Let’s celebrate liberty, culture, and joie de vivre 
Vive la France — and vive la Nouvelle-Orléans!

Friday, July 11th / 1519 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans

Join us for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the summer! The Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans invites you to our annual Bastille Day Fête — an open-air evening of French music, culture, food, and community, right in the heart of New Orleans.

Proudly sponsored by Hotel Maison Saint Charles, The Soleau Group, Lafonta Law Firm and Mark Roming LLC. 

What to Expect

Step into a lively village-style celebration with string lights, delicious French food and wine, live music, and a dance floor under the stars. Enjoy a curated selection of local food and craft vendors, and celebrate French culture with family and friends in a joyful and welcoming setting !

Music Lineup

Elijah Hartman & Band
A brilliant jazz vocalist and arranger, Elijah brings a vibrant energy to jazz standards from the 1920s to 60s. With roots in New York, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans, his performance bridges tradition and modernity — blending jazz, Broadway, and soul with Parisian flair. Elijah has performed across New Orleans and internationally, and is praised for his powerful voice, captivating scatting, and deep connection to Black American music.

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Les Jakobins with special guest Louis Michot
A unique musical journey into the revolutionary moments of France, Haiti, and Louisiana. This performance weaves together historical texts and live orchestral music, exploring the ideas, voices, and sounds of transformative eras. The repertoire includes reimagined works by Gottschalk, Joseph Bologne (Chevalier de Saint-George), Georges Lewis, Charles Mingus, and others — blending classical, Caribbean, and New Orleans jazz traditions. Fiddler, singer, and co-founder of the Cajun-singing punk band Lost Bayou Ramblers, Louis Michot will join the band and play a few tracks from his solo record, "Rêve du Troubadour"

The band : 

- Bass: Max Moran
- Fiddle: Louis Michot
- Keys: Victor Campbell
- Guitar: Romain Beauxis
- Trumpet: David McKissick
- Saxophone: Orlando Gilbert (Son of John "Prince" Gilbert, currently playing with Trombone Shorty)
- Percussions: Papa Tito 
- Arrangements, vision, declamation, trumpet : Jeremy Thomas

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Marea (not Maria)
An American-Lebanese DJ based in San Francisco and Beirut, Marea is known for her multilingual, high-energy sets. Blending house, techno, and global grooves, her music brings the night to a dazzling close with francophone flair and deep beats.

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FOod vendors

Activities

Costume Contest | 8:00 – 8:30 PM
Come dressed in your most fabulous French-inspired outfit — stripes, berets, revolutionary chic — for a chance to win fun prizes!

Kids' Face Painting | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
A family-friendly activity zone with free face painting for children.

French Cornhole Games | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
A family-friendly activity zone with a great throwing game. 

NOLA Gold Rugby activity | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Discover the fun of rugby with Nicolas Godignon, General Manager of the Nola Gold. 

🎙 Binouze Podcast (Live Recording)
Don’t miss the live taping of Binouze, the French-language beer podcast recorded in Louisiana by two French expats. À écouter sans modération!

snippets from last year