Things to do in New Orleans this weekend (October 24 – 25)

44 shows, events and free things to do in New Orleans, Saturday to Sunday. 19 are free. Checked against official listings, updated every few hours.

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Saturday, October 24

5:00 AMAudubon Park: freeAudubon Park · museumFreeGood for kids
5:00 AMNew Orleans City Park: freeNew Orleans City Park · museumFreeGood for kids
6:00 AMGoldring Woldenberg Park (riverfront): freeGoldring Woldenberg Park (riverfront) · museumFreeGood for kids
8:00 AMJackson Square: freeJackson Square · museumFreeGood for kids
8:00 AMMusical Legends Park: freeMusical Legends Park · museumFreeGood for kids
9:30 AMNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center: freeNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center · museumFreeGood for kids
9:30 AMThe Historic New Orleans Collection - Royal Street: freeThe Historic New Orleans Collection - Royal Street · museumFreeGood for kids
10:00 AMFrench Market: freeFrench Market · museumFreeGood for kids
10:00 AMSydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden: freeSydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden · museumFreeGood for kids
2:00 PMThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticketSaenger Theatre-New Orleans · Arts & Theatre
4:30 PMGiulia CobaSnug Harbor Jazz Bistro · Music
6:00 PMWe Came As RomansHouse of Blues New Orleans · Music
7:00 PMMatt FraserThe Fillmore New Orleans · Psychics/Mediums/Hypnotists
7:00 PMHannibal Buress -- Comedy Special TapingCivic Theatre · Arts & Theatre
7:00 PMCeCe Winans - COME WORSHIP! TourSmoothie King Center · Music
7:00 PMKirk WhalumNew Orleans Jazz Market · Music
7:00 PMTulane Green Wave Football vs. Texas San Antonio Roadrunners FootballYulman Stadium · Sports
7:30 PMAmina Figarova Sextet with Matsiko World Orphan ChoirSnug Harbor Jazz Bistro · Music$36
8:00 PMFrenchmen Art Market: freeFrenchmen Art Market · museumFreeGood for kids
9:00 PMBAAB Presents: Unholy Mountain w/ The Devil's HornsThe Joy Theater · Music
9:00 PMThePixelCinema presents NOLA SPOTLIGHT: LIVEThe Porch at The Howlin Wolf · Music$13–19
9:00 PMJourdan ThibodeauxChickie Wah Wah · Music$27–45
9:00 PMSorry Ghost: The Insufferably Indie TourGasa Gasa · Music$17
9:00 PMPapa Plays The Nite Tripper - A John "Papa" Gros Tribute to Dr. JohnTipitina's · Music$40
10:30 PMJaeloX w/ High Heal Doula & Pro$per Jone$The Den at Howlin' Wolf · Music$13
11:00 PMSábado Gigante Hosted by Don Sevilla with VDJ Emotion & DJ DannyNew Orleans Jazz Market · Music

Sunday, October 25

5:00 AMAudubon Park: freeAudubon Park · museumFreeGood for kids
5:00 AMNew Orleans City Park: freeNew Orleans City Park · museumFreeGood for kids
6:00 AMGoldring Woldenberg Park (riverfront): freeGoldring Woldenberg Park (riverfront) · museumFreeGood for kids
8:00 AMJackson Square: freeJackson Square · museumFreeGood for kids
8:00 AMMusical Legends Park: freeMusical Legends Park · museumFreeGood for kids
10:00 AMFrench Market: freeFrench Market · museumFreeGood for kids
10:00 AMSydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden: freeSydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden · museumFreeGood for kids
10:30 AMThe Historic New Orleans Collection - Royal Street: freeThe Historic New Orleans Collection - Royal Street · museumFreeGood for kids
1:00 PMThe Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticketSaenger Theatre-New Orleans · Arts & Theatre
1:00 PMSunday Youth Music LabsTipitina's
3:00 PMNickel-A-Dance: A Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton with Steve Pistorius and the Southern SyncopatorsSnug Harbor Jazz Bistro · Music
5:15 PMFais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun BandTipitina's · Music$22
6:00 PMMinx Burlesque Howlin' Wolf$19–108
7:00 PMThe New Orleans Jazz VipersChickie Wah Wah · Music$15
7:00 PMFrenchmen Art Market: freeFrenchmen Art Market · museumFreeGood for kids
7:30 PMBrad Walker Quartet with Stanton MooreSnug Harbor Jazz Bistro · Music$41
8:00 PMPiss Yo' Pants Sundays hosted by Mark CaesarThe Den at Howlin' Wolf$19
10:30 PMThe Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass BandHowlin' Wolf · Music$25

Times and prices can change. Check the event page before you go. Sources: Ticketmaster and the attractions' own websites.