Graceland to Neverland: Tara Elliott Live ft. Bettie's Bombshells Runway
About this Event
Calling all Moonwalkers, Jailhouse Rockers, and Pin-Up Creatures crawling in search of blood, to terrorize the Marigny at the Thriller Fashion Graveyard!
The Krewe of BOO! parade doesn't end on Canal Street—the real rock-and-roll second line rolls straight into Cafe Istanbul!
Escape the French Quarter chaos. Doors open at 8:00 PM.
🎙️ TARA ELLIOTT LIVE IN CONCERT
FROM GRACELAND TO NEVERLAND: Sing With The Kings (Elvis & MJ)
Featuring the Premiere of Bettie’s Bombshells NOLA 2026 Haute-Gothic Runway Collection
Fashion House: Bettie's Bombshells NOLA—Celebrating 12 Years of Inclusion from the East Coast to the Deep South.
The Stage: Live In The Thriller Fashion Graveyard At Cafe Istanbul.
Theme & Dress Code: Bombshells ’N’ Beaux (Women’s & Men’s) 1960s Dark Pulp Bettie Page & James Bond Inspired: A Gothic Romance of Vampire & Zombie Silhouettes.
"The bastard child of Janis Joplin and Iggy Pop & the Stooges." Rooted in the soulful grit of New Orleans and forged in the fires of New York's rock scene, powerhouse singer-songwriter Tara Elliott and her live band unleash her original music and transform the historic catalogs of Elvis and MJ into raw rock-and-roll fuel—blasting open the vault for an explosive Queen Size immersive runway concert experience premiering Bettie’s Bombshells NOLA dark pulp vampire and zombie silhouettes.
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🎟️ TICKET CRYPT OPEN NOW
Save $5 on all tickets by securing your Early Bird seats before Wednesday, September 30th!
Step into a world of dark mystery, shiny leatherette, and whip-cracking theatricality. No industry fluff. No filler variety acts. No distractions. Just unfiltered attitude, live music, and size-inclusive silhouettes.
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🎬 THE MAIN EVENTS
• ACT I: THE "QUEEN SIZE" CINEMATIC PREMIERE
Blasting open the vault for the exclusive, long-awaited world premiere of Tara Elliott's cinematic music video "Queen Size"—captured on location in Spain. A stark, visual prelude that sets the stage for the night's dark romance.
• ACT II: THE ROCK & RUNWAY EXTRAVAGANZA
The world debut of the new body-inclusive Bombshells 'N' Beaux Haute-Gothic collection. Witness a dark pulp crossover where tailored 007-inspired couture meets pop art horror—featuring original Vampire Fang Collars, Cheongsam Biker silhouettes, and Thriller-inspired red leatherette couture.
• ACT III: PURE LIVE ROCK AND ROLL
No backing tracks. No compromises. Tara Elliott and her live band blast through two high-octane sets blending Tara’s fierce original music with high-powered, transformed rock reinventions of Elvis and MJ classics, turning the historic catalogs into raw female empowerment fuel.
• THE AFTERMATH: VAMPS VS. ZOMBIES COSTUME CONTEST AND DJ AFTERPARTY 11PM TO MIDNIGHT
The floor belongs to you. Choose your side: Mid-Century Pulp Vampire or Thriller Zombie. Dress to command for a chance to win exclusive pieces straight from the Bettie's Bombshells collection.
🎫 TICKET TIERS & ADMISSION
• VIP Balcony Pass (Premium Overhead View)
Early Bird (Until Sept 30): $40.00 | Regular: $45.00
Premium first-come, first-served balcony seating. Get the absolute best bird's-eye view of the entire runway fashion show and both high-octane rock sets from above. Includes a VIP wristband at the door.
• Main Floor Seating (Tables & Chairs)
Early Bird (Until Sept 30): $30.00 | Regular: $35.00
First-come, first-served table and chair seating right along the main floor runway. Get up close to the live rock action and the couture collection. Includes a wristband at the door.
• General Admission (Standing Room)
Early Bird (Until Sept 30): $25.00 | Regular: $30.00
Standard entry to the venue. Perfect for dancing, hitting the bar, and catching the live show and costume contest from the main floor standing areas. Includes a wristband at the door.
🖤 THE HAUTE-GOTHIC REVOLUTION IS HERE
The vault has officially broken open! Follow our new secure backup Instagram page (@BettiesBombshellsNOLA) for the latest in-store updates and sneak peeks. These BB's Signature silhouettes are strictly limited editions. Stop by our Magazine Street fashion house during our open hours to get fitted and fully styled before the show!
📍 EVENT & VENUE DETAILS
• Show Location: Cafe Istanbul (2372 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA)
• Show Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Show Times: Doors 8:00 PM | Show 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• Design House: Bettie's Bombshells Nola (2049 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA)
• Design House Hours: Thursday – Monday (11:00 AM – 6:15 PM) | Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
🎙️ ABOUT TARA ELLIOTT
Rooted in the soulful grit of New Orleans and forged in the fires of New York's rock scene, Tara Elliott has been hailed by fans and music media alike as "the bastard child of Janis Joplin and Iggy Pop & the Stooges." Her music channels rebellion, vulnerability, and redemption—delivered through powerhouse vocals that transcend mere description. With Led Zeppelin-esque range and raw emotion, Tara writes and sings her truth: the story of "No Parachute," a life of chaos and resilience born from addiction, heartbreak, loss, faith, and the fight to reclaim love on her own terms. Every performance is a visceral confession—fiery, fearless, and deeply human.
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 31.37 to USD 48.97
