Your Go-to Guide to the New Orleans Festival Scene Ah, springtime in New Orleans. It brings warmer weather, plenty of crawfish boils and best of all: festival season! Whether you’re a local or a tourist, there’s no better way to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of NOLA than by attending a spring festival in the city. No matter your interests, there’s probably a festival for you. Keep reading to learn more about some of the hottest events of the season! For 40 years, the French Quarter Festival has been providing the best of the New Orleans music scene! Riverwalk Outlets is proud to host as one of many venues this year with the Jack Daniel’s stage on Spanish Plaza. Enjoy performances from Partners-N-Crime, Brass-A-Holics with Flagboy G, Teedra Moses, Water Seed presenting Journey to Funkstar, a special light show, and more! Enjoy bites from Addis NOLA, Ajun Cajun, Etalian Happy Ice and other New Orleans eateries at the Jack Daniel’s stage for a taste of NOLA. WWL Louisiana’s Media Stage will also be on Spanish Plaza, providing opportunities for VIPs and sponsors. With iconic headliners like The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Jon Batiste, and Earth, Wind & Fire, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a musical celebration you don’t want to miss. With thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople from around the world showcasing their talents, it’s no wonder that Jazz Fest is one of New Orleans’ most legendary festivals, welcoming about 400,000 visitors each year. The only things you need to bring to the NOLA Crawfish Festival are your ticket and your appetite! Hosted outdoors at the Broadside, indulge in award-winning cuisine like boiled crawfish from NOLA Crawfish King and barbecue from NOLA Cochon King. While you eat, jam out to performances from Tab Benoit, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster NCF All-Stars, Eric Krasno & Friends and more. If crawfish isn’t your thing and you’d like another way to spend the days between Jazz Fest weekends, Daze Between NOLA at Faubourg Brewery could be the perfect alternative! Enjoy the sounds of jazz, funk and folk while sipping on a top-notch craft beer selection at the oldest brewery in New Orleans. With performances from Lettuce, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Karina Rykman and more, you’re in for a great time in the Big Easy. For a festival that both you and the kids can enjoy, check out Bayou Boogaloo! Children under 12 get in for free with a parent or guardian, and the Ruby Slipper Cafe Kids Stage features family-friendly programming during the entirety of the festival. Bring your boat and water ticket to float along Bayou St. John while listening to artists including GZA & The Phunky Nomads, Nik West and Lez Zeppelin. Browse the art market and over 20 local food vendors, and if you’ve got a competitive streak, give the crawfish eating contest a try! No matter which festivals you attend, you’ll need one thing for each of them: an outfit! With over 75 retailers to choose from, Riverwalk Outlets is your one-stop shop to craft the perfect festival looks. Enjoy this year’s festival season and happy shopping!