Louisiana events

Cities: New Orleans (26) · Baton Rouge (2) · Shreveport (1) · Monroe (31) · Lake Charles (29) · Natchitoches (2)

By month: October 2026 (24) · November 2026 (21) · December 2026 (19) · January 2027 (19) · February 2027 (13) · March 2027 (2) · April 2027 (4) · May 2027 (2)

By category: Festival (6) · Holiday (6) · Music (17) · Parade (2) · Sports (60)

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• Oktoberfest

  Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Food & Drink · Admission: unknown

  About Oktoberfest Step into the Deutsch world at Deutsches Haus' annual Oktoberfest. This festival features all things German: brats, sauerkraut, big...

  Source: Tourism board

• Crescent City Chamber Music Festival

  Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  About the Crescent City Chamber Music Festival The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival is an outreach/mission-centric festival that offers seven free...

  Source: Tourism board

• Ghosts in the Oaks

  Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  About Ghosts in the Oaks Ghosts in the Oaks is a spooky celebration for all ages. Spend the night trick-or-treating, riding amusement park rides, and...

  Source: Tourism board

• NOLA Funk Fest

  Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  About NOLA Funk Fest Get ready to groove to the beats of the funkiest musicians in the city at NOLA Funk Fest! NOLA Funk Fest is a celebration of...

  Source: Tourism board

• Praise Fest

  Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Festival · Admission: unknown

  What is Praise Fest? Presented by Versatile Entertainment, Praise Fest returns this October 16-18, 2026. Head to Bayou St. John for three days full of...

  Source: Tourism board

• Bayou Manouche

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Bayou Manouche in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• Brunch Market with Live Music by Mikayla Braun

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  *Brunch Market 9am-1pm | Live Music 10am-12pm* A family friendly unday brunch market at Paradigm Gardens (Outdoors). Delicious food, drinks, baby...

  Source: Tourism board

• Jacky Blaire & the Hot Biscuits

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Jacky Blaire & the Hot Biscuits in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• Leroy Jones & the Preservation Jazz Masters

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Leroy Jones & the Preservation Jazz Masters in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• Louisiana Shrimp Festival

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Festival · Admission: unknown

  About the Louisiana Shrimp Festival The Louisiana Shrimp Festival returns October 18, 2026, at The Broadside in New Orleans’ Mid-City, celebrating...

  Source: Tourism board

• MOODY’S Caravan

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  MOODY’S Caravan in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• Marty Peters & The Party Meters

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Marty Peters & The Party Meters in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• NOLA Funk Fest ft. George Porter Jr. & the Runnin' Pardners, Cimafunk, Anders Osborne with Jackie Greene + More!

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  *October 16th [1], 17th [2] & 18th, 2026 | *NOLA Funk Fest* *is a celebration of Louisiana music, culture, and community, bringing together legendary...

  Source: Tourism board

• Steamboat Stompers

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Steamboat Stompers in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• The Andrew Salow Jazz Quartet

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  The Andrew Salow Jazz Quartet in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• The Rumpshakers

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  The Rumpshakers in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot!

  Oct 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot! in New Orleans.

  Source: Tourism board

• New Orleans Film Festival

  Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Festival · Admission: unknown

  About the New Orleans Film Festival The 37th New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF) celebrates independent films created by local, national, and...

  Source: Tourism board

• Louisiana SPCA's Carnival 2026

  Oct 24, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Festival · Admission: unknown

  The Louisiana SPCA’s Carnival, presented by Hahn Enterprises and HUB International, returns for its 4th year on Saturday, October 24, bringing an...

  Source: Tourism board

• Treme Fall Festival

  Oct 24, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Festival · Admission: unknown

  About Tremé Fall Festival The Tremé Fall Festival celebrates the rich culture of the historic Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans. Head over to watch...

  Source: Tourism board

• McNeese vs. Southern (men's basketball)

  Oct 25, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Southern, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Centenary (men's basketball)

  Oct 28, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Centenary, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Nicholls (football)

  Oct 31, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, McNeese vs. Nicholls, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Southern Miss (football)

  Oct 31, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, ULM vs. Southern Miss.

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. UAB (men's basketball)

  Nov 2, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. UAB, 4:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Central Michigan (men's basketball)

  Nov 2, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Central Michigan, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Champion Christian (men's basketball)

  Nov 4, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Champion Christian, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Grambling (women's basketball)

  Nov 5, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Grambling, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Centenary (women's basketball)

  Nov 5, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Centenary, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Louisiana Tech (women's basketball)

  Nov 8, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Louisiana Tech, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. University of Central Arkansas (women's basketball)

  Nov 9, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. University of Central Arkansas, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Ragin' Cajuns (football)

  Nov 12, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, ULM vs. Ragin' Cajuns, 8 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival

  Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · Destrehan, LA · Craft Fair · Admission: unknown

  54th annual fall festival fundraiser with 150+ arts and crafts booths.

  Source: Organizer

• ULM vs. Dallas Christian (men's basketball)

  Nov 16, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Dallas Christian, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Sam Houston (women's basketball)

  Nov 19, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Sam Houston, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Lafayette Christmas Market

  Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · Lafayette, LA · Market · Paid / ticketed

  Nov. 20–22; admission tickets required.

  Source: Venue

• McNeese vs. Lamar (football)

  Nov 21, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, McNeese vs. Lamar, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights

  Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 · Natchitoches, LA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Seasonal lights festival.

