#TNCWeekend: 7.24-7.26☀️

From X Games events and run clubs to pool parties and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!

Hey y’all,

Hope you’ve had a great week and an even better Tales of the Cocktail! 🍸 It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into another big weekend.

With X Games officially taking over New Orleans, we’ve got everything you need to know below, including ticket information if you still haven’t grabbed yours. Beyond the action, this weekend is packed with live music, late-night DJ sets, festivals, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore.

We’re also thankful the worst of the rain stayed away. Now, let’s get into everything happening this weekend!

-The Nola Collective

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FEATURED: X Games New Orleans Championship 2026

Before we get into this week’s guide, we wanted to give one more shoutout to another major event coming to New Orleans!

If you haven’t been keeping up, X Games is bringing three days of action sports, live music, and festival experiences to New Orleans, July 24-26, with competitions at the Caesars Superdome and nightly concerts at the Smoothie King Center.

The music lineup includes Metro Boomin and Subtronics, along with fan experiences, athlete appearances, interactive activations, food, and plenty happening throughout the weekend.

As part of our partnership, our readers can save 25% on tickets using the link below. Use code XGMODE for the 3 Day bundle.

🎟️ Grab your discounted tickets here: LINK

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All events are organized into categories by date and linked for easy access.

* = recurring weekly | 🍸= TNC Favorites | 😊 = Solo-Friendly (Events perfect for enjoying on your own) | 💼 = Business/Networking Events

Art + Community + Wellness

Friday 7.24

1. EFFECT Fitness World Tour 2026- New Orleans at Caesars Place - July 23rd -26th

2. The French [Quarter] Open presented by Les Vergers Boiron at Exchange Pickleball 9:00am-11:00am 😊

3. The Art of Self-Care at Wine Art Gallery 5:30pm-8:00pm 😊

4. Masterclass- Two Hour Immersive Movement Experience at Dancing Grounds 6:00pm 😊

Saturday 7.25

1. X Run Starts at Corner of La Salle & Sugar Bowl Drive - Meetup Starts at 7:30am 😊

2. New Orleans Girls Club x Her Krewe- Walk, Run & Connect at Audubon Park 8:00am-10:00am 😊

3. Tour De Orleans Starts 80000 Lakeshore Dr. 9:00am -Until 😊

4. Flow & Float at Sunnies 9:00am

5. Baldwin & Co Monthly Book Club 11:00am-12:30pm 😊

6. Devotion Vintage Bazaar at Devotion Studios 11:00am-5:00pm

7. Black Travel Alliance Meet & Sip at St. Noir Cafe 1:00pm-3:00pm 😊💼

8. Community Farmers Market - Marigny 5:00pm-8:00pm 😊

Sunday 7.26

1. Crescent City Flea at Merchant Hall 12:00pm-6:00pm 😊

2. Sunset Sessions at The Barnstudios 6:30pm-10:00pm 😊

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 7.24

1. X Games New Orleans Championship at Superdome - Friday - Sunday 😊

2. 23rd Annual Wine Bottle Share Bacchanal Party 3:00pm-10:00pm

3. The Friday Set w/ Nell Simmons- Bradley at Virgin Hotels 7:00pm-9:00pm 🍸😊

4. Free Friday Concert Series Featuring Soul Brass Band + The Next Level Band at Tipitina’s 8:00pm-Until 😊

5. Open Mic Night at Adinkra Lounge 9:00pm-12:00am

Saturday 7.25

1. Alfred Banks: “Yestermonth” Album Release Party at Toulouse Theatre 7:00pm 😊

2. The Nayo Jones Experience at The Jazz Playhouse 7:30pm & 9:00pm 😊🍸

3. Meet Me Halfway- Improv Show at 1506 Prytania 7:30pm-Until

4. Stoned vs Drunk vs Sober at Howlin Wolf 8:00pm

5. Live at Good Measure — Smoker’s World 9:00pm-12:00am

6. Ado Soul & The Tribe LIVE at Café Negril 10:00pm & Midnight shows 😊

7. Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers at DBA 10:00pm

Sunday 7.26

1. Legends of the Dew Drop: Road to Rock & Roll – Breakfast Show at Dew Drop Inn 9:00am-11:00am

2. Summer Sky: Dominic Scott x Pandora’s Snoballs 4:00pm-6:00pm 😊

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 7.24

1. Espanita Tequila at Garden District Hotel 11:00am-3:00pm

2. Bartender Residency Presented by Jack Daniel’s at Hard Rock Cafe 1:00pm-3:00pm

3. Community Cut Up Pool Party Presented by Chocolate City’s Best x Turning Tables at Blue Crawfish 1:00pm-5:00pm 🍸

4. Summer in Pheiress w/ Jamil, Dontae, Kilobauud, Jake Ryan & more! at Nitecap 1:00pm-6:00pm & 10:00pm-4:00am

5. Bar Sound Matters - Guest Shift Happy Hour at Tragos Amargos 5:00pm-Until

6. Your Favorite Group Chat—In Real Life at NOLA Art Bar 5:00pm-10:00pm

7. Nola Miles Club: AFTER DARK | Glow Run, DJ FTK & Party at The Exchange 7:30pm-11:00pm

8. Six Ward Steppers 3rd Annual All White Affair at The Garden 7:30pm-Until

9. Cest Funk & RQ Away at Upstairs at Anna’s 9:00pm-1:00am

10. Dabney & Bullock. Presents: Nightcap at Nightbloom 9:00pm-1:00am 🍸

11. The Midnight Assembley w/ Lord Chilla & Mars The Vampire 11:00pm-5:00am

12. Primos w/ DJ FTK, Chinola & Mikey Offline at Poor Boys 11:00pm-Until 🍸

13. Pour Taste at OHM Lounge 11:00pm-2:30am

Saturday 7.25

1. Black Men Run at City Park Reunion Shelter 7:00am

2. Pure Intentions Presents Lavender Mirage at The Maidstone 2:00pm-9:00pm

3. SUNRISE SHENANIGANS SaturDAY Day Party w/DJ RAM at Maze 3:00pm-8:00pm

4. Xclusive Saturdays at Xcape 4:00pm-Until

5. REWIND: 2000s - TWO ROOM TAKEOVER w/ DJ G + SNAXX + Chiesa at Republic 10:00pm-Until

6. SET DE FLO- 9 year anniversary with Ice House Radio w/ Mikey Offline, RQ Away, Legatron Prime, ANTWIGADEE!, Kilobauud & more! at Poor Boys 10:00pm-6:00am 🍸

7. Kaytraaaa! Club! w/ Legatron Prime at No Dice 11:00pm-Until

Sunday 7.26

1. Pool Party with Lalo Tequila at Windsor Court 1:00pm-5:00pm

2. Club Soleil at The Pool Club 3:00pm-7:00pm

3. Let’s Xcape Sundays at Xcape 4:00pm-Until

4. Songs in the Key of Wonder w/ Phlegm at Anna’s (Upstairs) 5:00pm-8:00pm 🍸

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