There’s nowhere like New Orleans for the Holidays!
Experience the magic of the holiday season in New Orleans. As the city comes alive with twinkling lights, enchanting decorations, and the sounds of holiday music, New Orleans invites you to indulge in the warmth of its holiday traditions in a setting unlike any other.
Réveillon (REV-ee-on) is a New Orleans Creole culinary tradition that dates back to the mid-1800s in which Creole families celebrated the start of Christmas with an extravagant meal upon their return from Midnight Mass. Today the best restaurants in town serve up decadent four-course holiday meals in the spirit of this classic tradition. Reservations fill up fast!
During Réveillon on the Rocks, restaurants and bars create holiday-themed cocktails. Drinks are crafted to complement Réveillon menus around town or can be enjoyed on their own as part of a festive cocktail crawl.
From the French Quarter to the Garden District, New Orleans hotels get into the holiday spirit by dressing up their lobbies and offering seasonal discounted “Papa Noel” rates and value-adds. Find the perfect spot for your stay at the QR code below.
Throughout New Orleans, visit bookstores, art galleries, clothing boutiques, and museum gift shops for unique gift ideas. Plan your shopping spree with the QR code below. One-of-a-Kind Gifts
Presented by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and NewOrleans.com
Cathedral Concerts | Free Admission
Location: St. Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA
This concert series at St. Louis Cathedral is a favorite holiday tradition in New Orleans.
Leroy Jones & New Orleans’ Finest
Wednesday, December 3 | 6:00PM–7:00PM
St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 21 | 5:30PM–6:30PM
New Orleans Eve Concert | Free Admission
Location: Woldenberg Park
1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
Opener: Sweet Crude | Headliner: Dumpstaphunk
Plus: DJ Captain Charles Wednesday, December 31 | 9:00PM-12:00AM
Countdown to 2026 & Riverfront Fireworks
Caroling in Jackson Square
Sunday, December 21 | 7:00PM-8:00PM Gates open at 6:30PM
Experience a beloved holiday tradition with a uniquely New Orleans twist. Join in this annual celebration of music and merriment. Scan the QR code for details.
Events that make December in New Orleans so magical...
Celebration in the Oaks
A grand lights display in New Orleans City Park
Holidays at Audubon Aquarium & Zoo
Holiday decor, Santa photos, animal activities and family-friendly fun
Bonfires on the Levee
A most-spectacular Louisiana tradition
Manning Family Children’s Holiday Parade
A family-centered holiday parade through the French Quarter and Downtown plus an After Party in Lafayette Square
NOLA ChristmasFest
A wonderland of ice skating, family activities and more
Holiday Home Tours
The chance to step inside stately homes decorated to the nines
and more!
