# Events & Things To Do in New Orleans in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in New Orleans. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in New Orleans.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
- **Type**: time_filter

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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in New Orleans and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in New Orleans in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in New Orleans

- **Event Name**: Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
  - **Date**: Mon May 10 2027 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 16 2027 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child/2300029778305108
  - **Venue**: Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre-LA
  - **Date**: Tue May 11 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 16 2027 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-at-saenger-theatre-la/2400029795578046
  - **Venue**: Saenger Theatre-LA
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat New Orleans: Memorial Day Weekend All White Boat Party
  - **Description**: New Orleans, get ready! Memorial Day Weekend’s All White Boat Party takes over the Creole Queen. Dress in white & Rock The Boat!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/693cf590-bde1-11f1-b1a6-b9774bd33e4
  - **Date**: Sat May 29 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 29 2027 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/rock-the-boat-new-orleans-memorial-day-weekend-all-white-boat-party-tickets/100002000054526930
  - **Venue**: Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
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  - **Price**: USD 53
  - **Categories**: fitness, fitness, parties, entertainment, boat-parties
- **Event Name**: New Orleans Ballet Theatre - Swan Lake at Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
  - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 08 2027 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/new-orleans-ballet-theatre-swan-lake-at-orpheum-theater-new-orleans/2400030576901705
  - **Venue**: Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: New Orleans Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsNew Orleans Ballet Theatre has 14 upcoming events.Note: This event is Mobile OnlySeatmaphttps://mapsapi.tmol.io/maps/geometry/3/event/1B00650AE394D5FE/staticImage
  - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 08 2027 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/new-orleans-ballet-theatre-swan-lake/210002934462973
  - **Venue**: Orpheum Theater
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
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  - **Date**: Sun May 16 2027 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 16 2027 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/louisiana-bridal-and-wedding-expo/200030666821956
  - **Venue**: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Amber Autry
  - **Date**: Sat May 15 2027 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/amber-autry/2300030757851152
  - **Venue**: The Joy Theater
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- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Bubble Day in the French Quarter
  - **Description**: Just like last year, we are going to celebrate all things bubbles! This is a super positive explosion of joy in it's soapiest form! No negative attitudes, all appreciation! There will be music again courtesy of DJ GlitterCock, but you need to bring the bu
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  - **Date**: Sun May 16 2027 at 01:30 pm – Sun May 16 2027 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/3rd-annual-bubble-day-in-the-french-quarter/200030126353217
  - **Venue**: New Orleans French Quarter
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: Matthew Kraemer - Breakthrough Beethoven
  - **Date**: Sat May 15 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 15 2027 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/louisiana-philharmonic-orchestra-matthew-kraemer-breakthrough-beethoven/2300030678149458
  - **Venue**: Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour
  - **Description**: InformationThe Joy Theater is 100% cashless.Nearby AttractionsAmber Autry has 49 upcoming events.Note: The Joy Theater is 100% cashless.Ticket LimitP
  - **Date**: Sun May 16 2027 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 16 2027 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/amber-autry-happy-holler-tour/210008035603558
  - **Venue**: The Joy Theater
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: SassyCon 2027
  - **Description**: SassyCon 2027 A gathering of Magick in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Lectures, crafting and ritual.About this EventWelcome to SassyCon 2027! Get ready to join us for a weekend full o
  - **Date**: Thu May 06 2027 at 06:30 pm – Sun May 09 2027 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/sassycon-2027/100001988871420959
  - **Venue**: Royal Sonesta Hotel
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  - **Price**: USD 149 to 178
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: The Don't Worry Willy Experience: A Live Musical & Self-Care Sensory Event
  - **Description**: A sensory-friendly field trip & family event featuring live theater, self-care activities, art, and mental wellness resources for all ages.About this EventJoin us for a one-of-a-kind wellness event that combines live
  - **Date**: Sun May 23 2027 at 09:30 am – Sun May 23 2027 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/the-dont-worry-willy-experience-a-live-musical-and-self-care-sensory-event/100001991653173255
  - **Venue**: 2485 Guadalcanal St
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 18
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, live-music, art, mental-health, theatre, performances, trips-adventures, entertainment, storytelling

