The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
Book it: March 11-14, 2027
Book Festival is free and open to the public.
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Where Books, Ideas & People Come Together
The New Orleans Book Festival is more than a gathering of authors and readers. It’s a place to discover new ideas, hear extraordinary stories, and connect with the writers and thinkers shaping our world. Take a look back at the conversations, moments and memories that made the 2026 festival unforgettable.
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Mardi Gras for the Mind:
March 11-14, 2027
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University is a celebration of the stories, ideas and voices that bring us together. Featuring acclaimed authors and thinkers from across the literary and cultural landscape, the free festival invites readers of all ages to gather, listen, question and connect in the heart of Tulane’s uptown campus. The 2027 festival will be held March 11–14. Read more »
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Book Fest News
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The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
Our Sponsors
Book Fest Sponsors
With Gratitude
Literary Circle
A special thank you to our Literary Circle members:
- Cathy Isaacson & Walter Isaacson
- Charles H. Bernstein ‘24
Learn more about the Literary Circle in our sponsor information .
