Anticipation builds for the 2025 French Quarter Festival, scheduled for April 10-13. The coming celebration promises to transform the Quarter into a maze of melodies, with over 20 stages scattered throughout the historic district like jewels in an elaborate crown.

Are you planning your first trip to the Big Easy? Good call! To help you make the most of your inaugural visit, we've compiled a list of must-do experiences that capture the essence of our beloved city.