April Fools 2025

Hello!
Spring really is one of the very best times to be in New Orleans. The weather is warm and sunny but not too humid yet, there are festivals almost every weekend, and people are just generally out and about enjoying themselves! Two huge events dominate the calendar - for a local flavor, there’s French Quarter Fest on the weekend of April 10th, and then there’s the biggest of all- Jazz Fest, which takes place on the last weekend of April and the first weekend in May. Many of our local theatre companies have their seasons in full swing, too. What could be better than eating in a sunny courtyard, before walking around the French Quarter on a beautiful sunny day and taking in some world class music? We love it here at this time, and you will too.  Below are a few highlights to tempt you! 


APRIL
8th - 20th
Hamilton @ The Saenger Theatre
The beloved historical musical comes to New Orleans!


10th-13th
French Quarter Festival
Loved by locals, and more recently sought after by visitors, French Quarter Festival is an annual mid-spring fest celebrating one of New Orleans' most beloved neighborhoods: the French Quarter. From Jackson Square to Woldenberg Park fest-goers can experience live local music, classic NOLA bites, and the culture that makes New Orleans’ French Quarter so magical.


12th
NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival
The NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival is an exciting springtime event taking place at the New Orleans Museum of Art. This family-friendly celebration will be held in the beautiful Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, featuring a variety of activities for all ages including arts & crafts, games, face painting, food, drinks, sweets, and live music.


19th
Crescent City Classic
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. 


20th
Easter Parades
See the colorful parades processing through the historic French Quarter!


24th-May 4th
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Easily one of New Orleans’ largest and most popular festivals, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, better known as Jazz Fest, draws massive crowds from all over the world each and every year. Jazz Fest stretches over two weekends, with 14 different stages + tents, signature Jazz Fest foods and vendors, and a legendary lineup of musicians, performers, and artists.

MAY


5th
Cinco de Mayo
We have a wonderful Mexican community in New Orleans, and our local taco and Mexican restaurants go all out to celebrate this famous holiday! 
13th-18th
The Wiz
An all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical ‘The Wiz’, adapted from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ arrives at The Saenger Theatre. The highly anticipated Broadway revival of “The Wiz” returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Pre-Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years.
16th-18th
Bayou Boogaloo
Three days of music, food, art, and community all around beautiful Bayou St John.
23rd
Greek Fest
The sounds of Greek music fill the air, as does the wonderful aroma of Greek food during this indoor and outdoor fete. There is dancing and feasting, and of course ouzo, plus Greek wines to along with iced Greek coffee, kids activities and fabulous, colorful arts and crafts for sale.
29th-30th
Daze Between New Orleans
A two-day music festival celebrating the vibrant spirit of New Orleans music. The fourth annual event finds a new home at the historic Mahalia Jackson Theater, featuring an incredible lineup of artists including Umphrey's McGee, The Allman Betts Band, and more, with special tributes to Led Zeppelin and The Meters.