7 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Arts & Culture

Mohanad Elshieky

Stand-up comedy from Mohanad Elshieky at Sports Drink, with two shows on the same night.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · Sports Drink

LPO: Shostakovich No. 5 with Prieto Return

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 with conductor Prieto returning to the podium.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:30 PM · Orpheum Theater New Orleans

The Rocky Horror Show

The cult musical returns to the stage at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts for a Halloween-season run.

Friday, October 23, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Rivertown Theaters For The Performing Arts

Festivals & Special Events

NOBT Presents: Dracula

New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents a ballet production of Dracula at the Orpheum over Halloween weekend.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Orpheum Theater New Orleans

Music & Nightlife

John "Papa" Gros B3 Funk Set with Alex Mallet, Tucker Godbold, Russ Broussard & Special Guest June Yamagishi

A late-night B3 organ funk set with Alex Mallet, Tucker Godbold, Russ Broussard, and special guest June Yamagishi at Chickie Wah Wah.

Friday, October 16, 2026 10:30 PM · Chickie Wah Wah

Sunnyside Jazz Band returns to Coliseum Square

The Sunnyside Jazz Band returns for an afternoon performance at Coliseum Square, organized by Timeless Social Club of New Orleans.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 12:00 PM · Coliseum Square

Deathpact Presents: FROM DARKNESS, COMES LIGHT: ECLIPSED

A National Tour Stop club night presented by Deathpact at 828 S Peters St.

Friday, October 23, 2026 10:00 PM · 828 S Peters St