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City of New Orleans Launches Essence Festival Steering Committee Ahead of 2026 Event
As the City of New Orleans deepens its partnership with the Essence Festival of Culture, Mayor Helena Moreno has announced the formation of a new Essence Festival Steering Committee aimed […]
Hogs for the Cause Lineup for April 10-11
Hogs for the Cause is ready to rock with its 2026 music lineup, offering a preview of the artists set to take the stage at the beloved New Orleans fundraiser […]
French Quarter Fest Returns Next Weekend with Massive Lineup, New Riverfront Experience
With just days to go, French Quarter Festivals, Inc. is gearing up to launch one of the city’s most anticipated spring traditions. French Quarter Fest 2026 returns April 16–19, promising […]
Historic New Orleans Collection to Host Free Community Day Celebrating Music & Art
The The Historic New Orleans Collection will host a free, family-friendly Community Day on Saturday, April 11, offering a lively mix of music, storytelling, and interactive cultural experiences. Presented in […]
Ragtime Day NOLA Brings Three Days of Historic Sounds to the Jazz Museum
Ragtime enthusiasts and curious listeners alike can dive into the roots and evolution of early jazz during Ragtime Day NOLA, a three-day celebration at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. New […]
Boyfriend Will Retire, Goes on Farewell Tour
Suzannah Powell—Boyfriend—will retire after 15 years and finish her career on a farewell tour. [Boyfriend will also be featured in OffBeat‘s upcoming Jazz Fest Bible™]. Powell, the multidisciplinary performer, writer, […]
Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation Parts Ways with CEO
On the same day that the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced the Jazz Fest “cubes” for 2026, the Foundation that owns the festival announced that it had parted […]
Check Point Charlie and Frenchmen Street Property To Convert to Hotel and Entertainment Venue
The recently-shuttered Check Point Charlie and a Frenchmen Street property on the edge of the Faubourg Marigny at the corner bounded by Frenchmen Street and Decatur Street, is slated to […]
Tickets on Sale for 2026 Jazz & Heritage Gala
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Jazz & Heritage Gala, the annual fundraising event that serves as the official kickoff to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. […]
City of New Orleans to Hold Lottery for Jackson Square Artists
The City of New Orleans recently announced that it will hold a lottery for qualified artists to obtain permits necessary to sell art in Jackson Square in the French Quarter […]
