If you’re looking for live music and concerts in New Orleans, you’ve come to the right place! Every month, we update this article with upcoming concerts and shows across the Big Easy.
Undoubtedly the biggest show taking place this month in New Orleans is Pretty Lights Live featuring NOLA local Derek Vincent Smith, and a slew of after parties for after the show at Mardi Gras World to continue the fun including Late Night Radio, Break Science, and more.
If electronic music isn’t your jam, don’t fret. Get in the holiday spirit over at Tipitina’s with Flow Tribe’s Christmas Crunktacular
Friday, December 1 – Sunday, December 3: Pretty Lights Live at Mardi Gras world
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After their five-year hiatus, Pretty Lights has come back and is hitting the road this year. The musical project is best known for its unique mix of electronic beats, live musicians, modular synthesizers and poetic samples. In this new tour, he will be showing their newly constructed inter-dimensional soundship spacesystem. Don’t miss the chance to experience the sound of the past and future.
“This tour is all about exploring the creativity that blossoms when the vibes are high and the energies are harmonized. I’ve spent the last 5 years experimenting, recharging, and building with the humans who will join me on these shows in order to create a crew and show where not even the sky is the limit. PL feels new again and ready to be shared with the fans.”
– Derek Vincent Smith
friday, December 1 – DVSN (working on my karma) at house of blues nola
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Friday, December 1 – Minnesota at the Joy Theater
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Saturday, December 2 – Ravenscoon at Republic NOLA
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Saturday, December 2 – Shaun Cassidy at House of Blues NOLA
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In the late ’70s, heartthrob Shaun Cassidy thrilled fans by leaping through a papered ring onto the stage, igniting a symphony of screams from thousands of devoted fans, predominantly female, creating an electric wall of sound.
For those cherishing their vintage tees with a grinning Shaun and the iconic “My First [heart] was Shaun Cassidy,” rejoice – he’s making a triumphant return to the music scene. Catch his captivating show at the House of Blues New Orleans, where after three decades of keeping his personal story under wraps, Shaun is ready to share his journey in a truly illuminating and liberating way on Saturday, December 2.
saturday, december 2 – Gravity A @ Toulouse
saturday, december 2 – late night radio and motifv at Tipitina’s
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Sunday, December 3 – Ivy Lab at Republic NOLA (PL after Party)
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sunday, December 3 – Break Science at Joy Theater (PL after party)
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The Official Pretty Lights After Party of the weekend: Break Science at the Joy Theater. Keep the vibes going after Pretty Lights with Borahm Lee on keys and Adam Deitch on drums. Pioneers of Colorado’s electronic music explosion, Break Science soars ahead of the curve, with a decade-plus trendsetting the game. Steeped in filial traditions of East Coast hip hop, and futuristic soundwaves of the now, the Denver-based duo continues to scale creative mountains. The pair have consistently ascended the cutting edge of live dance music culture with an array of blistering live performances in any number of settings or configurations.
thursday, December 7 – Gather for the Good Times at house of blues nola
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friday, December 8 – Inferno Burlesque at house of blues nola
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Saturday, December 9 – spag heddy at republic NOLA
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Saturday, December 9 Tank & the BAngas at Tipitina’s
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Sunday, December 10 – Pillows & Beer Live with Craig Conover & Austen Kroll at house of blues nola
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tuesday, december 12 – Lil Darkie and the Collpase of Modern Society at house of blues nola
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tuesday, December 12 – Rod Wave at Smoothie King Center
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wednesday, December 13 Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Smoothie King CEnter
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friday, december 15 – Leyla McCalla at toulouse theatre
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Saturday, December 16 – Herobust at republic nola
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Republic NOLA celebrates their 18th anniversary with Herobust’s Built Different tour on Saturday, December 16, featuring support from HEIZI b2b KRADO and Morbeato.
friday, december 22 – Tamar Braxton’s Love and War 10 Year Anniversary Tour at house of blues nola
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Saturday, December 23 – Flow Tribe’s Christmas crunktacular at Tipitina’s
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friday, december 29 – Steely Dead at republic nola
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friday, December 29 – December 31 Billy Strings at UNO Lakefront Arena
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After concluding his 2022 performances at UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Billy Strings pledged a return to the iconic venue for an annual New Year’s Eve tradition. Staying true to his word, the acclaimed bluegrass musician and his band confirmed a three-night celebration at the same location on December 29, 30, and 31. Prior to this festive stint, Strings and his ensemble will continue their extensive headlining tour, including upcoming shows at notable venues such as the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., and the renowned Frost Amphitheatre in Stanford, Calif.
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