Coming Soon!!!
New Orleans, darlings, it’s time to pluck those strings and let the good times roll because the Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival is back, and it’s about to take over the Big Easy from March 17-23, 2025! This week-long jazz-infused, banjo-plucking, guitar-strumming extravaganza is honoring the legendary Danny Barker, one of the smoothest, slickest, and wittiest jazz musicians to ever come out of NOLA. And guess what? The Historic Mardi Gras Inn is THE place to stay for this toe-tapping, booty-shaking, and cocktail-clinking musical celebration!
Why Stay With Us? Let’s Break It Down!
We’re proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated, and we’ve just completed a hotel-wide renovation, meaning our cozy little charm bomb of an inn is fresher than a hot beignet straight outta Café du Monde! Located one block outside the French Quarter, we put you right in the heart of the action—without the all-night noise of Bourbon Street keeping you up when you finally decide to hit the hay (whenever that may be). And let’s be real—who wouldn’t want to stay steps away from the festival action at the gorgeous New Orleans Jazz Museum? Plus, we’re just a two-minute walk to the streetcar stop, ready to whisk you away to all the hotspots, hidden gems, and historic haunts the city has to offer.
A Festival Fit for a Music-Loving Queen (or King, or Nonbinary Deity)
This festival is all about celebrating jazz, blues, and the infectious spirit of New Orleans music, with performances, panel discussions, and jam sessions bringing together some of the best pickers, pluckers, and players in the world. Whether you’re a banjo babe, a guitar god, or just a music lover who wants to get down with some of the most talented musicians on the planet, this festival delivers the soul-stirring, hand-clapping, foot-stomping magic that New Orleans is famous for.
Check out the full schedule of performers and events at www.neworleans.com—trust us, you don’t want to miss a single show!
Come for the Music, Stay for the Madness
New Orleans isn’t just about the music (though, let’s be honest, that’s reason enough). You’re gonna want to make a whole week of it because between festival performances, you’ve got food to devour, cocktails to sip, and trouble to get into! Here’s what’s on deck:
🎺 Second-line through the Quarter like you own the place (we won’t judge if you do it in sequins and stilettos).
🍤 Stuff your face with Cajun and Creole eats—from chargrilled oysters at Felix’s to the best gumbo of your life at Gumbo Shop.
🍹 Sip a Sazerac or three while taking in some Frenchmen Street jazz (warning: you may find yourself dancing on a bar before the night is over).
🎭 Catch a burlesque show at the AllWays Lounge, because you deserve a little razzle-dazzle in your life.
🌈 Explore LGBTQ+ hotspots like The Phoenix Bar (where things can get delightfully frisky) and Oz (where the dance floor is always calling your name).
💀 Join a ghost tour and sip cocktails with spirits—both liquid and supernatural!
Don’t Just Stay the Weekend—Make it a Whole Musical Getaway!
This isn’t a one-night stand kind of event, honey. This festival is a full-on week-long, jazz-filled love affair, and we highly suggest you book a long stay to experience all the music, magic, and mayhem. You’ll want a home base that’s welcoming, comfortable, and full of personality—which is exactly why the Historic Mardi Gras Inn is perfect for your musical adventure.
So what are you waiting for? Call up your besties, book that room, and get ready for an unforgettable week of music, mischief, and all the delicious decadence that New Orleans has to offer. 🎶💃🍸
Book your stay now at historicmardigrasinn.com or call us directly at (504)949-5815 OR 1(800)209-9408!
See y’all in March, banjo babes and guitar gods! 🎸✨