THE ULTIMATE SPRING GUIDE TO NOLA
Post Mardi Gras has you feeling bored? Look no further! Start planning the rest of your semester with this guide to everything going on this spring.
Music
Rebirth Brass Band A NOLA staple. March 3, the Maple Leaf
Buku Music + Art Project The weekend festival is back, featuring A$AP Rocky and Passion Pit. March 13 & 14th, Mardi Gras World
Tyler, The Creator Get your OFWGKTA on. April 20, House of Blues
Cherub Doses and Mimosas, baby. April 25, House of Blues
Flosstradamus Some trap music for your weekend. March 13, Republic
Sylvan Esso Electropop meets Tip’s March 26, Tipitina’s
Of Montreal Everyone’s favorite folk-y band April 4, Howlin’ Wolf
Festivals
YLC Wednesday at the Square Free music and food from top NOLA restaurants. Every Wednesday from March to May, Lafayette Square
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Celebrate everyone’s favorite fruit. April 10-12, Ponchatoula, LA
French Quarter Festival Jazz Fest’s more low-key counterpart. April 9-12, Jackson Square
FoodFest Sample delicious food from across the country, all in one place. March 27, French Market
Tennessee Williams Literary Festival Get your intellectual on. March 25-29, various locations
Freret Street Fest A great day super close to campus. April 5, Freret between Jefferson and Napoleon
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Not technically a festival, but will get you back in the Mardi spirit long after its over. Various parades throughout March; various locations
Crawfest Who can forget about the amazing festival right in our backyard? April 18, LBC Quad