Excuses to Stay Another Day or Come Back Soon
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June
Creole Tomato Festival - June 7-8, 2025 at French Market. This festival is located in the nation's oldest marketplace, the French Market. and kicks off with the Creole Tomato Second Line, and has food booths and a great schedule of live music.
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience - June 11-15, 2025 in Downtown New Orleans. Join the outstanding restaurants that make New Orleans a premier culinary destination as signature dishes are paired with exceptional wines from around the world.
Restaurant Week - June 16-22, 2025 - New Orleans. Everyone knows we love our food down here in New Orleans. Restaurant Week New Orleans' goal is to support and build connections with our local restaurants.
July
Essence Festival of Culture - July 3-6, 2025 - Caesar's Superdome. The Essence Festival is the nation's largest annual African-American event, offering more than 50 acts each night on five stages.
Go 4th on the River Fireworks - July 4, 2025 - New Orleans Riverfront. Annual 4th of July celebration with activities and entertainment for the entire family along the riverfront, ending with a spectacular fireworks show over the MIssissippi River.
Running of the Bulls - July 11-13, 2025 - French Quarter. New Orleans' own annual encierro (bull run) pays homage to the world famous encierro of Pamplona, Spain. New New Orleans style, our bulls are none other than members of the Big Easy Rollergirls and select participants from other roller derby leagues across the country.
Tales of the Cocktail - July 20-25, 2025 - Ritz Carlton. In a five day celebration of cocktails and culture, Tales of the Cocktail brings together some of the most well-known, respected minds in mixology. This annual event features cocktail tastings, mixing competitions, dinners, field trips to local distilleries and seminars by top mixologists.
August
Coolinary New Orleans - Aug 1 - 31, 2025 - New Orleans. Celebrate dining in America's most delicious city! This summer restaurant promotion during August features affordably priced mouthwatering three-course menus. It will be a delicious summer with famous New Orleans restaurants offering specially priced summer menus.
Fidelity Bank White Linen Night - Aug 2, 2025 - Arts District of New Orleans. Explore the hippest art scene in New Orleans and its stunning galleries at the 31st Annual White Linen Night in New Orleans Arts District. Be sure to wear your white linen!
Satchmo SummerFest - Aug 2-3, 2025 - N.O.Jazz Museum - New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, is honored in true New Orleans fashion at the Satchmo SummerFest.
NOLA Pickle Fest - Aug 6-10, 2025 at N.O. Morial Convention Center.
Red Dress Run - Aug 9, 2025 French Quarter - The New Orleans Red Dress Run is one of the largest Red Dress Runs in the U.S. Hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers, the Red Dress Run contributes to several charities annually!
Dirty Linen Night - Aug 9, 2025 on Royal Street in the French Quarter - Dirty Linen Night (usually one week after White Linen Night) showcases art galleries, antiques, jewelry and specialty shops along the culturally rich and elegant Royal Street.
Southern Decadence - Aug 29 - Sept 1 - in the French Quarter. Informally known as "Gay Mardi Gras", Southern Decadence is a long weekend event sponsored by New Orleans' gay and lesbian community and centers around the French Quarter.
October
NOLA Coffee Festival - Oct 3-4, 2025 - at the Pontchartrain Center. Come celebrate New Orleans' rich coffee heritage while bringing together industry professionals, enthusiasts, and coffee lovers for a two day celebration.
Gretna Fest - Oct 3-5, 2025 in Gretna, LA Enjoy casual atmosphere of the diverse music and arts festival located in historic downtown Gretna. Take the ferry across the Mississippi River, and make a day of it.
Art for Arts' Sake Oct 4 in the Warehouse District on Julia & Magazine Streets. This annual rite of fall has become one of the hottest events of the year for art lovers and partygoers in and around New Orleans. The free citywide gallery hop marks the opening of the city's arts season.
National Fried Chicken Festival Oct 4 & 5, 2025 at New Orleans Lakefront on Lakeshore Drive at Franklin Ave. Come enjoy great Southern Fried Chicken from many vendors, music & fun for all.
Crescent City Blue & BBQ Festival Oct 10-12, 2025 at Lafayette Square Park. This free festival is held at Lafayette Square between St. Charles and Camp Street. It features two stages, as well as crafts and of course, food, including New Orleans best BBQ!
Gentilly Fest Oct 10-12, 2025 at Pontchartrain Park in Gentilly. From its beginnings many years ago, the annual Gentilly Fest has aimed to raise funds to aid in the rebuilding and continued growth of the Gentilly area.
Oktoberfest Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2025 at Deutsches Haus (1700 Moss St.). Three weekends (Fri&Sat) of traditional German music, dancing, food and drink.
NOLA Funk Fest Oct 17-19, 2025 at Spanish Plaza. Come enjoy a celebration of Louisiana's rich music history which aims to educate, inspire and empower tourists and locals alike, reminding attendees of the profound impact of our music on the world stage. Along with funky tunes, food, drinks, artisanal crafts, and event merchandise is for purchase.
New Orleans Film Festival Oct 23-Nov 2, 2025 at New Orleans, LA Established in 1989, the NOFF has grown into one of the nation's major film festivals. Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors, writers, producers, and directors, and features everything from full length feature films to music videos.
Halloween New Orleans Oct 24-26 in the French Quarter - a special gay weekend event of divine revelry and legendary entertainment all in support of Project Lazarus.
Treme Fall Fest Oct 25, 2025 in Treme`. Produced by the Historic Faubourg Treme' Association, the Treme` Fall Festival supports the vibrant history and culture of Treme`.
Krewe of Boo Oct 25, 2025 parade through the French Quarter. New Orleans' official Halloween parade will roll at 6:30 pm and is the only major parade with full size floats to travel annually through the French Quarter.
Halloween Oct 31, 2025 across New Orleans. New Orleans is one of the best cities to be in for Halloween, a city full of ghosts, voodoo legends and spooktacular themed events.
