Outdoor Event Venues in New Orleans, Louisiana
This directory lists 12 outdoor event venues across New Orleans, LA. Among venues with published seating, capacities span 60 to 4,000 (median 265), and the set covers Outdoor (5) and Event Space (5) options, plus one Hotel and one Mansion, including Paradigm Gardens and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
What to expect
Seated capacity among listings with published figures ranges from 60 to 4,000, with a median of 265; capacities for the remaining venues vary. The set spans Outdoor (5) and Event Space (5) options, plus one Hotel and one Mansion, including Paradigm Gardens, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Derbès Mansion, Soulet Muse, and the New Orleans Board of Trade. Common amenities: outdoor space (58%), in-house catering (33%), AV/tech (17%), with smaller shares for pool, ballroom, and wheelchair access (each 8%). Rental fees are not published for this set.
Outdoor Event Venues in New Orleans
- Soulet Muse — up to 100 guests
- Club XLIV — up to 1,000 guests
- Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
- Music Box Village
- Derbès Mansion
- Ralph's on the Park
- New Orleans Board of Trade — up to 500 guests
- Bourbon Orleans Hotel — up to 250 guests
- Bayou Beer Garden
- The Sugar Mill — up to 4,000 guests
Frequently asked questions
- What seated capacities can I plan for?
- Across the five venues with published seating, the minimum is 60, the median is 265, and the maximum is 4,000. Capacities for other venues vary.
- Are rental fees available?
- Rental fees are unknown for this set; contact venues directly for specifics.
- What types of venues are included?
- The mix includes Outdoor (5), Event Space (5), Hotel (1), and Mansion (1).
- What amenities are commonly offered?
- Among listings, outdoor space appears in 58%, in-house catering in 33%, AV/tech in 17%, and pool, ballroom, and wheelchair access in 8% each.
- Which notable venues appear in this directory?
- Paradigm Gardens; Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden; Derbès Mansion; Soulet Muse; New Orleans Board of Trade.