MAY 2026: NEW ORLEANS FESTIVAL AND EVENT CALENDAR
MAY 2026 IN NEW ORLEANS: event calendar
1st-3rd
Jazz Fest
Second weekend of the huge music festival. Weekend headliners: Friday: Lainey Wilson, The Black Keys, Ziggy Marley, Rickie Lee Jones, Dragon Smoke / Saturday: Eagles, Alabama Shakes, T-Pain, Dianne Reeves, Big Freedia, Dumpstaphunk / Sunday: Teddy Swims, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Herbie Hancock, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
9th
Champagne Stroll on Magazine Street
Businesses along the entire length of Magazine Street will stay open late, offering sparkling wine, special deals, sales, live music, and more. Kick off Spring and shop for last minute Mothers Day gifts.
15th-17th
Bayou Boogaloo
A lively, multi-day event blending live music, local food, art, and community along the bayou. Known for its laid-back, neighborhood feel and signature “float and listen” experience, this festival brings together diverse sounds, regional vendors, and a true taste of the city’s culture.
22nd-24th
Greek Fest New Orleans
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 – sold by the bottle or the shot at the quaint taverna set up at the festival. There are also Greek wines to sample along with iced Greek coffee. There are kids activities and arts and crafts for sale.
31st
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
An energetic display of indigenous sounds by way of Southwest Louisiana! Featuring Big Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, Pine Leaf Boys, Babineaux Sisters and more.
Jazz Fest
Second weekend of the huge music festival. Weekend headliners: Friday: Lainey Wilson, The Black Keys, Ziggy Marley, Rickie Lee Jones, Dragon Smoke / Saturday: Eagles, Alabama Shakes, T-Pain, Dianne Reeves, Big Freedia, Dumpstaphunk / Sunday: Teddy Swims, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Herbie Hancock, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
9th
Champagne Stroll on Magazine Street
Businesses along the entire length of Magazine Street will stay open late, offering sparkling wine, special deals, sales, live music, and more. Kick off Spring and shop for last minute Mothers Day gifts.
15th-17th
Bayou Boogaloo
A lively, multi-day event blending live music, local food, art, and community along the bayou. Known for its laid-back, neighborhood feel and signature “float and listen” experience, this festival brings together diverse sounds, regional vendors, and a true taste of the city’s culture.
22nd-24th
Greek Fest New Orleans
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 – sold by the bottle or the shot at the quaint taverna set up at the festival. There are also Greek wines to sample along with iced Greek coffee. There are kids activities and arts and crafts for sale.
31st
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
An energetic display of indigenous sounds by way of Southwest Louisiana! Featuring Big Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, Pine Leaf Boys, Babineaux Sisters and more.