The Welcome Affair, presented by Morris Bart, returns to the Orpheum Theater this summer to kick off the Essence Music Festival and Fourth of July weekend. Produced by WYLD?FM and WQUE?FM, listeners can only get tickets by visiting one of the official contest stops hosted at local businesses across the New Orleans area. Each stop will select six winners, and each winner will receive a pair of tickets to the June 30th concert. No tickets are for sale, and you must be present at the ticket stop when winners are announced to claim your prize.
The Welcome Affair, presented by Morris Bart, returns to the Orpheum Theater this summer to kick off the Essence Music Festival and Fourth of July weekend. Produced by WYLD?FM and WQUE?FM, listeners can only get tickets by visiting one of the official contest stops hosted at local businesses across the New Orleans area. Each stop will select six winners, and each winner will receive a pair of tickets to the June 30th concert. No tickets are for sale, and you must be present at the ticket stop when winners are announced to claim your prize.
Tickets held for Will Call may be picked up as early as 1 hour before event at the Orpheum Box Office. The customer must present ID.
There are multiple paid parking garages and surface lots available in the immediate vicinity of the Orpheum Theater.
- Wheelchair accessible sections
- Companion seats available
- Elevators to all levels
- Assistive listening devices provided
- Service animal friendly
- No outside food or drinks
- Photography/recording prohibited during performances
- Business casual attire recommended
- Age restrictions may apply for certain shows
- Electronic devices must be silenced
Everyone must have a ticket to enter. Age restrictions vary per show.
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