August 23, 2023
Football season in Louisiana is as beloved and revered as a piping hot bowl of ya mama’s filé gumbo! However, it’s not the only show in town that kicks off in the fall, as the cultural arts scene also hits the ground running. Ballet, symphony, Broadway, and opera patrons will score big with the abundance of winning performances around town, while music fans will have plenty to cheer about with major headliners touching down in the Crescent City. So suit up … It’s showtime!
Caesars Superdome – caesarssuperdome.com
Sept. 27: Beyonce – Renaissance Tour
Known as Queen Bey, Beyonce is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She holds the record for the most GRAMMY® wins of all time with 32 and is the most-nominated female artist in GRAMMY® history with 88. The singer/songwriter/actress/businesswoman has also won 29 MTV Video Awards, 21 Soul Train Music Awards, 32 BET Awards, and 27 Billboard Music Awards, among others.
House of Blues – houseofblues.com/neworleans
Sept. 6: Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter with special guest Mishka
Rock ‘n’ roll recording artists Devon Allman (son of Gregg Allman) and Donavon Frankenreiter are hoping to make history in 2023. The longtime friends have teamed up for the See It All American Tour to attempt to set the Official World Record for the fastest time to play a concert in each of the 50 states, by performing in 50 states in 49 days.
Sept. 29: Todrick Hall
The multi-talented performer, composer, Broadway star, choreographer, and social media personality rose to prominence on and after his appearance on American Idol.
Oct. 18: Michael Martin Murphey
The legendary singer, songwriter, and artist with over 35 albums and 50 years of commercial and touring success, performs his top western/country/pop songs.
Oct. 24: The Church
Initially associated with new wave, neo-psychedelia, and indie rock, their unique sound later came to feature slower tempos and surreal soundscapes reminiscent of dream-pop and post-rock.
Oct. 27: Michelle Branch – The Trouble with Fever Tour
The Grammy®-winning American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer has made a name for herself with her unique blend of pop, rock and country music.
Nov. 7: The Fixx
The London-based new wave group managed to sustain a successful career in America for several years in the mid-'80s by flirting with the mainstream with their catchy, keyboard-driven pop.
Nov. 17: Ben Bailey
Best known for hosting the Emmy Award-winning game show Cash Cab in New York City, the comedian/writer/producer/director brings his half-variety, half-podcast, including stand-up, sketches, and music, to HOB.
Le Petit Theatre – lepetittheatre.com
Oct. 5: Let the Right One In
Written by John Ajvide Lindqvist; adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne, Let the Right One In is an enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story adapted from the best-selling novel and award-winning film.
Mahalia Jackson Theater - mahaliajacksontheater.com
Sept. 16: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, the show pairs a screening of the Academy Award®-winning animated film with live musicians and turntables featuring a DJ scratcher live on stage. The hip-hop based score results in a sonic universe that is woven throughout the fabric of the film, supporting its themes of resilience and universal heroism.
Sept. 29, Oct. 1: New Orleans Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
Experience the New Orleans Opera Association's production of The Marriage of Figaro, featuring the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Its breezy plot and broad ensemble comedy make it an easy entry point for operagoers as well as a beloved place to return for seasoned fans.
Oct. 6: Peppa Pig's Sing-Along Party
In this new show, you can join in the fun as Peppa and friends teach some of their favorite songs. Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family, along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Blow up those balloons and get the disco ball ready as you and your family party along with Peppa in this 60-minute interactive musical adventure!
Oct. 10: Snarky Puppy
The five-time GRAMMY® award-winning group, Snarky Puppy is a collective of sorts with as many as 20 members in regular rotation. At its core, the band represents the convergence of both black and white American music culture with various accents from around the world.
Oct. 21: New Orleans Ballet Association presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Complexions Contemporary Ballet embodies the legendary, award-winning work of powerhouses Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, captivating audiences for nearly three decades. This mesmerizing troupe will perform a NOBA-commissioned world premiere piece to the live music of New Orleans native, critically acclaimed jazz artist Chief Adjuah, incorporating jazz, hip-hop, rock, world, and electronic forms. Closing the evening is LOVE ROCKS, set to the Rock ‘n’ Soul music of GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz.
