6th Annual • April 15–17, 2027

A good smoke.
A great city.
One unforgettable
weekend.

Cigars, cocktails, and a culture all our own. Come together in New Orleans for three days of celebration and connection.

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA / APRIL 15–17

NOLA Cigar Festival, featuring the New Orleans skyline and a glowing cigar

PREMIUM CIGARSCRAFTED COCKTAILSNEW ORLEANS CULTUREGOOD COMPANY

More than a festival

Find your people.
Make it your weekend.

Seven experiences. Three days in New Orleans. From a casual meet-up and park cookout to comedy, cocktails, and a black-and-gold evening, NCF gives you more ways to connect around the things you enjoy.

Cigar enthusiasts

Good Company. Great Cigars.

Share your passion with fellow cigar lovers, trade favorites, and enjoy conversations that continue long after the last draw.

Bourbon lovers

A Pour Worth Gathering For

Bring your appreciation for a good pour to Sip & Smoke and our social evenings. Talk flavor, compare favorite pairings, and savor the company.

First-time attendees

Your First Visit. Your New Crew.

Start with the Meet & Greet, get to know a few faces, and find your rhythm. You don’t need to be a cigar expert or arrive with a group to join the conversation.

Travelers

Pack Your Bags. Find Your People.

Build a New Orleans getaway around seven distinct festival experiences, with time to explore the city’s food, music, and culture between gatherings.

Local supporters

Homegrown Pride. Big Easy Vibes.

Celebrate your city close to home. Bring friends, welcome visiting guests, and help a New Orleans gathering grow through your presence and local pride.

Veterans

Shared Service. Lasting Connections.

Come for the camaraderie. Connect with fellow veterans and the wider NCF community through shared stories, easy conversation, and a welcoming weekend.

First responders

Off Duty. In Good Company.

Take a well-earned break and connect with fellow first responders and the wider festival community. Enjoy good conversation, shared laughs, and a weekend to recharge.

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The festival lineup

Your weekend,
with a little more soul.

From dressed-up evenings to rooftop celebrations, find your kind of moment.

Casually dressed guests connecting in a New Orleans café courtyard

01 / MAKE A CONNECTION

Meet & Greet

Ages 21+

Thursday, April 15 · 4 PM–5 PM

Connect with fellow guests and the festival community.

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A relaxed gathering on a New Orleans neighborhood patio

02 / SET THE NIGHT ALIGHT

Lit Torch Affair

Ages 21+

Thursday, April 15 · 6 PM–10 PM

An easygoing evening of conversation and celebration.

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Premium cigars and amber cocktails in an intimate lounge

03 / SAVOR THE MOMENT

Sip & Smoke

Ages 21+

Friday, April 16 · 12 PM–4 PM

Slow down, settle in, and enjoy a good pairing in good company.

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An elegant black-and-gold ballroom celebration

04 / DRESS THE PART

Black & Gold Ball

Ages 21+

Friday, April 16 · 8 PM–12 AM

An elevated evening with a signature black-and-gold spirit.

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Families enjoying food trucks, kids’ games, and live entertainment at the New Orleans Lakefront

05 / FIND YOUR PEOPLE

NCF Family Reunion

All ages

Saturday, April 17 · 12 PM–4 PM

An all-ages day in the park at the New Orleans Lakefront, with food trucks, kids’ games, and live entertainment.

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Guests enjoying a comedy show in a warm cigar lounge

06 / LAUGH OUT LOUD

Humor & Habanos

Ages 21+

Saturday, April 17 · 7 PM–10 PM

A comedy show with good laughs, good company, and cigar culture.

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Guests in cocktail attire standing and mingling on a rooftop

07 / TAKE IT TO THE ROOFTOP

The BURNOUT

Ages 21+

Saturday, April 17 · 10 PM–1 AM

Take the celebration sky-high at The BURNOUT—an unforgettable rooftop finale filled with good company, bold style, and New Orleans energy. Dress to impress in cocktail attire and close out the festival in style.

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Venue details will be announced.

Save the dates

New Orleans is calling.
April 15–17, 2027.

Make room for a weekend of connection, celebration, and cigar culture.

April 15–17, 2027

Schedule

Talent Lineup Coming Soon

Get ready for unforgettable entertainment at the 2027 NOLA Cigar Festival. Our talent lineup will be announced soon—stay tuned for performers, special guests, and event highlights.

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