12 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Date Night

Erica Falls & Friends Present A Night of Marvin Gaye

Soul powerhouse Erica Falls leads a stellar cast including Kristin Diable, Roger Lewis, and Gregory Davis in a tribute to Marvin Gaye at Chickie Wah Wah.

Friday, October 2, 2026 10:30 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, New Orleans

LPO: Concierto En Tango

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs an evening of tango-inspired classical music at the Orpheum Theater.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:30 PM · Orpheum Theater New Orleans

Music & Nightlife

Herlin Riley and Friends at Chickie Wah Wah

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra drummer Herlin Riley leads an all-star group including Kyle Roussel, TJ Norris, Ari Teitel, and Guitar Slim Jr. at Chickie Wah Wah.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, New Orleans

Shive Cave at Sea Cave Arcade

An all-night electronic music event at Sea Cave Arcade on St. Claude Ave running until 4 AM.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:00 PM · 3000 St Claude Ave, New Orleans

SCAWAD Album Release Party

The SCAWAD celebrates their new album with a release party and special guests 95mp at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans

The Devil Wears Disco

A disco dance night organized by New Orleans Disco Dance meetup group for an evening of retro grooves and dancing.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:00 PM · New Orleans

Free Events

Sit. Stay. Stand-Up! Comedy Showcase

A free stand-up comedy showcase at The Dog House, perfect for a low-key Thursday night laugh.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00 PM · The Dog House, New Orleans

Afro-Caribbean Dance at Lafitte Greenway

A free weekly Afro-Caribbean dance fitness class held outdoors at Lafitte Greenway, open to all levels.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:00 AM · Lafitte Greenway, 2101 St. Louis, New Orleans

Arts & Culture

All Hail The Divas! Night at New Orleans Jazz Museum

A special night at the New Orleans Jazz Museum featuring Sasha Masakowski, Aurora Nealand, Audrey LeCrone, and other divas alongside burlesque and live painting.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue

Caitlin Peluffo at Sports Drink

Comedian Caitlin Peluffo performs two shows nightly Friday through Sunday at Sports Drink for a ticketed weekend comedy run.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · Sports Drink, New Orleans

Family-Friendly

Family Fit at Lafitte Greenway

A free family-friendly fitness class at Lafitte Greenway every Sunday afternoon, welcoming all ages.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:30 PM · Lafitte Greenway, 2101 St. Louis, New Orleans

Festivals & Special Events

Aquamob: An Odyssey Into the Deep

New Orleans aquatic theater company Aquamob returns for HAL-loween season with a new production inspired by Stanley Kubrick's work, staged in the Midtown Hotel's pool.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Midtown Hotel, New Orleans