Located on the threshold of one of America's most exciting cities, the New Orleans Arena has taken its place as the number one entertainment and sports venue in the deep South. Home to the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets, the Arena is adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and within close proximity to downtown, the French Quarter, and over 25,000 first-class hotel rooms.

You name it - concerts, festivals, family friendly attractions, conventions, general sessions, special events, national television productions, and sports events of all kind - the Arena is New Orleans' premier facility for a wide array of events. Flexible seating configurations combined with an intimate atmosphere equals the perfect setting for your event.

SMG, the world leader in private management of public assembly facilities, has managed the Arena since its opening in 1999. SMG's expertise in handling all types of programming, from sold out concerts to private functions, will enhance your entire event experience. This first class facility, combined with SMG's in-house services and superior customer service, will ensure a successful and memorable program for you, your client, guests and attendees.

 

Reduced seating capacities can be achieved by utilizing the Arena’s in-house curtain drape. Capacity varies depending upon curtain placement.
*Seating capacity varies based upon production requirements.
*ADA seating included in figures listed.

For more information on booking public, ticketed events, please contact: arenabooking@superdome.com.

To complete the Facility Application, please click here.

For more information on booking private events, please contact: domeandarenasales@superdome.com.

To view the New Orleans Arena Sales Kit, please click here.