Baton Rouge Festivals

Food, music, holidays, you name it, and Baton Rouge has the ultimate go-to festival for the occasion! Celebrating our culture and way of life is always in season in the Capital City.

While we revel in our southern Louisiana ways and put our traditions on a pedestal for all to come to see, stay, and enjoy, there are so many things for you to stick around and do while exploring the Red Stick. Our Cajun and Creole influences, bluesy roots and proud heritage are all celebrated through Baton Rouge festivals year-round. So, pack your bags and bring along your friends to #ExploreBatonRouge for a trip of memories that’ll last a lifetime!

Annual Festivals

Two people dancing at Baton Rouge Blues Festival
Night Market BTR
Man throwing beads at the annual Wearin' of the Green parade
Chicken from soul food fest
Close-up of a decorated Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and warm lights, creating a festive atmosphere.
Baton Rouge Blues Festival
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is a free, family-friendly festival, produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation and is held in downtown Baton Rouge every spring.
Night Market BTR
Night Market BTR is Baton Rouge’s premier Asian-influenced street festival that brings the Capital City together for an immersive experience through food, art, music and more.
St. Patrick's Day in Baton Rouge
It's no secret that in Baton Rouge, we enjoy our festivals and parades. No holiday goes uncelebrated here, including St. Patrick's Day.
Baton Rouge Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge is shaping up to be the most vibrant celebration yet!
Louisiana Book Festival
Calling all bookworms — the Louisiana Book Festival is returning to the Red Stick! This epic celebration of all things literary is back for its 22nd anniversary, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. Whether…
Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival
The annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival is a longtime tradition that brings people together over recipes passed down for generations.
Festival of Lights
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season in Baton Rouge than with the Festival of Lights.

Festivals by Type

Free Festivals in Baton Rouge
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Culinary Events in Baton Rouge

Concerts and Live Music in Baton Rouge

Upcoming Baton Rouge Festivals & Live Music Events

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