French Quarter Events on Friday, October 9, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
09
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
09
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
09
Ted Hefko Jazz Trio
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 05:00 pm
San Lorenzo Restaurant at Hotel St. Vincent
Oct
09
Salvador Avila Trio
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
09
Victoria Amato & Jim Lockwood
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
09
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 06:00 pm
French Market (OUTDOORS)
Oct
09
Julio y Cesar Duo
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 06:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Oct
09
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Alesia & Sasong
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
09
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
09
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Café Negril
Oct
09
The Josh Benitez Band
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
09
Saskia Walker, Dimitri Hanafin Reyes & Dane Harter
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Oct
09
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
09
Kid Chocolate & Free P.O.C.
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
09
NOLA Sweethearts
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
09
Sam Friend Band
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Lakefront (OUTDOORS)
Oct
09
Fried Chicken Festival ft. Marc Broussard, Shamarr Allen's Ratchet Jazz & More!
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 08:30 pm
October 9, 2026
**Postponed until* *October 9th, 1 [1]0th [2] & 11th [3], 2026 | *Celebrate 10 Years of the *National Fried Chicken Festival* (FCF)! Founded in 2016, FCF was built on a simple idea: bringing people together through a shared love of food. Experience three full days of food, music, and culture, with delicious dishes from over 40 restaurants, three stages of entertainment, plus five unique VIP experiences, and fun for the whole family. From award-winning fried chicken favorites to vegetarian, vegan, and everything in between, FCF 2026 will showcase flavors for every palate. *Entertainment Lineup (Friday 10/9): * Entergy Stage *3:30-6pm:* DJ Jess *6-7pm:* Shamar Allen's Ratchet Jazz *7-9:30pm:* ANTWIGADEE! Festival Stage *3:30-5pm:* Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Jazz Camp Ensemble *5:30-7pm:* Mikey Offline *7:30-8:30pm:* Marc Broussard Tickets start at $21 (Friday Single Day) | $70.61 (Saturday or Sunday Single Day) | $115.70 Weekend Pass | Free for Kids 12 & Under More information at https://friedchickenfestival.com/ [4] [1] https://wwoz.org/node/1393031 [2] http://wwoz.org/node/1393031 [3] https://wwoz.org/node/1393036 [4] https://friedchickenfestival.com/
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
09
April Spain
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Favela Chic
Oct
09
Jass Hysteria
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Deutsches Haus (OUTDOORS)
Oct
09
Oktoberfest NOLA ft. Terry Cavanaugh + Bier Musikanten
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 09:00 pm
October 9, 2026
*October 9-10th, 16-17th, 23-24th, 2026 *| Oktoberfest NOLA 2026! German Music, Dancing, Drinks, and Food including brats, sauerkraut, special dinners, large Bavarian-style pretzels and German desserts! *Entertainment Lineup:* *Friday October 9th * *4:15-5:45pm:* Music by Bier Musikanten *6:00-6:30pm:* Opening Ceremony *7:00-10:00pm: *Music by Terry Cavanaugh *Saturday October 10th* *1:15-4:15pm: *Music by Wurst Case *4:30-6:15pm: *Music by Bier Musikanten *4:00pm: *Start NOTC Oktoberfest 6k Race *6:30-7:00pm:* NOTC Awards *7:00-10:00pm:* Music by Terry Cavanaugh *Friday October 16th* *4:00-6:45pm:* Music by Lynn Marie *7:00-10:00pm:* Music by The Brats *Saturday October 17th* *1:15-3:45pm: *Music by Prost *4:00-6:45pm: *Music by Lynn Marie *6:30-6:50pm: *610 Stompers - World’s Largest Chicken Dance *7:00-10:00pm:* Music by The Brats *Friday October 23rd* *4:15-7:00pm:* Music by Alex Meixner *7:20-10:00pm: *Music by Klaberheads *Saturday October 24th * *1:15-3:30pm:* Music by Bier Musikanten *3:45-6:45pm: *Music by Alex Meixner *7:00-10:00pm:* Music by Klaberheads Admission is $10 at the gate, children 12 and under are free. More information at https://deutscheshaus.org/oktoberfest/ [1] [1] https://deutscheshaus.org/oktoberfest/
Banks Street Bar
Oct
09
Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Oct
09
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival ft. Ruthie Foster + Johnny Sansone
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
October 9, 2026
*20th Anniversary of The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival! October 9th, 10th [1] & 11th [2] |* Established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art. *Entertainment Lineup:* *Friday, October 9th* *St. Charles Ave. Stage * *5:30-6:45pm*: Johnny Sansone *7-8:30pm*: Ruthie Foster Free & Open to the Public More information at https://www.jazzandheritage.org/events/2026-crescent-city-blues-bbq-festival/ [3] [1] https://wwoz.org/node/1352931 [2] https://wwoz.org/events/1352936 [3] https://www.jazzandheritage.org/events/2026-crescent-city-blues-bbq-festival/
30/90
Oct
09
Mother Ruckus
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
09
Preservation All-Stars ft. Aurélien Barnes
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
09
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Seithers Seafood (OUTDOORS)
Oct
09
The Desert Nudes
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Gasa Gasa
Oct
09
Krewe of Freret Happy Hour with Boyfriend
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:30 pm
d.b.a.
