French Quarter Events on Thursday, January 29, 2026
Hideout Bar
Jan
29
Kid Merv
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 05:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jan
29
Richard "Piano" Scott
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 06:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Jan
29
Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Jan
29
Chris Christy Band
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jan
29
Doyle Cooper Band
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Café Beignet on Decatur
Jan
29
Bob Macy
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Jan
29
Big Joe Kennedy
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 09:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Jan
29
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Jan
29
Maison, The
Jan
29
Dane Harter Trio
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Jan
29
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jan
29
John Saavedra Band
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Jan
29
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
Jan
29
Margie Perez & Dean Zucchero
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Jan
29
Leslie Martin
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:30 pm
BMC
Jan
29
Spike Perkins Band
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Jan
29
Jeremy Davenport
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:30 pm
100 Men Hall - Bay St. Louis
Jan
29
Corky Siegel + The Veal Brothers + Thacker Mountain Radio Hour
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:30 pm
January 29, 2026
30/90
Jan
30
Organami
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Common House New Orleans
Jan
30
Or Shovaly Plus
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
January 30, 2026
Or Shovaly Plus channels the golden era of soul- jazz, delivering groovy rhythms and upbeat energy that is both vintage and familiar, while also incorporating improvisation that brings a new, vibrant and uplifting energy to the crowd.
Spotted Cat
Jan
30
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
d.b.a.
Jan
30
Palmetto Bug Stompers
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jan
30
The New Orleans Catahoulas
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Maple Leaf
Jan
30
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jan
30
Tim Laughlin & David Boeddinghaus
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
January 30, 2026
*6-8pm | *Kick off a new Ogden After Hours Jazz Series with the celebration of the opening of Herman Leonard: Images of Jazz, [1]featuring a live performance by acclaimed clarinetist Tim Laughlin, joined by pianist David Boeddinghaus. The event includes a cash bar, after-hours access to the Museum's galleries, and a kids’ art activity table. Tickets $15 Non-Members | $7 Children | Members Enter Free [1] https://kcco66dab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FpRwqGS1xRy0w-ZmRC9SQ-gRDa0oxbZYRskQetJvJTqrdAw-RZ0cRYkQocgTnB-yR8CXshZ10L9LZv4N_nDIl5b8GRZpXJCPWQ3lPP_Q97Dz0M8-8nEJ9Tu-1Z6Ci2pPvIjysD66kr0JLTFvFAxU5T8c0Xfth9fXsSa1Tx26HHJnUqMGuPtAKwNFQL6Bx_-jJvGBc2AI03U=&c=PFhahL39-cEVD4pR4oH0RL05V5Pqs1MNPBHJ8m2w68QsHMO5d-lZPQ==&ch=54GMeezpHnJsiiJGDddfctEsV-xOBt_u9rDdoguVzZvxXJOvpjX8sg==
Café Negril
Jan
30
Armani Smith & Soul Ties
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Capulet
Jan
30
Mia Borders
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Apple Barrel
Jan
30
Bubbles Brown
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
Jan
30
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:15 am
4141 NOLA
Jan
30
Ross Hoppe
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:30 am
Fausto's Italian Bistro
Jan
30
Robin Rapuzzi's Glo Worm Trio
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:30 am
MRB
Jan
30
Micah Mckee & Friends
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Jan
30
Tom McDermott & Susanne Ortner
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Okay Bar
Jan
30
War Bunnies + Across Phoenix + Urban Fauna + Fake Coffee Club
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou (OUTDOORS)
Jan
30
VetJams
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
January 30, 2026
Vet Jams is a collaborative music project of musicians and veterans with a mission to unite military veterans through the power of live music—creating safe, supportive spaces where shared rhythm builds camaraderie, combats isolation, and shines a spotlight on mental health. /It’s okay to seek help and through the VetCenter - all veterans can get free therapy. /More info at VetJams.org [1] [1] http://VetJams.org
Salon Salon
Jan
30
Matt Andrews Violin
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Jan
30
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
NOLA 'Nacular Art Gallery
Jan
30
Amy Rigby + Sage Gwin + Hex Windham
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Domino Lounge, The
Jan
30
Ten Spencer, Queen Bonobo, and Signature Dish
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Snug Harbor
Jan
30
Across The Pond Guitar Festival with Jimmy Robinson
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:30 am
January 30, 2026
The annual “Across The Pond International Guitar Festival” will take place January 29 through February 1st! Featured artists are: Gavino Loche (Italy), Adrian Raso (Canada), Jimmy Robinson & Phil DeGruy (New Orleans) All known for their virtuoso playing and compositions. The festival has been held in various other cities including Atlanta, Ga., Amsterdam, Netherlands, Guelph, Canada, and Passau Germany. The event coincides this year with the release of the CD “The International Guitar Trio” with 12 pieces composed, performed and recorded by Gavino Loche, Adrian Raso and Jimmy Robinson.
