Another favorite holiday tradition in New Orleans are choral concerts at St. Louis Cathedral. Fronting on Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter, the historic St. Louis Cathedral plays host to an annual holiday tradition of staging free concerts by prominent New Orleans musicians, church choirs, and singers in the jazz, classical, gospel, and pop genres. Within the Gothic splendor of one of America’s oldest and most architecturally significant churches, the acoustics lend an air of reverence to the performances.

This Holidays New Orleans Style Concert Series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. as part of Holidays New Orleans.

Check out the Holidays New Orleans Style Concert schedule below. All are open to the public and free to attend.

Holidays New Orleans Style Concert Series FAQS

Where are the Holidays New Orleans Style Concerts being held?

We will have indoor concerts at the St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, in the French Quarter.

How much do the concerts cost?

Nothing! The concerts produced by French Quarter Festivals Inc. are provided at no cost to the community. However, we encourage attendees to support our programming by donating to our nonprofit at www.fqfi.org/donate.

What time do the concerts begin?

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the first three concerts, with showtimes from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 22, will run from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Is reserved seating available inside St. Louis Cathedral?

Seating is first come, first served. If all seats are filled, attendees can enjoy the concert from the back of the Church, which has standing room only. 

Are the concerts wheel-chair accessible?

St. Louis Cathedral and the concert series are wheelchair accessible via the main entrance to the church on Chartres Street. There are a limited number of dedicated wheelchair locations for attendees that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Can we bring chairs?

The St. Louis Cathedral concerts are indoors, and seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I bring snacks to the concert?

No food or drinks will be allowed inside the St. Louis Cathedral, and neither will be for sale inside the Church.

Where can I park?

The nearest parking is available at Premium Parking—PO149, PO249, PO404, and PO407. Please note these are paid parking spaces.

Can I bring my camera to film the concerts?

There is no video or audio recording in the St. Louis Cathedral. Flash photography is strictly prohibited.

Are restrooms available inside St. Louis Cathedral?

There are no public restrooms inside the St. Louis Cathedral.

Find more information on the Holidays New Orleans Style Concert Series here.