Exhibitions & activities in New Orleans

Exhibitions, markets and things to do with published dates and source links.

These listings show dates without assuming opening hours. Check the organiser’s programme for visiting times and changes.

National Fried Chicken Festival

9 October 2026 – 11 October 2026

New Orleans Lakefront

National Fried Chicken Festival at the New Orleans Lakefront, rescheduled to 9–11 October; listed daily festival hours are 11:00–21:00.

15 April 2027 – 18 April 2027

Canal Place

Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans, 15–18 April 2027; the source identifies screenings at Prytania Theatres At Canal Place.