Events in New Orleans in August 2026

The New Orleans calendar for August 2026 leads with these:

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Sourced events

Aug 2
Greg Mendez with Maria BC (21+)
Siberia. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Aug 5
Summer Music Series
New Orleans Jazz Market. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Aug 5
Deuce Brown - Summer Music Series in the Lounge
New Orleans Jazz Market. Music · Jazz.
Source: Ticketmaster
Aug 6 - Aug 27
Comedy Gumbeaux
Howlin' Wolf. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
$13 - $67
Source: Ticketmaster
Aug 7
Ella Mai
Saenger Theatre - New Orleans. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Aug 8
Dead Heat
New Orleans Fair Grounds. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Aug 8
42 Dugg with BabyFace Ray
The Joy Theater - New Orleans. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Aug 10
Eagles of Death Metal
House of Blues - New Orleans. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
Aug 10
Masego
Fillmore New Orleans. concert.
Source: SeatGeek

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Aug 7 - Aug 9
Satchmo Summer Festival 2026
A celebration of the life and music of Louis Armstrong featuring live jazz performances, food, and cultural events held on the grounds of the Old Mint on Esplanade Avenue.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research

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