Super Bowl LIX events in New Orleans: Your Ultimate Guide

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Super Bowl LIX is taking over New Orleans, and the city is rolling out the red carpet with a week of events.

From star-studded parties and concerts to immersive fan experiences, here’s everything you need to know about the biggest events happening before the big game.

Sunday, Feb. 2

Lombardi Trophy second line

• Fans are invited to celebrate the Vince Lombardi Trophy’s arrival to New Orleans with a second line in the French Quarter featuring brass bands and Mardi Gras Indians
• Celebration begins at 5 p.m. at 300 Conti St.
• Second line will march down Decatur Street to Jackson Square
• Special projection show follows at 6:30 p.m. on the face of St. Louis Cathedral. The musical lighting shows will repeat nightly this week, every 30 minutes, from 6:30-11:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 3

Super Bowl Opening Night

• Caesars Superdome
• Tickets: $20 (Available via NFL One app) and SuperBowl.com/OpeningNight
• Fans can see both teams make their only public appearance before the game. Take photos, shop exclusive merchandise, and soak in the excitement inside the Dome!

Wednesday, Feb. 5

Super Bowl Experience Fan Fest (Wed-Sat)

• Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
• Open all day
• Tickets: $20 (Wed/Thu), $40 (Fri/Sat), Free for kids under 12 on SuperBowl.com/ExperienceTickets
• Meet NFL legends, take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy & shop exclusive Super Bowl gear!

Super Bowl Soulful Celebration

• Mahalia Jackson Theater
• Tickets: On sale at MahaliaJacksonTheater.com
• Hosted by Bill Bellamy & Rocsi Diaz
• Featuring The Isley Brothers, Yolanda Adams, Master P, Big Freedia, Lucky Daye, Trombone Shorty, Tori Kelly, Jonathan McReynolds, and the NFL Players Choir
• A night of music, faith, and football with performances from legendary artists and tributes to NFL stars Michael Strahan, Cameron Jordan, and Jared Verse.

Thursday, Feb. 6

Chris Stapleton live in concert

• The Fillmore
• Tickets: RSVP required
• A special performance by 10-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton, presented by SiriusXM

NFL Honors at Saenger Theater

• Saenger Theater
• Website: nfl.com/honors
• Host: Snoop Dogg
• The 14th Annual NFL Honors will celebrate the top players, coaches, and moments from the 2024 NFL season in a star-studded event. The evening will include the announcement of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees and be broadcast live on FOX and NFL Network.

The 4th Annual Playmakers Party

• Ohm Lounge, 601 Tchoupitoulas St.
• 9 PM - 2 AM
• Tickets: Available now at ohmlounge.com
• Hosted by Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin
• Featuring DJ Sommer Ray & 200+ social media influencers. Benefiting Hounds & Heroes Charity

Friday, Feb. 7

Run Travis Run 5K

• Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker to lead a 5K through Audubon Park at 9 a.m., “with surprises along the way”
• Spaces are limited; at RunTravisRun.com early to secure a spot
• After-party with live DJ, local food trucks and exclusive merchandise

UnKommon Events Pre-Game Party

• Generations Hall
• Red carpet at 9:30 PM
• Featuring DJ and producer Diplo and DJ UnKommon
• A portion of proceeds from the UnKommon Pre-Game Party will be donated to the American Red Cross to wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles and the Southeast Louisiana Red Cross, which provides year-round to the greater New Orleans community.

Kaskade at Ohm Lounge

• Ohm Lounge, 601 Tchoupitoulas St.
• Doors Open: 9 PM
• Tickets: Available now at ohmlounge.com
• An intimate DJ set by the legendary Kaskade to kick off the Super Bowl weekend!

Jeff Ross roasts New Orleans

• Republic NOLA, 828 South Peters St.
• Tickets: Available at eventbrite.com
• Roastmaster General Jeff Ross headlines two comedy shows with “surprise special guests”
• The 8 p.m. show is sold out; Doors open at 10:30 p.m. for the 11 p.m. show

Shaq’s Fun House

• Mardi Gras World
• 9 PM - 3 AM
• Tickets: $199.99+ at shaqsfunhouse.com
• Part festival, part carnival, part circus!
• Featuring Shaq as DJ Diesel, Ludacris, John Summit, DJ Irie, and Myles O’Neal
• Six-hour open bar, carnival games, rides & celebrity appearances

Post Malone: Bud Light Backyard Concert

• The Fillmore
• Tickets: Free (Enter via Bud Light’s Instagram or Facebook #Sweepstakes)
• A one-night-only intimate performance by Post Malone.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Louisiana Cultural Festival (Day 1)

• French Market, New Orleans
• All day
• Free ission
• Celebrate Louisiana’s diverse culture with live music, local food vendors, Mardi Gras Indians, and Native American performances.

Super Bowl Host Committee Parade

• Starts at Esplanade Ave. & Decatur St.
• 10 AM - 12 PM
• A Mardi Gras-style parade through the French Quarter featuring floats, marching bands, and special guests.

Mister Oso x Ortega Tailgate Taco Pop-Up

• Mister Oso
• Reservations encouraged at misterosonola.com/reservations
• 3 p.m.
• A taco-fueled tailgate featuring special dishes like Frito Pie, Beef Birria Tacos & Fried Chicken Tacos.
• One lucky attendee will win two tickets to the Super Bowl

Taste of the NFL

• National World War II Museum
• 4-7 p.m.
• Tickets: Available at TasteoftheNFL.com (21+ event)
• Hosted by celebrity chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry, and Mark Bucher
• All net proceeds will go toward GENYOUth’s End Student Hunger initiative, helping to increase food security for children in Louisiana and across the country.
• Guests will enjoy exclusive signature dishes, all-inclusive food and beverages, and appearances from NFL Legends and players.

Sports Illustrated: The Party

• Mardi Gras World
• Tickets: Start at $399 at sitheparty.com
• Featuring Dom Dolla and Diplo
• Includes five-hour open bar

Maxim’s ‘Saints & Sinners’ Big Game Party

• 9:30 p.m.
• Generations Hall
• Tickets available on MaximSB.com
• Guests will experience live performances from internationally acclaimed DJ duo Loud Luxury, award-winning producer Timbaland, Plastik Funk, DJ UnKommon, and NFL All-Pro Le’Veon Bell.
• A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross, ing wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles and aiding the Southeast Louisiana Red Cross in its ongoing efforts in the greater New Orleans area.

50 Cent and Sommer Ray at Ohm Lounge

• 9 p.m.
• Ohm Lounge, 601 Tchoupitoulas Street
• Earl Bird tickets start at $49.99

Super Bold Comedy Block Party with 50 Cent

• Mahalia Jackson Theater
• Tickets: Available at MahaliaJacksonTheater.com
• Featuring 50 Cent, Bill Bellamy, Chico Bean & DC Young Fly

Sunday, Feb. 9 - Super Bowl Sunday

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate

• Mardi Gras World
• Noon-5 p.m.
• General ission: Free, VIP Packages: $50 - $800 at GuysFlavortownTailgate.com
• Featuring food from top NOLA restaurants including Cochon King BBQ, Seither’s Seafood and Bourrée
• Live performances by Diplo, Flava Flav and Cowboy Mouth

Super Bowl LIX

• Caesars Superdome
• Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. on Fox 8
• Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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