Super Bowl LIX Events: Fan Experiences in New Orleans to Enjoy

New Orleans is buzzing with Super Bowl LIX excitement, offering fan events, interactive experiences, live music, and food leading up to the championship game.
NEW ORLEANS — The NFL and New Orleans are rolling out the red carpet for football fans with an exciting lineup of events.
From concerts and “fan zones” to interactive experiences and local food showcases, the Crescent City is living up to its reputation as a premier destination for sports and entertainment.
Here’s a look at what fans can expect leading up to the big game.
Monday, Feb 3
Super Bowl LIX Opening Night fueled by Gatorade
Features special appearances and autographs by NFL legends, mascots, and entertainment.
Wednesday, February 5
Michael Lewis Charity Event Fundraiser
JamNOLA 2832 Royal Street
Meet legendary Saints player Michael Lewis and other Saints
Super Bowl Experience presented by Panini
Runs Wed, Feb 5 – Sat, Feb 8
3 pm-10 pm Weds-Fri, 10 am-10 pm, 3 pm Saturday
Ernest Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Drive
Interactive games, Vince Lombardi Trophy, autograph stage, exclusive merchandise, play football clinic field, arts and crafts, Play 60 dance floor, historical exhibits.
Super Bowl Soulful Celebration at The Mahalia Jackson Theater
Mahalia Jackson Theater
1419 Basin Street, New Orleans
Performances include Master P, Isley Brothers, Yolanda Adams, Muni Long, Trombone Shorty, Tori Kelly, Lucky Daye, Big Freedia, Jonathan McReynolds, and the NFL Players Choir
Thursday, February 6
Origins: An NFL Collection Pop-Up Event
226 Decatur Street, New Orleans
Experiential retail event for the limited-edition Super Bowl 59 merchandise collection, in collaboration with local brands Statement Goods, Jerk Art, and Sneaker Politics.
Super Showdown Meet & Greet
Tad Gormley Stadium, 5400 Stadium Drive, New Orleans
NFL Star Meet & Greet, featuring Travis Hunter, THADDBOII, and Malik Nabers
This event also features a youth football camp for boys and girls ages 8-15.
Celebrity Flag Football Challenge, Powered by Under Armour
Edna Karr High School, 4400 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans
A star-studded football challenge featuring a long list of NFL players. Concessions, contests, and prizes.
Art of Whiskey – Big Game Whiskey Experience
M.S. Rau – 622 Royal Street, New Orleans
Whiskey tasting with a celebrity guest list and live jazz.
Chris Stapleton at the Fillmore
The Fillmore New Orleans, 6 Canal Street, New Orleans
Ditka & Jaws Super Bowl VIP Cigar Party
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd
Charity event with premium cigars, scotch, and celebrities in attendance. Featuring a red carpet, an open bar, and food stations.
“Playmaker’s Party” Hosted by Michael Irvin
Presented by FHM Magazine & Babes in Toyland
Ohm Lounge, 601 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans
This red carpet charity event raises money for the ‘Hounds & Heroes’ charity.
Three-day music festival with fashion shows, music, and food.
Saturday’s headliner is Cardi B at 3 pm.
Origins: An NFL Collection – Retail Pop-Up
The NFL partnered with three local New Orleans brands to bring you a limited-edition Super Bowl LIX merchandise collection that highlights their unique styles and stories. To celebrate the launch of Origins: An NFL Collection, the NFL is hosting an experiential retail event that is open to the public featuring interactive brand installations, music, refreshments, and more.
Friday, February 7
Louisiana Culture Festival at the French Market
Runs Friday and Saturday
French Market, Decatur Street, New Orleans
Two-day festival featuring Zydeco music, regional storytelling, tamale making, haunted history, sausage making, and other crafts, demonstrations, music, and activities.
PEPSI Super Bowl Bowling Classic
Registration at 11 am, and bowling at 12 pm
Bowlero Kenner, 3640 Williams Blvd, Kenner
Bowl with LA Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and fellow players, and raise money for the NFL Foundation.
