New Orleans Events

Annual Events

Address: 826 St. Ann St, New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association, New Orleans, LA 70116 Category: Tours and Vacation - House / Building Dates: March 27 - April 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Nearly two dozen privately-owned homes in the French Quarter, Garden District and Uptown are open to the public during this ten-day spring event. Ticket-holders get intimate glimpses at some of the city's most gorgeous residences as well as private gardens and courtyards that often remain unseen by the casual...

Address: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70130 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: April 17 - April 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Zydeco and Cajun music are just some of the melodies that fill the Vieux Carré during this April event. The French Quarter Festival features 13 stages, hundreds of musicians, and a number of musical genres – international, blues, rock, swing and, of course, jazz. All other events (from the art show to the children's...

Address: 1751 Gentilly Blvd, Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, LA 70116 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: April 24 - May 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

For over 30 years, this 10-day event has packed the New Orleans' Fairgrounds. Concertgoers can enjoy everything from gospel and jazz to rock and swing. Past performers include the Allman Brothers, Marcia Ball, and Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie. Event goers can also enjoy savory food, modern crafts and the...

Address: Various locations, New Orleans, LA Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: May 19 - May 23, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This five day event features a champagne brunch, wine dinners and tastings, cooking demonstrations and seminars conducted by premier chefs, vintners and wine consultants. At the Royal Street stroll, local galleries open their doors to pedestrians, who sip provided samples while browsing the collections, and live jazz...

Address: French Market Place, New Orleans, LA Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: July 30 - August 2, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

People who let the summer heat and humidity keep them away from New Orleans miss out in a huge way when it comes to this awesome jazz festival. You may know Satchmo better as Louis Armstrong, and this four-day weekend celebration pays tribute to the legendary musician's life, legacy and love of music. Associated...

Address: Palm Dr, City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124 Dates: October 30 - November 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Thousands of fans flock to this outdoor music festival in the 1300-acre City Park to hear big name bands and local legends perform. Eminem, Green Day, Marilyn Manson, Snoop Dog, Counting Crows and Beastie Boys are among the artists who have graced the stage at previous festivals. Weekend tickets cover admission for...

Address: New Orleans, LA 70130 Dates: December 1 - December 31, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This month long event draws hundreds of spectators. To celebrate the season, Jackson Square fills with carolers, choirs and musical artists who all joyfully sing at Christmas. There are candlelight processions, free concerts and the luminated beauty of Jackson Square and the French Quarter. Additional activities...

Address: 1500 Poydras St, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA 70112 Dates: January 1, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The first of January marks a landmark college gridiron battle – The Sugar Bowl. Allstate sponsors the event, and tourists flock to the Superdome to watch their favorite teams fight to the end! Tickets go on sale in March, so call ahead for exact dates and pricing information.

Address: Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: February 16, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

New Orleans' signature festival originated as a religious holiday, but it's best known for its spectacular parades and frenetic party scene. Approximately two weeks of festivities culminate with this citywide holiday on the final Tuesday before Lent. The four major processions – Zulu, Rex, Elks, and Crescent City –...

Address: Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Category: Literary Event - Conference Dates: March 24 - March 28, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This literary festival brings in over 100 prominent writing and publishing figures – and, of course, thousands of Tennessee Williams fans and scholars – for a fun, informative five days of classes, seminars, theater productions and discussion panels. Of course, the events aren't all erudite in nature. There are plenty...