The Tennessee Williams Literary and New Orleans Festival is a lively literary festival that takes place in the historic Hotel Monteleone. The Festival will kick off with the Stella Shouting Contest on March 23 at 2 pm in Jackson Square. The Tennessee Williams Festival will run from March 26-30. There will be writer’s craft sessions, literary panels, author readings, music and theater performances, a writing marathon, drag brunch and more. Tickets range from $40 for workshops to $100 for passes and $600 for VIP passes.