlesque” - A Burlesque Show & Queer Book Club

Friday, September 26 at 7:30pm

Venue: Domino Lounge, The


Sep
27

Sep
27

Black Americana Fest (Day 2)

Saturday, September 27 at 2:00pm

Venue: Broadside (Outdoor Stage)


Sep
27

Sip and Smoke

Saturday, September 27 at 7:00pm

Sep
27

Sip and Smoke

Saturday, September 27 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Oct
1

4th Annual Bachtoberfest ft. The Electric Yat Quartet with André Bohren & Vance Woolf

Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00pm

Venue: Margaret Place Hotel (OUTDOORS)



Oct
4

Bluesberry Music & Art Festival ft. Casey James, Julian Primeaux, Kevin & The Blues Groovers + More!

Saturday, October 4 at 10:00am - 6:30pm

Venue: Bogue Falaya Park (OUTDOORS) - Covington


Oct
4

Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival ft. Audrey & The CrawZaddies + More!

Saturday, October 4 at 12:00pm

Venue: Docville Farm




Oct
9

Drunk Black History: New Orleans

Thursday, October 9 at 8:00pm

Venue: Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge


Oct
10

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival ft. Tab Benoit + Sierra Green & The Giants

Friday, October 10 at 5:30pm

Venue: Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)



Oct
12

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival ft. Bobby Rush, Little Freddie King, Joy Clark + More!

Sunday, October 12 at 11:00am

Venue: Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)



Oct
18

Carnival 2025 ft. Lost Bayou Ramblers + Original Pinettes Brass Band

Saturday, October 18 at 12:00pm

Venue: LASPCA New Orleans Campus


Oct
18

NOLA Funk Fest ft. Master P with The Soul Rebels, Big Chief Juan Pardo's Tribal Gold & More!

Saturday, October 18 at 12:00pm

Venue: Spanish Plaza (OUTDOORS)


Oct
18

Louisiana Shrimp Fest ft. John Boutté, Britti, Trombone Shorty Academy & More!

Saturday, October 18 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Venue: Broadside (Outdoor Stage)



Oct
19

Louisiana Shrimp Fest ft. Honey Island Swamp Band, Kumasi, Sally Baby's Silver Dollars & More!

Sunday, October 19 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Venue: Broadside (Outdoor Stage)


Oct
20

3rd Annual Artivist Awards ft. Live Music by Dusky Waters + More!

Monday, October 20 at 6:00pm

Venue: Beanlandia



Oct
31

37th Annual Anne Rice Vampire Ball ft. The Electric Yat Quartet

Friday, October 31 at 7:00pm - 11:30pm

Venue: Capital on Baronne


Nov
8

2nd Annual Christmas Cookie Bake Off

Saturday, November 8 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Nov
12

Gallier Gatherings Book Club: Creole Italian

Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Venue: Gallier House Shop


Nov
14

The Roots of Music "Home Sweet Home" Gala ft. Roots Studio Academy All Star Band & More!

Friday, November 14 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Venue: St. Gabriel the Archangel Church


Nov
15

Three Rivers Art Festival

Saturday, November 15 at 10:00am

Venue: Downtown Covington (OUTDOORS)


Nov
15

Beignet Fest ft. Marc Broussard, Rebirth Brass Band & More!

Saturday, November 15 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Venue: City Park - Festival Grounds (OUTDOORS)


Nov
16

Three Rivers Art Festival

Sunday, November 16 at 10:00am

Venue: Downtown Covington (OUTDOORS)


Dec
6

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