
Event Calendar
Plan your trip around these annual holiday events.
Plan your trip around these annual holiday events.
Saturday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 23rd
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 274-4871
Tickets range from $43 to $98.
The New Orleans Ballet Theatre brings back its beloved holiday tradition this December with The Nutcracker! This enchanting two-act ballet features the companys world-class dancers joined by more than 120 local children, filling the stage with festive magic. Audiences will be transported by Tchaikovskys timeless score, dazzling costumes, and beautifully crafted sets as the classic Christmas tale unfolds. With nine performances scheduled, NOBTs The Nutcracker is a must-see event of the season!
Note: This show has an approximate run time of two hours, with one intermission.
"The Nutcracker" will be shown from December 13th through December 23rd, 2025.
"The Nutcraker" will be at The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans 70112.
Individual ticket prices for "The Nutcracker" are on sale now and range from $43 to $98. Click here to select your performance date and view ticket options.
For more information, visit the event site here
Event's last day is Tuesday, December 23rd
Saturday, December 13th
From: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Garden District
2343 Prytania St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 361-4426
Tickets range from $35- $50.
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of New Orleans favorite holiday tradition at the Preservation Resource Centers Holiday Home Tour! For five decades, this beloved event has welcomed guests into the Garden Districts most stunning homes, all beautifully decorated for the season. In addition to the tours, enjoy live musical performances, a festive holiday boutique, and more. Held annually on the second weekend in December, the Holiday Home Tour is not only a joyful kickoff to the season but also one of PRCs largest fundraisers, helping preserve the historic architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural identity that make New Orleans unique.
Preservation Resource Center Holiday Home Tour will be held the weekend of December 13-14th, 2025.
Preservation Resource Center Holiday Home Tour headquarters will be at Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St.
Tickets are now available and range from $35- $50, with discounted prices for member and group tickets. Purchase your tickets here.
For more information, visit the event site here.
Saturday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 23rd
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 274-4871
Tickets range from $43 to $98.
The New Orleans Ballet Theatre brings back its beloved holiday tradition this December with The Nutcracker! This enchanting two-act ballet features the companys world-class dancers joined by more than 120 local children, filling the stage with festive magic. Audiences will be transported by Tchaikovskys timeless score, dazzling costumes, and beautifully crafted sets as the classic Christmas tale unfolds. With nine performances scheduled, NOBTs The Nutcracker is a must-see event of the season!
Note: This show has an approximate run time of two hours, with one intermission.
"The Nutcracker" will be shown from December 13th through December 23rd, 2025.
"The Nutcraker" will be at The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans 70112.
Individual ticket prices for "The Nutcracker" are on sale now and range from $43 to $98. Click here to select your performance date and view ticket options.
For more information, visit the event site here
Event's last day is Tuesday, December 23rd
Saturday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 23rd
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 274-4871
Tickets range from $43 to $98.
The New Orleans Ballet Theatre brings back its beloved holiday tradition this December with The Nutcracker! This enchanting two-act ballet features the companys world-class dancers joined by more than 120 local children, filling the stage with festive magic. Audiences will be transported by Tchaikovskys timeless score, dazzling costumes, and beautifully crafted sets as the classic Christmas tale unfolds. With nine performances scheduled, NOBTs The Nutcracker is a must-see event of the season!
Note: This show has an approximate run time of two hours, with one intermission.
"The Nutcracker" will be shown from December 13th through December 23rd, 2025.
"The Nutcraker" will be at The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans 70112.
Individual ticket prices for "The Nutcracker" are on sale now and range from $43 to $98. Click here to select your performance date and view ticket options.
For more information, visit the event site here
Event's last day is Tuesday, December 23rd
Saturday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 23rd
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 274-4871
Tickets range from $43 to $98.
The New Orleans Ballet Theatre brings back its beloved holiday tradition this December with The Nutcracker! This enchanting two-act ballet features the companys world-class dancers joined by more than 120 local children, filling the stage with festive magic. Audiences will be transported by Tchaikovskys timeless score, dazzling costumes, and beautifully crafted sets as the classic Christmas tale unfolds. With nine performances scheduled, NOBTs The Nutcracker is a must-see event of the season!
