Finally, we’ve got the dates for this year’s traditional French Quarter Festival. It’ll be held this April 21-24. Organizers are expecting thousands of visitors and many surprises for everyone!
Music
Just like every year, the festival will have many stages where ticket holders will be able to enjoy different types of music.
This is part of the lineup:
- Rickie Lee Jones
- Irma Thomas
- Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- Tuba Skinny
- Hot 8 Brass Band
- The Soul Rebels
- Amanda Shaw
- Jason Ricci
- Lena Prima
- Lost Bayou Ramblers
- Dash Rip Rock
- Maggie Koerner
- Andrew Duhon
- Bonerama and more.
For more details on the lineup and music schedule click here.
Music stages are located at Jackson Square, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Bourbon Street, Royal Street, Bienville Triangle, Preservation Hall, the French Market, St Mary’s, and Louisiana State Museum’s Old U.S Mint.
Food
There’s something for every craving!
The beverages menu includes:
- Bayou rum
- Tequila
- Gatorade
- Jack Daniel’s
- Hurricane
- Daiquiris
- Piña Colada
- Specialty cocktails and more.
Food from:
- Armantine
- Broussard’s Restaurant and Courtyard
- Café Maspero
- Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
- Galatoire’s
- Jacques-Imo’s
- Landry’s Seafood House
- Plum Street Snoballs
- Tujague’s
- Crabby Jacks and more.
Culinary booths can be found in Jackson Square, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, the Jax Brewery parking lot, and Louisiana State Museum’s Old U.S Mint.
Admission
Remember that the four-day weekend festival is free and there is no cost to attend any of the performances. However, make sure you’ve got some money for food, drinks, and other vendors stationed around the grounds.
Where: 📍 French Quarter
When: 📅 April 21-24
Time: ⏰Thursday – Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm Friday-Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm
Admission: 🎟Free
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