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French Quarter Festival
Type: Art & Culture, Free Attractions
10Best Says
Lively, joyful, 100 percent local and, most amazingly, free, the French Quarter Festival takes place over four days in April, when thousands of festival-goers camp out in the Quarter to enjoy local... Read More
Lively, joyful, 100 percent local and, most amazingly, free, the French Quarter Festival takes place over four days in April, when thousands of festival-goers camp out in the Quarter to enjoy local music played on 20 stages and ranging from jazz and gospel to funk and zydeco. The only cost is for food vendors operated more than 60 of the city's greatest restaurants, offering affordable prices on favorites like Muriel's crawfish crepes and Antoine's baked Alaska. The French Quarter Fest happens a few weeks before Jazz Fest, and for some music lovers, its downtown location and free entrance makes it the preferred event.
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Hours:
- Second Full Weekend in April
- Event Dates and Times Vary
- Contact for Specific Dates and Times
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "Bring chairs and stake claim early at the stage of your choice."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The French Quarter Fest is the largest free music festival in the South.
