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Things to do in New Orleans in April 2027

April belongs to the two big music festivals, French Quarter Fest and then Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds. Congo Square Rhythms Festival lands in April, with 4 more on the list below.

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Starting in April

French Quarter Festival MusicFeatured

French Quarter Festival

Thursday, Apr 8 to Sunday, Apr 11 French Quarter (Woldenberg Riverfront Park to the Old U.S. Mint), New Orleans
Free

Expected in April, dates not announced yet

Downtown Super Sunday Holidays & Parades

Downtown Super Sunday

Expected April 2027 Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue and Moss Street (procession ends at Hardin Park), New Orleans
Free
Chalmette Tomato Festival Food & Drink

Chalmette Tomato Festival

Expected April 2027 Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and School, Chalmette
$5

Already on when April starts

These started in an earlier month and are still running.

Wednesday at the Square Music
Expected to run into April

Wednesday at the Square

Expected March 2027 Lafayette Square, New Orleans
Free

5 more run every week in New Orleans year round, including Gretna Farmers Market and Art Walk and Crescent City Farmers Market. See the full calendar.

Planning the trip around it

What overnight parking costs at New Orleans hotels, compared before you book.

New Orleans hotel parking, cheapest first

French Quarter valet ran $49 to $62 a night in September 2026. One Marigny hotel has its own lot for $15.

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