New Orleans

Nightlife

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.

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.

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

HER HAUS Venue

Mardi Gras Celebration

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.

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 lively dance party celebrating LGBTQ culture in New Orleans.

Now That's What I Call Queer! dance party

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

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

Queer Nightlife in New Orleans

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Mardi Gras Bourbon Street Awards

Sunday, March 1, 2026

The Blooming Queendom

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Mardi Gras Celebration

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Ruck the Runway Drag Show

Take New Orleans's queer scene with you

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Diva Has Arrived at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

OzNewOrleans DJ Event

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Now That's What I Call Queer! dance party

Monday, June 1, 2026

Now That's What I Call Queer! dance party

Dearly Beloved Dance Party + Mass Wedding @ Gasa Gasa

Take New Orleans's queer scene with you