New Orleans Festivals

Music, food, wine, culture -- New Orleans has an exciting festival for every occasion. Music lovers will want to check out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Fest, Essence Music Fest and Voodoo Festival. Enjoy fine cuisine and unique foods at the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience and the Po-Boy Festival. Southern culture and holiday fun can be found in a variety of New Orleans events including Mardi Gras, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's Eve, White Linen Night and more. Whatever your interests there's a New Orleans festival for you.

St Patrick's Day - 03/17/2012

Head to New Orleans for the famous St. Patrick’s Day celebration (think: Irish Mardi Gras) in the Irish Channel neighborhood. More info
The Buku Music + Art Project - 03/17/2012

The BUKU Music + Art Project fuses the unlikely combination of Hip-Hop stars and electronica artists for a mind-melting weekend of progressive music More info
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival - 03/21/2012

Can you say, ‘Stellaaaaaaaaaa!’? Celebrate great writers of the past and present and explore New Orleans’ literary history at the Tenneessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. More info
NCAA Men's Final Four - 03/31/2012

The NCAA Men’s Final Four will return for the fifth time to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in 2012, as “March Madness” again reaches its climax in New Orleans. More info
French Quarter Festival - 04/12/2012

As one of the fastest growing music festivals in North America, and one of the largest free festivals in the country, the French Quarter Festival rivals the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for attendees and after-festival performances. More info
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - 04/27/2012

Hundreds of musicians, seven days, one city: Head to New Orleans for the best music festival in the country. (That’s right. The Best.) More info

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French Quarter Festival - 04/12/2012

As one of the fastest growing music festivals in North America, and one of the largest free festivals in the country, the French Quarter Festival rivals the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for attendees and after-festival performances. More Info

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - 04/27/2012

Hundreds of musicians, seven days, one city: Head to New Orleans for the best music festival in the country. (That’s right. The Best.) More Info

Essence Music Festival - 07/06/2012

A celebration of contemporary African-American music and culture, the annual Essence Music Festival in New Orleans typically takes place in July. More Info

Voodoo Experience - 10/26/2012

Voodoo Experience combines top touring rock, indie and hip-hop acts and New Orleans bands and culture in an amazing Halloween weekend music festival. More Info

Halloween in New Orleans - 10/31/2012

In a city known for its cemeteries and voodoo culture, New Orleans takes Halloween seriously, with weeklong events and celebrations marking the holiday and the history of a city that knows how to scare up some fun. More Info

Christmas in New Orleans - 12/25/2012

Whether it is within the city limits, or just outside in the local Cajun countryside, New Orleans and South East Louisiana make Christmas a memorable event for locals and visitors alike. More Info

New Year's Eve in New Orleans - 12/31/2012

If you think Mardi Gras is a good time, check us out on December 31. New Orleans throws the best New Year’s Eve party in the country. Live music, hot nightclubs, a fireworks extravaganza on the river and more await – book your trip today! More Info

Mardi Gras

Every year New Orleans throws the biggest free party on earth: Mardi Gras! This year Fat Tuesday falls on Feburary 21, 2012. Also known as Carnival Season, Mardi Gras is highlighted with parades, balls and King Cake parties. This is a great time to visit the city. More Info