New Orleans August 2025

New Orleans August 2025 Events

New Orleans August 2025 Events

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Average temperature low and high: 76°-92°
The August humidity in New Orleans calls for light, comfortable clothes, but the summer heat never stops the fun. It does, however, slow the tourist season down a bit, which means deals on hotels, attractions and more. For example, COOLinary is a month-long campaign that draws crowds to local restaurants for discounted multi-course menus.
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Red Dress Run

Red Dress Run

On August 13th, put on your best red dress, regardless of your gender, and join in the Red Dress Run.  This event is a NOLA favorite, a 2-mile run, drink in hand, through the French Quarter.  Once you've finished, celebrate the achievement with live music performances and more drinks.  The extremely active and adventurous may also want to join the Lingerie Run, held on Friday, and the Hangover Run on Sunday - if you can handle it.  Registration for the Red Dress Run starts at $65 and can be done online

August Event Calendar

New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival

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New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival
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Find a dance partner and head down to the French Quarter for a festival that you won’t want to miss! The annual New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival is back. Past years have been dedicated to Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba/Zouk and featured international Latin artists playing live music, over 70 hours of workshops and classes, and dance performance challenges. Organizers will have updated information about this year's festival accessible on their website soon. 

COOLinary New Orleans

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COOLinary New Orleans

It’s no secret that New Orleans is known for its mouth-watering culinary options - August and September are great months to visit (and eat), because all months, over 80 of the city’s restaurants serve delicious dishes at discounted prices. Many participating restaurants are in the French Quarter or Downtown New Orleans, within walking distance from most major hotels. Organizers will be releasing details about COOLinary 2024 soon.  

Satchmo Summerfest

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Satchmo Summerfest
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Blues, jazz, and delicious food sum up the Satchmo SummerFest. This annual New Orleans event is to celebrate one of the city’s most well-known, native sons, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. This 2-day event will have live performers and a lot of good food. For this year entry to the event is free admission. More info for 2024 will be available soon. 

Fidelity Bank White Linen Night

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Fidelity Bank White Linen Night
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Each year, New Orleans' Arts District hosts the Fidelity Bank White Linen Night, a fun event meant to celebrate the bustling arts culture of New Orleans. Guests are expected to wear white linen, which was historically worn in the area to keep the Louisiana heat from becoming overbearing. The event features the Julia Street Block Party from 5 pm to 10 pm, hosted on Julia Street, which features numerous art gallery displays and dozens of local restaurants. Aside from the block party, there are live music events, shopping, giveaways, and more. Stay updated on event information online.

HexFest: A Weekend of Witchery in Old New Orleans

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HexFest: A Weekend of Witchery in Old New Orleans
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From Voodoo to Hoodoo to Witchcraft, the magic of Crescent City has centuries of history, which makes it the perfect place for HexFest. Head down to the French Quarter for a weekend of witchery and get a taste of the city's haunted magic. The conference will feature workshops, drumming, and a ritual at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel, a venue with a haunted history. Organizers assemble witches, rootworkers, Voodoo priests, and other magical teachers from all over to share their knowledge.

Dirty Linen Night

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Dirty Linen Night
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One week after White Linen Night, residents and tourists pull their 'dirty linens' from the hamper they wore a week earlier for Dirty Linen Night. It will be the 21th year the event returns to Royal Street with the New Orleans art scene. Celebrating the not-so-pristine side of the French Quarter, this night sees shops and galleries along the street throw open their doors and celebrate. Stroll along while sipping on dirty martinis and grooving to live musicians. Be sure to wear your dirty linen and grab your entry wristband for $20 from tents located on Royal Street on the day of the event. The wristband includes a complimentary drink, and you must be over 21 to order.

Southern Decadence Festival

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Southern Decadence Festival
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No city throws a party quite like New Orleans does. Southern Decadence Festival is a 5-day annual event around the French Quarter and is one of the largest celebrations of the gay community in New Orleans. This year's theme is "Wicked, Wild & Wet," and the official colors are Black, Royal Blue, and Kelly Green. There are free street parties, but a pass will get you into all the events.

Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff

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The Sugar Bowl doesn't come to New Orleans until New Year's Day, but you can get into the spirit early and celebrate the college football season with a huge country music concert at 4:30 p.m. Garth Brooks takes a break from his current Las Vegas residency to headline the Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff at the Caesars Superdome with Lainey Wilson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. You can also take part in games and other immersive experiences at Tailgate Town in Champions Square. Overall, it's a great day to celebrate entertainment, college football, and the city of New Orleans.

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Go Drinking on Bourbon Street

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Go Drinking on Bourbon Street
A trip to New Orleans isn't complete unless you spend your day or night drinking on Bourbon Street. There are tons of bars, clubs, pubs, and restaurants to choose from, depending on your mood. You can head to Famous Door or Sing Sing if you want to enjoy live music, or 711 Bourbon Heat or The Beach on Bourbon if you're going to dance all night long. If you want to enjoy a good meal but still have good drinks, Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak is the perfect spot to go to. Feel like doing karaoke? Cat's Meow and Maison Bourbon has got you covered. Whether you want to get wild and party all night long, or want a more laid back night, Bourbon Street has something for everyone.

Take a tour of the Garden District

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Take a tour of the Garden District
Located less than 3 miles Southwest of the French Quarter, the Garden District offers a peek at some of New Orleans most beautiful and historic homes. Take a stroll through this architectural gem and be transported to a different time. A peaceful getaway, the neighborhood is lined with beautiful houses, intricate gardens, and tree-lined streets. Stop at the intersection of Prytania Street and Washington Avenue to grab a bite to eat or shop.
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