Festival Welcome Kit
Welcome to the Tennessee Williams Festival! Whether you're brand new and needing a place to start, or a returning Festival veteran looking to make your next Fest even better, you've come to the right place...
How to have your Best Fest:
(Here’s our how-to on planning your fest experience and knowing which tickets are best for you.)
What should you see at the Festival? It depends on how you finish this sentence: “I’m coming to TWFest because … ”
I'm a writer ✍️
You’ll want to attend as many of our Writer’s Craft Sessions as possible, plus...
And don’t miss the New Orleans Writing Marathon to take a bit of writing time for yourself!
I'm a reader 📚
You’ll want to attend as many of the literary discussions as you can fit, as we discuss such disparate topics as...
And don’t miss our book club, Books and Beignets, which is focused this year on Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire.
I love Tennessee Williams ✨
You’ll definitely want to take in the annual Tennessee Williams Scholars Conference, the tribute reading...
I love theatre 🎭
You’ll want tickets to opening night to see...
Tim Murray is WITCHES
Orpheus Descending presented by the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans, taking place in the Marquette Theatre at Loyola University New Orleans.
I love New Orleans 🎶
You’ll want to attend all of our Drummer and Smoke music sessions... See the French Quarter with new eyes by joining in on our New Orleans Writing Marathon or attending any of our walking tours.
What about tickets? Should I buy a pass or individual tickets? Is there a way to save money on tickets?
VIP Pass - buy this if you want to go to as many events every day as you possibly can.
LitPass - buy this if you mostly want to attend our literary discussion panels, and you can buy individual tickets to anything else you’d like to see.
Lit Day Pass - buy this if you can only attend for one day and you just want to go to the literary discussion panels. This is especially good on Friday, when it also admits you to the full scholars conference.
Scholars Conference Pass - buy this if you’re only attending the Scholars Conference, and you can buy individual tickets to anything else you’d like to see.
Individual Tickets - these allow the most flexibility in your schedule, as you can create your own Fest experience.
To save money on tickets:
Select student prices for our Literary Discussion Passes or email us at info@tennesseewilliams.net to inquire about a student scholarship pass.
Volunteer and you get a day pass as a thank you!
Join Friends of Tennessee and get a 10% discount on all tickets. Memberships start as low as $50.
Transportation Information:
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Shop our Merch
Browse through our Festival merch for clothing and accessories that showcases your Tennessee William love! Also find merchandise for our Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Festival and the Last Bohemia, along with fun items for all readers and writers.
Below are just some of our favorite products:
Want more of the New Orleans experience?
Make the most of your time in our fabulous city! Join one of our French Quarter walking tours during the festival, dine and drink...
Want some more New Orleans classics? Check out our New Orleans bingo card and play your way through the city!
Download a copy of our bingo card HERE.
