WHAT TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS TODAY, WHAT TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS THIS WEEK
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Events listed from Wednesday, March 11th, 2026.
Events listed from Wednesday, March 11th, 2026.
NEW ORLEANS: SELECTED THEATER & STAGE
WEDNESDAY March 11th
Lafreniere Park Farmer's & Art Market
1pm @ Lafreniere Park
Lots of fresh fruit vegetables, breads, meats, French food, Mexican food, crawfish pies, eggs, lots of great artists, jewelry, pickled items, fresh lemonade, handmade leather items, and so much more! More info
1pm @ Lafreniere Park
Lots of fresh fruit vegetables, breads, meats, French food, Mexican food, crawfish pies, eggs, lots of great artists, jewelry, pickled items, fresh lemonade, handmade leather items, and so much more! More info
Wednesdays at The Square: Big Sam's Funky Nation
5pm @ Lafayette Square
A free concert series in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. Proceeds from food and beverage sales benefit the Young Leadership Council’s community projects. More info
5pm @ Lafayette Square
A free concert series in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. Proceeds from food and beverage sales benefit the Young Leadership Council’s community projects. More info
Gallier Gatherings Book Club: Rumors of Revolution
6pm @ Gallier House Shop
Guests meet to discuss the 2023 book, Rumors of Revolution: Song, Sentiment, and Sedition in Colonial Louisiana by Jennifer Tsien. More info
6pm @ Gallier House Shop
Guests meet to discuss the 2023 book, Rumors of Revolution: Song, Sentiment, and Sedition in Colonial Louisiana by Jennifer Tsien. More info
The Phantom Of The Opera
7.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
7.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
THURSDAY March 12th
Book Club: Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity
12pm @ NOMA
NOMA’s book club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction books related to art in the museum’s collection and exhibitions. More info
12pm @ NOMA
NOMA’s book club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction books related to art in the museum’s collection and exhibitions. More info
Hey Y’all Art Talk
1pm @ Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Join us for a participatory gallery tour every second Thursday at 1 p.m. These sessions focus on current exhibitions and favorite artworks currently on view at Ogden Museum. More info
1pm @ Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Join us for a participatory gallery tour every second Thursday at 1 p.m. These sessions focus on current exhibitions and favorite artworks currently on view at Ogden Museum. More info
The Phantom Of The Opera
1pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
1pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
Crescent City Farmers Market
3pm @ Lafitte Greenway Plaza and Station
70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually. More info
3pm @ Lafitte Greenway Plaza and Station
70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually. More info
Considering Matthew Shepard - New Orleans Premiere
7.30pm @ Christ Church Cathedral
A Grammy-nominated oratorio composed by Craig Hella Johnson. The work is an evocative and compassionate musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard on October 6, 1998.
7.30pm @ Christ Church Cathedral
A Grammy-nominated oratorio composed by Craig Hella Johnson. The work is an evocative and compassionate musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard on October 6, 1998.
Napoleon Dynamite Live
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
A Very Special Evening with Jon Heder, Jon Gries & Efren Ramirez. More info
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
A Very Special Evening with Jon Heder, Jon Gries & Efren Ramirez. More info
The Phantom Of The Opera
7.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
7.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
Guys and Dolls
7.30pm @ Le Petit Theatre
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
7.30pm @ Le Petit Theatre
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
Small Craft Warnings by Tennessee Williams
7.30pm @ Lower Depths Theater, Loyola University
In a seaside bar at the edge of nowhere, lost souls drink, flirt, and wait for something to save them. Tennessee Williams at his rawest and funniest. More info
7.30pm @ Lower Depths Theater, Loyola University
In a seaside bar at the edge of nowhere, lost souls drink, flirt, and wait for something to save them. Tennessee Williams at his rawest and funniest. More info
FRIDAY March 13th
Trnscnd Music & Arts Festival
All day @ Mardi Gras World
A two-day immersive music, art, and wellness experience. It blends EDM, hip-hop, funk, indie rock, downtempo, and hick-hop across multi-sensory environments, visionary art, and community-driven energy. More info
All day @ Mardi Gras World
A two-day immersive music, art, and wellness experience. It blends EDM, hip-hop, funk, indie rock, downtempo, and hick-hop across multi-sensory environments, visionary art, and community-driven energy. More info
Blue House Music Family Concert with Helen Gillet
5.30pm @ Music Box Village
A very special evening of music for kids with the extraordinary Helen Gillet. With her cello and loop pedal, Helen Gillet makes music come alive in wondrous ways. More info
5.30pm @ Music Box Village
A very special evening of music for kids with the extraordinary Helen Gillet. With her cello and loop pedal, Helen Gillet makes music come alive in wondrous ways. More info
The Phantom Of The Opera
7.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
7.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
Guys and Dolls
7.30pm @ Le Petit Theatre
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
7.30pm @ Le Petit Theatre
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
Small Craft Warnings by Tennessee Williams
7.30pm @ Lower Depths Theater, Loyola University
In a seaside bar at the edge of nowhere, lost souls drink, flirt, and wait for something to save them. Tennessee Williams at his rawest and funniest. More info
7.30pm @ Lower Depths Theater, Loyola University
In a seaside bar at the edge of nowhere, lost souls drink, flirt, and wait for something to save them. Tennessee Williams at his rawest and funniest. More info
SATURDAY March 14th
Trnscnd Music & Arts Festival
All day @ Mardi Gras World
A two-day immersive music, art, and wellness experience. It blends EDM, hip-hop, funk, indie rock, downtempo, and hick-hop across multi-sensory environments, visionary art, and community-driven energy. More info
All day @ Mardi Gras World
A two-day immersive music, art, and wellness experience. It blends EDM, hip-hop, funk, indie rock, downtempo, and hick-hop across multi-sensory environments, visionary art, and community-driven energy. More info
2026 NOMTA Piano Sonata Competition
8am @ Loyola University Nunemaker Auditorium (Monroe Hall)
The 2026 New Orleans Music Teachers Association Piano Sonata Competition.
