Event Dates
From: Thursday, October 29, 2026
To: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Join the hottest guys from across the USA and beyond for a weekend of Halloween fun in New Orleans, celebrate this spooky weekend.
Four nights of drag queens, outrageous costumes, guest DJs and late-night dancing. Oz New Orleans celebrates Halloween with a packed programme at the heart of the French Quarter’s gay nightlife scene.
Stay close to the action at Place D’Armes Hotel, a historic French Quarter hotel with a courtyard pool, just a short walk from Oz. Its position on St Ann Street makes returning to your room between parties particularly convenient.
The Event
- Next Edition: Thursday, October 29, 2026 To Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Highlights: Queens and Queers of Comedy, Freaky Fridays, Halloween costume contest, guest DJs and the Ladies of Oz.
- Venue: Oz New Orleans, 800 Bourbon Street, French Quarter.
- Expect a mix of local regulars, visiting circuit boys, drag fans and Halloween partygoers from across the USA.
- Oz celebrates across four nights, with drag performances, competitions and DJs keeping the dance floor busy into the early hours.
- Weekend passes are available through the club. Admission is strictly 21+.
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Halloween at Oz 2026 Schedule
Date & Time Event Venue Thursday 29th October 2026 20:00 Queens and Queers of Comedy Oz New Orleans. Opening comedy and drag performances. 23:30 Halloween Costume Contest Oz New Orleans. Hosted by Lexis Redd D’Ville. Friday 30th October 2026 20:00 Freaky Fridays Oz New Orleans. Drag show featuring the club’s performers. Saturday 31st October 2026 00:00 DJ Robbie Carriegan Oz New Orleans. Late-night Friday session continuing into Saturday morning. Evening Halloween Night Oz New Orleans. Halloween celebrations with DJs Daniel Gray and SPZM. Sunday 1st November 2026 02:00 DJ Bret Sterhouse Oz New Orleans. Halloween-night guest DJ set continuing into Sunday morning. 19:00 Drag and Stripper Bingeaux Oz New Orleans. Bingo with drag queens and male dancers. 21:30 Show Night with the Ladies of Oz Oz New Orleans. Closing-night drag performances. The Venue
- Oz New Orleans occupies a prime position on Bourbon Street, directly opposite Bourbon Pub & Parade.
- Inside, the club combines a large dance floor, multiple bars, a performance stage and an upstairs balcony overlooking Bourbon Street.
- The balcony is particularly popular during Halloween, offering views of the costumes and crowds passing below.
- Oz is known for its resident drag performers, male dancers, DJs and audience-participation shows. Halloween brings a larger visiting crowd, with elaborate costumes and a more intense late-night atmosphere than a typical weekend.
- The club opens daily, with weekend entertainment continuing into the early morning.
Before the Party
The French Quarter’s gay bars are clustered around Bourbon, St Ann and Dauphine streets, making it easy to visit several before heading to Oz.
- Good Friends Bar – A traditional neighbourhood gay bar on Dauphine Street with a sociable downstairs bar and an upstairs balcony. Its less club-focused atmosphere makes it a good meeting point before the larger Halloween parties.
- Café Lafitte in Exile – One of New Orleans’ historic gay bars, occupying a corner building on Bourbon Street. Expect a mixed crowd, strong drinks and a balcony overlooking the street.
- Rawhide 70116 – A leather-oriented gay bar on Burgundy Street with a pool table, jukebox and a cruisier atmosphere. Popular with bears and men looking for something less polished than the main Bourbon Street clubs.
- Bourbon Pub & Parade – Directly opposite Oz, with a downstairs video bar, upstairs dance floor and balconies. A natural stop before crossing the street for the main party.
Where to Stay for Halloween at Oz
The French Quarter is the most convenient area for Halloween weekend. Stay within walking distance of Bourbon and St Ann streets to avoid relying on taxis when the streets are crowded or closed to traffic.
- Place D’Armes Hotel – Our closest-location recommendation, on St Ann Street near Jackson Square. Historic buildings surround a leafy courtyard and outdoor pool, offering a quieter setting just minutes from Oz. Some interior rooms have limited natural light, so check the room category.
- The Olivier House Hotel – A characterful historic property on Toulouse Street, with winding staircases, balconies, antique furnishings and a secluded courtyard pool. A short walk from Bourbon Street, with a more personal atmosphere than the larger chain hotels.
- Hotel Monteleone – A French Quarter landmark on Royal Street, known for its Carousel Bar, rooftop pool and full-service spa. Its traditional rooms and polished service suit visitors making a longer holiday of Halloween, while Oz remains within walking distance.
- Hotel Provincial – Set across historic buildings on Chartres Street, with landscaped courtyards, a swimming pool and comfortable rooms. The location near the French Market is quieter than Bourbon Street, but still close enough to walk to the Halloween parties.
More Halloween Parties in New Orleans
Oz’s celebrations coincide with Hno circuit party, the city’s major LGBTQ+ fundraising circuit weekend, featuring the Lazarus Ball, Halloween costume party and Sunday tea dance.
For the complete citywide celebrations, including the Krewe of BOO! parade, Frenchmen Street festivities and other gay parties, see our Gay Halloween in New Orleans guide.
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