Greek Fest in New Orleans
MAY IN NEW ORLEANS, 2025
Festival season is still going strong, and there are events for all tastes. Here's a curated diary of what to do in New Orleans in May, 2025. (Click here for May on stage in New Orleans)
Through 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.
Through May 7th
Wednesday at the Square Concert Series
Congo Square's annual free series of concerts, open to the public. Info
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!
16th-18th
Bayou Boogaloo
This Mid-City party is a festival that celebrate Louisiana culture with music, comedy, food, vendors and much more! Info
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.
Festival season is still going strong, and there are events for all tastes. Here's a curated diary of what to do in New Orleans in May, 2025. (Click here for May on stage in New Orleans)
Through 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.
Through May 7th
Wednesday at the Square Concert Series
Congo Square's annual free series of concerts, open to the public. Info
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!
16th-18th
Bayou Boogaloo
This Mid-City party is a festival that celebrate Louisiana culture with music, comedy, food, vendors and much more! Info
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.