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✈️How to get to The 18Th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival
Planning your trip to The 18Th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 21 km from the venue.
- Allow about 29 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for New Orleans or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near UNO Lakefront Arena (The 18Th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival)
Accommodation near the The 18Th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around New Orleans, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around New Orleans.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️The 18Th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival 2026 weather
Weather in UNO Lakefront Arena in March 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 25° / 20° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 25° / 17° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 27° / 18° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near The 18Th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around The 18Th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, New Orleans and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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