Oct. 28: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The 48TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR TOUR!
Join the original Brad Majors, Barry Bostwick, for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow-cast and audience participation! Plus a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more.
Nov. 10, 12: New Orleans Opera presents Blue
Following its premiere, Blue was named the Best New Opera in 2020 by the Music Critics Association of North America, telling a story of racial injustice in the US today with a libretto by Tazewell Thompson set to music by Jeanine Tesori, performed by the LPO.
Nov. 18–19: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Jurassic Park™ In Concert
Relive the magic of Jurassic Park on the big screen with a thrilling performance of John Williams’ iconic score by the LPO, featuring conductor Julian Pellicano. The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic, 65 million years in the making.
New Marigny Theatre – churchoftheartsandsciences.org
Sept. 20: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Stravinsky
The first show of the LOP’s chamber orchestra series at the New Marigny Theatre features works by Respighi, Handel, Honegger, and Stravinsky.
Oct. 25: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Milhaud
LPO musicians return to the New Marigny to continue their chamber orchestra series featuring works by Gershwin, Ibert, Antheil, Weill, and Milhaud.
Orpheum Theater – orpheumnola.net
Sept. 14: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Opening Night
New music director Matthew Kraemer and the LPO open the season with a trio of works to set the stage for what’s ahead. A world premiere commission by internationally renowned composer Stacy Garrop will usher in the new era. The remainder of the program will showcase exceptional pieces of German repertoire, including Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes and one of Beethoven's most popular orchestral works, Symphony No. 5.
Sept. 16: Fortune Feimster – Live, Laugh, Love
Affable, charismatic, and one of a kind, Fortune Feimster is a standup comedian, writer, and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together.
Sept. 26: Corinne Bailey Rae – The Black Rainbow Tour
Best known for her 2006 single Put Your Records On, Corinne Bailey Rae is a singer-songwriter who writes a mixture of pop and soul music. Her debut album was nominated for both GRAMMY® and BRIT awards.
Oct. 5: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Price & Prokofiev
Featuring guest conductor Jonathan Taylor Rush, three 20th-century composers put their best pen forward to charm audiences. William Grant Still’s Festive Overture and Florence Price’s first symphony put both composers squarely in the forefront of American composers. Prokofiev’s "Classical" symphony shows the composer’s playful style.
Oct. 12-13: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Get Out™ In Concert
Experience Jordan Peele’s ingenious, ground-breaking social thriller and Michael Abel's award-winning score performed live by the LPO.
Oct. 18: Kesha – The Gag Order Tour
The Grammy®-nominated pop singer-songwriter has been consistent with her hits on the Billboard charts since her 2010 lead single, Tik Tok, was released, selling 14 million copies worldwide.
Oct. 21: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances
The LPO dances through this Orpheum Session with unforgettable melodies and an LPO premiere. Stravinsky’s suite of ballet music from Pulcinella takes center stage before Rachmaninov’s gorgeous melodies leave us enraptured. Gabriella Ortiz in Kauyumari takes the orchestra on a trip to the spirit world in this piece composed in 2021.
Oct. 31: My Morning Jacket
Ranked among the greatest living bands of their generation, the GRAMMY®-nominated alternative/indie rock band brings its electric sound to New Orleans.
Nov. 2: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Mozart & Prokofiev
Principal oboe Virginia McDowell is featured on one of the most beautiful concerti in the instrument’s repertoire. Ukrainian composer, Valentin Silvestrov’s Evening Serenade, is the second movement of a reverent piece that represents the "still metaphors of silence." Prokofiev’s fifth symphony marks the composer’s return to symphonic form after a sixteen-year hiatus.
Nov. 16: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Porgy & Bess
Featuring conductor Kellen Gray, tales of love, loss, and family ties are expressed from the African-American perspective in this stirring program. Gershwin takes the audience to Catfish Row for familiar tunes such as "Summertime", "I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’", and "It Ain’t Necessarily So".
Nov. 24: PJ Morton
New Orleans' PJ Morton is an uncommonly versatile keyboardist, songwriter, and producer known for his own R&B, gospel, and pop albums, as well as extensive studio work for other performers. The multi-GRAMMY® nominated artist is also the long-term keyboardist of Maroon 5.
