New Orleans

New Orleans' LGBTQ+ community is centered in the French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods, with a unique queer culture that celebrates the city's rich history. Popular venues include Oz, Bourbon Pub & Parade, and The Country Club. Southern Decadence is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the South, and the city hosts various queer events throughout the year. New Orleans' unique blend of French, Spanish, and American cultures creates a distinctive queer scene that embraces diversity and celebration.

American Townhouse is a bar in New Orleans. Located at 1012 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA.

American Townhouse

Up & Adam Eatz is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 3903 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Up & Adam Eatz

GrandPre's is a bar in New Orleans. Located at 834 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA.

GrandPre's

Benoga Beauty is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 3348 W Esplanade Ave #404, Metairie, LA 70002, USA.

Benoga Beauty

24/7 gay bar with 2 floors, a balcony & nonstop dance-club music keeping the party going.

Bourbon Pub & Parade

Gay bar offering draft beer, cocktails & drag shows in a snug space with an intimate vibe.

The Golden Lantern

Gay bar catering to the leather crowd provides a no-frills 24/7 hangout with a pool table.

Phoenix Bar

Dark, intimate bar featuring distinctive wall art, outdoor seating & regular DJ sets.

Poor Boys Bar

Divey gay pub known for scantily clad men dancing on the bar each night, plus sports on TV.

The Corner Pocket

Down-to-earth gay leather bar with daily happy hours, pool & adult videos on TV.

Rawhide Lounge

Laid-back sports bar with 17 TVs & more than 400 beers, plus raw oysters & pub grub from the grill.

Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar

Alternative theater & bar putting on plays, burlesque shows & indie music concerts in funky digs.

AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

Retro-styled diner drawing crowds from neighboring gay bars with burgers & breakfast served 24/7.

Clover Grill

American fare & creative cocktails served in a breezy, historical cottage with a pool & cabana bar.

The Country Club

Steampunk-themed gay bar with multiple video screens in a building from the 1800s.

Crossing NOLA

Hi-Ballz is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 4901 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Hi-Ballz

Tiny, romantic spot (reservations recommended) for creative Northern Italian fare.

The Italian Barrel

Rocket Science Salon is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 640 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA.

Rocket Science Salon

Comfortable Italian eatery serving wood-fired pizzas, salads, pastas & wine in a family atmosphere.

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

Simple Italian dishes & pizza in an intimate, laid-back space hung with "Mona Lisa" portraits.

Mona Lisa

Colorful storefront selling hip, contemporary clothing, shoes & accessories for men.

Vegas

Trilly Cheesesteaks is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 3735 Ulloa St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Trilly Cheesesteaks

Undergrowth Coffee is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 4332 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA.

Undergrowth Coffee

Consignment store with a sprawling showroom of pre-owned home furnishings, including antiques.

Renaissance Interiors

24/7 tavern & happening gay hangout since 1953 with a wraparound balcony & happy hour.

Cafe Lafitte's in Exile

Jeff's Haberdashery is a shop in New Orleans. Located at 4100 General De Gaulle Dr suite d-1b, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA.

Jeff's Haberdashery

NOLABraider is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 1452 N Broad St C, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

NOLABraider

Cool, late-night gay dance club with DJs, drag shows, go-go dancers & a balcony for people-watching.

Yoga season registration is open. Walk-ins are welcome to show up any Wednesday during the season with $10, but participation depends on space availability.

Swan River Yoga

Yoga

A weekly yoga class open to everyone, with registration and walk-in options, held on Wednesdays during the season.

Trivia season lasts from January 13 - March 3 on Tuesdays at The Broadside. Registration is $35.

The Broadside

Trivia

A weekly LGBTQ+ trivia night held on Tuesdays at The Broadside.

Supportive virtual meetups for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-24 to connect and share experiences.

Weekly Virtual LGBTQ+ Youth Meetups

Live drawing session for game play order on Instagram.

Crescent City Rougaroux

SLOAMe ROUPE LIVE DRAWING

Registration for the upcoming Dodgeball season.

UNO Rec & Fitness center

Dodgeball Season

A dodgeball league open to everyone that runs on Fridays at UNO Rec & Fitness center from February 27 to April 17.