8am @ Loyola University Nunemaker Auditorium (Monroe Hall)
The 2026 New Orleans Music Teachers Association Piano Sonata Competition.
Gretna Farmers Market
8.30am @ Gretna Farmers Market
Fresh produce, prepared foods and assorted homemade goods year-round. More info
8.30am @ Gretna Farmers Market
Fresh produce, prepared foods and assorted homemade goods year-round. More info
The Phantom Of The Opera
2pm & 7.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
2pm & 7.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
Guys and Dolls
7.30pm @ Le Petit Theatre
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
7.30pm @ Le Petit Theatre
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
Small Craft Warnings by Tennessee Williams
7.30pm @ Lower Depths Theater, Loyola University
In a seaside bar at the edge of nowhere, lost souls drink, flirt, and wait for something to save them. Tennessee Williams at his rawest and funniest. More info
7.30pm @ Lower Depths Theater, Loyola University
In a seaside bar at the edge of nowhere, lost souls drink, flirt, and wait for something to save them. Tennessee Williams at his rawest and funniest. More info
SUNDAY March 15th
Crescent City Farmers Market
8am @ City Putt at City Park New Orleans
The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually. More info
8am @ City Putt at City Park New Orleans
The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually. More info
Harahan Farmers Market
9am @ Zeringue Park
Family & dog friendly, focusing on health, wellness, and positivity within the community. More info
9am @ Zeringue Park
Family & dog friendly, focusing on health, wellness, and positivity within the community. More info
Piety Market
12pm @ Hotel Peter & Paul
Live music, local vendors, food, & more.
12pm @ Hotel Peter & Paul
Live music, local vendors, food, & more.
Small Craft Warnings by Tennessee Williams
3pm @ Lower Depths Theater, Loyola University
In a seaside bar at the edge of nowhere, lost souls drink, flirt, and wait for something to save them. Tennessee Williams at his rawest and funniest. More info
3pm @ Lower Depths Theater, Loyola University
In a seaside bar at the edge of nowhere, lost souls drink, flirt, and wait for something to save them. Tennessee Williams at his rawest and funniest. More info
The Phantom Of The Opera
1pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
1pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
Guys and Dolls
3pm @ Le Petit Theatre
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
3pm @ Le Petit Theatre
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
The Phantom Of The Opera
6.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
6.30pm @ The Saenger Theatre
Phans, it’s time to get keen, because it is set to take the stage once more - right on your doorstep. More info
Sunday Swing
7.45pm @ The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
Local dancers and musicians come together to create a beautiful evening of live music and dance. More info
7.45pm @ The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
Local dancers and musicians come together to create a beautiful evening of live music and dance. More info
MONDAY March 16th
Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
6pm @ Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA
Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly, outdoor tai chi classes. More info
6pm @ Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA
Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner-friendly, outdoor tai chi classes. More info
Decoda - Music for Winds & Piano
7.45pm @ Dixon Concert Hall
Mozart, Saint-Saens, and the Contemporary Canon. More info
7.45pm @ Dixon Concert Hall
Mozart, Saint-Saens, and the Contemporary Canon. More info
TUESDAY March 17th
The Victory Belles
11.45am @ The National WWII Museum
The delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony. More info
11.45am @ The National WWII Museum
The delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony. More info
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