# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lafcadio Fest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for Lafcadio Fest 2026, a celebration of the life and legacy of New Orleans author Lafcadio Hearn, presented and produced by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Festivities include: a panel of scholars offering insights on Lafcadio's writings from New Orleans, the Caribbean, and Japan; a keynote from Hearn biographer Steve Kemme; talks by Krewe of Lafcadio founder John Kelly and Krewe of Rex float designer Caroline Thomas; community members' reflections on the ongoing connections between New Orleans and its sister city Matsue, Japan; food by Greta's Sushi; virtual "visits" from the Mayor of Matsue and Hearn's great-grandson; and musical surprises to come! Entry to the event is free and open to the public.

Lafcadio Fest 2026 Info:

Where: New Orleans Jazz Museum - 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
When: Saturday, June 20th from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

For more information and schedule updates, visit the JSNO Lafcadio Fest website at https://www.japansocietyofneworleans.org/Lafcadio-Fest.
Follow us on Instagram @lafcadiofest. To get involved with Lafcadio Fest, for media inquiries, or to learn more about Japan Society of New Orleans, contact us at lafcadiofest@gmail.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/lafcadio-fest-2026/200029975323940
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, live-music, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Orleans
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: New Orleans Jazz Museum
- **lat**: 29.9614
- **long**: -90.05782
- **full address**: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave,New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Lafcadio Fest 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lafcadio Fest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Lafcadio Fest 2026 takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave,New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lafcadio Fest 2026?
  - **A:** Lafcadio Fest 2026 is organized by Japan Society of New Orleans.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lafcadio Fest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lafcadio Fest 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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