Go all in with a VIP Festival Pass or choose the moments you want to experience. Explore festival passes, individual event admission, and the Black & Gold Ball dinner add-on.
Online ticket sales are opening soon. Purchase links will be added here.
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Make it a festival weekend.
Presale · Now–January 31, 2027
VIP Festival Pass — Presale
$300
The full festival experience for one guest, with VIP access and exclusive perks. Presale pricing is available through January 31, 2027.
One-person admission to all festival events, including the VIP-only BURNOUT rooftop party.
Reserved seating at applicable events.
One meal at each event, excluding NCF Family Reunion.
Complimentary alcoholic beverages at events, excluding NCF Family Reunion; event restrictions apply.
Exclusive VIP gifts.
Alcohol service is for guests age 21+.
At-the-door pricing
VIP Festival Pass — At the Door
$325
VIP festival admission purchased at the door. Enjoy the VIP experience, including access to The BURNOUT rooftop party.
One-person admission to all festival events, including the VIP-only BURNOUT rooftop party.
Reserved seating at applicable events.
One meal at each event, excluding NCF Family Reunion.
Complimentary alcoholic beverages at events, excluding NCF Family Reunion; event restrictions apply.
A bundled general-admission option for the festival weekend. The included events will be confirmed before purchase links go live. The BURNOUT remains VIP-only.
Five festival experiences · One guest
NCF Bundle
$200
One entry for one guest to Lit Torch Affair, Sip & Smoke, Black & Gold Ball, NCF Family Reunion, and Humor & Habanos.
Meet & Greet and The BURNOUT are excluded.
Black & Gold Ball entry is admission only; dinner is optional at $50 per person.
VIP pass details VIP benefits apply to one person. Reserved seating is provided where applicable. Meal and complimentary alcohol benefits exclude NCF Family Reunion. Event-specific restrictions may apply. The presale deadline is January 31, 2027; at-the-door pricing is $325.
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Choose your moments.
Individual event admission, arranged in festival order.
Thursday, April 15 · 4 PM–5 PM
Meet & Greet
Ages 21+
$25
Start the weekend with casual conversation, new connections, and a warm welcome from the festival community.
Thursday, April 15 · 6 PM–10 PM
Lit Torch Affair
Ages 21+
$30
An easygoing evening of conversation and celebration in a relaxed New Orleans setting.
Friday, April 16 · Noon–4 PM
Sip & Smoke
Ages 21+
$30
Settle into good company and cigar culture for a relaxed afternoon centered on the festival’s signature Sip & Smoke experience.
Friday, April 16 · 8 PM–Midnight
Black & Gold Ball — Single
Ages 21+
$80
Admission for one guest to an elegant evening in black-and-gold attire. This general-admission ticket does not include dinner; alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
Friday, April 16 · 8 PM–Midnight
Black & Gold Ball — Two Tickets
Ages 21+
$150
Admission for two guests to the Black & Gold Ball. Dinner is purchased separately: one plate is $50 or two plates are $90; alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
Saturday, April 17 · Noon–4 PM
NCF Family Reunion
All ages
$35
An all-ages day in the park at the New Orleans Lakefront, with food trucks, kids’ games, and live entertainment.
Saturday, April 17 · 7 PM–10 PM
Humor & Habanos
Ages 21+
$50
Enjoy a comedy-night experience bringing together good laughs, good company, and cigar culture.
Saturday, April 17 · 10 PM–1 AM
The BURNOUT Rooftop Party
Ages 21+
VIP only
Finish the weekend standing, mingling, and celebrating on the rooftop in cocktail attire. This event is reserved for VIP Festival Pass holders.
For tickets purchased through Eventbrite, keep the order number associated with your completed purchase and your confirmation email. Include that number when contacting NOLA Cigar Festival about your order. Each guest should also keep their individual ticket for entry.