Note: This show has an approximate run time of two hours, with one intermission.
"The Nutcracker" will be shown from December 13th through December 23rd, 2025.
"The Nutcraker" will be at The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans 70112.
Individual ticket prices for "The Nutcracker" are on sale now and range from $43 to $98. Click here to select your performance date and view ticket options.
For more information, visit the event site here
Event's last day is Tuesday, December 23rd
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Saturday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 23rd
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 274-4871
Tickets range from $43 to $98.
The New Orleans Ballet Theatre brings back its beloved holiday tradition this December with The Nutcracker! This enchanting two-act ballet features the companys world-class dancers joined by more than 120 local children, filling the stage with festive magic. Audiences will be transported by Tchaikovskys timeless score, dazzling costumes, and beautifully crafted sets as the classic Christmas tale unfolds. With nine performances scheduled, NOBTs The Nutcracker is a must-see event of the season!
Note: This show has an approximate run time of two hours, with one intermission.
"The Nutcracker" will be shown from December 13th through December 23rd, 2025.
"The Nutcraker" will be at The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans 70112.
Individual ticket prices for "The Nutcracker" are on sale now and range from $43 to $98. Click here to select your performance date and view ticket options.
For more information, visit the event site here
Event's last day is Tuesday, December 23rd
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Saturday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 23rd
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 274-4871
Tickets range from $43 to $98.
The New Orleans Ballet Theatre brings back its beloved holiday tradition this December with The Nutcracker! This enchanting two-act ballet features the companys world-class dancers joined by more than 120 local children, filling the stage with festive magic. Audiences will be transported by Tchaikovskys timeless score, dazzling costumes, and beautifully crafted sets as the classic Christmas tale unfolds. With nine performances scheduled, NOBTs The Nutcracker is a must-see event of the season!
Note: This show has an approximate run time of two hours, with one intermission.
"The Nutcracker" will be shown from December 13th through December 23rd, 2025.
"The Nutcraker" will be at The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans 70112.
Individual ticket prices for "The Nutcracker" are on sale now and range from $43 to $98. Click here to select your performance date and view ticket options.
For more information, visit the event site here
Event's last day is Tuesday, December 23rd
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Saturday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 23rd
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 274-4871
Tickets range from $43 to $98.
The New Orleans Ballet Theatre brings back its beloved holiday tradition this December with The Nutcracker! This enchanting two-act ballet features the companys world-class dancers joined by more than 120 local children, filling the stage with festive magic. Audiences will be transported by Tchaikovskys timeless score, dazzling costumes, and beautifully crafted sets as the classic Christmas tale unfolds. With nine performances scheduled, NOBTs The Nutcracker is a must-see event of the season!
Note: This show has an approximate run time of two hours, with one intermission.
"The Nutcracker" will be shown from December 13th through December 23rd, 2025.
"The Nutcraker" will be at The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans 70112.
Individual ticket prices for "The Nutcracker" are on sale now and range from $43 to $98. Click here to select your performance date and view ticket options.
For more information, visit the event site here
Event's last day is Tuesday, December 23rd
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Wednesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 24th
December 24
St. James Parish
Gramercy, LA 70052
What is the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee?
There are many colorfully imaginative traditions dating back to the earliest Cajun settlers of the regions of southern Louisiana to the west and north of New Orleans. One of them is the lighting of the bonfires along the Mississippi River on Christmas Eve.
These bonfires, erected on the river levees by the keepers of this old tradition, are intended to light the way for Papa Noël, the Cajun Santa Claus, on his airborne journey to the area. Or, according to some sources, the bonfires may have also been a way of lighting the path to the nearest Catholic church for Midnight Mass.
The earliest bonfires on the levees were relatively simple in design and assembly, with long logs arranged into a pyramid-shaped cone, some as high as twenty feet. Shorter horizontal logs holding the structure in place gave it a ladder-like appearance. Most of todays bonfires still incorporate that design, but more imaginative creations have since evolved. Some of the most elaborate structures resemble old Cajun cabins, pickup trucks and other indigenous cultural motifs.
