Here are some suggestions on how to get the most out of your stay in the French Quarter during this Labor Day weekend.
A party in the blocks connecting Henriette Delille, Tremé and Gov. Nicholls Streets.
Presented by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival always sports an eclectic lineup, consistently booking a mix of young talent alongside seasoned blues veterans.
New Orleans throws its version of Oktoberfest over the three weekends in October at Deutsches Haus in Mid-City, to celebrate the city’s rich German history with all the usual trappings, including authentic food and live music.
Eleven days of music, comedy, DJ nights, burlesque, and even jazz yoga, with over 300 shows spread over the astonishing 50 indoor and outdoor venues, plus a huge cast of local artists - that's NOLAxNOLA. In its sixth year, it just gets more and more impressive. For New Orleans, that's saying something.
The end of summer in New Orleans brings about one of the city’s most well-attended art events — Art for Art’s Sake, which takes place this year on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Explore these fantastic examples of indigenous New Orleans design that should not be missed by travelers, especially those who are interested in art and architecture.
