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Things to Do in New Orleans — October 2026
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Fri, Oct 23, 20267:30 PM
Theatre & Show · New Orleans
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Check ticketsDisney Presents The Lion King
Fri, Oct 23, 20269:00 PM
Nightlife · New Orleans
Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
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Sat, Oct 24, 20262:00 PM
Theatre & Show · New Orleans
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Check ticketsDisney Presents The Lion King
Sat, Oct 24, 20267:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
CeCe Winans - COME WORSHIP! Tour
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Sat, Oct 24, 20267:00 PM
Comedy · New Orleans
Hannibal Buress -- Comedy Special Taping
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Sat, Oct 24, 20269:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Papa Plays The Nite Tripper - A John "Papa" Gros Tribute to Dr. John
$40.06Cyril Neville
Sat, Oct 24, 2026Time TBA
Sports · New Orleans
Tulane Green Wave Football vs. Texas San Antonio Roadrunners Football
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Sun, Oct 25, 20261:00 PM
Theatre & Show · New Orleans
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Check ticketsDisney Presents The Lion King
Sun, Oct 25, 202610:30 PM
Concert · New Orleans
The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band
$24.94Hot 8 Brass Band
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