Oct
09
Michael Watson & the Alchemy
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Oct
09
Danny Ray & the Electric Barrelhouse
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
New Orleans Yacht Club
Oct
09
Community Visions Unlimited Annual Fundraiser ft. VetJams
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
October 9, 2026
*6-9pm |* Community Visions Unlimited Annual Fundraiser & "Mini Box Auction" for the CVU Utility Box Art Project. If you enjoy the painted utility boxes, you will want to join Community Visions Unlimited [1]to celebrate their 16th year Anniversary. 468 art boxes were created in five parishes. Come meet and greet some of the artists, have a bite to eat, drink and appreciate some good music from VetJams, (a local band of veterans who use music to help stem the rate of veteran suicide). [1] http://cvunola.org
True South
Oct
09
Father Ron
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
09
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Oct
09
Gumbo Funk
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
09
The Ricky Knight Jazz Quartet
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Lobby Lounge at JW Marriott
Oct
09
Raphael Bas
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
09
Dukes of Dixieland
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
09
Ben Michaels & Lisa Bittick-Lowe + Matt Hayden & Sydney Mcmath
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pontchartrain Park (OUTDOORS)
Oct
09
Gentilly Fest 2026 ft. Marlon & Rachel Jordan, Ten Spencer, Jade Perdue Trio + More!
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
October 9, 2026
*October 9th, 10th [1] & 11th [2], 2026 |* Gentilly Fest celebrates all things "Gentilly," including continuous live music on three stages, sumptuous food from a variety of local restaurants & caterers, and fine arts and crafts for sale from many local vendors. Activities for children include the Kids' Village, a kids entertainment stage, face painting, pottery making, garden crafts, and more! Gentilly Fest also offers a variety of practical recovery information offered by local organizations and an opportunity for neighbors and friends to come together with their families in a safe, festive environment to build closer relationships with our police & fire departments, elected officials, and each other. Entertainment Lineup for Friday 10/9 *(6-9pm)* *5:30-9pm:* DJ Juane Jordan *6-8pm:* Malik Malingo *6:15-6:45pm:* Jade Perdue Trio *7-7:45pm:* Ten Spencer *8-9pm: *Marlon / Rachel Jordan More information at https://www.gentillyfestival.com/entertainment [3] Free & Open to the Public [1] https://wwoz.org/events/1390991 [2] https://wwoz.org/events/1390996 [3] https://www.gentillyfestival.com/entertainment
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
09
Lange/Woodis Band
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
09
Preservation All-Stars ft. Aurélien Barnes
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
09
Sugar & The Daddies
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Blue Crawfish, The
Oct
09
Free Agents Brass Band
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Westwego Farmers Market (OUTDOORS)
Oct
09
The Gumbo Festival ft. Revamped Band + NOLA Rouge
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
October 9, 2026
The Gumbo Festival *(October 9–11, 2026) *welcomes thousands of visitors to Westwego for a weekend filled with award-winning gumbo, live entertainment, carnival rides, family activities, and community spirit—all while raising funds in support of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, a historic church that has faithfully served the Westwego community for more than a century. The Louisiana Gumbo Cook-Off, one of the festival's signature attractions, invites teams from across the state to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in multiple gumbo categories while giving festival guests the opportunity to experience some of Louisiana's finest cooking. *Entertainment Lineup:* Friday, October 9th *6:30pm:* NOLA Rouge *8:30pm:* Revamped Band Saturday, October 10 *12:30pm:* Imagination Movers *2pm: *Jak of Klubz *4:15pm:* Rhythm's Dance Company *4:45pm:* Nashville South *8pm:* Rock Show NOLA Sunday, October 11 *11:30am:* T Marie & Bayou Juju *1:15pm:* Southern Charm Dance Team *2pm:* Tracey Anne Jolie & The Beasts of Bourbon *2:30pm:* 2026 Louisiana Gumbo Cook-Off Awards Ceremony *5pm:* Aaron Foret Band Admission $5 | Free for Children Under 3 Feet Tall More information at https://www.thegumbofestival.com/ [1] [1] https://www.thegumbofestival.com/
Café Negril
Oct
09
Jamey St. Pierre
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
10
Leroy Jones & Paul Longstreth
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Oct
10
Friends of the Cabildo Concert Series: Sonny Landreth
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
House of Blues - Foundation Room
Oct
10
Or Shovaly Plus
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 10, 2026
*7-10pm |* Join Or Shovaly Plus as they play a groovy set as an Organ Trio with Or Shovaly on guitar, Rik Fletcher on Keys and Will Carroll on Drums. 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. Mixing in some RnB and New Orleans tunes, combined with some of guitarist Or's influences like Grant Green and Freddie Hubbard, the trio brings your old vinyls to life.
