August in New Orleans brings some of the most popular events of the year to the city. There’s White Linen Night, Satchmo Fest, and the Red Dress Run. But that’s not all — festivals, concerts, and even an all-male strip show will be dominating the month. It’s going to be lit! If you’re looking to get into big, poppin’ events this month, here are my picks of August Things To Do in New Orleans.
All Month Long
COOLinary – One of my fave culinary events, COOLinary, is the ultimate way to eat your way through New Orleans without breaking the bank. From August 15 – September 15, 50+ restaurants will offer curated prix-fixed menus featuring some of New Orleans’ best cuisine. Enjoy 2-course lunches for $28 or less, and 3-course dinners and brunches for $58 or less. It’s the bomb! View participating restaurants + menus.
Museum Month – New Orleans Museum Month allows museum members to access museums of all sizes across the Greater New Orleans area. Not a museum member? You can become one by joining one of the participating museums.
August 3
Fidelity Bank White Linen Night – It’s time to pull out your all-white (linen) and hit Julia St. This year, the Art District New Orleans, the organization that founded White Linen Night, will be celebrating the event’s 30th anniversary. The event is from 5 – 10 p.m. and is located on the 300 – 600 blocks of Julia St. View a list of activations + exhibitions.
August 3 – 4
Satchmo SummerFest 2024 – Presented by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF), the Satchmo SummerFest is a two-day celebration in honor of legendary musician, Louis Armstrong. The festival will feature two music stages, a culinary lineup featuring Louisiana restaurants, and a lecture series designed to educate guests on Armstrong’s history and impact. The festival will be at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check out the music and lecture series schedules for Saturday + Sunday.
August 7 – 11
The NOLA Pickle Fest – Benefiting The Brees Dream Foundation, The NOLA Pickle Fest is a festival-style tournament, featuring live music, a celebrity exhibition match featuring Drew Brees, VIP experiences, and much more. The event will be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., and is open to the public. For ticket info, the schedule, or to register for the tournament, visit nolapicklefest.com.
August 10
30th Annual Red Dress Run – If you’ve never donned a cute little red number (regardless of gender), hit Bourbon St., and got wasted, have you even lived? Find out more about that here. To register for the “charity event with a running problem,” sign up here.
August 15
Magic Men Australia – Think Magic Mike but from “Down Under.” The male entertainers are described as “the hottest Aussies in town” whose “ripped abs and defined muscles” are the main attraction, promising you (and your crew) “a raucous, scandalous night out!” They’ll be bringing the heat to The Fillmore, 6 Canal St., at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets.
August 17
Lucky Daye – The Algorithm Tour – Lucky Daye wasted no time going on tour immediately following the June release of his third studio album, Algorithm. The New Orleans native will be making his way back home to perform hits at The Fillmore New Orleans, 6 Canal St., at 7 p.m. Get tickets.
August 20
FutureFest NOLA – Created by the community-led campaign, I Am New Orleans, FutureFest NOLA is a youth summit designed for 14 – 24-year-olds. The fest will be held at (my Alma Mater) Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Youth leaders, expert speakers, and community organizations will come together to provide valuable insights and tools to help the youth navigate and shape their future. Register here.
August 23
Ski Mask The Slump God – 11th Dimension Tour – On the heels of the June release of his second studio album, 11th Dimension, Ski Mask is currently touring the world and making a stop at The Fillmore New Orleans, 6 Canal St. at 7:30 p.m. Openers include Hardrock and Molly Santana. Cop tickets.
August 24
Legends of the Old School w/ Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One + Slick Rick– This concert needs no explanation; You see the bill. A legendary night will be had at The Fillmore, New Orleans, 6 Canal St. The show starts at 8 p.m. Cop tickets.
August 25
Lalah Hathaway – VANTABLACK Tour – Following the release of her eighth studio album, VANTABLACK, Ms. Hathaway will be gracing the stage at the Orpheum Theatre, at 7 p.m. Get Tickets.
Saints vs Titans – The hometeam will take on the Tennessee Titans in a preseason game, inside of the Superdome, at 1 p.m. Tickets.
That’s a wrap for my picks of August Things To Do in New Orleans. So, whether you’re hitting the streets in white (or red), catching an epic show, or enjoying a night out with some down-under flair, New Orleans in August has something for everyone. For a straight-to-the-point list without all the deets and the latest on upcoming events, follow @ashleenicolespills on Instagram and stay in the loop! ♥
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