French Quarter Events on Sunday, December 21, 2025
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Dec
21
Jeremy Phipps & Friends
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Gazebo Café
Dec
21
J Riley Cain & Knockout Gumbo
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
Dec
21
New Orleans Spice Jazz Brunch Trio
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Dec
21
Buffa's
Dec
21
Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like it Hot!
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Bamboula's
Dec
21
The Jaywalkers
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
Dec
21
Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 05:30 pm
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Dec
21
Silver Lining Serenaders
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Dec
21
Mike DelaCerda
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Dec
21
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
Dec
21
Walker & 3 Finger Swingers
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 07:15 pm
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
Dec
21
Delta Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Dec
21
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Dec
21
Holiday Market ft. The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 08:00 pm
December 21, 2025
*2-8pm |* The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars take the stage *(3-5pm)* for the second and final Big Moni Luv Holiday Art and Gift Bizarre. Bring the family for ornament making and other fun crafts for kids of all ages. Trampled Rose Dog Rescue will be there with some furry friends and a chance to get some pictures with Santa. At sunset celebrate the last night of Chanukah with a lighting of the Chanukah Menorah. When the sun goes down enjoy a showing of the Holiday favorite ELF on the big screen outside at *6pm*. Hot Cocoa Drink Specials for the kids and adults. The Nikkei Izakaya Kitchen will open early at 3pm and the Bodega will be open for movie treats. Free & Open to the Public
Spotted Cat
Dec
21
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
Dec
21
Christmastime in New Orleans with the Big Easy Boys
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Dec
21
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 08:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Dec
21
Creole Christmas with the Preservation All Stars
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 08:30 pm
Maison, The
Dec
21
Russell Welch
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Old Point Bar
Dec
21
DGB with Mike Doussan, Josh Garrett and Tyron Benoit
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Domino Sound Record Shack
Dec
21
DJ Soul Sister
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 09:00 pm
21st Amendment
Dec
21
Jerry Dugger
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Dec
21
Creole Christmas with the Preservation All Stars
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 09:45 pm
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
Dec
21
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Dec
21
Jake Landry
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Dec
21
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Buffa's
Dec
21
The Pfister Sisters
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
Dec
21
Tiffany Pollack & Dean Zucchero
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Three Muses
Dec
21
Ryan Scott Long
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Tipsy Trumpet
Dec
21
Snug Harbor
Dec
21
Luciano Leães & Danny Abel
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Dec
21
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Dec
21
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Dec
21
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Dog House, The
Dec
21
Craig Cortello, The "Canine Crooner"
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Tipitina's
Dec
21
Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:15 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Dec
21
David Boeddinghaus
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Saint Louis Cathedral
Dec
21
St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:30 pm
December 21, 2025
*5:30-6:30pm | *Holidays New Orleans Style [1] showcases the season’s magic in our beloved city. As the city lights up with festive decorations, join us for a joyful experience full of music, tradition, and the unique charm of New Orleans! Experience a beloved New Orleans holiday tradition at the historic St. Louis Cathedral. This year's concert features a full orchestra and the Cathedral Concert Choir, under the musical direction of Sarah Jane McMahon Briscoe and Jesse Reeks. It’s one of our most beloved holiday traditions, and the evening continues outdoors with Caroling on the Square by the Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré. Free & Open to the Public [1] https://fqfi.org/holidays/
Bamboula's
Dec
21
Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
Dec
22
Open Mic Night Hosted by Black Flame
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Old Arabi Lighthouse Records & Books
Dec
22
Open Mic with guest host Steve Zeiger
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Dec
22
Dukes of Dixieland
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Dec
22
Jenna McSwain
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Spotted Cat
Dec
22
Treme Brass Band
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
Dec
22
Minx Burlesque
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Maison, The
Dec
22
Jenavieve and the Winding Boys
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
Dec
22
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:15 am
Celestine, The
Dec
22
Cristina Kaminis
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:30 am
100 Men Hall - Bay St. Louis
Dec
22
Jackson Square - French Quarter (OUTDOORS)
Dec
22
Caroling in Jackson Square
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:00 am
December 22, 2025
*Gates 6:30 | Caroling 7pm* | Caroling in Jackson Square: A New Orleans Holiday Tradition since 1946, preceded by a Holiday Home Tour. Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre is pleased to present the beloved Caroling in Jackson Square tradition to visitors and locals alike. Gates open at 6:30 pm with Patio Planters volunteers at entrances to distribute complimentary song books and candles to participants in the non-denominational community celebration. Free & Open to the Public! *French Quarter Holiday Home Tour (12-4pm)* | The self-guided walking tour features private residences with varying architectural styles and home furnishings, festively decorated for the season. Tickets to the tour, which supports the annual Caroling in Jackson Square, are $35 each if preordered online at www.patioplanters.net [1] and $40 the day of the event. Children 12 and under are free. [1] http://www.patioplanters.net
Old Point Bar
Dec
22
LILY
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:00 am
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Dec
22
Storm Surge
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:00 am
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Dec
22
TBC Brass Band
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Dec
22
Bossa-Namaste
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:00 am
NOLA Brewing
Dec
22
The Hunks of Coal
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:00 am
December 22, 2025
The New Orleans Johnnys “The Hunks of Coal: A Raucous Set of Original Holiday Smut and Oddball Cover Songs"
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Dec
22
The Leroy Marshall Band
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:15 am
Jazz Playhouse
Dec
22
Richard Scott & The Twisty River Band
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Dec
22
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:30 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Dec
22
Lindsey Webster
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:30 am
Snug Harbor
Dec
22
Helen Gillet: ReBelle Musique
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 01:30 am
Bombay Club
Dec
22
St. Louis Square Caroling After Party with T Marie Trio
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
December 22, 2025
Siberia
Dec
22
Straps N' Chaps Cowpoke Christmas with Billy Gay Cyrus
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Dec
22
Garden of Joy Jazz Band
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
21st Amendment
Dec
22
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Dec
22
Mahogany Hall Swingsters ft. Roderick Paulin
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Dec
22
A Night of Brazilian Music with Lapis
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Dec
22
Fritzel's All Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
Dec
22
Piano Bob
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
Maison, The
Dec
22
Krewe Debauchery
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:00 am
Preservation Hall
Dec
22
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 02:45 am
Bamboula's
Dec
22
Kat Kiley
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
Dec
22
Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. + The Wild Magnolias
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 03:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Dec
22
James McClaskey and the Rhythm Band
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
Dec
22
The Next Level Band
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 03:00 am
Maple Leaf
Dec
22
Joe Krown Trio plus Papa Mali
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 03:00 am
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Dec
22
Bryan Ory & The Deacons
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
Dec
22
Pat Casey & The New Sound
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 03:00 am
Snug Harbor
Dec
22
Helen Gillet: ReBelle Musique
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 03:30 am
Three Muses
Dec
22
Ms. Betty Shirley
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 04:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
Dec
22
Hot 8 Brass Band
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 04:30 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!
