The legendary Irma Thomas appears at the Crescent City Blues & BBQ festival
New Orleans: October events, 2024
New Orleans’ Autumn calendar of events is always a fun mix - obviously the city goes hard for Halloween (see our separate round up right here!) but here’s a list of some other highlights coming up in October:
Oct 5th-6th
New Orleans Fried Chicken Festival
Over 50 participating restaurants showcasing their unique spins on the iconic Southern dish. More info
Oct 4th-6th
Gretna Heritage Fest
The Steve Miller Band, Blue Oyster Cult and Galactic head up this annual, family-friendly festival. More info
Oct 10th-20th
The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival
Classical music festival that includes several free concerts. More info
Oct 11-12th, 18-19th, and 25-26th
Oktober Fest New Orleans, City Park
German-themed frivolity with beer steins for all. More info
11th-13th
Gentilly Fest
This free family festival features live music on three stages, showcasing the amazing talents of our local musicians. More info
Oct 11th-13th
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Little Freddie King and Irma Thomas (pictured, above) are among the headliners this year. More info
Oct 18th-20th
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Independent horror movies from all around the country and beyond. More info
Oct 18th-20th
NOLA Funk Fest
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band among the bands over two days of funk. More info
Oct 19th
Sweet Potato Fest
Dig into fall's favorite root vegetable at Arthur Ashe for a signature event from Edible Schoolyard. More info
Renegade Fest
Music festival with Bonerama and Sugar Shaker headlining. More info
Halloween Fest
Family-friendly festival with activities, trick-or-treat opportunities, and a Halloween second line leading into the Krewe of Boo parade. More info
Krewe of Boo! In the Boo Carré 2024
The city’s official Halloween parade. More info
Oct 24th
Top Taco
More than 40 local restaurants and 8 barbecue joints are expected to compete in six categories. More info
Oct 25th
Dark City Fest
The second year of this festival, celebrating New Orleans' reputation as the most Haunted city in the US. More info
Oct 26th
Dominican NOLA Fest
Join the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Dominican artists for a musical and cultural celebration. More info
Oct 26th
Japan Fest
A celebration of all thing Japanese, from food to music. More info
Oct 26th
Tremé Fall Festival
Savor food, music, local vendors, and more celebrating and preserving Tremé's rich culture and heritage. More info
Oct 27th
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
Each year, Oak Street transforms into a po-boy paradise with upwards of 35 vendors participating to take their shot at being crowned the best po-boy in the city! Enjoy live music and delicious sandwiches. More info
Oct 25th-27th
NOLA Reggae Fest
The festival is back home in the historic Congo Square for music, food, and arts & crafts. More info
Oct 25th-27th
French Food Festival (in Larose, LA)
Enjoy an incredible array of local specialty dishes unique to Louisiana's Cajun Bayou and influenced by French/Cajun cuisine. More info
Oct 28th
Howl-O-Weenie Dog Costume Fest
See dressed up pups strut the 'dog walk' & support Zeus' Rescues. Artists and designers will be judging. Lots of dog and family-friendly Fall fun! More info
New Orleans’ Autumn calendar of events is always a fun mix - obviously the city goes hard for Halloween (see our separate round up right here!) but here’s a list of some other highlights coming up in October:
Oct 5th-6th
New Orleans Fried Chicken Festival
Over 50 participating restaurants showcasing their unique spins on the iconic Southern dish. More info
Oct 4th-6th
Gretna Heritage Fest
The Steve Miller Band, Blue Oyster Cult and Galactic head up this annual, family-friendly festival. More info
Oct 10th-20th
The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival
Classical music festival that includes several free concerts. More info
Oct 11-12th, 18-19th, and 25-26th
Oktober Fest New Orleans, City Park
German-themed frivolity with beer steins for all. More info
11th-13th
Gentilly Fest
This free family festival features live music on three stages, showcasing the amazing talents of our local musicians. More info
Oct 11th-13th
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Little Freddie King and Irma Thomas (pictured, above) are among the headliners this year. More info
Oct 18th-20th
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Independent horror movies from all around the country and beyond. More info
Oct 18th-20th
NOLA Funk Fest
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band among the bands over two days of funk. More info
Oct 19th
Sweet Potato Fest
Dig into fall's favorite root vegetable at Arthur Ashe for a signature event from Edible Schoolyard. More info
Renegade Fest
Music festival with Bonerama and Sugar Shaker headlining. More info
Halloween Fest
Family-friendly festival with activities, trick-or-treat opportunities, and a Halloween second line leading into the Krewe of Boo parade. More info
Krewe of Boo! In the Boo Carré 2024
The city’s official Halloween parade. More info
Oct 24th
Top Taco
More than 40 local restaurants and 8 barbecue joints are expected to compete in six categories. More info
Oct 25th
Dark City Fest
The second year of this festival, celebrating New Orleans' reputation as the most Haunted city in the US. More info
Oct 26th
Dominican NOLA Fest
Join the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Dominican artists for a musical and cultural celebration. More info
Oct 26th
Japan Fest
A celebration of all thing Japanese, from food to music. More info
Oct 26th
Tremé Fall Festival
Savor food, music, local vendors, and more celebrating and preserving Tremé's rich culture and heritage. More info
Oct 27th
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
Each year, Oak Street transforms into a po-boy paradise with upwards of 35 vendors participating to take their shot at being crowned the best po-boy in the city! Enjoy live music and delicious sandwiches. More info
Oct 25th-27th
NOLA Reggae Fest
The festival is back home in the historic Congo Square for music, food, and arts & crafts. More info
Oct 25th-27th
French Food Festival (in Larose, LA)
Enjoy an incredible array of local specialty dishes unique to Louisiana's Cajun Bayou and influenced by French/Cajun cuisine. More info
Oct 28th
Howl-O-Weenie Dog Costume Fest
See dressed up pups strut the 'dog walk' & support Zeus' Rescues. Artists and designers will be judging. Lots of dog and family-friendly Fall fun! More info