OCTOBER 2026: NEW ORLEANS FESTIVAL & EVENT CALENDAR
Gentilly Fest, just part of the October line up in the city
OCTOBER 2026 IN NEW ORLEANS: Event calendar
9th–11th RESCHEDULED DATE
National Fried Chicken Festival
A popular culinary event celebrating the country's best fried chicken, local food vendors, and live music.
9th–11th
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Held at Lafayette Square, this free public event features top regional blues and R&B musicians alongside great barbecue.
9th–11th
Gentilly Fest
Located at Pontchartrain Park, it celebrates the food, music, and culture of the Gentilly neighborhood.
22nd–27th
New Orleans Film Festival
An internationally recognized event showcasing independent films, documentaries, and shorts from emerging and veteran filmmakers.
24th
Krewe of Boo
New Orleans' official Halloween parade featuring stunning float designs, marching bands, and throws.
24th
Tremé Fall Festival
A neighborhood cultural gathering honoring the historic Tremé community with food, art, and traditional jazz.
31st
Freret Street Festival
A community-based tradition celebrating a historic New Orleans neighborhood. It is a full day of live music on 3 stages and more than 200 art, craft, and food vendors along six blocks of Freret Street.
