Tickets go on sale October 10th at 10 AM!
Ticketing Information
ENTRY:
No one under the age of 18 will be admitted without parent or guardian. Ticket sales are non-refundable.
CASHLESS:
NOLA ChristmasFest 2023 is credit card only. This includes ticket purchases and onsite concessions.
OTHER:
NOCF reserves the right to modify or cancel any or all activity associated with this event.
Ticket Pricing
Ticket Prices are $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturday/Sunday. Tickets are good for a single admission at the specific timeframe AND the specific day you choose.
Remember: In 2023, there will be timed entries (most days will include a morning session and an afternoon session). Each session is 4.5 hours in length (except for Christmas Day). To maximize your time slot, please come on time. Each time slot has a limited capacity and some popular time slots will sell out. Please make your plans early to receive your desired date and time.
Individual ticket purchase is required on those ages 2 and up.
Purchasing options
Tickets are ONLINE ONLY this year!
With capacity limits in place, some time slots will sell out. BUY EARLY online to reserve your preferred date and time. General Admission Tickets include access to all rides and activities within the festival. Height and other restrictions may apply.
(subject to change)
2023 Hours of Operation
21
Dec
Thu
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Saints vs. Rams, 7:15PM
Game Watching at Polar Pub
22
Dec
Fri
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
9:30 SKATING WITH SANTA!
Enhance your experience with a magical skating session with Santa & friends. (limited tickets)
Open to public afterwards
23
Dec
Fri
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
24
Dec
Sun
11:00am - 3:30pm
Open to public – AM entry only
25
Dec
Mon
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Christmas Day!
Special Hours!
Open to public
26
Dec
Tue
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
27
Dec
Wed
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
28
Dec
Thu
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
29
Dec
Fri
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
30
Dec
Sat
11:00am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Open to public
PLAN YOUR
Transportation
PLAN YOUR
Transportation
Getting Here
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is accessible via RTA, busses and streetcar lines. NOLA ChristmasFest is also accessible via Uber, Lyft, taxis and sightseeing buses. Your driver should use 400 Calliope Street as the address for the Festival.
Parking
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PARKING
Convenient parking is available across from NOLA ChristmasFest (Halls H, I, J) at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA in Lot F.
Parking is $23 flat fee per day through the Park Mobile app. The entrance to Lot F can be found at 400 Calliope Street. Digital signage will be available to direct you into the lot. See map below.
We have ample ADA parking. Please email parking@mccno.com if you have specific needs.
