Fall 2025 — New Orleans Big Events & Conventions

Coverage: October–December 2025 • Last updated: Oct 9, 2025

All Festival Parade Conference Sports Holiday Benefit

October 2025

Peak fall festival season + marquee parades & film.
Oct 10–12 • Lafayette Square Park

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

Two stages of blues + BBQ vendors + arts market. Free general admission; VIP available.

Festival
Oct 10–12 • Pontchartrain Park

Gentilly Fest

Neighborhood music, food, and family activities celebrating Gentilly.

Festival
Mid–Late Oct (weekends) • Deutsches Haus

Oktoberfest

Steins, schnitzel, oompah bands, and family fun. Check the current weekend dates on the official page.

Festival
Oct 17–19 • New Orleans Jazz Museum lawn

NOLA Funk Fest

A celebration of New Orleans funk with live performances and local vendors.

Festival
Oct 17–19 • Armstrong Park

Praise Fest

Multi-day gospel celebration with national and local artists.

Festival
Sat, Oct 25 • 6:30 pm • French Quarter/CB&D route

Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade

New Orleans’ official Halloween parade—floats, throws, marching krewes, and monsters.

Parade
Fri, Oct 10 • Generations Hall

Gleason Gras

Team Gleason’s annual benefit with music, auctions, and community—supporting ALS services.

Benefit
Oct 24–26 • Various venues

Halloween New Orleans (HNO)

Signature LGBTQ+ Halloween weekend with themed parties and a charitable mission.

Festival
Oct 24–26 • TBA

NOLA Reggae Fest

Caribbean rhythms by the river. Check the official page for the latest venue lineup.

Festival
Sat, Oct 25 • Treme

Treme Fall Fest

Music, food, and community supporting Treme’s historic churches.

Festival

November 2025

AHA Scientific Sessions, investment pros in town, Bayou Classic weekend, and holiday lights kick off.
Nov 2–5 • Hilton New Orleans Riverside

New Orleans Investment Conference

One of the nation’s longest-running investor conferences featuring macro, mining, and markets.

Conference
Nov 7–10 • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

AHA Scientific Sessions (#AHA25)

Global cardiovascular science meeting; exhibits Nov 8–10; extensive symposia and programming.

Conference
Sun, Nov 16 • Oak Street (Uptown)

Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

Dozens of creative po-boys, multiple stages, and family fun along Oak Street.

Festival
Fri–Sat, Nov 28–29 • Caesars Superdome

Bayou Classic Weekend

Fri: Battle of the Bands & Greek Show • Sat: Southern vs. Grambling State football game + fan fest.

Sports
Nov 28–Jan 3 • New Orleans City Park

Celebration in the Oaks

Iconic holiday light experience—driving tour, walking tour, and unlimited rides in the Amusement Park on select options.

Holiday

December 2025

Holiday spectacles, family attractions, and alumni galas.
Dec 20–29 • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

NOLA ChristmasFest

Indoor winter wonderland with ice skating, rides, and kid-friendly activities—great rain plan.

Holiday

Times and venues may change—always check the official event links before you go.

Primary sources used for dates: NewOrleans.com year-at-a-glance & event listings, Jazz & Heritage Foundation, New Orleans Film Society, Krewe of BOO!, AHA Scientific Sessions, New Orleans Investment Conference, City Park/Celebration in the Oaks, NOLA ChristmasFest, Caesars Superdome.