In September, the boys in the black and gold kick off the regular season with road games against the Detroit Lions on the 13th and the Baltimore Ravens on the 20th, before returning home to the Dome to take on the Las Vegas Raiders on the 27th. No matter where kickoff is, bars and restaurants all over the city will be packed with fans. Why not come join them? Below, you’ll find a few more reasons to come to New Orleans this September.
NOLA River Fest, Sept. 12, 2026
Head to the New Orleans Jazz Museum for a day of live music, second lines, food, art and more in celebration of the river that continues to shape New Orleans. This years theme is “Sounds of the River: Water as the Collective.” It explores the river as a living connection between people, traditions, commerce, history and artistic expression. Learn more.
New Orleans Cocktail Week, Sept. 21-27, 2026
This annual weeklong event shows off the best bars and restaurants in the city. Tujague’s, Oceana Grill, and Mambo‘s are just a few of the participating restaurants. Come hoist a few this September! Learn more.
International Arts Festival, Sept. 24-27, 2026
Twelve performers from around the world will be preforming at this festival in September, in addition to locals Irvin Mayfield and Cory Henry and the Treme Funket. Learn more and check out the full lineup.
NOLAxNOLA, Sept. 24-Oct. 4, 2026
This celebration of New Orleans venues, musicians, artists, comedians and community is not to be missed. Get the lineup and learn more.
Dolly Cruise: Rhinestones on the River, Sept. 25, 2026
Celebrate Dolly Parton on the Riverboat City of Orleans. Boarding begins at 3:00p.m. for a cruise featuring Dolly tunes and river views. The boat docks at 4:45 PM, just in time for the 5:00p.m. Krewe of Dolly parade in the French Quarter. Learn more.
Dolly Day Parade, Sept. 25, 2026
Put on a blond wig and head down to the Dolly Parade which will sashay from Armstrong Park through the French Quarter. Come in costume or come as you are. Learn more.
Secondine photo by Zuzana Trupi
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