Jazz Playhouse
Jan
30
Brass-A-Holics
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:30 am
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
Jan
30
JUCO
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jan
30
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 01:30 am
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Jan
30
Big Freedia’s Birthday Bop ft. DJ Juan Jordan, Hosted by Big Freedia
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
January 30, 2026
*8pm-12am* | Big Freedia's Birthday Bop! Music by DJ Juan Jordan, Hosted by Big Freedia Tickets $10 (Early Bird) | $20 GA | $50 VIP Meet & Greet | Ages 21+
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Jan
30
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jack Pritchett
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Poor Boys
Jan
30
21st Amendment
Jan
30
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jan
30
Fritzel's All Star Band with Caleb Nelson
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maison Dupuy
Jan
30
Swing Night with Giselle Anguizola Swing Band
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Broadside
Jan
30
Instigation Fest (Closing Night)
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Jan
30
Sunpie Barnes & The Louisiana Sunspots
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maple Leaf
Jan
30
Johnny Vidacovich Trio with Brian Haas & James Singleton
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bar Redux
Jan
30
Marion Black + Stumps DuhClown + The Love Letters + Moose Gator
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jan
30
Jamil Sharif & His New Orleans Extravaganza
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Muses
Jan
30
Johanna Rose
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Jan
30
Nether Hour
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
Jan
30
Izzy Chase Quartet + Jon Sheckler + Trivia Matters
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Jan
30
Big Mike
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Jan
30
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, BC Coogan & More!
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
January 30, 2026
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, BC Coogan, and Jamison Ross Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Maison, The
Jan
30
SingleMaltPlease
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:30 am
Dos Jefes
Jan
30
Miss Anna Quinn
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jan
30
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 02:45 am
30/90
Jan
30
Under The Covers
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Jan
30
Irvin Mayfield's Music Church with Special Guests
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Jan
30
Lena Prima & Her Band
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
BMC
Jan
30
The Budz
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Jan
30
GLARE + All Under Heaven + Cashier
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
January 30, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm*
BJ's Lounge
Jan
30
Crybabies
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
St. Roch Tavern
Jan
30
Los Güiros
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Saturn Bar
Jan
30
Hustle Souls + The Itchy Stitches
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Snug Harbor
Jan
30
Across The Pond Guitar Festival with Jimmy Robinson
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:30 am
January 30, 2026
The annual “Across The Pond International Guitar Festival” will take place January 29 through February 1st! Featured artists are: Gavino Loche (Italy), Adrian Raso (Canada), Jimmy Robinson & Phil DeGruy (New Orleans) All known for their virtuoso playing and compositions. The festival has been held in various other cities including Atlanta, Ga., Amsterdam, Netherlands, Guelph, Canada, and Passau Germany. The event coincides this year with the release of the CD “The International Guitar Trio” with 12 pieces composed, performed and recorded by Gavino Loche, Adrian Raso and Jimmy Robinson.
d.b.a.
Jan
30
The Next Level Band
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:30 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Jan
30
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:30 am
Café Negril
Jan
30
Sierra Green Show
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 03:30 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Jan
30
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, BC Coogan & More!
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 04:00 am
January 30, 2026
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, BC Coogan, and Jamison Ross Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Spotted Cat
Jan
30
Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 04:00 am
Holy Diver
Jan
30
DJ Otto
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 04:00 am
Santos Bar
Jan
30
Tainted Love 80’s Night with DJ Shane Love
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 04:00 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Jan
30
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 04:30 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Jan
30
The Soul Rebels
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 05:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Jan
30
Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 05:00 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!
