Second Line in the Sky Returns to Bourbon Street
A light display honoring victims of the January 1, 2025 terror attack returns to Bourbon Street for a second year.
New Orleans Entertainment News
Across New Orleans, coverage here takes in live performances, cultural festivals, local media, film productions and the arts. Reporting tracks the business side of major events and the creative output that defines the city.
Arts and Theater
Live Poll
Do you believe local arts traditions like flash mobs strengthen community connections in your area?
Kynt Bryan Leads Final Thriller Flash Mob
New Orleans students performed the iconic Michael Jackson dance at City Hall for its 15th anniversary.
Other
Krewe of Mayahuel Parades for Día de los Muertos
Hundreds of krewe members and thousands of spectators took part in the Day of the Dead procession through New Orleans.
Music
Live Poll
Do you believe incorporating endangered languages into modern music helps keep those cultures alive?
Dawn Richard Releases New Album Creole Culture
The New Orleans native explores her heritage through electronic, dance, and pop music featuring endangered Kouri-Vini.
Film
Live Poll
Is preserving historic local sites essential for reconciling a community's past?
Dew Drop Inn Documentary to Premiere at Film Festival
The 60-minute film screens at the Contemporary Art Center on October 25, 2026.
Coverage takes in ticket sales for major events, festival scheduling, the impact of film incentives and the operation of large-scale cultural venues. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to track how entertainment shapes the regional economy. The calendar is dictated by seasonal festivals that draw international attention and alter the city's infrastructure for weeks at a time. Balancing the demands of tourism with the creative needs of residents remains the primary tension in the industry.