A renowned drag-queen contest known as one of the most famous in America, held on Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras Bourbon Street Awards

A burst of queer springtime magic is coming to life at The Blooming Queendom! Join us for a buffet brunch, dazzling performances, and the incomparable Kozmik guiding the garden party. Come hungry, come sparkly, come ready to bloom.

531 Lyons St. Nola

The Blooming Queendom

A queer springtime brunch with performances and a garden party theme.

Calling all New Orleans area teachers, educators, and school staff who are interested in supporting LGBTQ2IA+ students! Join the New Orleans Pride Center and UTNO’s Sanctuary City committee to talk about the recent anti-LGBTQ2IA+ legislation’s impacts on students, learn about resources, and start planning strategies of support. Every first Tuesday of the month we gather to talk about LGBTQ2IA+ students’ emerging needs and how we can still work to meet them. Our main goals are to identify pathways for school employees to still be affirming and then share these out in the Greater New Orleans area and beyond. Snacks are always provided!

New Orleans Pride Center

LGBTQ2IA + Affirming Teacher Support Circle

A support circle for teachers and school staff in New Orleans to discuss supporting LGBTQ2IA+ students.

A gathering for educators and school staff in New Orleans to discuss supporting LGBTQ2IA+ students and recent legislation impacts.

Safer Schools Educators & Allies Group

A weekly trivia night held on Tuesdays at The Broadside.

A weekly yoga class open to everyone, with walk-in participation available on Wednesdays during the season.

Join us for the vibrant Mardi Gras festivities with parades, music, and colorful decorations in New Orleans.

HER HAUS Venue

Mardi Gras Celebration

A virtual meetup for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-24 to connect, share experiences, and find support in a safe, welcoming environment. Facilitated by trained professionals, the session includes icebreakers, activities, and discussions on topics important to participants. The event aims to foster community, self-expression, and support among youth. Registration is required via the provided link.

Dodgeball season registration is open. Season lasts from February 27 - April 17 on Fridays at UNO Rec & Fitness center. Registration is $45.

A dodgeball league for everyone happening at UNO Rec & Fitness center.

Bocce season registration is open. Click the link in our bio to register today!

The Fly

Bocce Season

A community bocce league season registration event for everyone.

Bowling registration is OPEN! Click the link in our bio to register today! Registration is $55.

Westside Lanes

Bowling Season

A community bowling event open for registration.

Join us for bowling at Stonewall Sports in New Orleans. Registration is open through Saturday, March 7.

French Quarter

Bowling at Stonewall Sports

Kickball season lasts from March 8 - May 10 on Sundays at St. Patrick Playground. Registration is $45.

St. Patrick Playground

Kickball Season

A community kickball league registration open for everyone.

The 'Writing Across the Rainbow' is an ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, from initial ideas to publishing and sharing work. Hosted by award-winning publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith, the event features guest presenters and encourages participation in various writing genres, including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Attendees should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, or tablets. The workshop aims to assist writers with world-building, plotting, character creation, editing, and constructive criticism, supporting their journey toward publication or personal growth.

2762 Orleans Ave

Writing Across the Rainbow Writing Workshop

A free monthly workshop for LGBTQIA+ writers to learn and improve their writing skills, share their work, and connect with others.

A support group for LGBTQ+ folks 18+ to share, connect, and grow in a safe, judgment-free zone.

Pride Center

Rooted: A LGBTQIA+ Support Group

A support group for LGBTQ+ adults to share, connect, and grow in a safe space.

Join us for a night of silliness and games at the Intergenerational Game Night, hosted by the New Orleans Pride Center in partnership with NOAGE (New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders). This event aims to bring community members across generations together through social gaming. Attendees can enjoy a variety of games, bring their favorites, and socialize in a relaxed environment. Snacks will be provided. The event is scheduled for March 10, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 at the New Orleans Pride Center located at 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA.

Intergenerational Game Night

A social evening of playing various games to bring together people of different ages in the LGBTQ+ community.

