Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

Algiers’ biggest annual holiday celebration and New Orleans’ only official holiday bonfire, the Algiers Bonfire is the neighborhood’s largest public event and pays tribute to Louisiana’s river parish bonfire tradition. Listen to musical performances, eat food from local vendors, and shop at the holiday craft market. The star of the event however, is the 30’ sculptural bonfire, designed by NOLA Burners, which is then set ablaze. Easily accessible via the Algiers ferry, and with the New Orleans’ skyline as the perfect backdrop, this event cannot be missed!

Free and open to the public, AEDF hosts this even each year to attract visitors to the Westbank, give local vendors an opportunity to sell their goods to thousands of potential customers, and provide our community with a family friendly holiday event!

Enjoy family-friendly holiday fun in the French Market District with live music, kid's activities, and more!

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans this December. With nine performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Performance dates are:

Friday, Dec. 13th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 14th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 15th: 2:00pm
Friday, Dec. 20th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 21st: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Monday, Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm

Event's last day is Monday, December 23rd

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans this December. With nine performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Performance dates are:

Friday, Dec. 13th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 14th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 15th: 2:00pm
Friday, Dec. 20th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 21st: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Monday, Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm

Event's last day is Monday, December 23rd

Tour the interiors and grounds of several stunning homes in the historic Garden District. Festivities also include live music, a boutique and more! 

For almost 50 years the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home tour has opened the doors to beautiful Garden District homes during the heart of the holiday season. The tour has grown over the years to include live musical performances, a festive boutique and more! The Holiday Home Tour is held the second weekend in December and draws delighted attendees from across the country.

The Holiday Home Tour is one of the largest fundraisers for the Preservation Resource Center, and money raised helps protect the historic architecture, neighborhoods and cultural identity of New Orleans.

Event's last day is Sunday, December 15th

Pontchartrain Conservancy is hosting its 11th annual Lights on the Lake holiday celebration. The family-friendly holiday event provides the best view for the annual West End Boat Parade. The event is tentatively set for December 14.

More details to come!

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans this December. With nine performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Performance dates are:

Friday, Dec. 13th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 14th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 15th: 2:00pm
Friday, Dec. 20th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 21st: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Monday, Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm

Event's last day is Monday, December 23rd

Tour the interiors and grounds of several stunning homes in the historic Garden District. Festivities also include live music, a boutique and more! 

For almost 50 years the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home tour has opened the doors to beautiful Garden District homes during the heart of the holiday season. The tour has grown over the years to include live musical performances, a festive boutique and more! The Holiday Home Tour is held the second weekend in December and draws delighted attendees from across the country.

The Holiday Home Tour is one of the largest fundraisers for the Preservation Resource Center, and money raised helps protect the historic architecture, neighborhoods and cultural identity of New Orleans.

Event's last day is Sunday, December 15th

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans this December. With nine performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Performance dates are:

Friday, Dec. 13th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 14th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 15th: 2:00pm
Friday, Dec. 20th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 21st: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Monday, Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm

Event's last day is Monday, December 23rd

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans this December. With nine performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Performance dates are:

Friday, Dec. 13th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 14th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 15th: 2:00pm
Friday, Dec. 20th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 21st: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Monday, Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm

Event's last day is Monday, December 23rd

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

How the Drag Queens Stole Christmas!
Twas the Night Before Christmas Eve and all through the house, not a creature was stirring....
Except for one Drag Queen!
And she needs YOUR help to SAVE CHRISTMAS!
Witness the unbelievable Tale of how 6 Drag Queens SAVED Christmas in this Holiday Cabaret!
You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll sip hot cocoa in the front row! (if you get Front Row VIP)!
Don't forget your dollars to MAKE IT RAIN on these Drag Entertainers!!
Limited seating!
Prettieboi.com for tickets!
The Allways Lounge & Cabaret
This is a 21+ event
RSVP REQUIRED
NO REFUNDS
Prettieboishowcase@gmail.com

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life.  From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption.  Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Dec. 5th: 7:30pm
Dec. 6th: 7:30pm
Dec. 7th: 7:30pm
Dec. 8th: 2:30pm
Dec. 12th: 7:30pm
Dec. 13th: 7:30pm
Dec. 14th: 7:30pm    
Dec. 15th: 2:30pm
Dec. 19th: 7:30pm
Dec. 20th: 7:30pm
Dec. 21st: 7:30pm
Dec. 22nd: 2:30pm

Event's last day is Sunday, December 22nd

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans this December. With nine performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Performance dates are:

Friday, Dec. 13th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 14th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 15th: 2:00pm
Friday, Dec. 20th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 21st: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Monday, Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm

Event's last day is Monday, December 23rd

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

What is Caroling in Jackson Square?

Since 1946, Christmas Carolers have gathered in Jackson Square to spread holiday cheer. Each year the square is filled with Christmas songs and candle lights.Thousands of people gather in festive attire and of all religious affiliations. Courtesy of Patio Planters, the events major sponsor, both candles and song sheets are provided! Patio Planters is a nonprofit group dedicated to the horticultural beautification of the French Quarter. They also help fund the event through monies raised by its Vieux Carre holiday home tours earlier on the same day.

When is Caroling in Jackson Square?

The Caroling in Jackson Square will be held on December 22nd, 2024. 

Where can I find tickets to Caroling in Jackson Square?

The event is free and open to all who wish to participate. Those who plan to attend and participate are strongly advised to arrive early. This is a very popular event that sometimes exceeds the capacity of the square. Gates open at 6:30 PM.

Where can I find more information about Caroling in Jackson Square?

More information can be found on Patio Planters website.

Savor the holiday spirit as Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré presents French Quarter residences dressed for the season on December 22, 2024. The tour includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations. This December fundraiser is a prelude to the highly anticipated Caroling in Jackson Square later in the evening.

The self-guided walking tour includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations. This December fundraiser is a prelude to and helps provide funding for the highly anticipated Caroling in Jackson Square later in the evening.

French Quarter residents will open their homes for the self-guided walking tour between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

New Orleans Ballet Theatre is thrilled to be bringing The Nutcracker back to its home at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans this December. With nine performances in New Orleans, this beloved two-act ballet will be performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children.

Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed!

Performance dates are:

Friday, Dec. 13th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 14th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 15th: 2:00pm
Friday, Dec. 20th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 21st: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 22nd: 2:00pm
Monday, Dec. 23rd: 2:00pm

Event's last day is Monday, December 23rd

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

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 today’s 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 Wednesday, December 24th

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

From December 20 - 30, experience NOLA ChristmasFest - the Crescent City's signature holiday celebration.  Hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, this indoor family holiday fun features New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights, and more!

The Ice Skating Rink

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.

Additional Entertainment

This family-friendly celebration in the Crescent City’s 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.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets 

Tickets for NOLA Christmasfest go on sale September 20, 2024.

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.

Event's last day is Monday, December 30th

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 Wednesday, December 31st

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 2024. 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 Wednesday, December 31st

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.***

Event's last day is Wednesday, December 31st

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 2024. 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 Wednesday, December 31st