Best Father's Day Events in NOLA
Father's Day is coming up on June 21, and there's plenty happening in New Orleans around that time. Check out these 10 events and experiences and treat your father to a special day.
1. Father's Day Whiskey Flights at The Roosevelt New Orleans
The Roosevelt New Orleans will offer Father's Day whisky flights at its Sazerac Bar from June 13 to June 15, featuring a curated tasting of Crown Royal selections. The experience is designed as a casual, walk-in offering with no reservation required, allowing guests to sample multiple expressions in a historic hotel bar setting.
2. "Once" at Le Petit Theatre
Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans is scheduled to stage their ending performance of Once on June 21. The Tony Award-winning musical, which is currently running until June 21, follows the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant who connect through music while navigating work, relationships, and personal change. The production is part of the theater's June performance schedule and offers a quieter entertainment option for Father's Day weekend compared to concerts and nightlife events taking place across the city. The matinee performance is scheduled for 3 p.m. on June 21.
3. Father's Day Weekend VIP Brunch at Nice Guys Nola
A Father's Day weekend brunch event at Nice Guys Nola will combine delicious food with an energetic day party atmosphere, featuring live DJs, reserved VIP seating, brunch service, and bottle packages. The event is designed to celebrate father figures with an experience that highlights New Orleans' party culture and traditional brunch offerings. Guests can reserve sections for groups of varying sizes, with multiple seating windows available throughout the day and entertainment continuing into the afternoon. Tickets are available on Eventbrite at multiple times from Friday, June 19 through Monday, June 22.
4. Annual Father's Day Bash at the Fillmore
As part of the city's Father's Day weekend lineup, The Fillmore New Orleans will host a ticketed indoor concert on June 21, 2026, featuring rapper Lady London, Albee Al, Belly Gang Kushington, and Montana 700. Featured musical genres will include rap, hip-hop and R&B. The event includes supporting hip-hop acts and is scheduled for an evening performance beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available through Live Nation's website.
5. Drag Queen Sip N Paint
The Drag Queen Sip N Paint is an event where guests take part in a guided painting session hosted by a drag performer. The experience combines a basic art class with live entertainment, music, and audience interaction. The event takes place at Mag's 940 on Elysian Fields Avenue. It is open to adults and is designed as a group activity with drinks available for purchase. Tickets are available online for Father's Day weekend.
6. Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party
The Ghost Tour & Haunted Pub Crawl Party is event taking place during Father's Day weekend that combines a guided walking ghost tour with stops at multiple historic bars in the French Quarter. Participants are led through well-known haunted locations while hearing stories tied to the city's history of crime, folklore, and paranormal activity. The event is ran by Big Easy Walking Tours and runs for two hours starting at 8 p.m. on Father's Day. The tour will begin at the Rambler Venue in New Orleans. The event is structured as an adults-only, and tickets are available online.
7. Joe Jackson at The Joy Theater
Joe Jackson and the Joe Jackson Band are scheduled to perform at The Joy Theater in New Orleans on June 21, 2026, as part of the artist's "Hope and Fury Tour 2026." The concert begins at 8 p.m. The show offers a live music option for families and longtime fans looking to celebrate the holiday with an evening concert. Jackson, known for songs including "Steppin' Out" and "Is She Really Going Out With Him?," is expected to perform material spanning several decades of his career.
8. Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf
The Grammy-winning Hot 8 Brass Band is scheduled to perform at The Howlin' Wolf on June 21. The late-night concert begins at 10:30 p.m. and continues the group's long-running Sunday performances at the venue. Known for blending traditional New Orleans brass music with funk, hip-hop and jazz, Hot 8 Brass Band has even won a Grammy Award. The Father's Day weekend show offers visitors and locals a chance to experience a performance style closely tied to New Orleans' music culture and second line traditions.
9. Kayak Swamp Tours Near New Orleans
For those looking to spend Father's Day weekend outdoors, New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours offers guided kayak tours through Louisiana swamps and wetlands outside the city. The company operates tours in areas including Manchac and Honey Island, where guests paddle through cypress-lined waterways while learning about local wildlife and the region's ecosystem. Tours are designed for a range of experience levels and typically last between two and two-and-a-half hours. Shuttle transportation from New Orleans is also available for many tour options. Options include the Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour, the Extended Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour, and the New Orleans Whitney Plantation & Swamp Kayak Tour Combo. Those interested can make bookings online.
10. Perfect Gentlemen's Father's Day Second Line Parade
The Perfect Gentlemen Social Aid & Pleasure Club typically hosts its annual Father's Day Second Line parade in New Orleans on June 21. The event is part of the city's second line tradition, where brass bands, club members, and community participants parade through neighborhood streets with live music and dancing. The Father's Day second line typically includes performances by a live brass band and follows a designated route through Central City and Uptown neighborhoods. Founded in 1991, the Perfect Gentlemen's Club is deeply invested in community service, supporting local culture, reducing neighborhood violence, and celebrating by featuring local brass bands and honoring community members. For Father's Day weekend, the parade offers one of the city's most traditional local celebrations.
