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Announcing Louisiana Adventure Day Sunday, January 25 at FAI 2026
December 15, 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce Louisiana Adventure Day on Sunday, January 25—a special invitation to stay Sunday in New Orleans and experience the culture, history, food, and music that make Louisiana unlike anywhere else. Our partners across the state are crafting unique opportunities for FAI attendees, and the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development has hand-picked additional activities to help you explore the city. Save the date and plan to stay Sunday!
Featured Events
FullCircle Fest – City Tour & Concert Experience
Dive deep into Black New Orleans history, culture, and music through an immersive bus tour led by local historian Milton Barr. Visit the French Quarter, Congo Square, and historic Civil Rights landmarks while learning about early jazz, second lines, Mardi Gras Indians, and more. The journey concludes with a New Orleans dinner and Cary Morin in concert at Café Istanbul, a beloved local culture hub. Opening set features Moroccan prodigy Mahmoud Chouki and more!
Explore More of New Orleans
Recommended by the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development
Music & Culture Maps
- A Closer Walk NOLA (interactive music history map) – https://acloserwalknola.com/ New Orleans Music Map
- WWOZ Livewire Music Calendar (local live music listings) – https://www.wwoz.org/calendar/livewire-music WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM
Live Music & Nightlife Venues
For Sunday afternoon live music in NOLA, consider Frenchmen Street for a variety of venues like The Spotted Cat Music Club or The Maison, or head to iconic spots like Preservation Hall for traditional jazz or Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro. For a more historic and music-focused experience, Tipitina's and the Maple Leaf Bar are excellent choices, while Bourbon Street offers options like Maison Bourbon and Fritzel's European Jazz Pub.
Dew Drop Inn • Preservation Hall • Music Box Village • Chickie Wah Wah • Kermit’s Mother-In-Law Lounge • Maple Leaf • Snug Harbor • Spotted Cat • d.b.a. • Toulouse Theatre • Gasa Gasa • Rock ’N’ Bowl • Candlelight Lounge • Saenger Theatre • Tipitina’s • The Maison • Fritzel’s European Jazz Club • Maison Bourbon
Museums & Cultural Sites
- New Orleans Jazz Museum – https://nolajazzmuseum.org
- The Historic New Orleans Collection – https://hnoc.org/
- The National WWII Museum – https://www.nationalww2museum.org/
- Louisiana Civil Rights Museum - https://louisianastatemuseum.org/museum/louisiana-civil-rights-museum
- Congo Square & other Tremé landmarks New Orleans Music Map
Historic Sites & Tours
Congo Square • Backatown • Rampart Street • Dew Drop Inn • Soul River Music Tour
Art & Culture
Local galleries, JAM NOLA, Prytania Theatre (oldest cinema in New Orleans), and more.
Mark your calendar, extend your stay, and get ready to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and soul of Louisiana.
See you Sunday for Louisiana Adventure Day!
