Mark your calendars for a spectacular evening of performing arts! BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions is bringing an enchanting event to the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans on August 29, 2026. Starting at 19:00, this London-based organization promises a night filled with captivating performances that will delight both children and adults. Known for their high-quality productions, BBC Studios is sure to provide an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of performing arts. Secure your tickets now at the provided link!

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Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show

Mahalia Jackson Theater

Your LPO returns to open the season with an unforgettable Opening Night featuring the festive energy and orchestral color of Anna Clyne’s Masquerade. The evening continues with the lush, sweeping romanticism of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a work of unparalleled passion and virtuosity. We conclude this grand debut with the profound depth and monumental power of Brahms’s Symphony No. 4, marking a triumphant return to the Orpheum Theater.

Opening Night: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

Orpheum Theater

Whisk yourself away to the "City of Light" with the bubbly wit of Offenbach’s La vie Parisienne Overture and a world-class new work by a local Louisiana composer. The French celebration continues with the surreal, jazzy rhythms of Milhaud’s Le boeuf sur le toit and the bustling cinematic flair of Ibert’s Suite Symphonique: Paris. We conclude with the festive grandeur of Mozart’s Symphony No. 31, a majestic tribute to the elegance of the French capital.

Mozart Symphony No. 31 “Paris”

New Marigny Theatre

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes Tank and the Bangas back to the Orpheum Theater for their third full collaboration, joined by Dawn Richard. Since their last appearance on this stage, the genre-defying band has ascended to new heights, taking home the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for The Heart, The Mind, The Soul. They return not just as fan favorites, but as decorated artists at the pinnacle of their craft.

Fronted by the singular Tarriona "Tank" Ball, the band's blend of soul, funk, hip-hop, and spoken word has always defied easy categorization. Paired with the full symphonic force of the LPO and the unmistakable voice of Dawn Richard, their music takes on new depth, drama, and scale. Expect a night that moves between intimate and explosive.

LPO + Tank & The Bangas + Dawn Richard

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The Artelize Podcast Presenting Will Shutes: 'Bring it down out of the clouds to human being level'

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFe6mW6x9pc

The Artelize Podcast: 'Amplifying What Makes Us Human'. A conversation with Zuly E. Inirio

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Experience the heat and heartbeat of Latin America with this vibrant program, beginning with the sweeping, cinematic landscapes of Ginastera’s Pampeana No. 3. The energy intensifies as cellist Roman Mekinulov takes the stage for Miguel del Aguila’s Concierto en Tango, a work overflowing with rhythmic fire and seductive melodies. We round out the celebration with the colorful Spanish flair and spirited dances of Falla’s El sombrero de tres picos.

Concierto en Tango

Carlos Miguel Prieto returns to the podium for a compelling program of 20th-century orchestral works. The evening opens with Revueltas’s Suite from Redes, rich in rhythmic vitality and cinematic color, followed by Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, a work of lyricism and sharp-edged brilliance featuring violin soloist Aubree Oliverson. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 brings the program to a powerful close, its sweeping drama and emotional intensity offering a monumental conclusion under Prieto’s leadership.

Prieto Returns: Shostakovich No. 5

Osees

The Civic Theatre

Explore a whimsical world of nature starting with the delicate, shimmering textures of Roussel’s The Spider’s Feast and a fresh Local Composer Feature. Delight in the quirky humor of Telemann’s Cricket Symphony followed by the soaring, kite-inspired rhythms of Gabriela Ortiz’s Papalotes. The performance takes flight with Respighi’s The Birds, a charming suite that mimics the trills and calls of our feathered friends.

Birds, Bugs and Kites

Step back in time and across Europe with a program that begins with the atmospheric charm of the Boccherini/Berio Ritirata notturna di Madrid, a work that captures the rhythmic pulse of a midnight street retreat. The brilliance continues with Mozart’s “Jupiter” symphony, a towering masterpiece of the Classical era. Finally, the stage comes alive with the vivid colors and folk-inspired energy of Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a mesmerizing ballet score that tells a tale of magic and heartbreak.

