Luna Fete
Festival of Lights New Orleans 2026

Address: 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

• Historic grand-hotel steps from the French Quarter.
• Elegant lobby, stylish rooms and marble bathrooms.
• Rooftop pool, spa and upscale dining on-site.
• Famous Sazerac Bar — ideal for cocktails and jazz-era ambiance.
• Great for travellers seeking comfort, history and central location.
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Address: 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

• Luxury hotel on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.
• Elegant rooms, some with balconys, others quiet & courtyard-facing.
• On-site pool, bars, restaurants, jazz club — full-service resort feel.
• Excellent location: walkable to nightlife, historic sites and transport.
• Good balance of historic charm and modern convenience for any stay.
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Address: 100 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

• Historic-style hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms.
• Pool deck, fitness center and on-site dining for added convenience.
• Calm and quiet interior despite central downtown location.
• Easy walking distance to French Quarter, nightlife and transport.
• Good choice for travellers wanting comfort and city access.
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Address: 541 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

• Hotel on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.
• Modern rooms with courtyard or street views.
• Outdoor pool and a relaxed bar on-site.
• Easy access to music, nightlife and dining.
• Good pick for a central, no-fuss stay.
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Address: 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

• Hotel in the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street.
• Clean, basic rooms with WiFi, AC and sometimes fridge, good value.
• On-site bar/restaurant (Bombay Club) + café for easy meals
• Friendly staff and convenient central location.
• Street noise possible at night if room faces busy areas.
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Address: 626 Saint Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Historic French-Quarter hotel with classic charm.
• Calm courtyard spaces and small outdoor pool.
• Simple, comfortable rooms with useful amenities.
• Friendly team and reliable, relaxed atmosphere.
• Steps from Jackson Square, cafés and nightlife.
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Address: 801 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay bar & club on Bourbon Street with two floors.
• Downstairs: video-bar vibe; upstairs: dance floor + balcony.
• Drag shows, go-go dancers, video nights, themed parties.
• Inclusive mixed LGBTQ+ crowd and welcoming atmosphere.
• Top pick for late-night fun, dancing, meeting people.
• Open: Mon–Sat 12pm–5am, Sun 12pm–3am
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Address: 2513 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

• Gay dive-bar on Royal St in Marigny, New Orleans.
• Dim, unpretentious vibe with pool table and jukebox.
• Cheap strong drinks, friendly bartenders and regulars.
• Mixed crowd of locals, gay men and travelers.
• Great for casual drinks or a quiet night out.
• Open: Mon–Sun 10:00am–3:00am
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Address: 718 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay bar with a relaxed, dive-bar feel.
• Dim lighting, wooden bar and cheap strong drinks.
• Local regulars mixed with visitors from the Quarter.
• Good for conversation, casual drinks and low-key nights.
• A simple, friendly stop away from Bourbon Street noise.
• Open: 24/7
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Address: 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay bar in New Orleans with dive-bar + music-club vibe.
• Live bands, DJs and underground-style nightlife events.
• Mixed crowd of locals, queer community and party-goers.
• Casual, unpretentious atmosphere, strong drinks & outdoor space.
• Good for late-night partying, music and social nights out
• Open: Mon–Thu 8pm–4am · Fri–Sat 8pm–6am · Sun 8pm–4am
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Address: 2240 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

• Gay lounge and cabaret with drag, burlesque and live shows.
• Cabaret/theater upstairs + bar/lounge downstairs for drinks.
• Mixed gay crowd, nightlife locals and performance-arts fans.
• Affordable drinks, regular events and relaxed vibe.
• Good for nights of shows, cocktails or low-key partying.
• Open: Daily 6pm–2am
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Address: 800 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay dance club on Bourbon Street, French Quarter.
• Two floors: dance floor + balcony for people-watching.
• Drag shows, go-go dancers & DJs nightly.
• Mostly gay men, party-goers and travelers.
• Energetic nightlife spot with classic gay-club vibe.
• Open: Mon–Wed 6pm–4am, Thu–Sun 12pm–4am
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Address: 2021 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

• Gay bar uptown with a small-town, dive-bar feel.
• Casual, cozy interior — low-key atmosphere.
• Affordable drinks, daily specials and friendly bartenders.
• Mixed crowd: locals, regulars and gay visitors.
• Nice spot for relaxed drinks instead of club chaos.
• Open: Mon–Thu 4:30pm–12am,
• Fri–Sat 4:30pm–1am, Sun 4:30pm–12am
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Address: 2301 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

• Gay dive-bar in Marigny with laid-back, welcoming vibe.
• Wrap-around bar, pool table, jukebox and casual seating.
• Cheap drinks and friendly staff make it easy to relax or socialise.
• Mixed crowd of locals, travellers and LGBTQ regulars.
• Good for chill nights, pre-party drinks or quiet hang-outs.
• Open: Mon–Thu 12pm–2am, Fri–Sun 11am–2am
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Address: 634 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

