With dozens and dozens of festivals a year honoring everything from pop music and po-boys to tomatoes and Tennessee Williams, the city offers visitors an array of colorful events most every weekend. So consult the festival calendar below and start packing. It’s a standing invitation.
Jazzfest draws close to half a million people to hear famous artists from around the world, while the best restaurants in New Orleans offer all your favorites. See details, here!
Essence Fest brings the best performers, like Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé & Mariah Carey, to the Superdome. Speakers like Deepak Chopra and Al Sharpton discuss religion & education.
The best New Orleans food and music fill Bourbon Street to Royal to remind locals and tourists how magical the French Quarter can be. Learn more about French Quarter Fest, here!