ParaCon Coming to Nola
New Orleans has always been a city filled with mysteries, legends, and stories that make the city feel supernatural. This summer, those tales come to life during New Orleans ParaCon, a three-day paranormal convention taking place July 31 through August 2, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter.
About New Orleans ParaCon
Bringing together paranormal investigators, authors, researchers, and enthusiasts, New Orleans ParaCon offers a weekend of exploration into the unexplained. The event will feature presentations, workshops, panels, and interactive experiences focused on topics including ghost hunting, paranormal research, metaphysics, psychic development, vampire culture, and New Orleans' own spiritual traditions.
Guests include some of the biggest names in the paranormal community, such as Patti Negri, John Zaffis, Father Sebastiaan, Dr. Bill Slevin, and acclaimed author Sam Baltrusis. Local organizations and cultural voices will also be represented, including Voodoo Authentica, Louisiana Ghost Busters, Vampire Apothecary, and the New Orleans Paranormal Society.
For those looking to experience the city's haunted reputation firsthand, the convention will offer special after-hours activities, including ghost hunts, cemetery investigations, and other paranormal experiences. These events give attendees the chance to explore the stories and legends that have made New Orleans one of the world's most famous destinations for supernatural curiosity.
The weekend will also include a vendor area featuring paranormal equipment, books, artwork, collectibles, and specialty merchandise. Guests can connect with creators, investigators, and fellow enthusiasts while exploring unique finds, including a traveling exhibit from the Gettysburg Museum of Haunted Objects.
New Orleans ParaCon Tickets
Whether you're a seasoned paranormal investigator or simply curious about the unknown, New Orleans ParaCon invites attendees to discover the mysteries that continue to shape the city's identity. Combining expert insight, interactive experiences, and the atmosphere of the French Quarter, the event celebrates everything strange, historic, and unexplained.
New Orleans ParaCon 2026 runs July 31 through August 2 at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter. Tickets, workshops, and event details are available at neworleansparacon.com.
