Your Gateway to Festivals and Celebrations in New Orleans
Loews New Orleans Hotel
Discover a symphony of festivities at Loews New Orleans Hotel, nestled on the ideal intersection of the Arts District and Central Business District. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of the city as our prime location positions you within blocks from some of the premier annual festivals.
From the world-renowned Jazz Fest to the lively Mardi Gras celebrations, our hotel is your gateway to the vibrant traditions that make New Orleans an unparalleled destination.
Indulge in the revelry and return to the comfort of your room or suite, where luxury meets convenience, creating an unforgettable stay amidst the lively rhythm of the Big Easy.
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) - 14.7 mi, less than a 25-minute drive away
- Located within one mile of the French Quarter, Magazine Street, Bourbon Street, Riverwalk, Caesars Casino, Caesars Superdome, the acclaimed World War II Museum, and the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Festival Highlights
Wednesday at the Square Concert Series
Every Wednesday, March 19 - May 2025
Wednesday at the Square, sponsored by the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans, presents a series of free outdoor concerts featuring well-known local artists. The weekly concert series highlights a variety of indigenous musical styles, including jazz, rock, funk, swamp-pop, Latin rhythms, and more. New Orleans’ most famous brass bands are known to play at this annual concert series. Plus, admission is FREE and open to the public.
The 2025 Wednesday at the Square Concert Series will take place at Lafayette Square Park.
French Quarter Festival
April 10, 2025
Since 1984, the French Quarter Festival has celebrated the essence of New Orleans with over 20 stages showcasing every genre of local music, from traditional jazz to brass bands and Zydeco. Known as the city’s “favorite festival,” this event highlights the culinary excellence of over 60 Louisiana restaurants and attracts visitors from around the world to the iconic French Quarter.
Crescent City Classic
April 19, 2025
The annual Crescent City Classic is not only a great physical challenge but a fun, local tradition as well. Held on the Saturday before Easter, amateur and professional runners alike unite for New Orleans’ signature 10k race. Some dress in Easter-themed costumes while others come decked out in full workout attire, but all have a good time for a good cause.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April 24- May 4, 2025
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or as the locals call it, Jazz Fest, is the celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. Featuring an endless amount of music, succulent local and regional delicacies, one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts, second-line parades and so much more – there is something for everyone at Jazz Fest!
ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented By Coca-Cola® - New Orleans
July 3, 2025
Held over Fourth of July weekend at the Caesars Superdome and throughout downtown New Orleans, this multi-day party named for its founder and sponsoring magazine combines high-octane music performances with inspirational speakers and provocative conversations about gender, race, culture, and art.
The popular event brings a slew of big names to New Orleans for large evening performances, intimate lounge shows, and DJ parties. By day, the Empowerment Experience spotlights dozens of speakers on thought-provoking topics such as religion, economics, and education. These are traditionally free.
Tales of the Cocktail
July 20-25, 2025
Enjoy a week-long celebration of cocktails and mixology at the 23rd annual Tales of the Cocktail® (TOTC) event. This global cocktail conference, organized by the nonprofit organization Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, aims to educate, advance, and support cocktail professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Satchmo SummerFest
August 2, 2025
Satchmo SummerFest began as a tribute to one of New Orleans’ most famous native sons, the late Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, to celebrate his 100th birthday. Thousands of people turned out for the first Satchmo SummerFest in 2001 to dance to traditional New Orleans blues and jazz, and to sample the delicious food.
It was so successful that it has become an annual event held on the first weekend of August every year since.
Sponsored by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the organization that also sponsors the French Quarter Festival and Holidays New Orleans Style, Satchmo SummerFest has evolved into one of the top celebrations in a city internationally renowned for its large-scale festivities. For those who regularly attend the festival, it is the highlight of summer. Satchmo SummerFest is held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum in the French Quarter. Outdoor events at the fest include live bands on two stages, starring some of New Orleans’ top traditional musicians. Many of them will pay their tributes to Armstrong and his music.
NOLA Pickle Fest
August 6, 2025
NOLA Pickle Fest, benefitting the Brees Dream Foundation, returns August 6-10, 2025. This unique, festival-style pickleball tournament will feature 24 tournament-quality PickleRoll courts, live music, a celebrity exhibition match, VIP experiences, and much more.
Southern Decadence
August 29 - September 1, 2025
This Labor Day weekend extravaganza is a cornerstone of queer culture in New Orleans. The multi-day event is often regarded as a combination of New Orleans Pride and Gay Mardi Gras, though with a bawdier, adult-focused twist. Southern Decadence attracts attendees from all over the world and encompasses street parties, concerts, club events, a parade, and much more.
