New Orleans Poetry Festival

April 16-19, 2026

The festival is free and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend. 

Complete Schedule of Events

This is a list of all events, including their full descriptions, along with participants, times, and venues, in chronological order.

Simplified Schedule of Events

This is a list of all events including their times and venues, but not their descriptions. You can click on any event to see its description.

NOPF 2026: Programming Cubes

This is a public Google Sheet listing the festival’s programming overview by day.

Wondering about where to stay or what happens when and where? Check out our FAQ page.

Keep NOPF Free by Donating

We believe poetry should be free and accessible to all, but organizing the festival comes with significant costs. If you're able, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to NOPF, or better yet, set up a recurring gift. Click here to access our donation portal.