Top Rated Concerts and Shows in New Orleans

We've collected top 10 mentioned concerts and shows in New Orleans from other articles such as The Crazy Tourist, Fathomaway.com, the Guardian.

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in New Orleans

Tipitina's
Tipitina's
4.7 (992 ratings)4.5 (185 ratings)
Rustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since '77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Live music venueConcerts & ShowsNight clubTheaters
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"The unassuming Uptown building with no seats may be over 100 years old, but Tips, as it’s affectionately known, only became a music venue in the 1970s. It quickly cemented its place as a New Orleans music institution: Local brass bands are a particular thing to see here. There are no seats, but you'll likely want to be up on your feet for whatever local talent is about to take the stage by storm."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
70 Best & Fun Things To Do New Orleans (Louisiana)
"For music clubs and fun, one of the best of the things to see in New Orleans is Tipitina’s, the most famous club for music in the city. It first swung open its doors in 1977 on a venue dating back to 1912, and it has only grown more and more loved since. Tipitina’s is known as the hotspot that every aspiring local musician or performer would love to book a gig in."
Mentioned by JustLuxe
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"It takes a legendary performer for people to realize the need for a venue in their honor, and such is the case at Tipitina's.[Learn more]"
Saenger Theatre
Saenger Theatre
4.8 (2578 ratings)4.5 (351 ratings)
Landmark theater showcasing a wide range of live musical acts, plus touring theatrical productions.
1111 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsDrama theaterLive music venueTheaters
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
55 Best Things to Do in New Orleans (LA
"Established in the French Quarter as an “atmospheric” movie theatre in 1927, the Saenger Theatre fell on hard times by the 1960s and was renovated as a performing arts venue in the late-1970s. Katrina hit the Saenger Theatre hard, but fortunately the building was in the middle of restoration so many of its fittings had been removed as the waterline was above stage level. This brought on another phase of restoration that continued right up until Jerry Seinfeld took the stage for three nights in September 2013."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"New Orleans is a tough city that has been through a lot – and Saenger Theatre is no stranger to those hardships. Originally built in 1927 as an “atmospheric” movie theatre, it has gone through plenty of restorations and hard times before it was finally brought back to life. Although the Saenger has cut its capacity from its original 4,000 seats to 2,600, the theatre is still a must-see locale while in New Orleans."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
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"With decorative moldings and ornate archways, the interior of the Saenger Theatre replicates that of a grand Italian courtyard, complete with a starry sky ceiling. Having been devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the theatre underwent a huge restoration project and reopened in 2013 to offer a bustling schedule of live music, lectures, comedy, and more."
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
4.4 (624 ratings)3.5 (52 ratings)
2,100-seat theater hosting touring Broadway acts as well as opera, orchestra & ballet performances.
1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by the Guardian
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"Named for the beloved New Orleanean gospel singer, the jewel of Armstrong Park was decimated in Katrina and subsequently refurbished into a state-of-the-art facility. The inaugural performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Messa di Requiem established a roster a of stellar lineups, ranging from Broadway shows and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra to the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the New Orleans Ballet Association. Catch programmes such as Shostakovich, La Bohème and comedian Aziz Ansari this spring."
Mentioned by Yurview
48 Things to Do in New Orleans This Weekend
"The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts is a theater located in Louis Armstrong Park and named after gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was born in New Orleans. It originally opened in 1973 as the New Orleans Theater of the Performing Arts and then was renamed after Jackson in 1993. The theater was badly damaged during Hurricane Katrina but reopened in January 2009."
Prytania Theatre
Prytania Theatre
4.8 (657 ratings)5 (31 ratings)
Historic, circa-1914 single-screen movie theater showing new, classic, kids' & indie flicks.
5339 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Movie theaterConcerts & ShowsEvent venueTheaters
Mentioned by 10Best
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"On a rainy afternoon in New Orleans, there's no better place to be than the balcony of the historic Prytania Theatre, cooking up some honest to goodness Hollywood romance with your real-life love interest. Opened in 1915, this charming theater is the oldest in the city and the only single-screen left in Louisiana. Couples can share gelato or a freshly made cappuccino during daytime favorites like Citizen Kane or Some Like It Hot or cuddle up for midnight screenings of cult classics like Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Mentioned by Curbed New Orleans
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"At more than 100 years old, the single-screen theater in Uptown is a step back in time, with red velvet ropes, balcony seating and family-friendly screenings of hand-picked classic films."
Orpheum Theater
Orpheum Theater
4.7 (682 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
This spacious circa-1918 theater showcases films & concerts in an ornate interior.
129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Live music venueConcerts & ShowsConcert hallEvent venuePerforming arts theaterTheaters
Mentioned by Yurview
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"The Orpheum is an immaculately renovated historic theater with just over 1,400 seats to accommodate concerts, films, and private events. Originally built in 1918, the performance art theatre recently celebrated “100 Years on Stage” (1921-2021)."
The Civic Theatre
The Civic Theatre
4.6 (344 ratings)4.5 (5 ratings)
Stately theater, built in 1906, presenting an eclectic calendar of musical performances.
510 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
Event venueConcerts & ShowsConcert hallTheaters
Mentioned by Yurview
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"The theatre was originally built in 1906 and completely renovated in 2011. The venue is now used for concerts, plays, films, corporate events, and private parties."
Le Petit Theatre
Le Petit Theatre
4.8 (208 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings)
This longstanding community theatre presents classic plays & Broadway musicals in a cozy setup.
616 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsNon-profit organizationTheaters
Mentioned by Yurview
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"Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is one of the longest-running local theaters in the United States (founded in 1916). As the name indicates, it’s a more intimate theatre setting with a seating capacity of just over 300 seats. Located just off of Jackson Square, this venue is primarily used for the performing arts, including dramas, musicals, comedies, and children’s productions."

