18 gay venues · 15 gay-friendly venues · 88 upcoming events
New Orleans is one of the most gay-friendly cities in the South, with a queer scene as vibrant and uninhibited as the city itself. From the legendary gay bars of the French Quarter and Marigny to Southern Decadence — one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in the country — NOLA celebrates queer culture like nowhere else.
Mon, Sep 21
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Lazy Susan Karaoke at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Monday karaoke night hosted by a rotating cast of drag queens, 8:30PM.
WeeklyTue, Sep 22
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Open Talent Night at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Tuesday open talent contest hosted by Debbie with a D, 8:30PM, first eight sign-ups perform.
WeeklyWed, Sep 23
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
The Big Gay Game Show at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Wednesday drag game show where the audience plays Lip Sync 4 Your Life and more against local drag stars, 8:30PM, with a rotating host and prizes.
WeeklyThu, Sep 24
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Queens and Queers of Comedy at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Thursday LGBTQ comedy and drag show hosted by Laveau Contraire, 8:30PM.
WeeklyThu, Sep 24
11:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
The Oz Str!p Off at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly late-night Thursday strip contest with DJ Adam Joseph and a spotlight from the Ladies of Oz or Oz GoGos, sign-up 10PM, contest 11:30PM.
WeeklyFri, Sep 25
8 PM - 10 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Freaky Fridays at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Friday drag show hosted by Ivy Dripp and The Lady Munster with DJ Daniel Gray, doors 7:30, show at 8PM.
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801 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
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740 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
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800 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
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941 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, United States
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439 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States
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901 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116
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1239 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
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2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, United States
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940 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States
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634 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117, United States
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3229 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
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2301 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117, United States
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