The weather is beautiful and the streets of New Orleans are full of blooming flowers, and as always, good music and great food. It’s time for some festivals.

Civilized Wednesdays

To begin, every Wednesday in April, May and June, from 5 p.m. to 7:30, there are free concerts in Lafayette Square.

Spring Fiesta

A great chance to tour the old homes and hidden gardens of the old French Quarter homes.

The French Quarter Festival

The French Quarter Festival held just before Jazz Fest, is a party to get ready for the party. Only in New Orleans! Many stages with some Zydeco, Classical, Jazz, and Cajun music are spread around the French Quarter and Woldenberg Park. The French Quarter Festival also has the world’s largest outdoor Jazz brunch with some great food.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

The “Big Daddy” of spring festivals in New Orleans is the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival that takes place at the New Orleans Fairgrounds.

The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience

Vintners dinners all over town – and the Royal Street Stroll. Walk along world famous Royal Street and visit art galleries, all the while sampling fine wines and listening to our frisky Jazz!