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Theater in New Orleans: Things to Do
104 upcoming events at 20 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 104 upcoming theater events in New Orleans across 20 venues. On this page: Minx Burlesque at Howlin' Wolf (6:00 PM), The "Drive In": A Halloween Horror Burlesque Show 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), 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 August 31, 2026.
Upcoming Theater Events
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104 events
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
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: Dracula
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Fri, Oct 30 · 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
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 PM
TheaterAll Hallows' Tease
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret · New Orleans · From $37
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: Dracula
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Sun, Nov 1 · 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, Nov 3 · 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, Nov 4 · 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, Nov 5 · 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
Fri, Nov 6 · 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, Nov 7 · 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, Nov 8 · 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
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
TheaterBilly Strings
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans · New Orleans
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Tue, Dec 22 · 2:00 PM
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Wed, Dec 23 · 2:00 PM
DanceNew Orleans Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Orpheum Theater · New Orleans
Sat, Feb 13 · 6:30 PM
TheaterTwin Peaks: Conversation with the Stars
Fillmore New Orleans · New Orleans
Tue, Mar 16 · 8:00 PM
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Civic Theatre · New Orleans
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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 20 venues with upcoming theater events, including The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, Saenger Theatre-New Orleans, Howlin' Wolf and 17 more.
- Are there free theater events in New Orleans?
- 3 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.