Upcoming Arts events in New Orleans
| Date |
Event |
Venue |
| 09 Jan 2026 |
Fourth Annual NOTCF Honors Gala |
Mardi Gras World, New Orleans |
| 13 Dec 2025 |
King and Queen - The Pageant at The Civic Theatre |
The Civic Theatre, New Orleans |
| 05 Dec 2025 |
Laura BurhennThe Mynabirds at NOLA Nacular (Promo Only Not Tickets) |
NOLA 'Nacular, New Orleans |
| 12 Dec 2025 |
New Orleans Ballet The Nutcracker |
Orpheum Theater - New Orleans |
| 30 Nov 2025 |
Retro 20 LIVE feat. Kevin Lampton |
Algiers Music and Artist Studio, New Orleans |
| 20 Dec 2025 |
Rock n Bowl - New Orleans LA. |
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl, New Orleans |
| 06 Dec 2025 |
First Saturday Artwalk |
Ariodante Contemporary Art and Craft Gallery, New Orleans |
| 06 Dec 2025 |
Whitney Cummings at The Joy Theater |
The Joy Theater, New Orleans |
| 21 Dec 2025 |
The Soulstice Unplugged |
2011 Magazine St, New Orleans |
| 30 Nov 2025 |
THANKS FOR NOTHING |
307 Chartres St, New Orleans |
Art In New Orleans
New Orleans, the city that lies near the Mississippi River is all about art. Performing arts, visual art and avant-garde art festivals of New Orleans cannot be missed while you are here. This culture of art in this city is precisely why it is called Art district New Orleans and it stays true to this name with the best art fairs, art classes and workshops in the country. New Orleans art galleries have rich collections of modern and old paintings, statues, and artifacts. The art galleries gather attention from art lovers all over the world. New Orleans art is only complete with its street art and wall art, it is what keeps the art scene in the city thriving. New Orleans street art can be experienced in Julia Street, French Quarter and Broad street. You can attend art classes New Orleans has to offer and bring back home a piece of this city forever.
New Orleans Art Festivals
The colorful city of New Orleans has great art fairs, shows, and festivals. Some of the most prominent art festivals of New Orleans include Whitney White Linen Night, Art for Arts’ Sake and Dirty Linen Night. The custom behind Whitney White Linen Night and Dirty Linen Night is associated with the hot summers of New Orleans. To cool off from the heat, the locals often wore linen clothes, and thus explains the naming two art festivals after their love for linen. These venues are filled with events that will make your New Orleans trip memorable. Art for Arts’ sake is attended by almost 30,000 art lovers all over the world, all these festivals are celebrated by New Orleans art galleries in various events. The art district of New Orleans is definitely a haven for art enthusiasts. Art workshops and art classes in New Orleans are a great way to get introduced to the art scene of New Orleans.
New Orleans Art Galleries And Museums
Top art galleries and museums to experience in New Orleans art include, Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, New Orleans Museum of Art, Studio Be New Orleans and Arthur Roger Gallery. These places host prominent pieces of art including paintings and sculptures from the local, national and international art scene. Timeless pieces of New Orleans art can be found in these places. Arthur Roger Gallery in Julia Street hosts contemporary art, and the building of the gallery itself is an architectural marvel. Local culture and emotions take New Orleans art to a higher level, the walls and streets of New Orleans have a huge role in keeping up the bustle of the art scene. The top places to experience New Orleans street art and wall art are Broad Street, 7th Ward, and Esplanade Avenue among several others. Get these places into your itinerary to indulge in the authentic New Orleans art vibes. You get to have a good time here by looking at stunning visual arts all through the streets and by having conversations with locals about art. Dive in the art district of New Orleans and get ready for a unique experience that will make you fall in love with this city.
The city of New Orleans has something for everyone, especially for art lovers. Blend your New Orleans trip with culture, art, and good vibes. It is good to get your tickets to all the top art events, fairs, shows, festivals and art classes in New Orleans on your travel dates before visiting the city.