Nov. 30: Liz Phair – Guyville Tour with Special Guest Blondshell
Singer-songwriter Liz Phair was one of the most significant independent talents of the early 1990s. Her current tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of her beloved 1993 debut album, Exile in Guyville, one of the most highly regarded albums of the decade.
Saenger Theatre – saengernola.com
Oct. 1-8: A Wonderful World
A Broadway-bound new musical about jazz legend and singular American icon Louis Armstrong, starring Tony Award®-winner James Monroe Iglehart. Told from the perspective of the women in Armstrong’s life, A Wonderful World charts Armstrong’s journey from the birth of jazz in his native New Orleans through his international stardom, featuring beloved songs recorded and made popular by him.
Oct. 14: Leanne Morgan – Just Getting Started Tour
At midlife, Leanne is truly just getting started and hopes that she can inspire others to feel the same. The comedian’s unique brand of comedy is grounded in her relatability and her no-holds barred descriptions of motherhood, dieting, and marriage, all delivered with her sweet Southern charm.
Oct. 27: HEILUNG
Since its inception in 2015, the enigmatic ritual collective HEILUNG has been paving melodic paths to the past with their unique and mystifying sound. Evading all conventional genre tags and the confines of any specific labels, the group aptly self-describes their sound as "amplified history," emphasizing their ability to connect modern society with the rudiments of humanity’s beginnings through music.
Oct. 28: Celtic Thunder – Odyssey Tour
The latest show from the internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble's impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths.
Nov. 1-12: MJ the Musical
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to you as MJ, the multi-Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status.
Nov. 29-Dec. 2: Wicked
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz— transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. It will send your spirits soaring to heights you’ll never forget.
Smoothie King Center – smoothiekingcenter.com
Sept. 16: ODESZA – The Last Goodbye Tour
Following headlining performances at Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands and Electric Forest, the Grammy®-nominated electronic music duo heads to New Orleans with special guests Bonobo, TokiMonsta and Qrtr & Olan.
Sept. 20: Drake
Four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Drake will be joined by 21 Savage on his long-awaited return to the stage with the 2023 ‘It’s All a Blur’ Tour.
Oct. 7: Depeche Mode
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductee Depeche Mode has added new North American tour dates to the Memento Mori Tour following the rapturous reception to their new single "Ghosts Again." As their first tour in over 5 years, the colossal 75-date tour includes a stop at Smoothie King Center.
Oct. 12: The 1975 – Still… At Their Very Best Tour
Known for their artistic reinventions and musical eclecticism, The 1975—whose debut album has been described as electropop, funk-rock, indie-pop, indie-rock, pop-rock and rock—are bringing their biggest North American tour to date to New Orleans.
Oct. 20: ALABAMA
Multi-platinum selling country rock group ALABAMA has announced an all-new 2023 tour, "ROLL ON NORTH AMERICA," marking the second "Roll On" Tour in the band’s 50+ year history since 1984.
Nov. 24: Maxwell - NIGHT: The Trilogy Show, with special guest Leela James
Maxwell’s critically acclaimed The Night Tour travels to New Orleans by joining the unofficial 2023 Bayou Classic weekend lineup. Ticket revenue from the highly anticipated performance benefits the Southern University System Foundation.
The Fillmore – fillmorenola.com
Sept. 28: Nimesh Patel – Fast and Loose Tour
The comedian and Emmy-nominated writer has performed standup comedy for more than 10 years. He has written for The Academy Awards, Saturday Night Live, The White House Correspondent’s Dinner, and Awkwafina.
Oct. 7: Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour
Known by his stage name Teddy Swims, he is an American singer-songwriter, known for blending genres including R&B, soul, country, and pop.
Nov. 2: Russell Dickerson
After graduating from college, Dickerson felt called to take his music on the road, cutting his teeth while playing shows across the US. That same drive has made him the first artist to release four consecutive career starting singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart since Luke Combs.
Nov. 17: Porno for Pyros – Horns, Thorns En Halos Tour
The alternative-rock band is celebrating their 30th anniversary in the fall by hitting the road for the first time since 1998.