Join us at the Pride Center for Wellness Wednesdays, an evening of mindful meditations, positive affirmations, and LGBTQ-centered self-awareness and enlightenment practices. The event takes place every first Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and is open to everyone aged 18 and up. No registration is required—just come and enjoy an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Different holistic wellness practices will be explored each week, and attendees are encouraged to share their own practices by emailing info@nolapridecenter.org.

Wellness Wednesdays

A dodgeball league for everyone with registration open at UNO Rec & Fitness center.

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day 2026 with a night out in New Orleans, featuring a crawl through 4+ venues with no cover during crawl hours, culminating in a late-night party at the final stop. The event includes multiple venues with live music, a wristband for access, a map for navigation, and a vibrant atmosphere. Doors open at 7:30 PM, with wristbands to be picked up by 10:30 PM. Tickets start at $10 early bird, with options for group discounts. Participants are encouraged to dress in green and enjoy the lively festivities across various popular bars and nightclubs.

New Orleans St. Patrick's Day 2026 Bar Crawl

A drag show to raise funds to send the Crescent City Rougaroux team to the Bingham Cup 2026 in Brisbane, Australia. Featuring Lexis Redd D'Ville, Bear Necessities, Stormie Avery, Crawfish Cream, and more.

Oz New Orleans

Ruck the Runway Drag Show

Rugby: Crescent City Rougaroux

A drag show fundraiser to support the Crescent City Rougaroux team going to the Bingham Cup 2026 in Brisbane, Australia.

Join the New Orleans Pride Center for a dinner and meet-up. Each month different LGBTQ2IA+ community organizations are invited to come share about what they do for our communities. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the Pride Center, our programs, and how you can get involved. We will gather from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and free (delicious!) dinner will be provided. Come out to meet community and get nourished!

Community Meet Up with Free Dinner & A Show

A community gathering with free dinner where LGBTQ2IA+ organizations share about their work and how to get involved.

A weekly yoga class open to everyone during the season with walk-in options available.

A dodgeball league for everyone to join during a season running from February to April at UNO Rec & Fitness center.

A weekly yoga class open to everyone, with walk-in options available during the season.

A dodgeball league for everyone happening on Fridays at UNO Rec & Fitness center.

The Saints and Sinners Literary Festival is a literary event held in New Orleans, celebrating literature and authors. The festival is scheduled to start on April 1, 2026. Specific start and end times, venue details, and additional information are not provided in the content.

Saints and Sinners Literary Festival

A dodgeball league open for registration that runs on Fridays at UNO Rec & Fitness center.

A performance event featuring Diva Has Arrived, a petite model and dancer based in New Orleans, LA. The event is scheduled for April 4, 2026, starting at 19:30, at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto. The event celebrates burlesque, drag, and live shows, with a focus on variety and ladies' night themes.

Diva Has Arrived at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

An upcoming DJ event at OzNewOrleans featuring live performances and open talent night. The event is scheduled to start on April 4, 2026, at 19:30. Attendees can enjoy music and entertainment in a lively atmosphere. For more details, visit the event page.

OzNewOrleans DJ Event

A weekly yoga class open to everyone during the season with walk-in options and a $10 fee.

A dodgeball league where people can sign up to play on Fridays at UNO Rec & Fitness center.

A weekly yoga class open to everyone, with registration available and walk-ins welcome for a $10 fee.

A dodgeball league for everyone with registration open for a season running from February to April at UNO Rec & Fitness center.

Join us at the New Orleans Fairgrounds for the Jazz Festival Weekend 1 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, starting at 11:59 PM. This event offers a vibrant celebration of jazz music, entertainment, and cultural festivities in the heart of New Orleans. Experience an unforgettable night filled with live performances, lively atmosphere, and the spirit of jazz. Tickets can be booked online, and the event promises an exciting experience for music lovers and festival-goers alike.

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - Thursday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

The festival features a wide array of jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, folk, Latin, Caribbean, rock, pop, and dance music, along with local cuisine, crafts, and cultural activities.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

The event is the New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - 4 Day Pass, taking place at the New Orleans Fairgrounds on April 30, 2026, starting at 09:59 AM. It offers a multi-day jazz festival experience with tickets available for purchase. The festival celebrates jazz music and the vibrant culture of New Orleans, providing attendees with live performances and entertainment.

