New Orleans November 2020 Events

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate at the original carnival celebration of NOLA, with the Bayou Bacchanal Carnival! Enjoy all things Caribbean, with the food, drinks, and music filled with Carribean culture. The celebration kicks off with an all-white attire on Friday, and you can decorate your attire with your country’s flags! Saturday will include a parade, and the festival will end with a party. The parade is free, but tickets for the parties and the festival will vary from $15 to $20.

Treat your tastebuds to some of the best food and drinks that the city has to offer with the Boudin, Bourbon, and Beer event. There will more than 50 chefs on site and master cocktail mixers. This event is 21+ only. Ticket prices start at $135.

You haven’t tasted sub sandwiches quite like how they make them in New Orleans—”po-boys” are a New Orleans staple. The festival will include a lots of po-boys to taste, as well as live music and arts to enjoy. This event is free and open to the public.

Calling all cheese-lovers! New Orleans is hosting Féte des Fromages and featuring more than 150 cheeses at the event. There’ll be unlimited cheese tasting and you can enjoy it with wine, beer, and cocktails on the side. There will also be live music and local chefs participating in the cheese-cutting competition. Prices will range between $30 to $250 for general admission passes and VIP passes.

It doesn’t get more “New Orleans” than brass bands and gumbo! Celebrate the NOLA heritage at the Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival. There will be live brass band performances and some of the best gumbo dishes you will ever find in the world. There will also be local artists selling their crafts. This event is free and open to the public.