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From the heart of New Orleans: a digital journal focusing on the French Quarter as a creative community – with fascinating stories & curated events!

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Cathedral bells with rain playing rhythm: it’s only getting more magical here at the French Quarter Journal office. Who minds working late?

For more insider photos and stories, subscribe to our journal - it's free and we guard your email address! Link in bio. by @frenchquarterjournal

Krewe de Mayahuel’s Dia de Muertos procession, New Orleans, November 2, 2026. by @frenchquarterjournal

Spirit World in the Vieux Carré:
After 35 years behind the lens, a noted photographer reflects on the people who shaped the French Quarter – and the spirits they’ve left behind.

Read this amazing piece by Cheryl Gerber – and see more of her images – in her latest French Quarter Journal column. Link below! by @frenchquarterjournal

A few of our favorite portraits taken ourside our office on Halloween. Hope y’all had a grand one! by @frenchquarterjournal

Don't miss the 2026 VOODOOFEST on Dumaine Street in the French Quarter on Halloween Day, October 31, 1pm - 7pm!

VOODOOFEST is a mix between a free French Quarter street festival and an educational event - there are different sessions throughout the day! You can learn how to set up your personal Ancestor altar, find out about Gris Gris bags, dancing, drumming, hidden local culture and more!

Artist Amzie Adams will unveil his new festival poster and the amazing Sunpie Barnes will be performing, starting at 5:30pm! The day ends with an Ancestral Healing ritual!

Find the FULL schedule at www.frenchquarterjournal.com/events by @frenchquarterjournal

Our FOUR "Don’t Miss" French Quarter events for the week ahead! Find complete details on our curated events page: link in bio!

• 28th Annual Voodoo Fest on Dumaine: Yearly festival hosted by Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans Cultural Center and Collection. Saturday, October 31: 1–7pm, Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans, 612 rue Dumaine.

• Les Belles et les Bêtes: A Cocteau-themed Halloween party by the New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures! Friday, October 30: 7pm–midnight, secret mansion!

• Día de los Muertos Festival 2026: Free festival hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. Sunday, November 1: 12–6pm, Lafayette Square, 602 Camp Street.

• Krewe de Mayahuel Día de los Muertos Procession and Fiesta: Music, food and more at Markey Park and procession to St. Roch Cemetery #1. Monday, November 2: 3pm, procession 7pm. Markey Park, 3301 Royal Street, ends St. Roch Cemetery #1, 1725 St. Roch Avenue. by @frenchquarterjournal

Think of Quarter Kaleidoscope as a fascinating French Quarter-themed story slam – and you're invited!

The 10th in the series has a "Spooky Night" theme and takes place Wednesday, October 28th at 6pm, at Historic BK House and Gardens, 1113 Chartres Street – in their romantic courtyard!

You'll hear captivating tales from some of the Quarter's most interesting denizens: Andrew Hopkins, Catherine Whitney, Jen Ramos, Brandon Pellerin, David Roe and Deanna Dupont (not pictured).

Tickets are $10 for BK House and Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents and Associates and $15 for non-members. Light refreshments will be served. Doors open at 5:30! by @frenchquarterjournal

Our "Don’t Miss" French Quarter events for this weekend! Find complete details on our curated events page - link in bio!

• Storyville Museum After Dark: Explore historic red light district museum after hours. Fridays, October 23, 30, November 6, 6:30–10:30pm, Storyville Museum, 1010 Conti Street

• Boo Carré Halloween Haunt: A full day of music and kids’ Halloween fun. Saturday, October 24, 11am–4pm, French Market District
• Krewe of Boo! Halloween Parade: New Orleans’ biggest Halloween parade. Saturday, October 24, 6:30pm, Elysian Fields to Andrew Higgins Drive

• Tremé Fall Festival: A celebration of Tremé culture, and support for the oldest Black Catholic church in the US. Saturday, Oct. 24, 11am–6pm, St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1205 Governor Nicholls Street and surrounds. by @frenchquarterjournal

Headed out for Funk Fest? Afterward, check out the incredible new Land of Dreams, an extraordinary luxury club at 201 Decatur Street. It's already the talk of the town!

Here's the amazing weekend lineup! NO COVER.

Friday, October 16
Oscar Rosignolli Trio
3:30 to 7:30
&
Marty Peters & the Party Meters
Featuring Oscar Rosignolli on piano
8pm to Midnight

Saturday, October 17
Jason Neville Band, 1pm to 4pm
&
Kevin “Sonny” Gullage and the Blues Groovers
4:30 to 7:30
&
Higher Heights Reggae Band
8pm to Midnight

Photos:
1. Grand Opening party, Oct. 9, with Victor Campbell, Yusa, Alexey Marti and David Navarro. Photo by Ellis Anderson for French Quarter Journal.

2. Entrance to Land of Dreams, 201 Decatur Street, photo courtesy LOD website: www.lodnola.com

3. Grand Opening party, Oct. 9, with Victor Cambell, Yusa, Alexey Marti and David Navarro. Photo by Ellis Anderson for French Quarter Journal.

4. Interior lounge at Land of Dreams, courtesy website by @frenchquarterjournal

Catching the moon last night on Chartres Street! Stick with us for insider stories and imagery from America’s most interesting neighborhood! www.FrenchQuarterJournal.com by @frenchquarterjournal

Our "Don’t Miss" French Quarter events for this weekend! Find complete details on our curated events page: link in bio!

• AT HOME IN THE VIEUX CARRE open house, 921 Burgundy. Early Creole Cottage with a gorgeous interior and courtyard. Friday, October 16, 5:30–7pm. Hosted by @vcpora - not a member? You can join at the door!

• Neighborhood DECORATING CONTEST. A spirited fight to be awarded a prize for the Quarter’s best decorations! Judging by @Patio Planters is Thursday, October 22, 7pm, all over the French Quarter.

•Saffron Scourge GHOSTLY TOURS IN THE 1850 HOUSE MUSEUM on Jackson Square! Friday, October 23, 5–8pm; Saturday, Oct. 24, 12–3pm at 1850 House Museum Store. Find more associated happenings on our events page (link at top). @friendsofthecabildo

• NICKEL A DANCE Free Concert Series. Free, family-friendly jazz concert series founded in 1994. Sundays, October 11, 18, 25, 3–6pm. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, 626 Frenchmen Street. @snugjazz_nola by @frenchquarterjournal

First foggy morning of the fall! One reason we love working early at our French Quarter Journal office! by @frenchquarterjournal