Freret Street Festival
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM CDT
Freret Street between Napoleon and Valmont, New Orleans, LA · New Orleans, LA
About this event
The Freret Street Festival is a free annual celebration spanning six blocks of Freret Street from Napoleon to Valmont in New Orleans' vibrant Uptown neighborhood. The festival features over 200 local vendors selling handmade arts and crafts including jewelry, paintings, clothing, ceramics, candles and soaps, alongside flea market items and food offerings. Three stages host live music with 20 bands performing jazz, funk, brass and other genres. The neighborhood has become a thriving cultural hub with 46 brick-and-mortar businesses that participate by extending their presence with vendor booths. The festival attracts thousands of attendees seeking local art, music, food and community spirit. Held in early November, it represents the culmination of the month-long Freret Market season that runs October through March.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM CDT
- Venue
- Freret Street between Napoleon and Valmont, New Orleans, LA · New Orleans, LA
- Category
- Music
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 9, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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