Southern Decadence

About Southern Decadence 

Looking to do something fun for Labor Day weekend? Come and attend the annual parties, parades, brunches, and events in celebration of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. What better way to conclude the summer in the Crescent City than celebrating the LGBTQ+ community through other events such as concerts, drag shows, and an annual parade.   

When is Southern Decadence? 

Southern Decadence 2022 will be held from September 1st through September 5th, 2022.   

Where is Southern Decadence? 

Southern Decadence is primarily held in the French Quarter, however, LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants, and other venues across the city will be participating in Decadence weekend.   

Southern Decadence Tickets

There are no official tickets for Southern Decadence. However, individual parties and bar events may require tickets. Be sure to check the individual event details for more information.   

Southern Decadence Line-Up

There will be hundreds of events happening during the week, it will be hard not to find anything to do. You can pick and choose between seeing DJs from all around the world, attending drag brunches and performances, and many more.  Current confirmed events include, but aren't limited to:

• Bearracuda | September 2 at the Joy Theater
• Horse Meat Disco | September 3 at the Ace Hotel
• Drag Brunch River Cruise | September 3 on the Creole Queen
• Hit IT | All Weekend, locations TBA 
• Bette Bathhouse and Beyond | September 4 at 2372 St. Claude Ave.
• Bearadise Ball | September 3, location TBA
• Pansy Division + Dog Park Dissidents | September 2 at Phoenix Bar
  
• SoDec 2022 by GrrlSpot | September 3 at The Howlin' Wolf
• Decadence Drag Brunch | September 3 at Brennan's
• Britney Spears Burlesque Brunch | September 4 at Commons Club
• LGBTEA | September 3 at Le Salon at The Windsor Court Hotel

Where can I find more information about Southern Decadence?