Events in New Orleans in September 2026
New Orleans has 12 sourced events in September 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 September 2026 leads with these:
- Circle Jerks with Negative Approach and Upchuck (18+)Sep 1Tipitina's - New Orleans · Source: SeatGeek
- Circle JerksSep 1Tipitina's · Source: Ticketmaster
- Paul SanchezSep 2New Orleans Jazz Market · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
- Sep 2
The Glass Cannon Network Presents "Call of Cthulhu Live!" (21+)
Toulouse Theatre. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
- Sep 3 - Sep 24
- Sep 3
- Sep 4
- Sep 4
- Sep 5
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- Sep 6
- Sep 6
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Sep 10 - Sep 13
New Orleans Burlesque Festival
An annual celebration of burlesque performance art featuring local and international artists across multiple venues in New Orleans.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Sep 16 - Sep 24
New Orleans Film Festival
A prestigious film festival showcasing independent films, documentaries, and shorts with screenings, panels, and parties.
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.
- Labour Day · publicSep 7
- Long weekendSep 5–Sep 7
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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