Taylor Swift and her braceleted legion of fans are descending on New Orleans the weekend of October 25 for three back-to-back, sold-out Eras Tour shows at the Caesars Superdome, and local restaurants, bars, and hotels are already anticipating the surge of travelers in town. Luckily, there will be no shortage of ways to celebrate alongside fellow Swifties with happy hours, brunches, pre-concert parties, pop-ups, and Swift-themed food and drink specials. Here are the best food and drink events happening around town, and check out our list of places to eat and drink near the New Orleans Superdome for additional options.
Brunches and Lunches
- Arnaud’s: Taylor Swift “Lunch: Arnaud’s Version”; October 26 at 11:30 a.m.
- Broussard’s: Toast it Off: Taylor Swift Brunch; October 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Commons Club: Swiftie’s Eras Drag & Burlesque Brunch; October 25, 26, and 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn: Copper Vine (Taylor’s Version); October 25, 26, and 27 from 2 to 7 p.m.
- The Country Club: Eras Tour Drag Brunch; October 25 at 1 p.m.
- Flamingo A-Go-Go: Mimosas, Music, and Swifties: A Brunch Party; October 25, 26, and 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Maypop: Taypop Brunch; October 25, 26, and 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Miss River: “In Her Era” Brunch; October 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- New Orleans Social House: Shake It Off: A Brunch Party; October 25, 26, and 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Peacock Room: Down to Flock T&T Brunch; October 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Public Service: Eras Brunch; October 25, 26, and 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- The Roosevelt: Tortured Poets Brunch; October 26 and 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pre-Concert Parties
- The Chloe: Eras Eve Celebration; October 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.
- House of Blues: The Taylor Party: Cruel Summer Tour; October 25 at 8 p.m.
- The Rabbit Hole: Swiftmas Eve: A Taylor Swift Dance Party; October 24 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Tableau: Eras Balcony Bash; October 26 from 2 to 5 p.m.
- Virgin Hotels New Orleans: This Is Our Era: Swifties Pre-Concert Party; October 25, 26, and 27 upstairs at Dreamboat from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Willa Jean: In My Biscuit Era; October 25, 26, and 27 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Happy Hours and Pop-Ups
- Brennan’s: Champagne Problems Happy Hour + Sabering Class; October 25
- Chandelier Bar: Epic Concert Weekend; October 25, 26, and 27 from noon to 6 p.m.
- King Brasserie: Eras Bar Pop-Up; October 25, 26, and 27 from 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- Ruby Slipper: Canal Street Pregame; October 25, 26, and 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Copper Vine: The Rooftop: Taylor’s Version; October 25, 26, and 27 from 3 to 7 p.m.
This list will be updated.