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.

New Orleans, often whispered about as "the northernmost Caribbean city," is a mesmerizing cultural archipelago on the mainland—where Creole traditions, Caribbean rhythms, island flavors, and colonial architecture blend seamlessly with Southern hospitality, creating an intoxicating destination that offers the best of both worlds.

From the famed Irish Channel parades to neighborhood block parties, New Orleans celebrates the Irish holiday with a distinctive local flair. Here is what you can expect to experience when celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Big Easy:

We've crafted this ultimate 2025 Big Easy Bucket List to help you discover the best things to do in New Orleans during your stay - from must-see landmarks to must-taste culinary treasures and must-experience cultural events.

The Orpheum Theatre, a magnificent Beaux Arts landmark just steps from our hotel, has been enchanting New Orleans audiences since 1918. Originally designed for vaudeville by architect G. Albert Lansburgh, this architectural masterpiece features intricate plasterwork, a domed ceiling, and renowned acoustics that have made it a favorite venue for performers and audiences alike.

In the Vieux Carré on All Hallows' Eve Where voodoo and piracy interweave My spirit walks through gas-lit streets Where living and dead sometimes meet Down Bourbon Street the revelers sway Past my old blacksmith shop they stray

In New Orleans, we don't hide from our ghosts - we invite them to join the party. As Halloween approaches, the veil between worlds grows thinner, and there's no better time to explore the supernatural side of New Orleans. At Maison Pierre Lafitte, we're perfectly situated for guests to experience the city's most spine-tingling ghost tours

Music Month in New Orleans is a vibrant, month-long music extravaganza in October, showcasing the city's rich and diverse sounds. From jazz to blues, funk to zydeco, New Orleans pulses with live performances, parades, and street festivals throughout the month.

Exciting news, food lovers! Tripadvisor has once again named New Orleans the No. 1 Food Destination in the United States, marking our second year in a row at the top spot. Here at Maison Pierre Lafitte, we're thrilled but not surprised – our city's culinary scene just keeps getting better!

We are pleased to announce that Hotel Maison Pierre Lafitte has reopened its doors following Hurricane Francine. Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to ensure a swift and safe return to operations, and we are now ready to welcome you back to our historic property.