Cultural Amenities & Places Of Worship

Enrich Your Experience: Cultural Offerings

Covington has a genuine arts identity for a town its size, anchored by a downtown gallery district and an active arts association, with the cultural depth of New Orleans a short drive away. The North Shore blends Louisiana culinary tradition, live music, and a strong local arts community.

Arts Organizations

  • St. Tammany Art Association, a hub for exhibitions and arts education
  • Downtown Covington gallery district with working artist studios
  • Regional theater and performing arts on the North Shore

Performing Arts and Music

  • Live music venues and seasonal concert series
  • The Fuhrmann Auditorium and local performance spaces
  • Full access to New Orleans orchestras, theater, and live music

Festivals and Culinary Culture

  • Three Rivers Art Festival, a signature regional event
  • Covington Farmers Market featuring local growers and makers
  • Louisiana Creole and Cajun culinary tradition throughout the region
  • Abita Springs cultural and music events nearby

New Orleans Access

  • World-class museums, including the National WWII Museum and NOMA
  • Major performing arts, festivals, and a globally recognized food scene
  • All within about 40 minutes via the Causeway

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Finding Spiritual Solace: Places of Worship

St. Tammany Parish offers a wide range of faith communities, reflecting the strong religious tradition of southern Louisiana. Covington residents have access to established congregations across many denominations, with both historic churches and growing modern congregations.

Major Faith Communities

  • Catholic parishes, reflecting Louisiana's deep Catholic heritage
  • A broad range of Protestant denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Lutheran
  • Nondenominational and evangelical congregations
  • Jewish congregations serving the North Shore and greater New Orleans

Local Landmarks

  • Historic Catholic and Protestant churches in and around downtown Covington
  • Active parish and congregational life across St. Tammany
  • Faith-based schools and community programs

Regional Access

  • Additional houses of worship across the North Shore in Mandeville, Madisonville, and Slidell
  • Full range of faith communities in greater New Orleans

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