Guide to Post-Mardi New Orleans

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