The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
Admission to the festival is free and open to the public
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The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, a major literary event for the Crescent City, will be held on March 27– 29, 2025, on Tulane’s uptown campus and will showcase over 100+ national, regional and local authors, as well as numerous literary exhibitors. The festival will also feature children’s and family programming sponsored by Scholastic Corporation, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, and the City of New Orleans’ Office of Youth and Families.
The 2025 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University kicks off with an exciting opening session on the evening of Thursday, March 27, followed by two full days of programming on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family Day at the Fest will take place on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering fun activities for all ages. The festival concludes with a lively closing celebration featuring New Orleans food and music.
- Click here for the 2025 author lineup and an archive of authors and recorded sessions featured at previous festivals.
- With the exception of a few ticketed events — such as the opening keynote and patron dinners and receptions — admission to the festival is free.
- There will be panel discussions, moderated conversations, cooking demonstrations, live music, and a Family Day. The festival provides a forum for media outlets, authors and readers to network and collaborate in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.
- All events will take place on Tulane’s uptown campus, including the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, McAlister Auditorium, Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex and the Berger Family Lawn.
Registration is not required, but is encouraged to help plan for your visit and keep you updated on festival news and schedule changes.