Nov. 18: Countess Cabaret starring Luann de Lesseps
As an original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, The Real Housewives of New York City, Luann presents her new cabaret show under the direction of the iconic Richard Jay-Alexander, famously known for directing Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and Kristin Chenoweth.
Caesars Superdome – caesarssuperdome.com
Sept. 27: Beyonce – Renaissance Tour
Known as Queen Bey, Beyonce is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She holds the record for the most GRAMMY® wins of all time with 32 and is the most-nominated female artist in GRAMMY® history with 88. The singer/songwriter/actress/businesswoman has also won 29 MTV Video Awards, 21 Soul Train Music Awards, 32 BET Awards, and 27 Billboard Music Awards, among others.
House of Blues – houseofblues.com/neworleans
Sept. 6: Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter with special guest Mishka
Rock ‘n’ roll recording artists Devon Allman (son of Gregg Allman) and Donavon Frankenreiter are hoping to make history in 2023. The longtime friends have teamed up for the See It All American Tour to attempt to set the Official World Record for the fastest time to play a concert in each of the 50 states, by performing in 50 states in 49 days.
Sept. 29: Todrick Hall
The multi-talented performer, composer, Broadway star, choreographer, and social media personality rose to prominence on and after his appearance on American Idol.
Oct. 18: Michael Martin Murphey
The legendary singer, songwriter, and artist with over 35 albums and 50 years of commercial and touring success, performs his top western/country/pop songs.
Oct. 24: The Church
Initially associated with new wave, neo-psychedelia, and indie rock, their unique sound later came to feature slower tempos and surreal soundscapes reminiscent of dream-pop and post-rock.
Oct. 27: Michelle Branch – The Trouble with Fever Tour
The Grammy®-winning American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer has made a name for herself with her unique blend of pop, rock and country music.
Nov. 7: The Fixx
The London-based new wave group managed to sustain a successful career in America for several years in the mid-'80s by flirting with the mainstream with their catchy, keyboard-driven pop.
Nov. 17: Ben Bailey
Best known for hosting the Emmy Award-winning game show Cash Cab in New York City, the comedian/writer/producer/director brings his half-variety, half-podcast, including stand-up, sketches, and music, to HOB.
Le Petit Theatre – lepetittheatre.com
Oct. 5: Let the Right One In
Written by John Ajvide Lindqvist; adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne, Let the Right One In is an enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story adapted from the best-selling novel and award-winning film.
Mahalia Jackson Theater - mahaliajacksontheater.com
Sept. 16: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, the show pairs a screening of the Academy Award®-winning animated film with live musicians and turntables featuring a DJ scratcher live on stage. The hip-hop based score results in a sonic universe that is woven throughout the fabric of the film, supporting its themes of resilience and universal heroism.
Sept. 29, Oct. 1: New Orleans Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
Experience the New Orleans Opera Association's production of The Marriage of Figaro, featuring the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Its breezy plot and broad ensemble comedy make it an easy entry point for operagoers as well as a beloved place to return for seasoned fans.
Oct. 6: Peppa Pig's Sing-Along Party
In this new show, you can join in the fun as Peppa and friends teach some of their favorite songs. Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family, along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Blow up those balloons and get the disco ball ready as you and your family party along with Peppa in this 60-minute interactive musical adventure!
Oct. 10: Snarky Puppy
The five-time GRAMMY® award-winning group, Snarky Puppy is a collective of sorts with as many as 20 members in regular rotation. At its core, the band represents the convergence of both black and white American music culture with various accents from around the world.
Oct. 21: New Orleans Ballet Association presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Complexions Contemporary Ballet embodies the legendary, award-winning work of powerhouses Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, captivating audiences for nearly three decades. This mesmerizing troupe will perform a NOBA-commissioned world premiere piece to the live music of New Orleans native, critically acclaimed jazz artist Chief Adjuah, incorporating jazz, hip-hop, rock, world, and electronic forms. Closing the evening is LOVE ROCKS, set to the Rock ‘n’ Soul music of GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz.
Oct. 28: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The 48TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR TOUR!
Join the original Brad Majors, Barry Bostwick, for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow-cast and audience participation! Plus a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more.
