St. Louis Cathedral's 2025 Holiday Concerts
The historic St. Louis Cathedral, located in Jackson Square, will be hosting various musical events this holiday season. Open to the public free of charge, everyone has the opportunity to watch the performances on December 3 and 21.
The concerts feature local musicians and church choirs performing in a multitude of genres, which include jazz, classical, gospel, and pop. The antiquity and originality of the cathedral's architecture provides featured performances with impressive acoustics.
French Quarter Festivals, Inc. has incorporated the cathedral as a venue for its Holiday New Orleans Style series, which produces festive events to celebrate the holiday season.
Event Details
On December 3 from 6-7 p.m., jazz trumpeter Leroy Jones and New Orleans' Finest will be performing at St. Louis Cathedral. Their performance is followed by the St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concert on December 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m..
Event attendance is free of charge, but guests have the opportunity to donate to the program's nonprofit.
All venue seating is open to the public, and reserving seats is not available for these concerts. For those who arrive after seating is filled, there is standing room in the back of the cathedral. The concerts will be held indoors, located in the French Quarter at 615 Pere Antoine Alley. The nearest parking available is located at Premium Parking and requires payment for a parking space.
Videography, audio recording, and flash photography are not permitted in the cathedral. Outside food and drinks are also prohibited and will not be for sale inside.
Building wheelchair access is available at the main entrance on Chartres street, with dedicated accessible seating locations inside.
The Holiday Season by French Quarter Festivals, Inc.
French Quarter Festivals, Inc. organizes the program Holidays New Orleans Style. The festivities highlight seasonal music and traditions unique to the city.
In addition to the performances at St. Louis Cathedral, the program also hosts the New Orleans Eve concert. This celebration is the city's spin on marking the new year with live music in Jackson Square, preceding the Crescent City Countdown fireworks.
