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New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In, Tickets & What’s Included
The New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 by PubCrawls.com is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check in between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Coyote Ugly Saloon, 225 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Coyote Ugly sits on North Peters Street at the Canal Street edge of the French Quarter, a short walk from the river.
What’s included with your ticket
- Free entry to every participating bar (no cover)
- Holiday drink specials at every participating bar
- Free after party at a participating venue
- Food specials at select venues
- Live DJ at select venues
- Professional photographer at the event
- PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband
- Scan & Go digital bar map: scan your wristband, select your city and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace
How the night works
Check in at Coyote Ugly Saloon between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, show your ticket (phone or printed) and your ID, and the check-in staff hand you your wristband and the Scan & Go digital map. Scan the wristband, select New Orleans and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM, then finish at the free after party. Drinks are not included in the ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials, and you pay for what you order.
Tickets and prices
FREE tickets for the first 100 crawlers (one per order) are on sale on Eventbrite until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, and tickets are transferable.
Where the New Orleans crawl goes
Check-in is in the French Quarter, which covers everything from Bourbon Street’s late-night bars to quieter spots on Decatur Street. Frenchmen Street in the Marigny is lined with live music clubs, and the Warehouse District and CBD, just across Canal Street, have cocktail bars in old industrial buildings. In December, Jackson Square and the Quarter’s balconies are dressed up for the season. Every participating bar is on the digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted closer to the date.
Getting there and what to wear
The RTA’s Canal Street and Riverfront streetcar lines both run near check-in, and the St. Charles line comes in from Uptown. Rideshare works well, but parts of Bourbon Street close to cars at night, so meet your driver a block over. Parking in the Quarter is tight and pricey. December evenings are mild, often in the 50s and sometimes humid or rainy, so your ugly sweater or Santa suit may be all the warmth you need; bring a light jacket for later and a compact umbrella if showers are forecast.
Event Details
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What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Holiday Drink Specials
Free Entry, No Cover
Free After Party
New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl Check-In
Check in 4:00–7:00 PM at Coyote Ugly Saloon, 225 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, with your ticket and a valid photo ID. Parking near the Quarter is scarce, so take a streetcar or rideshare in.
Check in at Coyote Ugly Saloon, 225 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted closer to the date.
Coyote Ugly Saloon
225 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check in at Coyote Ugly Saloon between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Collect your 2026 wristband. The crawl runs until 10:00 PM, then the free after party.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Check-In Opens at Coyote Ugly Saloon
Show your ticket and photo ID to get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace. No cover, holiday drink specials at every bar.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband.
Crawl Ends, Free After Party
Head to the free after party at a participating venue. Plan a safe ride home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
The New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Coyote Ugly Saloon. After you get your wristband, you can visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM, then head to the free after party.
Where is check-in for the New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl?
Check-in is at Coyote Ugly Saloon, 225 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus a valid photo ID, and the check-in staff give you your wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Check-in closes at 7:00 PM, so arrive before then.
What does a New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl ticket include?
Every ticket includes no cover at participating bars, holiday drink specials at every participating bar, a free after party, food specials and a live DJ at select venues, a professional photographer, a 2026 PubCrawls.com wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; your wristband unlocks the specials and you pay for what you order.
How much are tickets for the New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl?
The first 100 crawlers get FREE tickets on Eventbrite (one per order), on sale until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, but tickets are transferable.
What should I wear to the New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. December evenings in New Orleans are often in the 50s, so a sweater is usually plenty, with a light jacket for later. It can be humid or rainy, so a compact umbrella is worth carrying.
Is the New Orleans Christmas Bar Crawl 21+?
Yes. The crawl is 21+ only, and you need a valid government-issued photo ID along with your ticket to check in and get your wristband. Bring the same ID with you all night, since participating bars may check it again at the door.
How do I get to and from the New Orleans bar crawl?
Check-in at Coyote Ugly Saloon is on North Peters Street near Canal Street, close to the Canal Street and Riverfront streetcar lines. Rideshare is simple too, but parts of Bourbon Street close to cars at night, so meet your driver a block away. Parking in the French Quarter is limited and expensive, so leaving the car behind is usually smarter.
Can I carry a drink between bars in New Orleans?
New Orleans generally allows drinks on the street in plastic cups, but not glass containers. Each bar sets its own go-cup policy, so ask before you walk out with a drink, and always follow posted rules and local law. Drinks are not included in your ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials at every participating bar.