## Trending Events in New Orleans

- **Event Name**: Day of the Dead / Fet Gede: A Celebration of our Ancestors
  - **Description**: The New Orleans Healing Center and La Source Ancienne Ounfo invite you to experience the vibrant traditions of Day of the Dead and Fet Gede (the Haitian Day of the Dead). For 45 years, La Source Ancienne Ounfo, a New Orleans-based V
  - **Venue**: New Orleans Healing Center
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- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat New Orleans: Black Friday All Black Boat Ride
  - **Description**: The hottest Black Friday party in New Orleans! All Black Boat Ride aboard the Creole Queen. Early Bird Tickets just $39.99!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/69c75870-8600-11f1-a49
  - **Venue**: Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/169b5a36f80d24613297de44cbccbce67fb2d29386b23a7f57f324cf755b0d19-rimg-w1200-h675-dc040303-gmir.jpg?v=1784747209
- **Event Name**: ROCK THE BOAT ANNUAL ALL WHITE BOAT RIDE PARTY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND 2027
  - **Description**: ROCK THE BOAT ANNUAL ALL WHITE BOAT RIDE PARTY | NEW ORLEANS 4TH OF JULY | BIG FEST WEEKEND 2027. IT'S GOING DOWN!  GET YOUR TICKETS TODAYAbout this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/60ccf630-bdc8-11f1-b1a6-b9774b
  - **Venue**: Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
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- **Event Name**: TAILOR MADE 2027: New Year’s Day Black Tie Boat Ride | New Orleans
  - **Description**: New Year’s Day, elevated. Dress to impress and cruise the Mississippi aboard the iconic Creole Queen for an unforgettable black tie experienAbout this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fbeabb00-bcd0-11f1-8f98-6f91
  - **Venue**: Creole Queen
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/765239e4d7c6d259553e48e8a0203fd2d10ccdd412b5c7b5fe672429f286b413-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789116365
- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat New Orleans: Memorial Day Weekend All White Boat Party
  - **Description**: New Orleans, get ready! Memorial Day Weekend’s All White Boat Party takes over the Creole Queen. Dress in white & Rock The Boat!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/693cf590-bde1-11f1-b1a6-b9774bd33e4
  - **Venue**: Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
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- **Event Name**: Sober October: New Orleans Zero Proof Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: WHO SAID SOBER HAD TO BE BORING? 💋We're kicking off spooky season with a zero-proof Halloween bar crawl through New Orleans  featuring handcrafted mocktails, zero-proof cocktails, cali-sober options
  - **Venue**: New Orleans
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- **Event Name**: New Orleans New Scavenger Hunt: Love &  Fun Date for Couples!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | New Orleans, LA
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: New Orleans
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- **Event Name**: 2026 WWE Money In The Bank at Smoothie King Center
  - **Venue**: Smoothie King Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in New Orleans?
  - **A:** Harry Potter and The Cursed Child (Mon May 10 2027 at 06:00 pm at Saenger Theatre - New Orleans), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Saenger Theatre-LA (Tue May 11 2027 at 07:30 pm at Saenger Theatre-LA), Rock The Boat New Orleans: Memorial Day Weekend All White Boat Party (Sat May 29 2027 at 07:00 pm at Paddlewheeler Creole Queen), New Orleans Ballet Theatre - Swan Lake at Orpheum Theater - New Orleans (Sat May 08 2027 at 02:00 pm at Orpheum Theater - New Orleans), New Orleans Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake (Sat May 08 2027 at 07:00 pm at Orpheum Theater).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in New Orleans?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May events in New Orleans on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for May events in New Orleans?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for May events in New Orleans?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in New Orleans include Saenger Theatre - New Orleans, Saenger Theatre-LA, Paddlewheeler Creole Queen.
- **Q**: What is the price range for May events in New Orleans?
  - **A:** Prices for May events in New Orleans range from USD 13 to USD 178. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in New Orleans?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in New Orleans include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, � I AM LEGACI �.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new May events in New Orleans?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in New Orleans.

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