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March 2024
St. Joseph’s Day Celebration
The French Market will host its annual St. Joseph Day Celebration in the Farmers Market on Saturday, March 9th from 11:00am-4:00pm. The festivities will include panel discussions, interviews, cooking demos, and live music. Curated in partnership with Laura Guccione and Dianne Honore, programming will include interviews with both Mardi Gras Indians and New Orleanians of Sicilian decent sharing the history of the holiday and the cultural traditions of their respective communities. Live musical performance by Quel che Sàra Sàra. Event…
Find out more »May 2024
Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
The French Market has partnered with the Asian-Pacific American Society to host the Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival. The festival will take place at the French Market Flea Market on Saturday, May 18th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Festival Food Vendors Pho Orchid Mister Bubbles Thai Nola Union Ramen IACA Mama Chan Festival Entertainment …
Find out more »June 2024
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Join us this June when African American elders and young culture-keepers representing Louisiana’s Easter Rock and Georgia’s Gullah Geechee Ring Shout traditions come together for the first time on one stage. They will share with the public Black spiritual practices that date back to our nation’s antebellum era. Monday, June 24, 2024, |12:30 p.m. Whitney Plantation 5099 LA-18, Edgard Louisiana Capacity is limited to 80 people. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, | 2 p.m. Taping of American Routes Live with host…
Find out more »July 2024
Go 4TH On the River in the French Market District
Celebrate the 4th of July at the MOONWALK & Crescent Park! Enjoy Performances by the Victory Belles and the Amelia Earhawts, music, food, and fireworks with the best views in the city! Free & open to the public! Schedule of Events Moonwalk 5:30PM-6:30PM DJ Cueball 6:30PM-7:00PM General Kelley Fireboat 7:00PM-7:30PM Amelia Earhawts 7:30PM- 8:30PM Victory Belles 8:30PM-9:00PM DJ Cueball 9:00PM-9:30PM Fireworks…
Find out more »Bastille Day
Join us for a celebration of French culture in New Orleans. Festivities include a wreath laying at the Joan of Arc statue, music, and light refreshments. Located at Place de France next to the Market Cafe, 900 N. Peters.
Find out more »September 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Join us for our 3rd annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the French Market on Saturday, September 21st! This year’s celebration will feature a full day of live music curated by Ecos Latinos, food booths, community organizations, and free dance lessons! Entertainment Schedule French Market Stage 11:15am - 12:15pm Patrice Fisher & Arpa with guests from Puerto Rico 12:30pm - 12:50pm Seimpre Flamenco Duo from Spain 1:10pm - 1:40pm Contra Tiempo Duo from Venezuela 2:00pm…
Find out more »October 2024
Fall Fest at the French Market
Join us for Fall Fest at the French Market on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, from 11am-4pm! The festival will feature live music, free kid's activities, and more! Music Schedule October 26, 2024 11:00AM-12:00PM Fully Dressed Poboys 12:15PM-1:15PM Burris 1:30PM-2:30PM Sarah Quintana 2:45PM-3:45PM Alicia Renee aka "Blue Eyes" October 27, 2024 11:00AM-12:00PM Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers 12:15PM-1:15PM Becky Lynn Blanca & the Sweetie Pies 1:30PM-2:30PM Russell Welch &…
Find out more »Fall Fest at the French Market
Join us for Fall Fest at the French Market on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, from 11am-4pm! The festival will feature live music, free kid's activities, and more! Music Schedule October 26, 2024 11:00AM-12:00PM Fully Dressed Poboys 12:15PM-1:15PM Burris 1:30PM-2:30PM Sarah Quintana 2:45PM-3:45PM Alicia Renee aka "Blue Eyes" October 27, 2024 11:00AM-12:00PM Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers 12:15PM-1:15PM Becky Lynn Blanca & the Sweetie Pies 1:30PM-2:30PM Russell Welch &…
Find out more »November 2024
Making a Jazz Gumbo
MAKING A JAZZ GUMBO is a presentation by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park that combines live music with a cooking demonstration, connecting the metaphors of "jazz" and "gumbo" ingredients. See, hear, smell, and taste this performance. Free and open to the public. Friday, November 1 Friday, December 6 Friday, January 3 Friday, February 7 ** This demo will occur on the Culture Corner Stage at The Louisiana Culture Festival** Friday, March 7
Find out more »December 2024
Making a Jazz Gumbo
MAKING A JAZZ GUMBO is a presentation by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park that combines live music with a cooking demonstration, connecting the metaphors of "jazz" and "gumbo" ingredients. See, hear, smell, and taste this performance. Free and open to the public. Friday, November 1 Friday, December 6 Friday, January 3 Friday, February 7 ** This demo will occur on the Culture Corner Stage at The Louisiana Culture Festival** Friday, March 7
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