When is the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee?
At dusk, usually around 7:00 p.m., the structures are doused with flammable liquids and set ablaze, lighting the sky and the surrounding area with towering flames that would be impossible for Papa Noël and his reindeer to miss. The crowds that gather to watch these spectacular conflagrations enjoy a free show and, in some locales, free bowls of hot gumbo are served up by local residents. The blazes are often accompanied by displays of fireworks, set off by the fires themselves.
Where is the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee?
These Christmas Eve bonfires are most commonly found in St. James Parish (county), some 30-40 miles upriver from New Orleans. As many as 100 or more bonfires may be erected in the adjoining communities of Gramercy, Lutcher and Paulina, and more may be scattered in other locations in St. James and neighboring parishes.
The fire departments in these locales supervise the activity around the bonfires on the levees, maintaining a safe perimeter for the crowds while keeping vigil to make sure the fires stay under control. Unfavorable weather can force cancellation or postponement of the bonfires, but this has happened only once in recent memory in 1982.
Private vehicular traffic in the areas of heaviest bonfire concentration may be restricted or even banned. Special parking lots are set up within comfortable walking distance of some of those areas. However, traffic leading up to those areas can be heavy, especially within the last few hours before the bonfires are lit. An early arrival is strongly encouraged.
One of the best ways to ensure a good seat for a bonfire on the levee is to book a narrated motor coach excursion with Gray Line Tours. Two options are available: the four-hour Christmas Eve Bonfire Express, which only includes the bonfires, and the 6½-hour Christmas Eve Bonfire Adventure Tour, which includes a tour of San Francisco Plantation and a holiday dinner there.
Where can I find more information about the Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee?
Both tours originate and terminate at the Gray Line Lighthouse ticket office located at Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, adjacent to the steamboat Natchez wharf. Reservations are recommended 24 hours in advance. Call (504) 569-1401 or (800) 233-2628 or visit their website, www.graylineneworleans.com/holiday-tours.html for further details.
For those who prefer to stay home and watch a bonfire here in New Orleans, the Algiers Economic Development Foundation sponsors one annually, early in December on the levee in Algiers Point. The site is on the west bank of New Orleans, near a bend in the river directly opposite the French Quarter. It can be viewed from the Moonwalk adjacent to Woldenberg Riverfront Park or from Algiers Point itself. The Canal Street-Algiers Point Ferry carries passengers from downtown New Orleans to the vicinity of the bonfire site.
The AEDF website and Algiers Bonfire website contain details and photos about the organization and event. The tradition takes place in early December and features live music, a second line, and the bonfire lighting.
Event's last day is Thursday, December 24th
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Friday, December 26th
From: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Starting at $42
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate Americas favorite Christmas tradition with an international cast that unites world-class talent from renowned ballet capitals across the globe. Featuring choreography by acclaimed Ukrainian choreographer Viktor Davydiuk, the show uniquely blends classical ballet and Tchaikovskys timeless score with jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Dont miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime with friends and family of all ages. Get tickets now!
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Saturday, December 20th through Monday, December 29th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$25-$30
From December 20-29, 2025, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration. Hosted by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor holiday celebration is fun for the whole family.
Returning with the theme Best in Snow, the Convention Center invites locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of festive attractions including fan favorites the Big Blizzard Blast, the Kringle Carousel and the life-sized Gingerbread House. There will be live music, concessions, visits with Santa and his friends and more. New Orleans only ice-skating rink returns along with ice bocce and, new this year, a FOURTH ice slide! Also added this year, Merry Mini Golf and the Yuletide YoYo ride will enhance the enchantment of NOLA ChristmasFests 300,000 square feet of indoor holiday fun.
