Festival Season Goes Into High Gear in Spring
Louisiana can properly claim the title "festival capital of the world," with more than 400-plus festivals scheduled annually around the state.
Only three words are needed to describe a place where you can find the best music in the world — Louisiana's Music Festivals. Louisiana loves to celebrate so not only will you find amazing music (from zydeco and Delta blues to New Orleans jazz and swamp pop) but you will also find delicious food, family entertainment and lots of amazing dancers and fellow music lovers. From New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to Bayou Country Superfest you'll find the perfect music festival for you.
French Quarter Festival in New Orleans
The French Quarter Festival in New Orleans has been celebrating
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
Recognizing the community’s importance to one of the state’s favorite foods, the Louisiana Legislature in 1959 declared Breaux Bridge
Mayfest, a Spring Festival of Live Music and Arts
This annual celebration on the first full weekend of May occurs in the Leesville Historic District.
Essence Music Festival Sizzles in New Orleans
Essence Festival began in 1995 as Essence Magazine’s 25th birthday party.