The 43rd annual French Quarter Festival will take place this Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19, 2026. The 4-day festival in New Orleans is the largest free festival in Louisiana and brings in thousands of visitors from all over the country every year.
Since 1984, the French Quarter Festival has celebrated the essence of New Orleans with over 20 stages showcasing every genre of local music, from traditional jazz to brass bands and Zydeco. Known as the city’s “favorite festival,” this event highlights the culinary excellence of over 60 Louisiana restaurants and attracts visitors from around the world to the iconic French Quarter.…