Nov. 10, 12: New Orleans Opera presents Blue
Following its premiere, Blue was named the Best New Opera in 2020 by the Music Critics Association of North America, telling a story of racial injustice in the US today with a libretto by Tazewell Thompson set to music by Jeanine Tesori, performed by the LPO.
Nov. 18–19: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Jurassic Park™ In Concert
Relive the magic of Jurassic Park on the big screen with a thrilling performance of John Williams’ iconic score by the LPO, featuring conductor Julian Pellicano. The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic, 65 million years in the making.
New Marigny Theatre – churchoftheartsandsciences.org
Sept. 20: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Stravinsky
The first show of the LOP’s chamber orchestra series at the New Marigny Theatre features works by Respighi, Handel, Honegger, and Stravinsky.
Oct. 25: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Milhaud
LPO musicians return to the New Marigny to continue their chamber orchestra series featuring works by Gershwin, Ibert, Antheil, Weill, and Milhaud.
Orpheum Theater – orpheumnola.net
Sept. 14: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Opening Night
New music director Matthew Kraemer and the LPO open the season with a trio of works to set the stage for what’s ahead. A world premiere commission by internationally renowned composer Stacy Garrop will usher in the new era. The remainder of the program will showcase exceptional pieces of German repertoire, including Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes and one of Beethoven's most popular orchestral works, Symphony No. 5.
Sept. 16: Fortune Feimster – Live, Laugh, Love
Affable, charismatic, and one of a kind, Fortune Feimster is a standup comedian, writer, and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together.
Sept. 26: Corinne Bailey Rae – The Black Rainbow Tour
Best known for her 2006 single Put Your Records On, Corinne Bailey Rae is a singer-songwriter who writes a mixture of pop and soul music. Her debut album was nominated for both GRAMMY® and BRIT awards.
Oct. 5: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Price & Prokofiev
Featuring guest conductor Jonathan Taylor Rush, three 20th-century composers put their best pen forward to charm audiences. William Grant Still’s Festive Overture and Florence Price’s first symphony put both composers squarely in the forefront of American composers. Prokofiev’s "Classical" symphony shows the composer’s playful style.
Oct. 12-13: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Get Out™ In Concert
Experience Jordan Peele’s ingenious, ground-breaking social thriller and Michael Abel's award-winning score performed live by the LPO.
Oct. 18: Kesha – The Gag Order Tour
The Grammy®-nominated pop singer-songwriter has been consistent with her hits on the Billboard charts since her 2010 lead single, Tik Tok, was released, selling 14 million copies worldwide.
Oct. 21: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances
The LPO dances through this Orpheum Session with unforgettable melodies and an LPO premiere. Stravinsky’s suite of ballet music from Pulcinella takes center stage before Rachmaninov’s gorgeous melodies leave us enraptured. Gabriella Ortiz in Kauyumari takes the orchestra on a trip to the spirit world in this piece composed in 2021.
Oct. 31: My Morning Jacket
Ranked among the greatest living bands of their generation, the GRAMMY®-nominated alternative/indie rock band brings its electric sound to New Orleans.
Nov. 2: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Mozart & Prokofiev
Principal oboe Virginia McDowell is featured on one of the most beautiful concerti in the instrument’s repertoire. Ukrainian composer, Valentin Silvestrov’s Evening Serenade, is the second movement of a reverent piece that represents the "still metaphors of silence." Prokofiev’s fifth symphony marks the composer’s return to symphonic form after a sixteen-year hiatus.
Nov. 16: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Porgy & Bess
Featuring conductor Kellen Gray, tales of love, loss, and family ties are expressed from the African-American perspective in this stirring program. Gershwin takes the audience to Catfish Row for familiar tunes such as "Summertime", "I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’", and "It Ain’t Necessarily So".
Nov. 24: PJ Morton
New Orleans' PJ Morton is an uncommonly versatile keyboardist, songwriter, and producer known for his own R&B, gospel, and pop albums, as well as extensive studio work for other performers. The multi-GRAMMY® nominated artist is also the long-term keyboardist of Maroon 5.
Nov. 30: Liz Phair – Guyville Tour with Special Guest Blondshell
Singer-songwriter Liz Phair was one of the most significant independent talents of the early 1990s. Her current tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of her beloved 1993 debut album, Exile in Guyville, one of the most highly regarded albums of the decade.
