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New Orleans, on cue · September
Date night ideas in New Orleans.
A good date night is a room, a time, and zero scrambling — picked from across downtown and Uptown, with the drive and the ticket path already visible.
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FriMar 26
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Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
Fri, Mar 26 ·
Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA
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ThuDec 31
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SatOct 03
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A Tribute Night to the Eagles
Sat, Oct 03 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 71 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
CLICK HERE FOR THE EAGLES TRIBUTE TICKETS A Tribute Night to the Eagles LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Doors: 6:00 PM, Show: 7:00 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.
Tickets available
TueOct 13
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Bright Eyes
Tue, Oct 13 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
+ Lullaby for the Working Class
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SatOct 17
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Morgan Freeman Symphonic Blues Experience
Sat, Oct 17 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 71 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
CLICK HERE FOR MORGAN FREEMAN’S SYMPHONIC BLUES EXPERIENCE TICKETS Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.
Tickets available
FriOct 23
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Mac Sabbath
Fri, Oct 23 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
+ Clownvis Presley + Alyson Anomaly
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SunOct 25
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Sunday Youth Music Labs
Sun, Oct 25 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
Feat. Members of Galactic
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TueNov 17
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WedOct 21
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SatNov 07
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Lipstick & Lightning: Fleetwood Mac Tribute + Hell on Heels
Sat, Nov 07 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 71 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
CLICK HERE FOR LIPSTICK & LIGHTNING TICKETS Lipstick & Lightning: Fleetwood Mac Tribute + Hell on Heels LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Show: 7:00 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.
Tickets available
SatNov 07
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Dinosaur Jr.
Sat, Nov 07 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
Fall Tour 2026 With Special Guest Stef Chura
Tickets available
SatNov 21
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Jagged Little Pill - An Alanis Morissette Tribute
Sat, Nov 21 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
Featuring Alexis Marceaux + My So-Called Band
Tickets available
SatDec 12
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Dragon Smoke
Sat, Dec 12 ·
Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA
About 3 mi
Nearby
+ Sally Baby's Silver Dollars
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TueMar 02
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FriNov 20
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Thu, Nov 19–Fri, Nov 20 2 days
Mississippi Coast Coliseum · Biloxi, MS
About 72 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Experience the power of love at Disney On Ice! Feel the excitement as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy welcome you into two worlds filled with heart. First, journey to wintery Arendelle with Anna and Elsa, where the chill of the ice melts into the warmth of sisterly love. Then, sing and dance with Mirabel and the Familia Madrigal as the story of Encanto bursts to life in vibrant color all around you. Don't miss sharing a little joyful mischief with Stitch and Angel as they bring nonstop laughter to the ice. Come be part of the magic, music, and memories at Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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SunNov 29
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Peppermint Pops
Sun, Nov 29 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 65 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr drive
CLICK HERE FOR PEPPERMINT POPS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Peppermint Pops LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Doors: 3:30 PM, Show: 4:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.
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TueDec 08
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SatDec 12
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A Celtic Christmas
Sat, Dec 12 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 65 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr drive
CLICK HERE FOR A CELTIC CHRISTMAS TICKETS A Celtic Christmas LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.
Tickets available
TueDec 15
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Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Tue, Dec 15 ·
Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA
Tickets available
FriOct 16
The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour
Fri, Oct 16 ·
Mississippi Coast Coliseum · Biloxi, MS
About 72 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
The Locker Room enhances your ticket with premium perks: complimentary buffet, private bars, reserved parking, private entry, and private restrooms, for a true VIP experience. This newly renovated space inside the MS Coast Coliseum blends bold design with a tribute to its legendary musical history, plus large-screen TVs, arcade games, and comfortable lounge seating. Add-on requires an event ticket. Beverages are available for purchase.
Tickets available
SatOct 17
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony 2026-2027 Season
Sat, Oct 17 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center- IMPAC · Gulfport, MS
About 71 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Tickets available
FriFeb 19
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Local planning guide
Planning a New Orleans date night, from Tipitina's and the city's club rooms
The strongest date nights in New Orleans usually start small — a show at Tipitina's and the city's club rooms, a curtain at the Saenger Theatre — and occasionally earn a bigger evening at the Smoothie King Center. This guide keeps all three on one board, with Baton Rouge and the Gulf Coast an easy drive out.
Start with the room
Music, theatre, comedy, and food events across downtown and Uptown carry their showtime, venue, and distance on the card, so comparing a nearby plan against a destination one takes a glance, not six tabs.
When the night deserves more
Events at the Saenger Theatre or the Smoothie King Center are labeled by drive tier — nearby, road trip, or overnight — so the tradeoff is visible before you commit the evening, with Baton Rouge and the Gulf Coast an easy drive out.
Confirm the plan
Schedules move. Every New Orleans listing keeps its official venue or ticket link so you can verify curtain time and availability before you leave the house.