SEPTEMBER 2026: NEW ORLEANS FESTIVAL & EVENT CALENDAR
The New Orleans International Dance Festival
SEPTEMBER 2026 IN NEW ORLEANS: Event calendar
All Month
NOLA Vegan Chef Challenge
Restaurants throughout the New Orleans area will feature special vegan menu items. Check here for more details.
3rd-6th
New Orleans Yoga Fest
A multi-day wellness gathering that brings together yoga classes, sound healing, and meditation with live music and community events. It features live music, yoga classes, and community workshops to inspire wellness and connection.
3rd-7th
Southen Decadence
One of the country's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, taking over the French Quarter with parades, dance parties, and concerts.
10th-13th
International Dance Festival
The festival is a culmination of classes and performances that celebrate cross-cultural exchange, hosted at the Contemporary Arts Center. It draws contemporary dance artists from around the world alongside performers from the Gulf South region.
12th
NOLA River Fest
Hosted at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, this family-friendly event celebrates the Mississippi River's impact on local culture, music, and history with live performances and panel discussions.
20th-26th
New Orleans Fashion Week
This week-long event celebrates Gulf Coast style, culture, and innovation by bringing together local designers, retailers, and models
21st-27th
New Orleans Cocktail Week
A seven-day festival where a $15 event pass grants you exclusive, discounted signature drinks at top bars and restaurants across the city.
24th (through October 4th)
NOLAxNOLA
A citywide celebration showcasing New Orleans' iconic local music, venues, and culture-bearers across two vibrant weekends of live shows.
24th-27th
International Arts Festival
A citywide showcase spotlighting visual and performing artists from New Orleans and abroad. It spans multiple venues and blends exhibitions with live performances and cultural exchange.
25th - 26th
BlackAmericana Fest
Held at The Broadside, year three of this festival highlights Black protest music traditions and Black artists working in Americana, folk, and country music.
NOLA Vegan Chef Challenge
Restaurants throughout the New Orleans area will feature special vegan menu items. Check here for more details.
3rd-6th
New Orleans Yoga Fest
A multi-day wellness gathering that brings together yoga classes, sound healing, and meditation with live music and community events. It features live music, yoga classes, and community workshops to inspire wellness and connection.
3rd-7th
Southen Decadence
One of the country's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, taking over the French Quarter with parades, dance parties, and concerts.
10th-13th
International Dance Festival
The festival is a culmination of classes and performances that celebrate cross-cultural exchange, hosted at the Contemporary Arts Center. It draws contemporary dance artists from around the world alongside performers from the Gulf South region.
12th
NOLA River Fest
Hosted at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, this family-friendly event celebrates the Mississippi River's impact on local culture, music, and history with live performances and panel discussions.
20th-26th
New Orleans Fashion Week
This week-long event celebrates Gulf Coast style, culture, and innovation by bringing together local designers, retailers, and models
21st-27th
New Orleans Cocktail Week
A seven-day festival where a $15 event pass grants you exclusive, discounted signature drinks at top bars and restaurants across the city.
24th (through October 4th)
NOLAxNOLA
A citywide celebration showcasing New Orleans' iconic local music, venues, and culture-bearers across two vibrant weekends of live shows.
24th-27th
International Arts Festival
A citywide showcase spotlighting visual and performing artists from New Orleans and abroad. It spans multiple venues and blends exhibitions with live performances and cultural exchange.
25th - 26th
BlackAmericana Fest
Held at The Broadside, year three of this festival highlights Black protest music traditions and Black artists working in Americana, folk, and country music.
