#1 Food City in the World, #2 Travel Destination in United States
—  Time Out Magazine (March '25),

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There is no other place on earth even remotely like New Orleans. Don’t even try to compare it with anywhere else.
—  Anthony Bourdain, "World Travel: An Irreverent Guide"

Fall Sounds Better Here

September kicks off NOLAxNOLA with special performances at the city's most iconic venues, extending into October's official Music Month. The live music calendar is packed all fall long, filling every corner of New Orleans with the sounds that define the city.

Live Music Calendar

Find the latest on live music happening every single night at venues across the city. From jazz to funk and blues to bounce, there's a show for every type of music lover.

In New Orleans, culture doesn’t come down from on high, it bubbles up from the streets.
—  Ellis Marsalis

Fall in Love with New Orleans

Cooler days, the hottest bands, non-stop festivals, and spooky celebrations in one of the most haunted cities in America.

Locals' Guides to the Best of New Orleans Get Inspired

Whether you're a foodie, a first-timer, an art aficionado, or a music lover, our guides take the planning off of your plate.

There are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better.
—  Bob Dylan