In June in NOLA, our calendar heats up
Yeah, it’s hot in New Orleans in June. We’re not going to deny it. You could chargrill an oyster on the sidewalk if you were so inclined, but we have a better idea. Get yourself a big frozen daiquiri and walk around one of these festivals in the Vieux Carré and beyond. What? You’d rather stay home and mow the lawn? (We didn’t think so.) But here’s the best part. Hotel Provincial offers great rates in the summertime. Book now.
June Festivals in New Orleans
Creole Tomato Festival, June 6 & 7
We love our Creole tomatoes in New Orleans. This annual festival at the French Market features a second line parade, live music, a Bloody Mary Market, tomato eating contests, kids activities, and plenty of good stuff to eat and drink from many of your favorite restaurants. And it’s just steps from Hotel Provincial! Learn more.
6th Annual Sankofa Bayou Fest, June 6
Sankofa Bayou Fest is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival celebrating New Orleans culture, community, and the great outdoors at Sankofa Wetland Park & Nature Trail in the Lower Ninth Ward. Come see the park’s newly developed birding trail and enjoy free crawfish while supplies last, live music and performances, local food vendors, horseback riding, kayaking, a Kid Biz Market, STEM activities, birdwatching, fishing lessons, storytelling, lawn games, a crawfish race, Jumbo Jenga, and more for all ages. Learn more.
New Orleans Food and Wine Experience, June 10-13
The 2026 New Orleans Wine & Food Experience celebrates its 34th anniversary this year by highlighting top chefs with events at restaurants all over the city and with fine wines from all around the world. Learn more.
New Orleans Pridefest, June 13
New Orleans PrideFest is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, community, and inclusivity held in the heart of the French Quarter. Visitors can enjoy live music, drag performances, local food vendors, parades, and nightlife events all weekend long. Whether you’re there to celebrate love, support the community, or experience the city’s electric energy, PrideFest is one of New Orleans’ most colorful and unforgettable events. Learn more.
The New Orleans Juneteenth Festival, June 19
This annual, free, family-friendly event takes place at Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park. A celebration of resilience, culture, and freedom, it features live music, local vendors, and a second-line parade. Learn more.