Join Fête Friends

Produced by Arts New Orleans’ LUNA Fête’s 12th Edition will return to Downtown New Orleans from November 13 – 15th. The light, art, and technology festival will span from Gallier Hall to the Piazza d’Italia and feature projection mapping, light art, nighttime arts market, and interactive experiences for all ages.   

Fête Friends is a new community-driven partnership program for local businesses that want to support the arts, reach new audiences, and light up New Orleans while gaining access to 40,000+ LUNA Fête attendees. 

Why Become a Fête Friend?

Light festivals have become powerful economic drivers for cities around the world, and LUNA Fête is no exception. Regional and national visitors support our local hotels, restaurants, and retail, while amplifying New Orleans' visibility as a cultural destination. An audience profile of Lafayette Square during LUNA Fête 2024 showed that 24% of attendees traveled from out of state—bringing new energy, spending, and long-term tourism potential to the city. 

Equally important, LUNA Fête attracts a highly engaged local audience—residents who are culturally curious, socially active, and eager to support businesses that invest in their community. The Fête Friends program connects your business directly to this audience, creating opportunities to build brand loyalty, increase foot traffic, and position your business as part of the city's creative ecosystem. Engaging locals during LUNA Fête not only drives immediate sales, and also fosters repeat visitation and sustained community relationships well beyond the festival. 

As a Fête Friend, you'll gain access to exclusive content and festival marketing assets to help you maximize visibility during a time of year when fewer major events are drawing visitors to the city. Each edition of LUNA Fête is captured through stunning low-light photography by Bryce Ell and dynamic videography by Andrew Bui. Partners receive early access to curated media—images, clips, and b-roll—to promote their business, enhance marketing efforts, and attract both visitors and locals alike.

Your business belongs in the spotlight. Let’s light up New Orleans together. Become a Fête Friend today.

Tier 1: Local Light — $250

A perfect way for businesses and individuals to showcase their support for LUNA Fête.

Benefits include:

• Name listed on the LUNA Fête website under “Fête Friends”

• Basic digital toolkit (social media templates and logos)

• LUNA Fête “Proud Supporter” window decal for storefront, counter, or vehicle

• Pre-festival mention in the LUNA Fête e-newsletter (15,000+ subscribers)

• Two tickets to Piazza d’Italia events

Tier 2: Glow Getter — $500

For small to mid-size businesses looking for increased visibility.

Benefits include:

• All Local Light benefits

• Logo featured on a shared partner banner at the festival

• Pre-festival mention in one Instagram Story

• Post-festival social media thank-you (tagged within group)

• Four total tickets to Piazza d’Italia events

Tier 3: Luminary — $1,000

Ideal for businesses seeking enhanced visibility and a stronger presence at LUNA Fête.

Benefits include:

• All Local Light and Glow Getter benefits

• Listing in the official festival program

• 10’ x 10’ space in the “Local Business Showcase” area

• One dedicated social media thank-you post

• Six total tickets to Piazza d’Italia events

• 20% discount on LUNA VIP Suite tickets (up to 6 tickets)

Tier 4: Illuminator — In-Kind Partnership

Included at a sponsorship trade value.

Examples include:

• Restaurants providing artist or volunteer meals

• Hotels offering artist accommodations

• Print shops providing marketing materials

• Transportation services

Benefits include:

• “Official Partner” designation

• Logo placement based on trade value

• Social media recognition

• Artist host distinction (for food or hotel partners