  Source: Organizer

• ULM vs. HCU (men's basketball)

  Nov 24, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. HCU, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Celebration in the Oaks

  Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · New Orleans, LA · Festival · Admission: unknown

  EVENT DETAILS Celebration in the Oaks What is Celebration in the Oaks? Celebration in the Oaks is an annual festivity consistently ranked as one of...

  Source: Tourism board

• Christmas in Roseland

  Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · Shreveport, LA · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Lights display on select nights Nov. 27–Dec. 27; ticketed.

  Source: Venue

• Louisiana Lights

  Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Holiday stroll at LSU Burden Museum & Gardens; sessions from 5:30 p.m.; ticketed.

  Source: Tourism board

• ULM vs. Marshall (football)

  Nov 28, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, ULM vs. Marshall.

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Champion Christian College (men's basketball)

  Nov 30, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Champion Christian College, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Incarnate Word (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Incarnate Word, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Mississippi Valley State (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Mississippi Valley State, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Festival of Lights (Baton Rouge)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Noon–7 p.m.: Reindeer Run, Santa Parade, tree lighting and fireworks.

  Source: Organizer

• McNeese vs. Houston Christian (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Houston Christian, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Houston Christian (women's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Houston Christian, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Natchitoches Festival of Lights Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · Natchitoches, LA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Parade at 1 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• ULM vs. Georgia State (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Georgia State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Incarnate Word (men's basketball)

  Dec 7, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Incarnate Word, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. UL-Lafayette (women's basketball)

  Dec 9, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. UL-Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Southern Miss (men's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Southern Miss, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Central Baptist (women's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Central Baptist, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. James Madison (women's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. James Madison, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• French Quarter Holiday Home Tour

  Dec 20, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Savor the holiday spirit as Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré presents French Quarter residences dressed for the season on December 20. The tour...

  Source: Tourism board

• McNeese vs. Stephen F. Austin (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Old Dominion (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Old Dominion, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Lamar (men's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Lamar, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Lamar (women's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Lamar, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Coastal Carolina (women's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Coastal Carolina, 12 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Stephen F. Austin (men's basketball)

  Jan 4, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Stephen F. Austin, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Mardi Gras New Orleans 2027 parade season

  Jan 6, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027 · New Orleans, LA · Parade · Free admission

  Twelfth Night Jan. 6 through Fat Tuesday Feb. 9; final routes and times pending.

  Source: Tourism board

• ULM vs. Marshall (men's basketball)

  Jan 7, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Marshall, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. App State (men's basketball)

  Jan 9, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. App State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. South Alabama (men's basketball)

  Jan 14, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. South Alabama, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. UTRGV (men's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. UTRGV, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. UTRGV (women's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. UTRGV, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Arkansas State (women's basketball)

  Jan 21, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Arkansas State, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Louisiana Tech (men's basketball)

  Jan 23, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Louisiana Tech, 2:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Louisiana Tech (women's basketball)

  Jan 23, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Louisiana Tech, 12 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Troy (women's basketball)

  Jan 28, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Troy, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Southeastern (men's basketball)

  Jan 30, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Southeastern, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Southeastern (women's basketball)

  Jan 30, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Southeastern, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Ragin' Cajuns (women's basketball)

  Jan 30, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Ragin' Cajuns, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Troy (men's basketball)

  Feb 3, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Troy, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Northwestern State (women's basketball)

  Feb 11, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Northwestern State, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. East Texas A&M (men's basketball)

  Feb 13, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. East Texas A&M, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Northwestern State (men's basketball)

  Feb 15, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Northwestern State, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Southern Miss (men's basketball)

  Feb 17, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Southern Miss, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. South Alabama (women's basketball)

  Feb 18, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. South Alabama, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Arkansas State (men's basketball)

  Feb 20, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Arkansas State, 2:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Southern Miss (women's basketball)

  Feb 20, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, ULM vs. Southern Miss, 12 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. LSU New Orleans (women's basketball)

  Feb 25, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. LSU New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• ULM vs. Ragin' Cajuns (men's basketball)

  Feb 26, 2027 · Monroe, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, ULM vs. Ragin' Cajuns, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Nicholls (men's basketball)

  Feb 27, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Nicholls, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. Nicholls (women's basketball)

  Feb 27, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. Nicholls, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. LSU New Orleans (men's basketball)

  Mar 1, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, McNeese vs. LSU New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• McNeese vs. East Texas A&M (women's basketball)

  Mar 2, 2027 · Lake Charles, LA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, McNeese vs. East Texas A&M, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Overlook Film Festival

  Apr 15, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027 · New Orleans, LA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Overlook Film Festival returns April 15-18, 2027. This film festival celebrates all things horror in America's most haunted city. Experience feature...

  Source: Tourism board

• Zurich Golf Classic

  Apr 19, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027 · Avondale, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  About the Zurich Golf Classic The Zurich Golf Classic is the only team event of the PGA TOUR, occurring since 2005 in New Orleans. While of course...

  Source: Tourism board

• New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

  Apr 22, 2027 – May 2, 2027 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Admission: unknown

  About The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or as the locals call it, Jazz Fest, is the celebration of...

  Source: Tourism board

• New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2027

  Apr 22, 2027 – May 2, 2027 · New Orleans, LA · Music · Paid / ticketed

  Two weekends: April 22–25 and April 29–May 2, 2027.

  Source: Tourism board