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 18th annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is just around the corner (October 10-12, 2025), and jam-packed with a star-studded lineup of artists from across Louisiana and Mississippi. Get ready to clap your hands and move your feet to the irresistible sounds! The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world.
Sunday, October 12
Camp Street Stage
11am-12pm: Tyron Benoit Band
1-2pm: Joy Clark
3:15-4:30pm: Hubby Jenkins
5:45-7pm: Little Freddie King
St. Charles Ave. Stage
12-1pm: Mia Borders
2-3:15pm: The Top Notes featuring Ernie Vincent
4:30-5:45pm: Cindy Cashdollar, Brian Mitchell, and the Woodstock All-Stars with special guest Sonny Landreth
7-8:30pm: Bobby Rush
Free & Open to the Public
