The hottest concerts and live music in New Orleans right now, ranked 0-100 by how big each is.
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Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
R&B
New Orleans Jazz MarketLive nowSat 19 Sept, 19:00
Rising
"The unrelenting, intoxicating grooves of The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio are everything one would want from an organ trio...a riveting, magnetic swagger that won't let go," says GLIDE MAGAZINE. "The adjectives funk, soul, jazz, and even psychedelic, appear in almost every review tagging the three-piece's approach...all are accurate descriptions trying to move the reader closer to the deep, often intense groove these guys effortlessly craft on the album and especially live," states AMERICAN SONGWRITER.
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Morgan Wade - Love's Insane Tour
House of Blues New Orleans
A stop on a 8-date tour.
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Faith Tutu and Mallay Blessing
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Faith Tutu and Mallay Blessing*Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Faith Tutu and Mallay Blessing Faith Tutu and Mallay Blessing are young Liberian vocalists now based in New Orleans, whose powerful voices and vibrant performances reflect their roots and diverse musical experiences. Both are former members of the Matsiko World Orphan Choir, where they toured internationally using music to inspire audiences and raise awareness for children in need. They have performed with acclaimed pianist and composer Amina Figarova and continue to develop their artistry in New Orleans, bringing soulful vocals, cultural richness, and an uplifting spirit to every performance. Today's performers include: Mallay Blessing - vocals Faith Tutu - vocals Amina Figarova - piano Martin Masakowski - bass Gerald Watkins Jr - drums Doors: 4 pm Show: 4:30 - 6 pm You can see these shows every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday in person or by streaming on Snug Harbor Facebook page. This is a free performance with no ticketing. Seating is on a first come-first served basis. Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner after show
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Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour
Smoothie King Center
A stop on a 36-date tour.
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Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
New Orleans Jazz Market
"The unrelenting, intoxicating grooves of The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio are everything one would want from an organ trio...a riveting, magnetic swagger that won't let go," says GLIDE MAGAZINE. "The adjectives funk, soul, jazz, and even psychedelic, appear in almost every review tagging the three-piece's approach...all are accurate descriptions trying to move the reader closer to the deep, often intense groove these guys effortlessly craft on the album and especially live," states AMERICAN SONGWRITER.
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Mahmoud Chouki Cigar Box Project
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Mahmoud Chouki Cigar Box ProjectMahmoud , "rdquo" -> Mood" Chouki is a Moroccan master guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator currently living and working in New Orleans. His art draws together music from around the globe. In addition to training and performing with conservatories around the world, Chouki also teaches music at the Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans and is the music curator for the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA). Most recently, he composed the music score for the 2021 Sundance Award winning film, , "rdquo" -> Ma Belle, Ma Beauty." Chouki was also awarded 2020's , "rdquo" -> Best Emerging Artist" by OffBeat Magazine's annual Best of the Beat Awards. His New World Ensemble has been steadily gaining acclaim, earning him Gambit Weekly's 2022 "Best World Music Artist'' Award at their annual Big Easy Awards. For this performance, Mahmoud and his band will play with handmade instruments including a cigarbox guitar and trash kit drums. Tonight, Chouki presents his cigar box project, featuring: Mahmoud Chouki - cigarbox oud, cigarbox guitar Brett Gardner - cigarbox guitar Rurik Nunan - cigarbox violin Ben Fox - wine box Bass Jafet Perez - trash kit drums Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm Restuarant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime: Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com ! Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by Emailing info@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival. Full Bar is Open 5pm - Midnight for all, on show nights, with or without tickets. Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime.
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Tchoup Making Sense
Tipitina's
A NOLA Tribute to Talking Heads + Sub-Division
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Stanley Simmons, Velvet Daydream
Gasa Gasa
Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons have always been like family - they played together as babies. However it wasnt until December of 2024 that the two actually played together, musically, for the first time in what was supposed to be a one - off instagram reel. They were shocked by the immediate response, and the undeniable chemistry.In February of 2025, they tried writing together for the first time and Stanley Simmons was born. They recognized they had stumbled on something magical and set out to make the kind of record they had each always wanted to make, but never had the chance to . Having grown up together on the road with their fathers, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, music was always a part of their lives. But the thought of collaborating with each other professionally just never crossed their minds until this last year.After hearing the first demo they recorded in their respective bedrooms, legendary producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Fleetwood Mac, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Dave Matthews, etc.) immediately threw his weight behind the band and jumped at the chance to produce the debut full length record as well as manage the duo.Now, with a full length complete and set for release on August 28th, Stanley Simmons is preparing for their first North American tour this fall. They make their New Orleans debut at Gasa Gasa Sept 19th! Velvet Daydream will open the show.
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Kam Franklin (of The Suffers)
Chickie Wah Wah
*** Black Americana Fest presents Kam Franklin and Chloe Marie. Buy a ticket to the show, and receive a discount code for $10 off any BlackAmericana Fest ticket ***
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Sábado Gigante - Battle of the DJs with Steve Styles
New Orleans Jazz Market
A live Latin music night.
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Concerts in New Orleans: the rundown
10 spots are on the Place to Be radar in New Orleans right now. The hottest is Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour at Smoothie King Center (rising, 62/100), followed by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and Morgan Wade - Love's Insane Tour. The board leans music, with 10 spots are on this weekend. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
Right now New Orleans has 10 on the radar under concerts, led by Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour at Smoothie King Center, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio at New Orleans Jazz Market, Morgan Wade - Love's Insane Tour at House of Blues New Orleans . The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.
What is the biggest event in New Orleans?+
Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour at Smoothie King Center on Sat 19 Sept. It scores 62 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.
Is there anything on in New Orleans this weekend?+
Yes. 10 spots are on this weekend in New Orleans, led by Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour at Smoothie King Center.
How does Place to Be rank events?+
Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.
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Refreshed through the day from live sources. 10 spots on the New Orleans radar right now.
