The 1975 are a British pop band who've found success on the charts and are touring throughout the United States. Singer and guitarist Matty Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald and drummer George Daniel are earning rave reviews for their shows. It's no wonder this act has thousands of fans and a Grammy to their name. The tour is named "Still…at their very best" to promote new album Being Funny in a Foreign Language.
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NOLA x NOLA is two straight weekends of local music at venues all over New Orleans. From ragtime to Dixieland and other forms of jazz, all the bases are covered. Visit clubs, theaters and performance halls to see the best performers in the city play the music that helped shape the history of the Big Easy. Soak in the music and legacy at venues like Fritzel's Jazz Club, Café Negril, the Spotted Cat Music Club, and more. The full schedule is online.
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Head down to Gretna, just about 15 minutes outside of New Orleans, for their 27th annual Heritage Festival - taking place over 25 city blocks. This event features five stages for live performances and will have food & craft vendors representing various cultures, rides, and entertainment. The festival will offer a free shuttle with free parking from Oakwood Center. Be sure to check back for additional details on the 2024 lineup and ticket information.
Presented by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, The National Fried Chicken Fest is an event worth celebrating. Over 40 restaurants & chefs from throughout the country join together to cook up innovative fried chicken meals. In addition, there will be four stages for live entertainment, a car show, games, photo installation, and plenty more activities to experience all while enjoying waterfront views of Lake Pontchartrain. There will even be a children's area for the little ones. Be sure to check back soon for updates on this year's lineup and additional details. Tickets are on sale today, ranging from $10 to $25 - children under 12 are free with purchase of an adult ticket.
Head out to Mid City to celebrate New Orleans’ German history at Oktoberfest. For three weekends, you can experience and enjoy authentic German food, over 20 different German beers, nine different wines and over 20 different schnapps, as well as live music. Be sure to check out the Masskrugstemmen, a beer stein-holding contest that happens multiple times a day and the Schnauzer Strut dog parade benefiting New Orleans Schnauzer Rescue (All breeds welcome). Admission is $10 and can only be purchased at the gate, free for children under 11.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will host the 17th Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival this October at Lafayette Square Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick from a diverse and mouthwatering selection of BBQ vendors and explore an expansive local arts market. Some gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options will be available. A few of this year’s lineup includes local musicians such as Marcia Ball, Little Freddie King, Eric Lindell, Nikki Hill and lots more. Admission to the event is free - However, limited VIP tickets are available to purchase.
Girl From The North Country is the Tony Award-winning new musical about a group of wayward travelers in 1934 Duluth whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life, and hope. The juke-box musical reimagines 20 classic songs by Bob Dylan for the stage including, “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” Experience the bold new musical when Girl From the North Country plays Saenger Theatre at 1111 Canal St in New Orleans, October 15th through the 20th. Get your tickets now!
NOLA Funk Fest is the coming out party for The Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience, a museum of grand scale honoring Louisiana’s rich musical history. New Orleans' and the nation's best funk bands perform for three funky days across two stages, giving audiences a taste of what the museum will showcase. The NOLA Funk Fest gets down October 18-20 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave in the French Quarter. Visit event website for more.
R&B legend Maxwell brings his sultry sounds and Serenade Tour with Jazmine Sullivan and October London to the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday, October 19th, at 7:30 pm. Don't miss music icon Maxwell and secure your seats now!
Every year, the Krewe of Boo marches through New Orleans' French Quarter for the city’s official Halloween parade. Get into the holiday spirit by watching costumed float-riders throw candy, doubloons, toys, and other treats. Toss throws to tens of thousands along the three-mile parade route through the historic French Quarter. There are parties, costumes balls, happy hours, and a dance-off! Witness the Vieux Carre transform into the “Boo Carre!" No city celebrates Halloween like New Orleans! The festivities start October 19th at 6:30 pm!
The Top Taco Festival offers folks the coveted chance to sample unlimited taco tastes and signature cocktails from some of the best restaurants in New Orleans and vote for their favorites. There are three stages of live music, mezcal tasting, and the best chefs and mixologists in the city. Top Taco is probably the closest thing to heaven on earth and a can't-miss event. Celebrate the mighty taco at 6:00 pm on October 24 at Lafreniere Park at 3000 Downs Blvd in Metairie. Visit the event website for more.
The biggest tour of the era comes to NOLA on October 26 & 25 at 7 pm when the one-and-only Taylor Swift arrives at the Superdome with special guest, Gracie Abrams. Catch the biggest name in pop music and get your tickets for Taylor Swift with Gracie Abrams at the Superdome now!
The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival highlights the importance of the po-boy and the vibrant New Orleans Uptown Carrollton neighborhood where the legendary sandwich was born. The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is a block party with multiple stages of live music, an arts market, and dozens of varieties of po-boys to satisfy mouth water with delight. The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival takes place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, along Oak Street, beginning at Oak and S. Carrollton Avenue.