Runs Friday and Saturday
Local food, performances by Mannie Fresh and other local artists, special appearances and custom beverages.
Riverwalk Gazebo at Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal Street
Mr. Shrimp’s Kitchen goes head-to-head against Crawlin’s Seafood to be crowned the first-ever PEPSI Super Bowl Boil Champion.
Celebrity SuperSlam Basketball Game
XULA Convocation Center, 7900 Stroelitz Street, New Orleans
NFL Players, celebrities, musicians, and reality stars play hoops to raise money for several charities.
Post Malone at the Fillmore
The Fillmore New Orleans, 6 Canal Street, New Orleans
Show sponsored by Bud Light Backyard
Pre-Game Party with Diplo
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd, New Orleans
Headline performance by Diplo
Described as “part festival, part late-night carnival.” The musical lineup includes Shaq, Ludacris, John Summit, and more.
Ohm Lounge, 601 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans
Saturday, Feb 8
Ernest Morial Convention Center
Presentation of the Bart Starr Award
Super Bowl Host Committee Parade in the French Quarter
French Quarter – Begins at Esplanade Ave & Decatur, concludes on St. Charles in CBD
Parade features Super Bowl-themed floats, high school and college marching bands, local marching groups, and custom NFL throws.
Abercrombie & Fitch NFL Retail Experience
The Chicory, 611 Fulton Street
Limited-edition Super Bowl products released, apparel for the Eagles, Chiefs, and Saints, custom embroidery station, meet & greet with several NFL stars.
Louisiana Culture Festival at the French Market
Runs Friday and Saturday
French Market, Decatur Street, New Orleans
Two-day festival featuring Zydeco music, regional storytelling, tamale making, haunted history, sausage making, and other crafts, demonstrations, music, and activities.
Freret Mardi Gras Market
4421 Freret Street, New Orleans
Local food, artists selling Mardi Gras merchandise, art, home décor, and more.
Runs Friday and Saturday
Local food, performances by Mannie Fresh and other local artists, special appearances, and custom beverages.
HBCU Celebrity Super Bowling Tournament
Rock n’ Bowl, 3016 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans
Hall of Fame NFL Players and current players come together to bowl for their favorite HBCU. The HBCU represented by the top team will win scholarship donations.
“Taste of the NFL” at the National World War II Museum
National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans
Charity event to raise money to combat student hunger in Louisiana. Features top chefs from around Louisiana and NFL greats.
Fair Grounds – Twilight Tailgate Racing
Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans
Bert Kreischer: Shirts vs Skins Comedy Show featuring Nikki Glaser, Tony Hinchcliffe & Adam Ray as Dr. Phil
Bert Kreischer: Shirts vs Skins with special guests Tony Hinchcliffe, Nikki Glaser & Adam Ray as Dr. Phil. Live from The Big Easy for one night only.
T-Pain Turns Bourbon Street into “Rum Street” with Captain Morgan
Rum Street Headquarters (Bourbon Street)
T-Pain performance as he helps turn Bourbon Street into Rum Street
Maxim Saints and Sinners Big Game Party
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd, New Orleans
Featuring Loud Luxury, Timbaland, Plastik Funk, Unkommon, Le’Veon Bell
Sports Illustrated: The Party
Featuring headliners Dom Dolla and Diplo
The Chicory at 611 Fulton Street
The Abercrombie House retail experience is a one-day pop-up event that will feature merchandise for Super Bowl LIX, apparel for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, the New Orleans Saints, as well as pieces from the Abercrombie Spring collection, including denim and outerwear.
Sunday, February 9
Guy Fieri’s Big Game Weekend Flavortown Tailgate
Part food festival, part music festival, with performances by Diplo, Flavor Flav, and Cowboy Mouth.
Pre-game experience with active NFL players, celebrities, and other guests. Features a DJ Irie performance, open bars, and all-you-can-eat dining by celebrity chefs.
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