New Orleans January 2025

New Orleans January 2025 Events

New Orleans January 2025 Events

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Celebrate the New Year this January in New Orleans

Average temperature low and high: 45°-64°
If there's one city that knows how to party, it's New Orleans. Packed with jazz music, festivals, and many beignets, the "Crescent City" offers plenty to do, even in January. Explore pop culture at the Fan Expo, enjoy theatre productions like "The Color Purple" and "Jesus Christ Superstar," or attend the Miss Universe pageant. Check back here for February's list of events in New Orleans.
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January Event Calendar

Fan Expo

Date to be confirmed New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center View on Map
Fan Expo
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If you consider yourself a SciFi fan, Fan Expo is the event for you. For 3 days straight, there will be city-wide events that will turn the city of New Orleans into a playground filled with cosplay, anime, horror, and gaming. There will also be huge celebrities in attendance, such as Katee Sackhoff of The Mandalorian, Anson Mount of Star Trek: Discovery, Matthew Lewis of Harry Potter, and many more. Some main events include meet and greets with legendary comics creators, autograph and photo opportunities, an artists alley for attendees to show their work, panels and Q & As, and more. Tickets rand from $28 - $119.

Twelfth Night

Date to be confirmed New Orleans, LA, USA View on Map
Twelfth Night
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In New Orleans, January 6 of each year marks the end of the holiday season and the start of the carnival season! It is the official day that you can start buying King Cakes in stores. This is also the date that you can get a little taste of New Orleans' Mardi Gras spirit! Catch some beads and throws from "The Not So Secret Society of the Elysian Fields," which rolls on the Rampart-St. Claude Streetcar line. They will depart from Elysian Fields Station, go to Union Station, and back again.

Joan of Arc Parade

Date to be confirmed New Orleans View on Map
Joan of Arc Parade
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Join as crowds gather to honor Joan of Arc, also known as "The Maid of Orleans," and celebrate the city's French cultural heritage.

The parade takes place on Friday, Saturday 6th, at 7:00 PM and ends around 8:30 PM. The route begins at the corner of Bienville and N. Front Street. As the procession makes its way on Decatur, join in pausing at the Joan of Arc statue to sing "Happy Birthday."

The parade ends in Oscar Dunn Park With the crowning of the king and the king cake ceremony.

Carnival With Phunny Phorty Phellows

Date to be confirmed Willow St. View on Map
Carnival With Phunny Phorty Phellows

With the beginning of Carnival Season, the krewe of the Phunny Phorty Phellows will gather on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Willow Street Car Barn. 

At 7:00 pm the masked and costumed Phunny Phorty Phellows will board the streetcar for their traditional ride to "Herald the Arrival of Carnival" down the St. Charles Ave. Streetcar Line. Join the Storyville Stompers and crowds and watch, cheer, and catch the first beads of Mardi Gras.

Pardi-Gras 2024

Date to be confirmed French Quarter View on Map
Pardi-Gras 2024
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Known as "the ultimate French Quarter party," Pardi-Gras celebrates its 27th year in 2024. The celebration centers around live music played throughout all four days, mostly of the "Trop Rock" (i.e., Jimmy Buffet) variety. Stroll around the French Quarter and enjoy other fun Mardi Gras-related activities. The event is open to anyone and only requires registration for a $130 ticket​.

Winter Music Festival

Date to be confirmed School of Rock Metairie/New Orleans's View on Map
Winter Music Festival

School of Rock Metairie/New Orleans presents its fifth annual Winter Music Festival on January 13th and January 14th, 2024. 

The two-day event features performances by the Rock 101 groups and the venue's famed House Band. This year, the show highlights the Best of the 2010s and includes tributes to Rush, Yes, Foo Fighters, Rolling Stones, Metallica, Michael Jackson, and more. Tickets are $10 for general admission.   

Teaser Fest

Date to be confirmed The Fillmore View on Map
Teaser Fest

Teaser Festival is a four-day event that revolves around delicious food, creative cocktails, and live entertainment. Attendees can expect to witness dazzling burlesque performances from around the world and live local music. Previous headliners include Frankie Fictitious, Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière and Elle Dorado.

Bayou King Cake Festival

Date to be confirmed 402 West 3rd Street in Thibodaux, Louisiana View on Map
Bayou King Cake Festival
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The annual King Cake Festival, held in Thibodaux, Louisiana, celebrates one of New Orleans’ most popular and loved treats. You’ll get to enjoy different king cakes from some of the best bakeries while enjoying live music! This event is free and open to the public.

Les Misérables

Date to be confirmed Saenger Theatre View on Map

"Les Misérables" is one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history. Based on Victor Hugo's novel, the story is set in 19th-century France against a backdrop of societal turmoil and the pending June Rebellion in Paris. Claude-Michel Schönberg's iconic score includes crowd favorites like "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own" and "Do You Hear the People Sing?" with a colorful array of costumes and set pieces. "Les Mis" has been a rousing success for more than 40 years, earning numerous awards, including the Tony for "Best Musical" in 1987. Buy tickets

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Grab beignets and coffee

Café Du Monde
Grab beignets and coffee
There are certain foods that you shouldn't leave New Orleans without trying, and the beignet is one of them. Best described as a deep-fried doughnut (without the hole), loaded with powdered sugar, and paired perfectly with coffee, this sweet treat dates back to the 18th century; the French-Creole colonists introduced them! Visit Cafe Du Monde in the French Quarter, a 24-hour beignet shop founded in 1862 that doubles as a historical landmark. Although Cafe Du Monde is the most iconic place to grab beignets and coffee, there are many other cafes throughout the city to get your fix!

Go on a food tour

Go on a food tour
It's no secret that New Orleans is famous for its delicious food. With so many different flavors and "have-to-try" dishes, picking the right restaurants can get overwhelming. From gumbo to etouffee, and everything in between, going on a food tour is the perfect way to get a taste of the staples!
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