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Things to Do in New Orleans — December 2026
Explore 41 upcoming things to do in New Orleans in December 2026, including Comedy Beast and John R. Miller. Compare dates, locations and practical details…
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Wed, Dec 2, 20267:00 PM
Sports · New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers
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Wed, Dec 2, 20267:30 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Jodeci - 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady
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Thu, Dec 3, 202612:55 PM
Sports · New Orleans
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
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Thu, Dec 3, 20267:00 PM
Comedy · New Orleans
Maria Bamford presented by Laugh Life Comedy
Sold outMaria Bamford
Thu, Dec 3, 20268:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
THE CASUALTIES People Over Power Tour
$24.85The Casualties
Thu, Dec 3, 20269:00 PM
Comedy · New Orleans
Maria Bamford presented by Laugh Life Comedy (Late Show)
$35.78Maria Bamford
Fri, Dec 4, 202612:55 PM
Event · New Orleans
Bourbon, Beers & Betting (Ages 21 & Only) CHECK IN STARTS AT 6:00 PM
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Fri, Dec 4, 202612:55 PM
Sports · New Orleans
Fair Grounds Live Racing
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Fri, Dec 4, 202611:30 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Larry Keel & Jon Stickley (Late Show)
$39.29 - $69.6Larry Keel Experience
Fri, Dec 4, 2026Time TBA
Nightlife · New Orleans
Kitchen Dwellers (Billy Strings After-Party)
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Browse events, shows and things to do in New Orleans in December 2026. Compare dates, venues and start times, then open an event for current ticket information and nearby planning options.
41 things to do in this calendar; current dates span Dec 1–4, 2026; highlights include Comedy Beast and John R. Miller. Use the date and category links on this page when you want a narrower plan.
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