Mozart & Stravinsky

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra rings in the holiday season with stunning selections from Handel’s Messiah and beloved classical Christmas music. Experience the power and beauty of this timeless masterpiece, featuring the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus, performed by the region’s finest musicians. A cherished holiday tradition, this concert is the perfect way to celebrate the season with the splendor of orchestral and choral music.

Classical Christmas: Messiah

This beloved annual tradition brings everyone’s favorite holiday classics to life in a festive and heartwarming concert for all ages. From timeless carols to spirited orchestral favorites, this program is sure to fill you with holiday cheer—culminating in a joyful audience sing-along. Gather your loved ones and make this unforgettable musical celebration part of your holiday season.

Holiday Spectacular

Modern jazz quartet from New Orleans founded in 1978, the Astral Project has delighted audiences around the world for more than 40 years now with its unique brand of cutting edge improvisation and near telepathic interplay over deep New Orleans’ grooves. A devoted student of Eastern philosophy, Dagradi coined the band name as a reflection of the group’s quest for a higher plane of experience.  Rolling Stone Magazine describes Astral Project as "ECM-style grace with New Orleans humidity."

Astral Project

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

GRAMMY award-winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis formed the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO) in 2008.  Featuring up to 18 accomplished musicians at any given concert, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra sets the standard for celebrating jazz.

Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Josh Paxton is a dynamic New Orleans–based pianist celebrated for fusing the Crescent City’s deep piano traditions with modern jazz sensibilities, classical technique, and funky rhythmic flair. Trained under Ellis Marsalis at the University of New Orleans—where he earned his master’s degree—Paxton has become a fixture of the city’s music scene, performing as both a solo artist and sideman with artists like Bruce Hornsby, Maria Muldaur, the Wild Magnolias, and Debbie Davis . A recognized authority on New Orleans piano legends, he has published transcriptions of James Booker, Professor Longhair, and more

Josh Paxton

Experience the raw chemistry of our musicians in this intimate, conductorless performance. The program opens with the sun-drenched lyricism and flowing grace of Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings. The ensemble then shifts to the rustic, folk-inspired charm of Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds, showcasing a breathtaking dialogue between the players.

Essential Dvořák: The Serenades

Experience the enchanting folklore of Norway with evocative selections from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suites No. 1 and No. 2. The program then scales the heights of emotion with Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a monumental journey from a somber funeral march to a jubilant, life-affirming finale. Together, these works offer a powerful evening of storytelling.

Peer Gynt & Mahler No. 5

Immerse yourself in a program of dramatic Russian masters, beginning with the stirring themes and patriotic fervor of Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slave. The mood shifts to one of elegance and intrigue with the sweeping, dark-edged beauty of the Waltz from Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite. Finally, the evening concludes with the enchanting storytelling and shimmering orchestration of Prokofiev’s Cinderella Suite No. 1.

Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev

Experience the crisp, modern energy of Piston’s Sinfonietta. Next, marvel at the intricate weaving of melodies in Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins. The program travels through time with Thomas Adès’ Three Studies from Couperin, blending Baroque elegance with contemporary flair. We finish with the joyful wit and legendary spirit of Haydn’s "Miracle" Symphony.

Miracles with Haydn, Bach, and More

Dive into an evening of high-stakes drama with the bold energy of Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture. Experience the brilliance of a Romantic trailblazer in Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, a work of stunning lyricism and virtuosity. The program culminates in the majestic power of Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 “The Great”.

Schubert “The Great”

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes Samara Joy to the stage for an evening where two distinct musical forces meet to create something truly extraordinary.

Samara Joy brings a depth and warmth to every performance that is singular in jazz today. Multiple Grammy Awards have followed naturally, and with them a reputation as one of the most important vocal artists of her generation. Paired with the LPO, her artistry finds new dimension and new possibility. Rooted in tradition yet entirely alive in the moment, the conversation between her voice and a full orchestra is something rare. Beautiful, unexpected, and not to be missed

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