French Quarter Festivals, Inc., on Tuesday announced the initial music and culinary lineups for its 2026 edition as well as plans for an expanded footprint, some stage changes and a new 5K run.

Thousands of revelers from near and far will gather in the Historic French Quarter this week for the annual French Quarter Fest, a free, four-day celebration of Louisiana music, food, and culture, ...

A lavender-scented breeze drifts across a table set with checkered linens. The room hums as diners linger over martinis, wine, and rustic French cooking. The pulse of Euro-disco music plays lightly in ...