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Gay Events in New Orleans

New Orleans' LGBTQ+ events are legendary — from Southern Decadence and Pride to bounce nights, drag spectaculars, and second-line parades that keep the queer spirit alive year-round. Browse upcoming queer events in New Orleans.

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Monday, September 14

Lazy Susan Karaoke

Lazy Susan Karaoke

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.

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Tuesday, September 15

Open Talent Night

Open Talent Night

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.

Weekly

Wednesday, September 16

The Big Gay Game Show

The Big Gay Game Show

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.

Weekly

Thursday, September 17

Queens and Queers of Comedy

Queens and Queers of Comedy

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.

Weekly
The Oz Str!p Off

The Oz Str!p Off

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.

Weekly

Friday, September 18

Freaky Fridays

Freaky Fridays

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.

Weekly
New Meat Amateur Dance Contest

New Meat Amateur Dance Contest

8 PM - 9 PM

The Corner Pocket, New Orleans

New Meat Amateur Dance Contest is The Corner Pocket's weekly Friday 8PM amateur dance contest in New Orleans' French Quarter, where fresh faces jump on the bar and compete for the crowd at this male-dancer bar.

Weekly
Smoke Show

Smoke Show

10 PM - 12 AM

Golden Lantern, New Orleans

Smoke Show at Golden Lantern in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly late-night Friday drag show hosted by Kozmik and Roslynn Aphrodite Alexander, starting 10PM.

Weekly

Saturday, September 19

Drag Brunch

Drag Brunch

10 AM - 1 PM

The Country Club, New Orleans

Weekend drag brunch at The Country Club in New Orleans' Bywater, served Saturday and Sunday with seatings at 10AM and 1PM in the dining room and by the pool, hosted by a rotating cast of local queens.

Weekly
Let It Whip

Let It Whip

8 PM - 10 PM

Oz New Orleans, New Orleans

Let It Whip at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a drag show on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month hosted by Lexis Redd D'Ville, 8PM, with special guests.

Monthly
Drag Me to the Lantern!

Drag Me to the Lantern!

10 PM - 12 AM

Golden Lantern, New Orleans

Drag Me to the Lantern! at Golden Lantern in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Saturday night drag revue, 10PM to midnight.

Weekly

Sunday, September 20

Drag Brunch

Drag Brunch

10 AM - 1 PM

The Country Club, New Orleans

Weekend drag brunch at The Country Club in New Orleans' Bywater, served Saturday and Sunday with seatings at 10AM and 1PM in the dining room and by the pool, hosted by a rotating cast of local queens.

Weekly
WigSnatchers Drag Brunch

WigSnatchers Drag Brunch

12 PM - 3 PM

Marigny Brasserie, New Orleans

WigSnatchers Drag Brunch runs every Sunday noon to 3PM at Marigny Brasserie on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans' Faubourg Marigny, presented by local production company WigSnatchers.

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Diva Royale Drag Brunch

Diva Royale Drag Brunch

1:30 PM - 3 PM

House of Buns, New Orleans

Diva Royale hosts a Sunday drag brunch at House of Buns on Bourbon Street, New Orleans — a ticketed celebrity-impersonation drag show. 21+, advance tickets only.

Weekly
Vanessa Carr Live Music

Vanessa Carr Live Music

3 PM - 5 PM

Golden Lantern, New Orleans

Vanessa Carr Live Music at Golden Lantern in the French Quarter, New Orleans: Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Vanessa Carr plays live every Sunday afternoon, 3PM to 5PM.

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