About
Fair Grounds Race Course is a world-class multi-purpose venue in New Orleans, LA. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
5M+
Events Hosted
316M+
Guests Welcomed
50+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Multi-Purpose Venue
- Capacity
- 8,016
- Built
- 1976
- Renovated
- 2012
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
NOV
19
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
12:55 PM CST • Equestrian
NOV
20
Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
12:55 PM CST • Equestrian
NOV
21
Fair Grounds Live Racing & Jambalaya Jamboree Cook-Off
12:55 PM CST • Equestrian
NOV
26
Thanksgiving Racing - Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
12:00 PM CST • Equestrian
NOV
27
Fair Grounds Live Racing & Deck the Stalls Black Friday Shops
12:55 PM CST • Equestrian
Location & Map
1751 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LAGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
Airports
Restaurants Nearby
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
Fair Grounds Race Course Official Lot
0.1 mi • $51
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $26
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $21