Weekend Picks is your source for the best weekend activities in New Orleans. From live music to festivals, there’s plenty to do.  

This weekend in New Orleans, enjoy Jazz Fest, plus the Zurich Classic, a NOLA Gold Rugby game, and more. See our picks for the weekend below. 

Zurich Classic
Cheryl Gerber
Zurich Classic

Zurich Classic   

Zurich Classic is an annual New Orleans golf tournament that returns this April 21-27. Just outside of the city at TPC Louisiana, men will take to the greens in this PGA Tour event. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are set to defend their title. Watch as a spectator, or volunteer to get a behind-the-scenes look at the classic.  

Movies in the Park 

This spring, head to different sites run by the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission to catch the spring 2025 season of Movies in the Park, presented by FOX Sports. The season continues Friday, April 25 with “Mufasa (The Lion King)” at Pratt Playground, 5733 Chatham Dr. 

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival   

Jazz Fest returns from April 24-27 and May 1-4 with an all-star lineup of performers. Headliners for Weekend 1 include Dave Matthews Band, Lil Wayne & The Roots, Kacey Musgraves, and John Fogerty. Enjoy “Jazz Fest food” such as crawfish dishes and mango freeze, stop by one of the art vendor tents, or compile your list of post-Jazz Fest shows around the city. Check out our Ultimate Jazz Fest Guide here and start planning your trip. 

NOLA Gold vs. Seattle Seawolves 

On Sunday, April 27, head to 6000 Airline Drive for a NOLA Gold Rugby match. Tickets start at $25, plus fees, and kickoff is at 3 p.m.