• Upscale bar-restaurant with a clothing-optional pool.
• Creative cocktails and refined Creole-leaning food.
• Garden, cabanas and relaxed daytime pool vibe.
• Weekend drag brunch draws an LGBTQ crowd.
• A chic mixed venue in the Bywater.
• Open: Mon–Fri 10am–11pm, Sat–Sun 9:30am–11pm
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Address: 901 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay bar claiming to be the oldest continuously operating in the USA.
• Downstairs dive-bar vibe + upstairs Balcony Bar for people-watching.
• Frequent drag, music, dancing and welcoming LGBTQ crowd.
• Historic spot on Bourbon St with long legacy & lively nightlife.
• Great for cocktails, late-night fun & nights out during festivals.
• Open: Daily 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Address: 740 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay leather-bar in the French Quarter for cruising, drinks.
• Pool table, jukebox, leather crowd and dive-bar ambiance.
• Strong drinks, happy hours and occasional karaoke or themed nights.
• Mixed-age men’s crowd — bears, leather, locals & travelers.
• Raw, unpolished nightlife spot a classic leather-bar experience.
• Open: Wed–Sun 1 pm–3 am (bar may be closed Mon–Tue)
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Address: 740 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay bar in the French Quarter with two floors and local-bar charm.
• Downstairs bar with pool, TV screens and casual drinks.
• Upstairs balcony pub gives a quieter, laid-back vibe.
• Friendly staff, affordable drinks, welcoming regulars and visitors.
• Good mix of chill atmospheres & lively party nights when events hit.
• Open: 24 h / day (open continuously)
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Address: 940 St. Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

• Gay bar in the French Quarter with dive-bar + dance-show vibe.
• Pool table, bar, nightly go-go dancers and drag-show energy.
• Affordable drinks, strong happy-hour specials and friendly service.
• Mixed crowd of gay men, travellers and nightlife regulars.
• Good for casual drinks, drag nights or full party-mode late evenings.
• Open: Mon–Sun 12pm–2am

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Address: 834 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay bar in the French Quarter with cocktail-bar energy.
• Cozy brick courtyard, full bar and easy-going indoor vibe.
• Drag shows, karaoke or “Boylesque” nights several times a month.
• Welcoming crowd of locals, tourists and regulars alike.
• Good for relaxed drinks or a low-key night out rather than club night.
• Open: Sun–Thu 11am–2am, Fri–Sat 11am–3am

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Address: 1012 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay bar/restaurant with cocktails, food and drag/tea-dance events.
• Stylish interior + courtyard for relaxed drinks or nights out.
• Menu with tacos, burgers, shared plates and affordable drinks.
• Mix of locals and travellers, open to LGBTQ+ community.
• Served as casual hangout or pre-party spot rather than full nightclub.
• Open: Mon–Sun from 3pm  closing 1am (varied depending on events)
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Address: 941 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

• Gay leather and bear bar with a tough, classic dive feel.
• Two floors with a pool table and a relaxed patio space.
• Regular leather, bear and fetish nights for men.
• Strong drinks and a crowd that’s easy to meet.
• Long-running spot for late nights and social energy.
• Open: 24/7 (always open)
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Address: 1239 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

• Gay bar on Royal St with long local history.
• Famous as the birthplace of Southern Decadence.
• Casual dive-bar mood with strong cocktails.
• Regular drag and easygoing crowd.
• Good spot for cheap drinks and meeting people.
• Open: 24 hours / 7 days a week (always open)
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Address: 439 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

• Gay bar in the French Quarter with relaxed vibe and comfort food.
• Steampunk-inspired décor, pool table, screens and casual seating.
• Popular for burgers, drinks and laid-back socialising.
• Friendly service, mix of locals and visitors from around the world
• Good for chill nights, meals /post-party drinks without club chaos.
• Open: Mon–Sun 7:00 am–1:00 am (last orders around 1am)
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Address: 940 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

• Gay bar in Marigny with drag shows and party nights.
• Casual dive-bar vibe plus lively performances and cocktails.
• Welcoming staff, mixed crowd of locals and travellers.
• Linked to guest-house accommodation — handy for visitors.
• Good for nights out when you want shows and easygoing nightlife.
• Open: Mon–Tue 11am–1am · Wed–Thu 10am–2am ·
• Fri–Sat 10 am–4am · Sun 10am–2am
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Address: 542 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

• Gay bar in the French Quarter on 542 N Rampart St.
  Black-owned and local-community oriented.
  Pool table, jukebox, relaxed dive-bar vibe and affordable drinks.
  Mixed crowd of locals and LGBTQ visitors.
  Good spot for laid-back nights & after-hours drinks.
• Open: Mon–Thu 5 pm–3 am | Fri–Sun 3 pm–3 am
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