Events

Why New Orleans? Inside the Rockin’1000 U.S. Debut

The world’s largest rock band, Rockin’1000, will make its U.S. debut in New Orleans on Jan. 31 at the Caesars Superdome. Fabio Zaffagnini, founder of Rockin’1000, started the concept of “common people” performing like rockstars as a joke with friends…

New Festival in New Orleans: FullCircle Festival

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The UnBrokenCircle Artist Collective launches FullCircle Festival, which takes place in New Orleans on Jan. 25. FullCircle Festival is an exploration of Black New Orleans’ history, music and culture. It is presented as a part…

Harry Connick Jr. Returns for Rockin’1000 U.S. Debut

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans & Company and Rockin’1000 announced that Harry Connick Jr. will return to his hometown of New Orleans to direct a special welcome for the Rockin’1000 U.S. debut. The Rockin’1000 U.S. debut will take…

The Inside Slice: King Cake Festival + Free Ticket Fridays

THIBODAUX, La (press release) – The Louisiana King Cake Festival, presented by the Lorio Foundation, will return for its fourth annual celebration on Saturday, Jan. 31.  Happening in Downtown Thibodaux, the Louisiana King Cake Festival will showcase food from local…

FAN EXPO New Orleans: 150+ Panel Schedule This Weekend

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – FAN EXPO New Orleans released its panel sessions for this weekend, Jan. 9-11, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Ranging from "An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years," a once-in-a-quarter-century celebration…

New Year's Eve in Louisiana

Christmas chaos is over. Now it's time to celebrate the closing of 2025 and the new beginnings of 2026. While Christmas brought house parties, cooking and hosting, New Year's Eve brings a night out of the house, filled with music,…

Who Will be at FAN EXPO? Plus New Art Showdown

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – FAN EXPO, a global comic book convention producer, will host its New Orleans show Jan. 9-11, debuting the Comics Xplosion Live Art Showdown. The Comics Xplosion Live Art Showdown, a live art showdown featuring iconic…

St. Bernard Celebrates Savvy Sliders Grand Opening

CHALMETTE, La (press release) —The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce welcomed Savvy Sliders with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 3, for its grand opening.  Savvy Sliders, the newest restaurant to join the St. Bernard Parish business community, is located…

Alexandria and Pineville Christmas Events

ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE, La – Alexandria and Pineville Christmas events are in full swing. See the full event guide to the area's holiday season with details below. Alex Winter Fête When: Dec. 4 - 6 Where: Downtown Alexandria Alex Winter Fête brings festive…

December Christmas Events in Desoto Parish

DESOTO PARISH, La – As December begins, Desoto Parish offers a range of upcoming holiday events to partake in. See the full event guide with details below. Lumiere, An Immersive Christmas Experience When: Dec. 1 - 31 Where: 4273 Hwy…

New Cornhole Tournament at Plaquemines Parish Fair

BURAS, La – The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival returns this weekend, Dec. 5 - Dec. 7, with a new cornhole tournament and two other new events. The fair, hosted at historic Fort Jackson, celebrates the agricultural heritage of…

All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, La – With concerts in New Orleans beginning in 2020, the Candlelight Concert series has expanded statewide.  The global series offers classical music in a unique way, featuring thousands of candles, local musicians and iconic locations.  Upcoming Candlelight…

Candlelight Concerts Spread Classical Music Across Louisiana

Candlelight by Fever is a series of intimate concerts featuring live classical music from local musicians and thousands of candles at iconic venues worldwide. The goal of the Candlelight Concerts is to make classical and instrumental music accessible to everyone.…

River Parishes Host 36th Annual Festival of the Bonfires

LAPLACE, La (press release) – Louisiana’s River Parishes will celebrate the 36th annual Festival of the Bonfires along the east and west banks of the Mississippi River levees. Each December, Louisiana’s River Parishes, a political subdivision representing St. Charles, St.…

Dixie Center Presents 2nd Annual "Christmas Blues" Concert

RUSTON, La (press release) – The Dixie Center for the Arts will have its second annual "Christmas Blues" concert on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Hosted by bluesman Clay LeBlanc, this one-night event will showcase Louisiana musicians, bringing holiday…

Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival Lineup

BURAS, La (press release) — The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival will return to historic Fort Jackson for a weekend of food, live music and carnival rides to celebrate the agricultural heritage of Plaquemines Parish. The fair begins Friday,…

"Disney's Descendants: The Musical" in Alexandria This Weekend

This weekend, witness local talent perform "Disney's Descendants: The Musical" in Alexandria at the Lagniappe Theatre. The performance welcomes audiences of all ages and features dancing, costumes and more. Promoters of the event say "Disney's Descendants: The Musical," based on…