Saenger Theatre – saengernola.com
Oct. 1-8: A Wonderful World
A Broadway-bound new musical about jazz legend and singular American icon Louis Armstrong, starring Tony Award®-winner James Monroe Iglehart. Told from the perspective of the women in Armstrong’s life, A Wonderful World charts Armstrong’s journey from the birth of jazz in his native New Orleans through his international stardom, featuring beloved songs recorded and made popular by him.
Oct. 14: Leanne Morgan – Just Getting Started Tour
At midlife, Leanne is truly just getting started and hopes that she can inspire others to feel the same. The comedian’s unique brand of comedy is grounded in her relatability and her no-holds barred descriptions of motherhood, dieting, and marriage, all delivered with her sweet Southern charm.
Oct. 27: HEILUNG
Since its inception in 2015, the enigmatic ritual collective HEILUNG has been paving melodic paths to the past with their unique and mystifying sound. Evading all conventional genre tags and the confines of any specific labels, the group aptly self-describes their sound as "amplified history," emphasizing their ability to connect modern society with the rudiments of humanity’s beginnings through music.
Oct. 28: Celtic Thunder – Odyssey Tour
The latest show from the internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble's impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths.
Nov. 1-12: MJ the Musical
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to you as MJ, the multi-Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status.
Nov. 29-Dec. 2: Wicked
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz— transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. It will send your spirits soaring to heights you’ll never forget.
Smoothie King Center – smoothiekingcenter.com
Sept. 16: ODESZA – The Last Goodbye Tour
Following headlining performances at Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands and Electric Forest, the Grammy®-nominated electronic music duo heads to New Orleans with special guests Bonobo, TokiMonsta and Qrtr & Olan.
Sept. 20: Drake
Four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Drake will be joined by 21 Savage on his long-awaited return to the stage with the 2023 ‘It’s All a Blur’ Tour.
Oct. 7: Depeche Mode
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductee Depeche Mode has added new North American tour dates to the Memento Mori Tour following the rapturous reception to their new single "Ghosts Again." As their first tour in over 5 years, the colossal 75-date tour includes a stop at Smoothie King Center.
Oct. 12: The 1975 – Still… At Their Very Best Tour
Known for their artistic reinventions and musical eclecticism, The 1975—whose debut album has been described as electropop, funk-rock, indie-pop, indie-rock, pop-rock and rock—are bringing their biggest North American tour to date to New Orleans.
Oct. 20: ALABAMA
Multi-platinum selling country rock group ALABAMA has announced an all-new 2023 tour, "ROLL ON NORTH AMERICA," marking the second "Roll On" Tour in the band’s 50+ year history since 1984.
Nov. 24: Maxwell - NIGHT: The Trilogy Show, with special guest Leela James
Maxwell’s critically acclaimed The Night Tour travels to New Orleans by joining the unofficial 2023 Bayou Classic weekend lineup. Ticket revenue from the highly anticipated performance benefits the Southern University System Foundation.
The Fillmore – fillmorenola.com
Sept. 28: Nimesh Patel – Fast and Loose Tour
The comedian and Emmy-nominated writer has performed standup comedy for more than 10 years. He has written for The Academy Awards, Saturday Night Live, The White House Correspondent’s Dinner, and Awkwafina.
Oct. 7: Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour
Known by his stage name Teddy Swims, he is an American singer-songwriter, known for blending genres including R&B, soul, country, and pop.
Nov. 2: Russell Dickerson
After graduating from college, Dickerson felt called to take his music on the road, cutting his teeth while playing shows across the US. That same drive has made him the first artist to release four consecutive career starting singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart since Luke Combs.
Nov. 17: Porno for Pyros – Horns, Thorns En Halos Tour
The alternative-rock band is celebrating their 30th anniversary in the fall by hitting the road for the first time since 1998.
Nov. 18: Countess Cabaret starring Luann de Lesseps
As an original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, The Real Housewives of New York City, Luann presents her new cabaret show under the direction of the iconic Richard Jay-Alexander, famously known for directing Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and Kristin Chenoweth.
