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About BUKU Festival Grounds
Welcome to BUKU Festival Grounds and the broader River City Venues complex, located at 1380 Port of New Orleans Place in New Orleans' vibrant Warehouse District. This multi-space event campus includes venues within River City Ballroom, River City Plaza, Mardi Gras World Plaza, Float Den, Iberville and Bienville Rooms, and the Mardi Gras World Plaza outdoor space. Whether you’re planning a large-scale conference, a festival, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical venue details, transport tips, and nearby stays and dining options to help you secure your seats and plan your visit with ease.
Note: The iconic BUKU Music + Art Project was hosted here at Mardi Gras World from 2012–2022. The 2023 edition was canceled with an indefinite hiatus announced in 2022. Mardi Gras World remains active as part of River City Venues, and the outdoor space is marketed as Mardi Gras World Plaza under the River City Venues umbrella. For event planning, consider the various spaces within the complex to match your guest count, from the expansive Float Den to the intimate Iberville and Bienville Rooms. We can help you secure tickets and coordinate logistics with trusted partners for accommodations and dining in the nearby Warehouse District and downtown New Orleans.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130.
- Venue type: multi-space event complex (River City Venues) including River City Ballroom, River City Plaza, Mardi Gras World Plaza, Float Den, Iberville and Bienville Rooms, and the Mardi Gras World Plaza outdoor space.
- Notable events hosted: BUKU Music + Art Project was held at Mardi Gras World from 2012–2022; 2023 edition canceled with indefinite hiatus announced in 2022.
- Capacity by space (examples): River City Ballroom 33,300 sq ft with up to 2,880 reception; River City Plaza 15,700 sq ft with up to 1,570 reception; Mardi Gras World Plaza 9,900 sq ft with up to 500 reception; Float Den 84,000 sq ft with up to 4,000 reception.
- Parking: Lot G (355 Henderson St.) near the Convention Center, $23; parking availability can vary during events.
- Transit: Mardi Gras World offers a free shuttle and is accessible via the Canal Street streetcar.
- Nearby hotels: Numerous options within walking distance, including Hotel Saint Vincent, Pontchartrain Hotel, Henry Howard Hotel, and Warehouse District properties like Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Kimpton Hotel Fontenot.
- Renaming/demolition: Mardi Gras World remains active as part of River City Venues; the outdoor space is marketed as Mardi Gras World Plaza, with branding under the River City Venues umbrella.