Events in New Orleans in October 2027
New Orleans event dates for October 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to October.
New Orleans's October 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated October 29, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 15 - Oct 17
New Orleans. From Blues to Funk, this festival celebrates the past while fueling the future, all while supporting local talent.
Planning lead · projected date · Source: festival calendar
- Oct 28 - Nov 1
New Orleans. International Film Festival.
Planning lead · projected date · Source: festival calendar
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 11
- Long weekendOct 9–Oct 11
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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