Jun142024
Jim Hodges: Craig's closet
Installation by artist Jim Hodges, listed by NOMA among its current exhibitions through 31 March 2027.
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Theatre, exhibitions, dance and stage work across the city's museums, galleries and performance spaces.
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18 eventsDec062024
Carlo Saraceni's Our Lady of Loreto and Peruvian Viceregal Statue Paintings
Installation on paintings of richly dressed statues of the Virgin Mary in Spanish and Peruvian 17th and 18th century painting.
Sep302025
Hanaq Pachap: Art of the Indigenous Guilds of Viceregal Peru
Paintings illuminating Indigenous Catholic religious practices developed by Indigenous and Mestizo artists in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Nov042025
New Orleans Musicians in Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Fourteen paintings inspired by New Orleans music from HNOC's permanent collection, including Noel Rockmore's Preservation Hall portraits.
Jan172026
Burke's Delight: The Stacey and Michael Burke Collection
Exhibition of a donation of over 80 works by more than 50 artists from across the American South, including Bill Traylor, Sam Doyle and Nellie Mae Rowe.
Feb282026
Sèvres Magnifique: French Porcelain from the Collection of Thomas B. Lemann
Exhibition of Sevres porcelain celebrating the bequest of New Orleans collector Thomas B. Lemann.
Mar082026
Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution
Landmark exhibition on Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez and the diverse people of Louisiana who fought for American independence.
Mar202026
American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition
Augmented exhibition immersing visitors in America's fight for independence, designed and produced by Histovery, at 520 Royal Street.
Apr102026
Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War
Special exhibition on the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) and her crew, on display in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery.
May252026
13th Annual HBCU Art Showcase
Thirteenth annual showcase celebrating students enrolled at Louisiana's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, presented with The Links, Incorporated.
Jul162026
Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War
Special exhibition on cartoonist Bill Mauldin, whose Willie and Joe cartoons captured life on the front lines, on display in the Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall.
Jul252026
The Dream is the Truth
Survey of Vernacular Art, including self taught and Visionary Art, drawn from the Ogden Museum collection.
Aug012026
Louisiana Contemporary 2026 presented by The Helis Foundation
Annual juried exhibition of contemporary artists from across Louisiana, with 50 works by 45 artists selected for 2026.
Sep122026
In the Eyes and Mind of the Feral Child: The Art of Tom McNease
Exhibition on Tom McNease, the reclusive Southeast Louisiana artist whose photography and painting practice became known after his death in 2014.
Sep182026
Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions
Exhibition exploring the world of New Orleans artist Bunny Matthews and his iconic characters Vic and Nat'ly, at 520 Royal Street.
Sep242026
Traditional Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Altar
Altar installation for Dia de Los Muertos, the tradition in which families pay respect to relatives who have died and place ofrendas, or offerings.
Oct022026
Second Nature: Japanese Rinpa Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection
Immersive look at the Japanese Rinpa tradition, with nearly 60 hanging scrolls, folding screens, fan paintings and handscrolls.
Oct212026
Disney's The Lion King
The touring production of Disney's The Lion King plays the Saenger Theatre, closing on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
November 2026
15 eventsNov042026
LPO: Birds, Bugs & Kites
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Roussel, Telemann, Gabriela Ortiz and Respighi at the New Marigny Theatre on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Nov052026
Culture & Cocktails
Evening series with a private tour of The Dream Is the Truth and a conversation on vernacular art with curator Selina McKane and collector Jan Katz.
Nov052026
Founders Ball 2026: Sportsman's Paradise
Louisiana Museum Foundation annual fundraising gala at the Cabildo honoring the opening of Sportsman's Paradise: Celebrating Conservation.
Nov052026
Sportsman's Paradise
Exhibition at the Cabildo tracing Louisiana sporting traditions and conservation, with works by John James Audubon and George Viavant and Louisiana made decoys.
Nov062026
Danielle Mckinney: Shelter
Survey exhibition of paintings by Danielle Mckinney spanning the last six years of the artist's practice.
Nov062026
LOVE in the Garden Presented by Frischhertz
Annual autumn garden party in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden with live music, local cuisine and the LOVE Cocktail Challenge.
Nov072026
Great Scott! The Life/Work of Carol Scott
Great Scott!, a retrospective of the life and work of Carol Scott, runs at the Contemporary Arts Center from November 7, 2026 to February 21, 2027.
Nov072026
Nic[o] Brierre Aziz: Sweet Surrender
Nic[o] Brierre Aziz: Sweet Surrender runs at the Contemporary Arts Center from November 7, 2026 to February 14, 2027.
Nov112026
Veterans Day Commemoration
The museum commemorates those who have served the country on Veterans Day.
