Upcoming Events

Go Saints! Go Green Wave! Go Tigers!

Football fever is in the air and New Orleans is rolling out the red carpet to all the fans of the visiting teams. New Orleans loves football and we also love to show off our wonderful town. Hotel rooms and restaurant reservations can be reserved online via this website. Whether you are traveling with your favorite NFL team or are a booster of your NCAA team playing Tulane or LSU,… Read More »

Hot Discounts on Hotels/Cool Entertainment at Harrah's

Looking for a great vacation in August,our hotels are all offering special summer discounts that are sure to fit everyone's budget. To view a wide variety of great hotels, just click on http://www.experienceneworleans.com/availability/While in New Orleans this month, check out this fabulous show now appearing in the Harrah's Theatre!"Descendants of the Dragon"Harrah's New Orleans Casino presents "JUNGUA - Descendants of the Dragon"...a high impact 90-minute theatrical entertainment experience for all… Read More »

Satchmo Summerfest: Music, food and fun

Plan to be in New Orleans for Satchmo Summerfest...the premier American jazz festival dedicated to the life, music and legacy of New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. This free community event is produced by the same great organization that produces French Quarter Festival and Christmas New Orleans Style! The event features live, local music on four stages; fascinating speakers, seminars and discusssions, special events such as Louis Armstrong Birthday… Read More »

Celebrate July 4th on the Riverfront

Looking for a great place to spend the July 4th holiday...well look no further and plan to come to the New Orleans Riverfront for the annual "Go 4th on the River" celebration. After a full day of entertainment and events at all the attractions along the riverfront, the excitement is focused on the Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza at 9 pm...ranked 5th "must see" fireworks display in the United States by… Read More »

A New Orleans Vieux-To-Do: 3 fests, 1 weekend

** For information on this year's festival, please visit our Vieux-To-Do page. ** Make plans now to be in New Orleans June 13-June15 to experience three different great festivals all happening nearby each other on the same weekend! "A New Orleans Vieux-To-Do" showcases the New Orleans Seafood Festival and the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival (both at the Old U.S. Mint) and the Great Creole Tomato Festival (a few steps away at… Read More »

New Orleans Hornets are Buzzin’

New Orleans, deep in its football traditions, has officially become a basketball town! The New Orleans Hornets, lead by 2008 NBA Coach of the Year, Byron Scott and NBA 2008 VIP contender Chris Paul, put the sting to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of this year's playoffs. The Bee's now face the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the Western Division Championship. If they can swarm… Read More »

Jazz Festin' 2008

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, one of the premier New Orleans events each year, begins this weekend, April 25-27, and continues May 1-4. Each year an all star line-up of entertainers highlights the two special weekends at the New Orleans Fairgrounds.Jazz Fest, like Mardi Gras and the French Quarter, is what makes New Orleans unique and one of the most popular destinations in the world to visit. It… Read More »

French Quarter Fest Schedule on your phone

Great news for those with internet access on cell phones or other mobile devices! You can access the entire entertainment and events schedule for this weekend's French Quarter Festival by logging on to www.fqfi.org. A complete listing of "who is performing when and where" is broken down by day and stage location. And if that's not enough to get you extra excited about this weekend...you can also find "who is… Read More »

French Quarter Fest’s 25th Anniversary

On April 11-13, 2008, the City of New Orleans will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our beloved French Quarter Festival. Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fiftheen stages throughout the French Quarter over this three day weekend. This popular annual event, which began as a celebration of street and sidewalk repairs in the French Quarter in the early 80's, has become the favorite… Read More »

NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans Arena

If you like round-ball excitement, you want to be in New Orleans February 15-17 for the NBA All-Star Game and festivities. The 2008 event marks the first time that the NBA All- Star Game will be held in New Orleans. The National Basketball Association's 57th annual All-Star Game in New Orleans on Sunday, February 17 will showcase the top NBA players including Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, Yao Ming… Read More »