Film, Theater & Literary Festivals

Literary, theater and film festivals showcase inspiration, drama and the ability to amuse, always

Drawing upon a storied literary past, New Orleans, the city that inspired Tennessee Williams during one of his most creative periods, sets the stage for thought makers working across genres to aspire to greatness.  A host of literary, theater and film festivals draw artists, writers, poets, directors, producers and creatives to share, listen, recite, workshop and present cutting edge work written and performed in the artistic hotbed that is New Orleans. 

Festivals Not to Miss

New Orleans Film Festival

Hosted by the New Orleans Film Society, the 2017 NOFF is being held from October 11-19 in several venues throughout New Orleans. Over the years the festival has provided an opportunity for new…

French Film Festival

French films have a long, colorful history and they have been widely praised for their artistry, sensitivity and straightforwardness of content. Legendary French filmmakers like François…

New Orleans Shakespeare Festival

The mission of the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane is to produce professional, classical theatre with a primary focus upon the works of William Shakespeare. Our commitment is to…

Words and Music Festival

Every new author's dream is publication of their manuscript embodying their heart and soul and the end product of countless lonely hours of grappling with words, characterizations and plots…

Horror Film Festival

A Horror Film Festival Created By Horror Filmmakers For Horror Fans NOLA HORROR FILM FEST is a horror film festival created by horror filmmakers for horror fans. As film auteurs ourselves, we…

Hell Yes Fest

  Hell Yes Fest is a bad ass comedy festival held each fall in New Orleans. Spanning multiple nights and venues, Hell Yes Fest has been the Gulf South’s largest comedy festival since…

Burlesque Festival

The Annual New Orleans Burlesque Festival is an international burlesque festival, known for crowning the top classic striptease dancer as the “Queen of Burlesque.” We assemble the most glamorous…