Nov122026
LPO: Mozart & Stravinsky
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Mozart's Jupiter Symphony and Stravinsky's Petrushka at the Orpheum Theater on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Nov132026
2026 Victory Ball
The museum's 2026 Victory Ball salutes the men and women who have dedicated their lives to preserving freedom.
Nov142026
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Saturday, November 14, 2026, presented by the New Orleans Ballet Association.
Nov202026
Confluence: The Tina Freeman Collection of Photographs
Selection of photographs from the 1840s to the present day from the promised bequest of Tina Freeman's photography collection.
Nov202026
Il Trovatore
New Orleans Opera presents Verdi's Il Trovatore, semi-staged with narration, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Friday, November 20, 2026.
Nov292026
New Orleans Opera Emerging Artist Concert
New Orleans Opera presents an Emerging Artist Concert at the Opera Guild Home on Sunday, November 29, 2026.
December 2026
13 eventsDec032026
LPO: Classical Christmas: The Messiah
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs selections from Handel's Messiah and classical Christmas music at the Orpheum Theater on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
Dec052026
Holiday Concert: Christmas Classics with Knox Van Horn
New Orleans Opera presents a holiday concert of Christmas classics with Knox Van Horn at the Opera Guild Home on December 5 and 9, 2026.
Dec062026
The Nutcracker Suite 2026
The New Orleans Ballet Association presents The Nutcracker Suite, a one-hour production of Tchaikovsky's holiday ballet, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Dec072026
Pearl Harbor 85th Anniversary Commemoration
The museum marks the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 2026.
Dec082026
Buena Vista Social Club
The musical Buena Vista Social Club runs at the Saenger Theatre from December 8 to 13, 2026.
Dec122026
New Orleans Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
New Orleans Ballet Theatre performs The Nutcracker at the Orpheum Theater in two December blocks, December 12 to 13 and December 19 to 23, 2026.
Dec152026
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical runs at the Saenger Theatre from December 15 to 20, 2026.
Dec172026
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
The holiday film classic staged as a 1940s style live radio play at BB's Stage Door Canteen on 17 and 18 December.
Dec172026
LPO: Holiday Spectacular
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents its Holiday Spectacular at the Orpheum Theater on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Dec182026
"North Pole Nutrias" Holiday Happy Hour
Festive film screening and happy hour featuring the 2002 film created by puppeteer Miss Pussycat with voicework by cartoonist Bunny Matthews.
Dec192026
Delta Festival Ballet The Nutcracker
Delta Festival Ballet performs The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on December 19 and 20, 2026.
Dec272026
New Orleans Opera Emerging Artist Concert
New Orleans Opera presents an Emerging Artist Concert at the Opera Guild Home on Sunday, December 27, 2026.
Dec302026
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is performed at the Saenger Theatre on Wednesday, December 30, 2026.
January 2027
4 eventsJan062027
LPO: Essential Dvořák: The Serenades
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs both of Dvořák's Serenades, without a conductor, at the New Marigny Theatre on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
Jan142027
Distinguished Artists Concert: Amanda Majeski
Soprano Amanda Majeski performs in New Orleans Opera's Distinguished Artists Series at the Opera Guild Home on January 14 and 16, 2027.
Jan142027
LPO: Peer Gynt & Mahler No. 5
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites and Mahler's Symphony No. 5 at the Orpheum Theater on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
Jan262027
The Notebook
The musical The Notebook runs at the Saenger Theatre from January 26 to 31, 2027.
February 2027
2 eventsFeb192027
Clue
The play Clue runs at the Saenger Theatre from February 19 to 21, 2027.
Feb202027
Argentina's Tango After Dark
Argentina's Tango After Dark performs at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Saturday, February 20, 2027, presented by the New Orleans Ballet Association.
March 2027
6 eventsMar022027
The Sound of Music
The musical The Sound of Music runs at the Saenger Theatre from March 2 to 7, 2027.
Mar092027
New Orleans Opera Festival
The New Orleans Opera Festival runs from March 9 to 19, 2027, at venues across New Orleans.
Mar112027
New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
The sixth annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University takes place 11 to 14 March 2027 on Tulane's uptown campus.
Mar172027
Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival runs 17 to 21 March 2027 at locations in the French Quarter.
Mar192027
Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival
The 24th annual Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival runs 19 to 21 March 2027 in the French Quarter, alongside the Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival. The organiser's registration page states the 2027 dates and has registration open.
Mar302027
The Outsiders
The musical The Outsiders runs at the Saenger Theatre from March 30 to April 4, 2027.
June 2027
1 eventsJun222027
Just in Time
The musical Just in Time runs at the Saenger Theatre from June 22 to 27, 2027.