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New Orleans Concerts in October 2026
New Orleans concerts in October 2026 are here—check the live music calendar below and lock in your next show fast.
Oct 20Tue • 7:00 PM
Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail
Snail Mail · Soccer Mommy
The Joy TheaterNew Orleans, LA
Oct 22Thu • 8:00 PM
Black Joe Lewis & JD Simo With Luther Dickinson
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears · Luther Dickinson
Tipitina'sNew Orleans, LA
Oct 24Sat • 7:00 PM
CeCe Winans - COME WORSHIP! Tour
CeCe Winans · Terrian
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans, LA
Oct 24Sat • 6:00 PM
We Came As Romans
We Came As Romans · The Funeral Portrait
House of Blues New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
Oct 24Sat • 9:00 PM
Papa Plays The Nite Tripper - A John "Papa" Gros Tribute to Dr. John
Tipitina'sNew Orleans, LA
Oct 24Sat • 9:00 PM
BAAB Presents: Unholy Mountain w/ The Devil's Horns
The Joy TheaterNew Orleans, LA
Oct 27Tue • 7:30 PM
Mike Zito Band with Special Guests
Mike Zito · Mike Zito Band
New Orleans Jazz MarketNew Orleans, LA
Oct 27Tue • 8:00 PM
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour
Lakefront ArenaNew Orleans, LA
Oct 28Wed • 7:00 PM
Cameron Whitcomb - Kingdom of Fear Tour
Cameron Whitcomb · Noah Rinker
House of Blues New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
Oct 28Wed • 7:30 PM
Mike Zito Band with Special Guests
Mike Zito · Jovin Webb
New Orleans Jazz MarketNew Orleans, LA
Oct 28Wed • 9:30 PM
The Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Terrence Taplin
Snug Harbor Jazz BistroNew Orleans, LA
Oct 29Thu • 8:00 PM
Osees ft. Brigid Dawson with Traps PS
Osees · Traps PS
Civic TheatreNew Orleans, LA
Oct 29Thu • 7:30 PM
DONALD HARRISON'S QUANTUM LEAP MUSIC FEST MILES & TRANE TRIBUTE
Chief Adjuah · Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah
New Orleans Jazz MarketNew Orleans, LA
Top Artists Coming to New Orleans in October 2026
Cameron Whitcomb
British Columbia singer-songwriter blending country/folk with rough-edged country, stripped-back folk and punk-leaning pop. Broke through with 2024 debut EP Quitter and LP The Hard Way, featuring “Medusa” and award-nominated “Quitter.” Won 2025 CCMA Breakthrough Artist and Fans’ Choice.
CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans is a best-selling, most-awarded female gospel artist with 18 GRAMMYs, 31 Dove Awards, and 16 Stellar Awards. Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Believe For It topped 1B U.S. streams.
Rata Blanca
Argentine heavy metal band Rata Blanca gained early international exposure. Led by composer/guitarist Walter Giardino, they signed with Polygram for their 1988 debut. Their 1990 album Magos, Espadas y Rosas spawned the million-selling hit Mujer Amante.
Prof
Minneapolis rapper Prof is known for Billboard chart-topping rap albums and over 1.5 billion streams. He’s headlined international sold-out tours and collaborated with T-Pain, Kevin Gates, Method Man & Redman, and 2Chainz.
Popular Venues for Concerts in New Orleans in October
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What Concerts Are Coming Up in New Orleans in October 2026?
See who's coming to New Orleans in October 2026, with upcoming performers and event dates including Cameron Whitcomb (October 28, 2026), CeCe Winans (October 24, 2026), Rata Blanca (October 22, 2026), and Prof (October 26, 2026). Our listings are updated regularly to help you explore current concerts and check ticket options for shows that interest you.
What Venues Host Concerts in New Orleans in October 2026?
Concerts in New Orleans during October 2026 take place at venues including Tipitina's, House of Blues New Orleans, The Joy Theater, and New Orleans Jazz Market. These are some of the month's concert locations; browse the event listings to see what's scheduled at each and discover additional venues.
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