The Jazz and Heritage Festival is a New Orleans event you can’t miss! A popular annual celebration, the festival is all about music, live performances, and food. There are also parades, cultural showcases, and craft demonstrations with an emphasis on Louisiana culture. 2024 performers include Foo Fighters, The Killers, Chris Stapleton, and many more. Ticket information is available online.
Crawfish lovers, rejoice! From April 29 to May 1st, the NOLA Crawfish Festival in New Orleans springs to life with awesome tunes, colorful arts and crafts, and plenty of savory, boiled crawfish for everyone. There will also be a crawfish cook-off and a crawfish eating contest. General admission and VIP passes are available. VIP passes include unlimited hot-boiled crawfish, soft drinks, and tasty dishes like jambalaya and BBQ. So if you love crawfish and the good vibes that flow throughout New Orleans, then save the date for this NOLA Crawfish Festival.
Put on your best and attend the Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do black-tie gala. With live music, a raffle, a silent auction, and the best food and drinks that can be found in the Big Easy, it's sure to be a spectacular night - and all proceeds benefit the Audubon Zoo and its many conservation programs. Tickets can be purchased online.
Experience the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company when Shen Yun Performing Arts visits the Jefferson Performing Arts Center this May. Described as "5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn," the shows celebrate Chinese culture with classical Chinese dance, ethnic and folk dance, and story-based dance set against a backdrop of colorful costumes and music. Tickets are available now.
Party NOLA-style at Bayou St. John at the three-day Bayou Boogaloo music festival. Dig into po'boys and beignets before enjoying a hurricane cocktail and a paddleboat ride, or get creative with arts and crafts. Celebrating art, food, music, and community, this family-friendly event is a great way to spend a warm May weekend. Tickets are on sale now.
The 49th Annual New Orleans Greek Festival returns for another Memorial Day Weekend of food, fun, and live music along the banks of Bayou St. John. Hosted by the community of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the festival celebrates Greek culture with dancing, cathedral tours, traditional Greek cuisine, a festival walk/run, shopping, and more. Tickets are $10 with free parking and shuttle service.
