Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Lafayette Square, the second oldest park in the City, was founded in 1788 and was originally called “place publique.” Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the park is a welcoming green space for workers, residents and visitors to the City.
The Square is named after the American Revolutionary War Hero, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
Upcoming Shows
The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is an award-winning event, featuring two stages of music, a large selection of the best barbecue vendors in the region and a local arts market.
Saturday, October 12 Schedule:
Camp Street Stage
11:00 am to 12:00 pm Les Getrix & Creole Cookin
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Joe Krown+ 1 featuring Papa Mali
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm Nikki Hill
5:45 pm to 7:00 pm Chris Thomas King
St. Charles Ave. Stage
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Sierra Green & the Giants
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm James Cotton Tribute with Mark Hummel & Steve Freund
4:30 pm to 5:45 pm Sue Foley
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials
The festival will be held on Friday, October 11 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, and again on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 from 11:00am to 8:30pm.
The Jazz & Heritage Foundation will again auction off a customized guitar by Painted Axe that will have the signatures of the festival’s performers from all three days. Funds from this auction will benefit the programs of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation including the music education initiatives in New Orleans.
Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.
