Ultimate New Orleans Event Calendar

The Crescent City is home to more than 130 unique festivals and events. Throughout the year, guests can join along in celebrating everything from food and culture to neighborhoods and holidays. Megafestivals like Jazz Fest, ESSENCE, French Quarter Festival and of course, Mardi Gras are world-renowned and highly attended. But there are also a number of more niche, quirky and off-the-beaten-path events like Bayou Boogaloo, White Linen Night, Luna Fête and Gentilly Fest that are worth checking out during your next visit.

From summer to spring and everything in between, here are some of New Orleans' most outstanding events and festivals that are sure to make for a memorable visit.

Paul Broussard

Essence Fest

Upcoming Year-at-a-Glance

09/22/2021 - Tales of the Cocktail (Virtual)

10/20/2021 - Wednesday at the Square Concert Series

10/22/2021 - Oktoberfest

10/23/2021 - Krewe of Boo

10/23/2021 - Prospect.5 - Yesterday We Said Tomorrow

10/28/2021 - Top Taco

10/28/2021 - Whitney Zoo-To-Do

10/29/2021 - LGBT Halloween New Orleans (HNO)

10/31/2021 - Halloween

11/05/2021 - Greek Fest

11/05/2021 - New Orleans Film Festival 2021

11/06/2021 - Fête des Fromages

12/24/2021 - Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee

12/31/2021 - Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

03/10/2022 - New Orleans Book Festival

04/16/2022 - Crescent City Classic

04/17/2022 - Gay Easter Parade

04/21/2022 - French Quarter Festival

04/29/2022 - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

09/25/2022 - Beignet Festival

10/22/2022 - BUKU: PLANET B

10/24/2022 - National Fried Chicken Fest

10/29/2022 - Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

11/04/2022 - Bayou Bacchanal