New Orleans Event & Film Studio


Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500

Guest capacity

Up to 7000 seated guests


About this venue

Located in the historic Algiers Point neighborhood, New Orleans Event & Film Studios (NOEFS) occupies the original home of Mardi Gras World, where generations of iconic parade floats were created. Today, this immersive venue blends New Orleans history, culture, and creativity with modern event and production capabilities, offering flexible spaces for celebrations, entertainment, film, television, and corporate events.


Our event spaces

EDM Stage

Lighted canopy above, true warehouse vibes

This room was finished with dancing and high energy music in mind. It's a warehouse space, finished enough for comfort but just raw enough.

Guest capacity

300-900 Seated

300-1500 Standing

Square footage

11,716

Ideal for

After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

4,000 for 4 hours, $500 each additional

Masquerade Ballroom

An unexpected wonderland

This is a giant space, large enough to have several Mardi Gras floats right in the middle of your event, perfect for conventions or parties, walls covered in acoustic RGB star curtains keeping the space comfortable, soft, and intimate.

Guest capacity

300-1500 Seated

300-3000 Standing

Square footage

22,400

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Welcome party, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Wall to wall start curtain

Room cost

6000 for first four hours, $500 every hour after

EDM Stage

Lighted canopy above, true warehouse vibes

This room was finished with dancing and high energy music in mind. It's a warehouse space, finished enough for comfort but just raw enough.

Guest capacity

300-900 Seated

300-1500 Standing

Square footage

11,716

Ideal for

After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

4,000 for 4 hours, $500 each additional

Masquerade Ballroom

An unexpected wonderland

This is a giant space, large enough to have several Mardi Gras floats right in the middle of your event, perfect for conventions or parties, walls covered in acoustic RGB star curtains keeping the space comfortable, soft, and intimate.

Guest capacity

300-1500 Seated

300-3000 Standing

Square footage

22,400

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Welcome party, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Wall to wall start curtain

Room cost

6000 for first four hours, $500 every hour after


Available services that can be provided by New Orleans Event & Film Studio

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

1 review

  • C

    Calais

    Rating: 5
    Jun 8, 2026

    Purely customizable!

    An incredible venue with unmatched creativity and stunning décor. Every detail is thoughtfully curated, creating a unique atmosphere that makes every event feel special. A truly memorable space that brings any vision to life!

    Beaux ChurchJun 15, 2026

    Thank you Calais! We loved working together and look forward to more amazing parties soon!


Preferred vendors of New Orleans Event & Film Studio

Event extras
Mardi Gras Productions
New Orleans, LA
Caterer
Ralph Brennan Catering & Events
New Orleans, LA
Caterer
Diva Dawg LLC & Chef Diva Foods
New Orleans, LA

Yes, we do have outside food and beverage fees however. We also require event insurance when we do not handle your alcohol.
Yes, our facility actually has a large parking lot onsite and an additional lot great for production and catering vehicles, out of guest's site.
Your reservation includes four hours for your event plus three hours setup and three hours breakdown. Additional hours are $500 per hour.
New Orleans really has two peak seasons: Peak Season #1: Carnival / Spring / Late January through early May / Mardi Gras season (especially the 3 weeks before Mardi Gras Day) is the busiest period of the year. Weather is generally excellent. Peak Season #2: Fall Convention Season October through early December Cooler weather returns/Heavy convention business fills hotels midweek.
Hurricane Season, it's incredibly hot and humid and tourism is down. We have amazing air conditioning however!
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.