Must-see entertainment in New Orleans

The Superdome hovers like a giant bronze hubcap between the elevated I-10 freeway and downtown’s skyscrapers. The immense indoor stadium, which seats more…

Owned by iconic trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, this wonderfully odd bar is a Tremé standby and a popular spot for drinks during Second Lines. Or any time of…

Going strong since 1916, Le Petit Théâtre is one of the oldest theater groups in the country. In its Jackson Sq home, the troupe offers good repertory,…

If you’ve been thinking, ‘I could use a night at a bar that feels like a 19th-century bordello managed by Johnny Rotten,’ you’re in luck. Jacks is a great…

Improv theater, by its nature, can be hit or miss. The best sort hits more than half the time; New Movement hits well above this average. The company has…

The Broad is a great movie theater, showcasing both Hollywood blockbusters and indie/art-house titles in the middle of the city. It's extremely popular…

This spot – truly, a former auto garage – frequently hosts events, readings and concerts, as well as gallery nights that kick off on the third Saturday of…

Built back in 1918, this Beaux Arts beauty is a grand-dame theater that has undergone many incarnations – vaudeville stage, movie house etc – and is now…

Republic showcases some pretty awesome live acts, but on any given night the crowd could range from a bunch of music-obsessed fanatics to some aggro…

Hip-hop, reggae, jazz, soul and funk are the live-music staples in the downstairs section of the Nile. Things get pretty sweaty and sensual in the…

Don’t be put off by the name; Bullets is just a sports bar. Well, sort of – this is New Orleans, so it's a sports bar, but a sports bar where live music…

When it comes to rock, dance hall, Latin, punk, EDM (electronic dance music) and hip-hop, the Den consistently hosts some of the best acts in New Orleans…

Despite the fact it lies in Mid-City on one of the most unremarkable stretches of Canal St, Chickie Wah Wah is a great music venue. Local legends, such as…

This excellent restaurant hosts jazz performances every night. It’s perfect for when you need to combine good food with music loud enough to enjoy, but…

Fans of trad jazz who want to hang out with a mature crowd should head to this supper-club venue. Palm Court is a roomy spot that has a consistently good…

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is the only musician-owned and -managed professional symphony. It is based out of the Orpheum Theater. The season…

The New Orleans Ballet Association usually runs a few productions annually. The season is short and fleshed out with presentations by visiting dance…

With three stages, a kitchen and a decent bar, Maison is one of the more varied performance spaces on Frenchmen St. On any given night you may be hearing…

Balcony is all about the acts: if there’s a dud band playing, you can walk on by without breaking your stride, but on good nights it's a convenient step…

The Saenger’s ornate 1927 facade was designed by noted New Orleans architect Emile Weil. It has been refurbished and renovated into one of the finest…