Be Legendary
Spend an unforgettable weekend with NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone at the inaugural Legends Big Smoke in the heart of the French Quarter. The experience begins Friday evening with the Legends reception. Your chance to meet everyone and enjoy Cuban Creations Cigar Bar. Things really take off Saturday for the block party on Toulouse Street. The Quarter will be packed. Be there. Be legendary.
Legends Big Smoke Cigar Festival
Two days. One legend.
Friday Night Reception
Kick off an unforgettable weekend with an exclusive Friday evening reception alongside NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone — 8pm till close, exclusively for attendees at Cuban Creations Cigar Bar. Drink specials all night.
Saturday French Quarter Block Party
Eight hours of nonstop entertainment in the heart of the French Quarter: premium open bar all day, a food item, live entertainment, and exclusive access to Cuban Creations Cigar Bar — Bon ton rouler!
Each guest receives select complimentary cigars, from some of the industry's top brands to enjoy.
Saints Opening Weekend. The excitement continues as New Orleans celebrates the Saints' opening weekend against the Las Vegas Raiders — one of the most exciting weekends of the year in the city.
The Mailman is Ready to Deliver. Karl Malone is bringing the premier cigar event of the year to New Orleans. Be there. Be legendary.
As Seen In
Meet Your Host
A Louisiana legend, back home for an unforgettable weekend.
He delivered for two decades on the hardwood. Now he is delivering a weekend you will tell stories about for years. Born in Summerfield and forged at Louisiana Tech, Karl Malone is coming to the French Quarter to share a cigar, a drink, and a few stories with a room full of people who appreciate the finer things.
This is not a meet-and-greet rope line. It is a celebration with a legend in the room, in the heart of the French Quarter, in a place built for exactly this kind of night.
- 2× NBA MVP
- 14× NBA All-Star
- Naismith Hall of Fame
- Louisiana Tech great
The only ticket for the weekend
Who could say no to a weekend like this?
Walk in, light up, and let the weekend take care of itself.
Select Cigars Provided
Complimentary Complementary Select cigars will be provided with each ticket purchased — a premium cigar packet, from some of the industry's top brands.
Open Premium Bar for the Block Party
Eight full hours of premium pours at the Saturday block party. Bourbon, rum, cognac, cocktails. Real spirits, not well drinks. Plus a food item for every guest.
A Legend In The Room
Karl Malone, live and in person all weekend. Stories, photos, and the kind of night you cannot buy twice.
Eight hours
The Company You'll Keep
Great Cigars, Great People.
A room full of people who get it. Toasts, laughter, and a legend holding court in the heart of the French Quarter.
Lifestyle imagery illustrative of the evening.
Humidor
World-class cigars, in your hand.
Your cigars come straight from the Cuban Creations humidor, the same selection that earned the lounge a place in Cigar Aficionado. Think the caliber of the makers we stock every night:
Limited Tickets
One ticket, all weekend.
Every guest gets access all weekend. Tickets are limited, so get them fast!
General Admission
- Full weekend access — Friday reception + Saturday block party
- Select complimentary cigars
- 8-hour premium open bar at the block party
- Food item included for Saturday
- Karl Malone live all weekend, you never know who else will be there!
- Part of the proceeds going towards Boys and Girls Club of Metro Louisiana and Split Second Foundation
Buying for the group? Add up to 20 tickets in one order. Every ticket arrives as its own PDF, all in the same email.
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Three steps and you're in.
Claim your ticket
One ticket for the whole weekend. Check out in seconds with Apple Pay or any card.
Get your e-ticket
Your "Admit One" ticket lands in your inbox the moment you pay, stamped with the Legends emblem.
Walk into the party
Register Friday night. We will check you in and give you your credentials.
Official Admission · Legends Cigar Festival
Register Friday night to receive your credentials.
The second you check out, this lands in your inbox. Your name, your ticket, and a scannable code. Show it at the door, we check you in, and the weekend is yours.
The Setting
Cuban Creations Cigar Lounge. The Quarter's only cigar Bar.
533 Toulouse Street. Rich leather. Warm mahogany. A fully stocked humidor. Timeless craftsmanship. An atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the French Quarter. The kind of place where legends belong.
Good To Know
Your questions, answered.
Yes. Karl Malone is the host of Legends Big Smoke Weekend, live and in person at Cuban Creations Cigar Bar all weekend.
Every ticket includes the open bar at the Saturday block party from 2–10pm, complimentary select cigars, and a food item — plus the Friday night reception with Karl Malone attending both events.
Cuban Creations Cigar Bar, 533 Toulouse Street in the French Quarter. September 25th & 26th — Friday night 8pm till close, and Saturday 2–10pm.
Yes. This is a 21+ event with cigars and an open bar. Bring a valid government photo ID for entry.
Your e-ticket arrives by email the moment you pay. Show it at the door, we check you in against the guest list. You will receive your credentials and welcome packet.
Reach out to the event team for any ticket questions.
Saints Opening Weekend · Be Legendary
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Tickets are limited and expected to sell out before opening weekend. When they are gone, they are gone.
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