Events in New Orleans in December 2026
New Orleans has 12 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The New Orleans calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Outlander in ConcertDec 2Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts · Source: SeatGeek
- JodeciDec 2Saenger Theatre - New Orleans · Source: SeatGeek
- Maria BamfordDec 3The Howlin' Wolf · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated October 15, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 3
SOLD OUT: Maria Bamford presented by Laugh Life Comedy
Howlin' Wolf. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
From $36
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 4 - Dec 5
- Dec 5 - Dec 6
- Dec 5
Kitchen Dwellers (BIlly Strings After-Party) - Day 2
The Joy Theater - New Orleans. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
- Dec 7
- Dec 7
- Dec 8 - Dec 13
Buena Vista Social Club (Touring) - Recommended for ages 8 and up
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 8
- Dec 9
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Celebration in the Oaks
A beloved annual holiday light festival held in City Park featuring millions of lights, holiday displays, and festive activities for all ages.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Reveillon Dinners
Traditional Creole holiday dinners served at various New Orleans restaurants throughout December, celebrating the city's French heritage.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 4 - Dec 27
New Orleans ChristmasFest
A family-friendly holiday event with ice skating, holiday-themed rides, live entertainment, and visits with Santa Claus at the Ernest N.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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