What's happening in New Orleans this weekend?

There are 130 events happening in New Orleans this weekend (August 28 – August 30, 2026), including The Nola Motion Professional Networking DAY PARTY @ Maze at MAZE Cocktail Lounge (6:00 PM), Ladies Night Series | Curated by Tyffani De La Cruz at Foundation Room New Orleans (7:00 PM), Black Pontiac at NO DICE (9:00 PM), Amina Scott Quintet at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro (9:30 PM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in New Orleans this weekend?

Yes — 19 events in New Orleans this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

Where can I find things to do in New Orleans, Louisiana?

VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across New Orleans. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

Your Weekend Guide to New Orleans

August 28 – August 30, 2026 · 130 events

This weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana brings 130 live events across the city — from music to community to theater. 19 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

Sunday (44)Music (53)Community (45)Theater (16)Comedy (13)Arts & Culture (10)Free (19)

Events in New Orleans This Sunday

44 events are listed for Sunday, including Anime Conclave Vendors 2026 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside (10:00 AM), Anime Conclave 2026 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside (10:00 AM), Crescent City Farmers Market at New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds, Siddha Yoga: The Path of Self-Realization at Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center (9:30 AM). Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.

Thursday, August 27

6:00 PM · MAZE Cocktail Lounge

The Nola Motion Professional Networking DAY PARTY @ Maze

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7:00 PM · Foundation Room New Orleans

Ladies Night Series | Curated by Tyffani De La Cruz

Food & Drink

Friday, August 28

New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds

Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project

Community

9:30 AM · New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

WIN with NOENMCC: The Procurement Playbook | Construction & Services

FreeConferenceWorkshop

Somatic Opening Methodology and Applications

Saturday, August 29

New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds

Kayak Cleanup Krewe

Community

8:30 AM · Hilton New Orleans Riverside

NAACP Presidents' Legacy Breakfast

$108.55Community

9:00 AM · Couturie Forest

Saturday Morning Meditation in Couturie Forest

Sunday, August 30

New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds

Crescent City Farmers Market

Community

9:30 AM · Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center

Siddha Yoga: The Path of Self-Realization

FreeCommunity

9:45 AM · Lamara Coffee & Kitchen

Write or Die Sundays - Silent Writing Hour

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in New Orleans this weekend?: There are 130 events happening in New Orleans this weekend (August 28 – August 30, 2026), including The Nola Motion Professional Networking DAY PARTY @ Maze at MAZE Cocktail Lounge (6:00 PM), Ladies Night Series | Curated by Tyffani De La Cruz at Foundation Room New Orleans (7:00 PM), Black Pontiac at NO DICE (9:00 PM), Amina Scott Quintet at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro (9:30 PM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
Are there free things to do in New Orleans this weekend?: Yes — 19 events in New Orleans this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
What events are happening in New Orleans this Sunday?: 44 listed events are happening in New Orleans this Sunday, including Anime Conclave Vendors 2026 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside (10:00 AM), Anime Conclave 2026 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside (10:00 AM), Crescent City Farmers Market at New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds, Siddha Yoga: The Path of Self-Realization at Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center (9:30 AM).
Where can I find things to do in New Orleans, Louisiana?: VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across New Orleans. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

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