After two years of going virtual, Essence Music Festival returns live for its 27th anniversary to bring a weekend of live music, lectures, celebrity Q and As, vendors, and more. Enjoy various events throughout the city of New Orleans during the day and then head to the Convention Center each night to see performances from top hip-hop, soul, and r&b artists. Tickets, the full lineup, and a schedule of events will be available online.
This year will mark New Orleans' Go Fourth on the River celebration's 31st anniversary. Head down to the city's historic riverfront for an extravagant and free firework show to celebrate Independence Day with a bang. The show will start at 9 pm.
Bastille Day is commemorated in New Orleans on the closest Saturday preceding the 14th of July. The Big Easy is proud of its French heritage, so this Bastille Day Fête is a huge celebration that you won’t want to miss! A block party is held in the 3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street in the city’s historic Faubourg St. John neighborhood. The festivity will feature live music, food and drinks, costumes, art, games, and more!
Enjoy cocktails, cuisine, and New Orleans culture at the Tales of the Cocktail event! You’ll get to hear about the cocktail history in New Orleans, sample some of the best drinks and food, and enjoy tasting rooms and bar specials. This event is for ages 21+ only.
Throw on your all-white outfit (with a hint of red) and join thousands for New Orleans’ version of Spain’s Encierro de Pamplona, but there’s one key difference. Instead of bulls chasing participants through Spain, roller derby girls dress as bulls, spank you with plastic or padded bats, and chase you through the French Quarter. This event is for early birds; registration includes a pre-party near the Sugar Mill that starts at 6:30 am. There will be live music, beer, sangria, and food trucks to get things going; the run begins at 8 am.
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 3-day event will have live performers and a lot of good food. In previous years, admission fees have been $5 and purchasable at the gate. Info about tickets for 2022 will be available soon.