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - 4 Day Pass at New Orleans Fairgrounds

A lively dance party celebrating LGBTQ culture in New Orleans.

Now That's What I Call Queer! dance party

Pearl Jam concert as part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Pearl Jam Live in New Orleans

Another edition of the popular LGBTQ dance event in New Orleans.

A celebration featuring dance, music, and a mass wedding ceremony in New Orleans.

Dearly Beloved Dance Party + Mass Wedding @ Gasa Gasa

A celebration of the LGBTQ+ community with a parade, street festival, and various events in New Orleans.

LGBTQ Pride Parade and Festival

An annual celebration in June featuring a festival, street parade, and various events honoring the LGBTQ+ community.

New Orleans Pride

The LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest is scheduled to take place on June 4, 2026, in Toronto. This event features a celebration of queer comedy, showcasing performances by various comedians. Specific details about the venue, start and end times, and ticket information are not provided. For more information, please visit the event's official page or contact the organizers.

LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest

A vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride featuring colorful floats, costumes, and a lively atmosphere.

New Orleans Pride Parade

Armstrong Park

Black Queer Community Festival

Stonewall Sports New Orleans is an LGBTQ+ and ally community-based non-profit sports organization that includes a bocce league. The Stonewall bocce league provides a fun, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ players and their allies .

Bocce: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Stonewall Sports New Orleans organizes an LGBTQ-friendly bowling league, providing community members an inclusive way to compete and socialize. Weekly games include equipment and referees, underscoring the organization’s commitment to fun, inclusive sports .

Bowling: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Stonewall Sports New Orleans runs a co-ed dodgeball league for LGBTQ+ athletes and allies. The league emphasizes fun, inclusive recreation with provided equipment and social events for participants .

Dodgeball: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Crescent City Football League is a local co-ed flag football league in New Orleans that welcomes LGBTQ+ players and allies. It provides an inclusive environment for community flag football games .

Flag Football: Crescent City Football League

Stonewall Sports New Orleans organizes an LGBTQ+-friendly kickball league. The league provides uniforms, equipment, and referees for a fun, community-focused season of kickball .

Kickball: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Stonewall Sports New Orleans also runs a co-ed pickleball league, scheduled for Spring 2025, providing LGBTQ+ community members and allies a friendly environment to play the rapidly growing racquet sport .

Pickleball: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Founded in 2017, Crescent City Rougaroux is a gay and inclusive rugby club in New Orleans affiliated with International Gay Rugby. The club promotes fraternity, diversity, growth, and community service through rugby, creating a welcoming space for players of all backgrounds .

Stonewall Sports New Orleans hosts a running club for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. The group meets regularly for community runs, encouraging fitness and inclusivity among participants .

Running: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

NOLA Softball League (NSL) is a nonprofit slowpitch softball league founded by members of New Orleans’ LGBTQIA+ community in 2010 . NSL offers multiple divisions of play and aims to foster a positive, inclusive environment for recreation and socializing among players of all backgrounds .

Softball: NOLA Softball League

Stonewall Sports New Orleans organizes an LGBTQ+-inclusive volleyball league, providing weekly games and social events for players. This league is part of Stonewall Sports’ mission to support fun, inclusive sports experiences for all participants .

Volleyball: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Stonewall Sports New Orleans includes recreational yoga sessions as part of its offerings. These yoga classes, aimed at LGBTQ+ and allied participants, promote wellness and inclusivity in a non-competitive environment .

New Orleans

Upcoming Events

Yoga

Trivia

Weekly Virtual LGBTQ+ Youth Meetups

SLOAMe ROUPE LIVE DRAWING

Dodgeball Season

Mardi Gras Bourbon Street Awards

The Blooming Queendom

LGBTQ2IA + Affirming Teacher Support Circle

Sports Leagues

Bocce: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Bowling: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Dodgeball: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Flag Football: Crescent City Football League

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

American Townhouse

Up & Adam Eatz

GrandPre's

Benoga Beauty

Shop Queer-Owned in New Orleans

Take New Orleans's queer scene with you

Explore LGBTQ+ New Orleans

Where Things Are Happening