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Things to Do in New Orleans — October 2026
Explore 165 upcoming things to do in New Orleans in October 2026, including Robert Taylor Smith & Spoonfed Jr. and The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for…
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Wed, Oct 21, 20267:30 PM
Theatre & Show · New Orleans
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Check ticketsDisney Presents The Lion King
Wed, Oct 21, 20269:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Cardinal Bloom - Burn the House Tour
$17.2Cardinal Bloom
Wed, Oct 21, 20269:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Cardinal Bloom - Burn the House Tour with The Band Solstice
$18.7Cardinal Bloom
Thu, Oct 22, 20261:00 PM
Theatre & Show · New Orleans
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Check ticketsDisney Presents The Lion King
Thu, Oct 22, 20268:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Snarky Puppy - Somni US Tour '26
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Fri, Oct 23, 20267:30 PM
Theatre & Show · New Orleans
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
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Fri, Oct 23, 20269:00 PM
Nightlife · New Orleans
Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
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Sat, Oct 24, 20262:00 PM
Theatre & Show · New Orleans
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
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Sat, Oct 24, 20267:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
CeCe Winans - COME WORSHIP! Tour
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Sat, Oct 24, 20267:00 PM
Comedy · New Orleans
Hannibal Buress -- Comedy Special Taping
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Sat, Oct 24, 20269:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Papa Plays The Nite Tripper - A John "Papa" Gros Tribute to Dr. John
$40.06Cyril Neville
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