Arts & Entertainment across the New Orleans metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned arts & entertainment businesses across the New Orleans metro, not just the city itself.
Galleries, museums, studios, performers and music businesses across the city. New Orleans supports an unusually large number of working artists and independent venues for its size, and many of the galleries here keep short or appointment-only hours. Check opening times directly rather than trusting a search result.
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Where they are across the New Orleans metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
20 listings, scroll for more
- Kajun's Karaoke BarNew Orleans
- 2nd Line ToursNew Orleans
- Bamboula'sNew Orleans
- Brass Band ParigiNew Orleans
- Donald Harrison, Sr. MuseumNew Orleans
- George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American ArtNew Orleans
- Hot TinNew Orleans
- Know NOLA ToursNew Orleans
- La Carreta on MagazineNew Orleans
- Lower Ninth Ward Living MuseumNew Orleans
- Lucky Rose GalleryNew Orleans
- Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & CultureNew Orleans
- New Orleans African American MuseumNew Orleans
- New Orleans Music EventsNew Orleans
- New Orleans Pharmacy MuseumNew Orleans
- Our Sacred StoriesNew Orleans
- Stella Jones GalleryNew Orleans
- StudioBENew Orleans
- Stumpy's Hatchet House - NOLANew Orleans
- Sweet Lorraine'sNew Orleans
Businesses on the map of New Orleans
- Bamboula's, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- Brass Band Parigi, New Orleans (town center)
- Donald Harrison, Sr. Museum, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- Kajun's Karaoke Bar, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- Know NOLA Tours, New Orleans (town center)
- La Carreta on Magazine, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- Lucky Rose Gallery, New Orleans (town center)
- Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- New Orleans Music Events, New Orleans (town center)
- New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- Our Sacred Stories, New Orleans (town center)
- StudioBE, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- Stumpy's Hatchet House - NOLA, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
- Sweet Lorraine's, New Orleans (ZIP code area)
Going out for the arts in New Orleans? Start here.
Guides to accessible, sensory-friendly and welcoming events, so you know what to look for and what to ask.
Guides for events that work for everyone
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How many arts and entertainment businesses are listed across the New Orleans metro?
20 right now, in New Orleans. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
How do I find out what is on this week?
Theaters, galleries and venues post their own calendars, and schedules follow seasons and festivals rather than a standard week. Check before you plan a night around one.
Are there accessible and sensory-friendly performances?
Many venues offer captioned, audio-described or relaxed performances on set dates. Ask the box office about seating, captions and quiet spaces when you book.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest an arts or entertainment business that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know an arts or entertainment business we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.