The ice skating rink is fun for all. Made of real ice, the wintery wonderland extends 52 feet by 140 feet. While skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, a range of sizes will available onsite. This new attraction is sure to brighten up holiday plans for visitors and locals alike. Get ready to bring the entire family to show their best camel spins, cross strokes and more ice skating moves, while enjoying the Crescent City at its finest holiday event.
This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent Citys Warehouse/Arts District will also feature two miles of lights (both indoors and outdoors!) and indoor Christmas activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to meet special Christmas characters such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and all their friends. Professional photographers will be on hand to capture your special holiday memories and autographs will be available from all characters throughout the event.
The Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Amazing Funhouse Maze, Snowy Summit Climbing Wall and other carnival rides and inflatables are just a few of the many attractions that await children out of school for the holidays.
Ticket prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday (plus ticketing fees). Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
General admission tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Add-ons such as images with Santa Claus can be purchased at an additional cost. Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
In 2024, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in New Orleans at NOLA ChristmasFest. Reserve parking in advance via ParkMobile. For details about ticket prices and festival hours/dates, visit NOLAChristmasFest.com.
Event's last day is Monday, December 29th
Wednesday, December 31st through Thursday, December 31st
From: 9:00 PM to 1:30 AM
The Filmore
6 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(619) 549-2644
Ticket prices vary - $60 - $220
The countdown to NYE is on and the biggest New Years Eve Gala in town is moving to a new location to bring in 2024! Big Night New Orleans features the Ying-Yang Twins, the Soul Rebels and many more!
Beer, wine, champagne and liquor will be available. Food and drink selection varies depending on ticket level. Formal and festive attire is encouraged!
Big Night New Orleans offers various ticket levels including all-inclusive, seating, and VIP. VIP tickets includes food and drinks. Party favors are given to all! See the official website for more information. You must be 21 or older to attend. Each person must be present at check-in.
For hotel options, visit https://www.bignightneworleans.com/hotels/ .
Event's last day is Thursday, December 31st
Wednesday, December 31st through Thursday, December 31st
From: 10:00 PM to 01:00 AM
Cornet Restaurant
700 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 231-8519
$250-$300
Celebrate New Year's Eve on a Bourbon Street Balcony with 3 hours of open premium bar, champagne toast and New Year's Eve party favors. Guests can enjoy cocktails with the bead tossing balcony extravaganza to ring in 2026. Have a destination "above the crowd" waiting for you after dinner on World Famous Bourbon Street for New Year's Eve! Be in the mix of the madness without being in the crowd!
***For all guests to have the opportunity to throw beads on the front row there will be a balcony rotation.***
***Beads and balcony throws not included.***
Event's last day is Thursday, December 31st
Wednesday, December 31st
From: 09:00 PM to 01:00 AM
Prohibition
333 Bourbon St.
New Orleans , LA 70130
(504) 231-8519
$275.00- $300.00
Celebrate New Year's Eve on Bourbon Street with 4 Hours Open Premium Bar, Midnight Champagne Toast, New Year's Eve Party Favors, Balcony Access with our DJ to keep the dance floor lit. Guests can enjoy unlimited premium cocktails, tossing beads from the balcony and dancing the night away to ring in 2024. Have a destination awaiting you and your guests at prime time on World Famous Bourbon Street for New Year's Eve!
***The balcony will rotate so all guests have the opportunity to be on the front row tossing beads to the crowds on Bourbon Street.***
***Beads are not included.***
***We refer our guests to a local wholesaler that delivers to us to have your beads and balcony throws waiting for you.***
Wednesday, December 31st through Thursday, December 31st
From: 10:00 PM to 01:00 AM
Cornet Restaurant
700 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 231-8519
$275-$325
Celebrate New Years Eve on a Bourbon Street Balcony with 3 hours of open premium bar, champagne toast and New Year's Eve party favors. Guests can enjoy cocktails with the bead tossing balcony extravaganza to ring in 2026. Have a destination "above the crowd" waiting for you after dinner on World Famous Bourbon Street for New Year's Eve! Be in the mix of the madness without being in the crowd!
***Beads and balcony throws not included.***
***Rain or Shine Event.***
Event's last day is Thursday, December 31st