Laissez les bons temps rouler
La Veillée
Louisiana after dark — nightlife, drag, live music, and the gatherings that start when the sun quits.
Most of what gathers after dark is 18+ or 21+ — each listing says which, and the venue has the final word at the door.
Coming up after dark
LUST FILTH VIII: Southern DecadenceThu, Sep 3 · 10:30pm · The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret · New OrleansBourbon Pub & Parade — Southern Decadence WeekendThu, Sep 3 · Bourbon Pub & Parade · New OrleansSouthern Decadence Weekend at OzThu, Sep 3 · Oz New Orleans · New OrleansBearracuda Southern DecadenceFri, Sep 4 · 9pm · The Joy Theater · New OrleansHIT IT: Southern Decadence — Weekend Night PassFri, Sep 4 · 10pm · Secret Marigny location (emailed to ticket holders) · New OrleansGrrl:SoDec — Southern Decadence for Queer WomenSat, Sep 5 · 8pm · Toulouse Theatre · New OrleansHorse Meat Disco — Southern Decadence 2026Sat, Sep 5 · 9pm · The Fillmore New Orleans · New OrleansBurning Hell Burlesque: 7th CircleSun, Sep 6 · 10:30pm · The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret · New OrleansSTRUT — Southern Decadence Pool Party with Plane JaneMon, Sep 7 · 12pm · The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans · New OrleansQUUeer Fête!!Sat, Oct 17 · Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, 8470 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 · Baton Rouge