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Theater in New Orleans: Things to Do
226 upcoming events at 34 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 226 upcoming theater events in New Orleans across 34 venues. Next on the calendar: Betsy Propane's Smoke Show Cabaret at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, Cabaret of Legends: Mythology & Folklore Burlesque at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, The Sorcerer's Tale: A Dark Fantasy Cabaret at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret (7:00 PM), The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket at Saenger Theatre-New Orleans (7:30 PM). Listing data was last refreshed October 19, 2026.
Upcoming Theater Events
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226 events
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Thu, Oct 22 · 1:00 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM
TheaterSnarky Puppy - Somni US Tour '26
The Joy Theater · New Orleans
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:30 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Tue, Oct 27 · 7:30 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:30 PM
TheaterThe Rocky Horror Picture Show (minors must be accompanied by a guardian)
Mahalia Jackson Theater · New Orleans
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:30 PM
TheaterThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What theater things to do are in New Orleans tonight?
- VenuNite currently has no theater events listed in New Orleans for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
- What venues in New Orleans host theater events?
- New Orleans has 34 venues with upcoming theater events, including Saenger Theatre-New Orleans, The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, Orpheum Theater and 31 more.
- Are there free theater events in New Orleans?
- 4 upcoming theater events are explicitly listed as free in New Orleans. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.