Event Dates
From: Friday, October 23, 2026
To: Friday, October 23, 2026
Furball, the hottest and horniest party for buff, furry guys returns to New Orleans for a very special edition!
Furball joins New Orleans party collective Lynx Noir for FUR & FANG: Haunted Manor, a new Halloween night built around house music, costumes and an immersive manor theme.
- Are you visiting New Orleans? Stay at the One 11 Hotel, rated “Excellent” by guests with an outdoor swimming pool and spacious rooms featuring beautifully restored features in a great location.
The Event
- Next Edition: Friday 23rd October 2026 – Halloween Edition.
- Joe Fiore’s Furball joins forces with Fur and Fang for a new Halloween night built around house music, costumes and an immersive manor theme.
- DJ J Warren headlines the party at Metro 3 in the Warehouse District.
- Dance to the beats from 9 pm ’till late and dress to impress.
- Wear as little as you want! Complete with coat check.
- Bring out your Halloween best… best gear, jocks and underwear, that is with a hint of something spooky!
- Check out the top nearby hotels and book your trip in advance. Southern Decadence fills the city.
Where to stay
- The Higgins Hotel New Orleans is a great option if you want to be close to the party, located at 1000 Magazine Street in the Warehouse District, with a bar and restaurants on site.
- For a stay closer to the French Quarter, ONE11 Hotel puts you near the Quarter’s bars and restaurants. Choose it if you plan to spend several nights exploring New Orleans, with FUR & FANG as one stop on your Halloween itinerary.
Party with a Purpose
- The organisers have put community at the centre of the event: their announcement describes “two communities, one night, one purpose,” with support for the Trampled Rose Rescue & Rehab Team.
- Furball has brought its parties to New Orleans before, but this edition has its own name, cohost and venue.
- Planning the rest of your trip? See our New Orleans Halloween guide for the wider program.
The Venue
- Metro 3 is one of the rooms inside The Metropolitan at 310 Andrew Higgins Boulevard, in New Orleans’ Warehouse District.
- The complex is built for club nights, with substantial sound, programmable lighting, strobes and smoke effects.
- Metro 3 is roughly 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the gay bars around 800–900 Bourbon Street.
- Allow about 30 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Recommended Hotels in New Orleans
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the city’s top attractions and bustling gay scene:
The Roosevelt Hotel, Omni Royal, Royal Sonesta Hotel, French Market Inn.
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If you want to be close to all of New Orleans famous attractions, including the top gay-nightlife options in the city, the French Quarter remains the hub of where to stay, with dozens of hotels of all types and grades.. Adjacent to the Quarter and just downriver, you’ll find a number of gay-friendly smaller properties in historic and trendy Faubourg Marigny, which is also home to several gay-popular restaurants and bars.
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