Become a 2026 LUNA Fête Friend
Every level of support helps LUNA Fête – and your business – shine.
LUNA Fête is a visionary initiative by Arts New Orleans that demonstrates the power of art to transform communities. This free, public festival of light, art, and technology celebrates New Orleans’ creative industries, offering a memorable experience for all. America’s longest-running projection mapping festival, LUNA Fête attracted 40,000 attendees in 2024. This year, Arts New Orleans is launching Fête Friends, a community-driven partnership program for local businesses that want to support the arts, reach new audiences, and light up New Orleans.
Fête Friends Levels and Benefits
Local Light - $250
The perfect way for businesses and individuals to showcase their festival support
Benefits include:
- Name listed on the LUNA Fête website under “Fête Friends”
- Basic LUNA Fête digital toolkit (social media templates, logos)
- LUNA Fête “Proud Supporter” window decal for storefront, counter, or vehicle
- Pre-festival mention in festival e-newsletter at giving level (15,000+ subscribers)
- Two tickets to the Piazza d'Italia
Glow Getter - $500
An opportunity for small-to-midsize businesses looking for more visibility
Benefits include:
- All “Local Light” benefits
- Logo featured on a shared partner banner at the festival
- One pre-festival Instagram story mention
- One post-festival social media thank-you post (tagged within group)
- Two additional tickets to the Piazza d’Italia (4 total)
Luminary - $1,000
Ideal for businesses looking for enhanced brand visibility and festival presence
Benefits include:
- All "Local Light" and “Glow Getter” benefits
- Listing in festival program
- 10’ x 10’ space in designated “Local Business Showcase” area
- One exclusive social media thank-you post
- Two additional tickets to the Piazza d'Italia (6 total)
- 20% Discount on tickets to the LUNA VIP Suite (up to 6 tickets)
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In-Kind Partnership (included at sponsorship trade value)
Examples:
- Restaurants providing artist / volunteer meals
- Hotels offering artist accommodations
- Print shops providing marketing materials
- Transportation services
Benefits:
- “Official Partner” designation
- Logo placement based on trade value
- Social media recognition
- Artist host distinction for food / hotel offers
Have an idea for an in-kind partnership? Complete the Illuminator Interest Form here.
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. A Placer.ai 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, but 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.