French Quarter Events on Thursday, July 16, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
16
Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Hideout Bar
Jul
16
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
16
Richard "Piano" Scott
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Bamboula's
Jul
16
J.J. & the A-OK's
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
16
Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
16
Doyle Cooper Band
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Jul
16
Chris Christy Band
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
21st Amendment
Jul
16
Big Joe Kennedy
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Jul
16
Felipe Antonio Duo
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Jul
16
Victoria Amato & Sydney McMath + Jim Lockwood & Ben Michaels
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Jul
16
Dane Harter
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Bamboula's
Jul
16
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
16
John Saavedra Band
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Jul
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Jul
16
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Jul
16
Leslie Martin
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Jul
16
Jeremy Davenport
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Blue Crawfish, The
Jul
16
Vinyl Listening Party & Fundraiser for Amistad Research Center
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30 pm
July 16, 2026
*5:30-8:30pm |* Amistad Vinyl Listening Party Fundraiser (for Amistad Research Center) Featuring L.T.D., Kool & The Gang, The O'Jays, The Whisperers, The Commodores, The Bar-Keys, and Chocolate Milk. The Amistad Research Center is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive independent archives specializing in the history of African Americans and other ethnic minorities. The Center is dedicated to preserving this history by providing a home to manuscripts, photographs, books, periodicals, and works of art that bear witness to a past worth sharing with the future. $25 Admission | Food & Drinks Available for Purchase
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Jul
16
John Royen
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30 pm
30/90
Jul
16
The Dapper Dandies
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Jul
16
Tangiers Combo
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Jul
16
Palmetto Bug Stompers
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maple Leaf
Jul
16
Booker & Beyond Piano Series with BC Coogan
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
16
Dukes of Dixieland
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Jul
16
Creepy Fest with STGMA, The Unnaturals, The Bills & More!
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
July 16, 2026
*Doors 5pm | Music 6pm | Movie 8:30-11pm | *Creepy Fest is an annual underground music festival in New Orleans hosted by Sheer Terror Records featuring over 40 punk, metal and hardcore bands since 2009. The event takes place at multiple venues around the city and offers club shows as well as all ages locations. *Live Music:* *6pm:* Trash Night *6:20pm: *Nick Name & the Valmonts *6:40pm:* The Bills *7:10pm:* The Unnatural *7:50pm:* STGMA *Movie 8:30pm: *Stabbed In The Face $10 Admission | All Ages More information and full schedule at https://www.sheerterrornola.com/ [1] [1] https://www.sheerterrornola.com/
Spotted Cat
Jul
16
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Jul
16
Leroy Marshall Band
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jul
16
The New Orleans Catahoulas
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Jul
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Fausto's Italian Bistro
Jul
16
Silver Lining Serenaders
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Café Negril
Jul
16
Blues at Work with Phil Breen
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
4141 NOLA
Jul
16
Davis Rogan
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Jul
17
Open Musicians Jam with Christian, AP & the B Mac's Family Band
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
Jul
17
Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Jul
17
Jefferson Community Band presents “250 Years of America’s Musical Influence"
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
Jul
17
Davell Crawford
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jul
17
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
Jul
17
Brass-A-Holics
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:30 am
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
Jul
17
ScatterJazz presents Rob Wagner, Klaas Hubner & James Alsanders + More!
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:30 am
July 17, 2026
ScatterJazz presents Rob Wagner, Klaas Hubner & James Alsanders + Jesse Armending, Chris Senac & Carter Wilkinson
Peacock Room at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
Jul
17
Da Lovebirds: Robin Barnes & Pat Casey
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jul
17
Jamil Sharif & His New Orleans Extravaganza
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Livin Swell 4211 Recording Studios
Jul
17
Stooges House Party ft. Stooges Brass Band + DJ 2Ready
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
July 17, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Band 8pm* Stooges House Party is Back! Featuring Stooges Brass Band + DJ 2Ready, every Thursday night. $45 Entry Fee (Open Bar)
Maple Leaf
Jul
17
Johnny Vidacovich Trio with Tony Dagradi & Lex Warshowsky
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Jul
17
Generational Swing ft. Peter Harris, Miles Berry, Seth Finch, and Nygel Anderson
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Jul
17
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Jul
17
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
17
Fritzel's All Star Band with Caleb Nelson
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Jul
17
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Jul
17
Danny Rubio & the Catahoula Music Company ft. Jack Pritchett
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
Jul
17
Gretna Tavern
Jul
17
The Tail-Gators
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:30 am
Dos Jefes
Jul
17
Mr. Kohl
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
Jul
17
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:30 am
Maison, The
Jul
17
SingleMaltPlease
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jul
17
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:45 am
Okay Bar
Jul
17
Hanoun Brass Band + Sari Jordan
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
Jul
17
Where Ya At Brass Band
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Jul
17
Matt Wilson & the Sinking City
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Jul
17
Free Thursdays with DJ Shlomo
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
No Dice
Jul
17
Madison Hughes
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Blue Nile
Jul
17
Irvin Mayfield's Music Church with Special Guests
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Jul
17
Lena Prima & Her Band
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Café Negril
Jul
17
Holy Diver
Jul
17
DJ Eclipzia & Witch House
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Santos Bar
Jul
17
Bamboula's
Jul
17
Midnight Brawlers
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Jul
17
Kat Kiley Experience
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Jul
17
Rose & the Rabbit Fangs
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
d.b.a.
Jul
17
Vegas Cola Band
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Jul
17
Davell Crawford
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Jul
17
Generational Swing ft. Peter Harris, Miles Berry, Seth Finch, and Nygel Anderson
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Jul
17
Creepy Fest with Cikada + S.A.I.G.O.N. + Burial Gift
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
July 17, 2026
Creepy Fest is an annual underground music festival in New Orleans hosted by Sheer Terror Records featuring over 40 punk, metal and hardcore bands since 2009. The event takes place at multiple venues around the city and offers club shows as well as all ages locations. *Live Music:* *10:30pm:* Burial Gift *11:15pm:* S.A.I.G.O.N. *12am:* Cikada (10 Year Anniversary!) $10 Admission | Ages 21+ with ID More information and full schedule at https://www.sheerterrornola.com/ [1] [1] https://www.sheerterrornola.com/
Spotted Cat
Jul
17
Jumbo Shrimp
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Jul
17
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 03:30 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Jul
17
Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Jul
17
Jam-ilton
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 04:00 am
Things to do in the French Quarter
There are always plenty of exciting things going on when you are in New Orleans traveling. With the many festivals, celebrations, and events that happen year-round, our city is always lively, welcoming, and the perfect place to have a good time. Bring your family on an enchanting cemetery tour through the historic graves found in the old St.Louis Cemetery or get the full view of New Orleans and all of the distinct city neighborhoods with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour with City Sightseeing New Orleans. If you are looking for things to do while on while vacation in the French Quarter, find an event from the list below and have a celebration with old friends or new friends. Discover local jazz band schedules and more. As we often say in New Orleans, laissez les bon temps rouler – let the good times roll!
