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Things to do in New Orleans, October 2026

Browse 8 upcoming events and things to do in New Orleans during October 2026. Highlights include Cha Wa, Firebrain, Damien Jurado with St. Yuma, Pouya- The Forever Glades Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Cha Wa, Firebrain

Cha Wa, Firebrain

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From $33

Damien Jurado with St. Yuma

Damien Jurado with St. Yuma

New Orleans · Gasa GasaThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ Free entry

Pouya- The Forever Glades Tour

Pouya- The Forever Glades Tour

New Orleans · The Fillmore New OrleansFri, Oct 2Music
Bayside

Bayside

New Orleans · House of Blues New OrleansSat, Oct 3Music
Of Monsters and Men - The Mouse Parade Tour

Of Monsters and Men - The Mouse Parade Tour

New Orleans · Civic TheatreSat, Oct 3Music
Krewe du Kraven Presents Otherworlder's Ball

Krewe du Kraven Presents Otherworlder's Ball

New Orleans · House of Blues New OrleansSun, Oct 4Culture & Art
Dana and Alden

Dana and Alden

New Orleans · Chickie Wah WahSun, Oct 4Music

🎟️ From $24

Jose Madero - USA Tour 2026

Jose Madero - USA Tour 2026

New Orleans · House of Blues New OrleansMon, Oct 5Music

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running