Upcoming Events in New Orleans

Here are the top events and happenings in New Orleans, Louisiana for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — mark your calendar and don't miss out!

Mardi Gras

February - March — The world's most famous carnival celebration fills New Orleans with weeks of parades, masked balls, second line marches, and the legendary revelry of Bourbon Street and beyond.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

April - May — Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds Race Course showcases the best of Louisiana music, food, and culture with hundreds of performers across 14 stages over two weekends.

New Orleans Saints NFL

September - January — The Who Dat Nation fills the Caesars Superdome with deafening cheers for the Saints, making it one of the toughest environments for visiting teams in the NFL.

French Quarter Festival

April — The largest free music festival in the South fills 23 stages across the French Quarter with local jazz, R&B, brass band, and Cajun music, plus 60 food booths.

Essence Festival

July — The largest annual celebration of African American culture and music draws hundreds of thousands to the Superdome for headline concerts, empowerment seminars, and community events.

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

October — A three-day music festival in City Park featuring major rock, hip-hop, and electronic artists, plus Halloween-themed art installations and New Orleans cuisine.

New Orleans Pelicans NBA

October - April — Catch NBA action at Smoothie King Center, where the Pelicans bring fast-paced basketball and a lively game-day atmosphere to downtown New Orleans.

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