Best Lunch Restaurants in New Orleans

Commerce Restaurant
Commerce Restaurant
4.6 (602 ratings)
Enduring, old-school neighborhood breakfast & lunch destination serving Southern comfort food.
300 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurant
Lula Restaurant Distillery
Lula Restaurant Distillery
4.4 (1168 ratings)
Stylish, rustic micro-distillery & Southern eatery serving classic plates & house-distilled spirits.
1532 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Seafood restaurantBrunch restaurantDistilleryLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Country Roads Magazine
Louisiana Distillers
"Opened in 2017 in the Garden District, Lula is New Orleans’ only Creole/Southern restaurant with an in-house distillery. Partner Jess Bourgeois, formerly of Commander’s Palace, handles the restaurant while co-owner Bear Caffrey, a Baton Rouge ER doctor with a penchant for chemistry, oversees the distillery. To open a combined full service restaurant with a micro-distillery, Bourgeois and Caffrey had to seek approval through House Bill 233, which passed in the summer of 2015, paving the way for future restaurant-distillery concepts in Louisiana."
Mentioned by My New Orleans
Cheers
"This stylish yet rustic micro-distillery produces small-batch, handcrafted vodka made from Louisiana sugar cane. The smooth and clean spirit has the soft finish of a cane vodka. Also available is a molasses- and raw-sugar-based rum that is batch fermented and distilled, and gin steeped with botanicals like juniper, coriander, angelica root and citrus peel."
Empire State Delicatessen
Empire State Delicatessen
4 (90 ratings)
447 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70139, USA
DeliBagel shopCatering food and drink supplierCatererLunch restaurantRestaurantSalad shopSandwich shopSoup shop

