You don’t need a special event to have the time of your life in New Orleans, but there are three you won’t want to miss in May, including our world-famous Jazz and Heritage Festival, second only to Mardi Gras for attendance. If you want to be part of the fun, book your hotel early because rooms fill up this time of year. Check out our May festival lineup.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Join the crowd at the New Orleans Fairgrounds for the Jazz Fest. (May 1-4) Put on your straw hat and your sunscreen and see top national and local acts. The best way to get there is on the Jazz Fest Express.
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo
Head out to Bayou St. John for Bayou Boogaloo (May 16-18). The 2025 lineup features more than 35 acts.
50th New Orleans Greek Festival
Opa! The Bayou St. John area will be hoppin’ again for Greek Fest (May 23-25). Highlights include great Greek food, live music and dance, Cathedral tours and an awesome kids’ area, famous for the Mount Olympus Climbing Wall. Get the details.