BUKU Music + Art Project
- Dates
- Dates not yet announced
- Status
- On hiatus
- Venue
- Mardi Gras World
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
BUKU Music + Art Project in New Orleans, LA is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to BUKU Music + Art Project?
Organizers cancelled the March 2023 festival and announced an indefinite hiatus, saying "the current model of BUKU needs to take a break.".
Reported by Your EDM (Aug 5, 2022), Relix (Aug 5, 2022).
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
BUKU Music + Art Project is a boutique New Orleans festival that fuses EDM, dubstep and hip-hop with immersive visual art, staged along the industrial riverfront and known for a dense, house-party atmosphere rather than a sprawling mega-festival footprint.
What people love
Attendees single out the unusually diverse, high-energy crowd and the live art woven through the site, with street artists painting walls and installations across the weekend.
Last time around (2026)
The most recent edition took place in New Orleans in spring 2026. A first-hand account praised the production, noting strong lighting across the grounds and easy access within each stage pit.
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find BUKU Music + Art Project on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport MSY.
How do I get to BUKU Music + Art Project?
By car
Most people drive to BUKU Music + Art Project. The nearest major airport is MSY, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Amtrak's Union Passenger Terminal (1001 Loyola Ave) is downtown, roughly a mile from Mardi Gras World. Not an airport-adjacent option, relevant for attendees arriving from other Amtrak-served cities rather than as an airport transfer leg.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Intercity coach into New Orleans; same downtown terminal as Amtrak, about a mile from the venue.
Book / infoJefferson Transit runs regular public buses from the airport terminal to downtown New Orleans (~35 min). From downtown, RTA's Riverfront streetcar line runs along the east bank between the French Quarter and the Convention Center/Julia Street, a short walk from Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans Pl).
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Vans depart roughly every 30 min, 5:55 AM-10:00 PM daily, serving Downtown/Uptown hotels, the French Quarter, the Convention Center area (walking distance of Mardi Gras World), and cruise terminals. Ticket desk on ground level across from baggage claim.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Taxis are curbside at baggage claim. Uber/Lyft also pick up at the airport. A commonly cited flat rate applies to hotels near the French Quarter/Warehouse District.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at MSY
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near BUKU Music + Art Project?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
~0.4 miles / 8-10 min walk from Mardi Gras World.
≈ $90-140 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check ratesMid-range hotels 2
~0.5 miles / 10 min walk from Mardi Gras World.
≈ $140-190 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates~1 mile from the venue, within the Warehouse District/Convention Center hotel cluster; free hot breakfast and evening Kickback included.
≈ $130-180 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
~0.7 miles / 15 min walk, in the Arts & Warehouse District next to the National WWII Museum. Note: rates rise sharply (into the $380-590 range) if festival dates ever overlap Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest weekends, BUKU's own dates are unconfirmed (hiatus), so treat this range as shoulder-season.
≈ $230-340 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
1112 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1501 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
New Orleans runs a large, well-established short-term-rental market, with the Warehouse District/CBD (walking distance of Mardi Gras World) and the Marigny/Bywater a short rideshare away both well covered. Surge/peak pricing around major New Orleans events (Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest) is well documented citywide; the same pattern should be expected for festival dates once BUKU resumes and announces a date.
Search AirbnbHipcamp's Louisiana listings skew toward the North Shore and river parishes rather than the dense Warehouse District where this festival sits, genuinely useful as a budget option only for attendees willing to drive in from outside the city, not as a walkable alternative.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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