Best Museums in New Orleans

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
4.5 (321 ratings)3.5 (54 ratings)
Contemporary art exhibitions, performances & workshops offered in a light-filled, brick-lined space.
900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Art centerMuseumsArt galleryArt museumArts organizationPerforming arts group
Mentioned by Thrillist
Every Single Free Museum in New Orleans
"Warehouse DistrictFounded in 1976 with a mission focused on the cutting edge of art and performance, operated by artists and performers, the CAC has become an important institution in the New Orleans art world, with a focus not just on visual and performing arts, but also on arts education as well. Basically, it’s pretty great. And, if you happen to have a Louisiana state ID, you can check it all out on Sundays for no charge."
Mentioned by Hotel Monteleone
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"Right next door to The National WWII Museum is the Contemporary Arts Center, known to locals as the CAC. This artistic hub hosts a variety of exciting contemporary art exhibits and events. To open the 2018 season, the CAC is presenting “Constructing the Break,” their annual open call exhibition of 29 regional artists."
Mentioned by New Orleans & Company
Free and Discounted Attractions in New Orleans
"The CAC has free admission for Louisiana residents on Sundays courtesy of the Helis Foundation. The museum focuses on multi-disciplinary programming and rotating exhibits."
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
4.6 (691 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
Lively, long-running bar & lounge hosting live music in a funky, colorful setting.
1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
BarMuseumsJazz clubLive music venueSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Local music fans, neighborhood drinkers, and curious tourists all come to see one of the city's favorite sons, Kermit Ruffins, in action at his namesake bar. Inside has the feeling of a tricked-out family basement, but with Mardi Gras colored tiling. The drinks are cheap, the food is (often) free, and the music flows like the lifeblood of the Seventh Ward."
Mentioned by Go Backpacking
7 Best Jazz Clubs in New Orleans
"Before visiting New Orleans for the third time last fall, I binge-watched the HBO series Treme on Amazon Prime. The show is named after the neighborhood north of the French Quarter, where jazz music was born in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Several of the lead characters are musicians; viewers are treated to a lot of terrific music."
Louisiana Children's Museum
Louisiana Children's Museum
4.5 (1162 ratings)4 (204 ratings)
30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe.
15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
Children's museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"The Louisiana Children’s Museum is a playful and educational place for children and their families to enjoy hands-on, interactive exhibits that encourage learning through play. Located in the Arts District/Convention Center, the museum boasts 30,000 square feet of immersive exhibitions that explore art, music, science, math, and health. Exhibits include the Little Port of New Orleans, which teaches children all about life in a ship; Eye to Eye which boasts a kid-sized eye clinic where children can pretend to be ophthalmologists or patients and learn about the eye’s anatomy and functions; and a pint-sized grocery store and café, where children can pretend to shop and be a chef in a five-star restaurant."
Mentioned by Let's Roam Explorer
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"Within the boundaries of City Park, the Louisiana Children’s Museum is a destination for families visiting. See NOLA-based exhibits like “Move With the River” where kids learn more about the Mississippi River from the headwaters in Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a 100-foot water table that helps kids understand how the river moves."
Mentioned by Plaid Shirt Yoga Pants
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"– Located inside of City Park, The Louisiana Children’s Museum is the perfect way to spend some time with the family. With indoor and outdoor activities, your little one can easily play all day long – and even learn how to make groceries. There is even Acorn, a family-friendly Dickie Brennan’s restaurant."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in New Orleans

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
4.3 (387 ratings)
Traditional Italian fare served in a quaint, casual setting with a standout patio.
3125 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantWine bar
Acropolis Cuisine - Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine, Metairie, LA
Acropolis Cuisine - Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine, Metairie, LA
4.7 (560 ratings)
Small, casual strip-mall place with big portions of Greek-Mediterranean eats, plus a full bar.
3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002, USA
Greek restaurantBarCatering food and drink supplierCatererEuropean restaurantItalian restaurantKosher restaurantMediterranean restaurantRestaurant
Reginelli's Pizzeria
Reginelli's Pizzeria
4.3 (617 ratings)
Contemporary-style chain spot for pizzas with specialty toppings, plus calzones & sandwiches.
930 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Pizza restaurantCatering food and drink supplierItalian restaurantPizza deliveryPizza Takeout
Mentioned by 10Best
Kid-Friendly Restaurants in New Orleans Satisfy Families on the Go
"Conveniently located on Poydras in the CBD, Garden District and Uptown, Reginelli's dishes more than just great pizza. Sure, you can get your hand-tossed pie topped with the likes of roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. And plain cheese pies or the kids start at a bargain $7.25."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near New Orleans

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La Belle Veranda Uptown Cottage Walk to streetcar
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4.9 (25 reviews)
Fully renovated 2 bed / 2 bath Julia @ St. Charles Ave. walk to WWII, Superdome
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