Brutto Americano
Oct
10
Audrey LeCrone
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
Venue Vapaille
Oct
10
Don Vappie with Brian Toval & The Vision
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
Oct
10
NWB
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
Favela Chic
Oct
10
J.A.M. Brass Band
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou (OUTDOORS)
Oct
10
Micah McKee
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
10
JGI presents A Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim with Courtney Bryan
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Oct
10
Preservation All-Stars ft. Aurélien Barnes
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
Covington High School Theater
Oct
10
NPAS Presents: The Great American Songbook
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
October 10, 2026
Tickets $20 | Ages 13+ More information at http://NPASsingers.org [1] [1] http://NPASsingers.org
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Oct
10
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
10
Kid Merv
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Kamp Bar
Oct
10
Mothership
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Oct
10
The Love Muscles
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
30/90
Oct
10
The New Orleans Johnnys
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
Oct
10
The Feral House Cats
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Oct
10
T Marie Trio, Stories & Songs
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Oct
10
21st Amendment
Oct
10
Chicken Milk
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Oct
10
Prine Time: A John Prine Birthday Celebration ft. Dave Jordan, Rurik Nunan, David Pomerlau & More!
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 10, 2026
*8-11pm |* Prine Time: A John Prine Birthday Celebration Featuring Dave Jordan, Rurik Nunan, David Pomerleau, James Hausman, Max Sanders, and Beach Angel Tickets start at $22.20
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
10
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Gerald Watkins
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Oct
10
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:15 am
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Oct
10
Doug’s Threadhead Meetup ft. Daphne Parker Powell & Parker’s Mood
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
Oct
10
Russell Welch Gypsy Jazz
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Oct
10
Preservation All-Stars ft. Aurélien Barnes
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 01:45 am
Anna's - Upstairs
Oct
10
The Upstairs Tee Na Na Nay with DJs Lady Li, Karo & Rey Roge
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 10, 2026
*9pm-1am |* The Upstairs Tee Na Na Nay - Funk, Soul, Breaks, and Beyond all vinyl dance party with DJs Lady Li, Karo, and Rey Roge
Old Point Bar
Oct
10
George Kilby & the Healers
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Oct
10
Anaïs St. John
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
Oct
10
Keller & The Keels
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Oct
10
Jelly Joseph
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Oct
10
Nayo Jones Experience
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Hi Ho Lounge
Oct
10
Malevitus + Blood Lovey + Atomic Broad
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Oct
10
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
10
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Kerry Irish Pub
Oct
10
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Double Dealer at the Orpheum Theater
Oct
10
The Satin Strings
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:30 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Oct
10
Layla Musselwhite
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:30 am
Brothers Three Lounge
Oct
10
Brother Tyrone & The Mindbenders with Special Guests
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
10
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton with Midnight Burlesque
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
10
JGI presents A Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim with Courtney Bryan
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 02:30 am
Favela Chic
Oct
10
Shorty & the Giants
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Oct
10
Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
Oct
10
Colin Davis & Night People
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Oct
10
Sage the Sag
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
30/90
Oct
10
Siberia
Oct
10
Club Slayyy- Slayyyter & Charlie XCX Dance Party
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bar Redux
Oct
10
Children of Judas + Natasha
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
Oct
10
Higher Heights
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
Oct
10
The Soul Rebels
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
10
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Gerald Watkins
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
Maison, The
Oct
10
DJ RQ Away
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maple Leaf
Oct
10
The Snozzberries
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 04:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Oct
10
Hex & The City ft. 504Icygrl, Kota Dosa, Big Red & More!
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 04:00 am
October 10, 2026
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Oct
10
Owen Finley Electric String Band Club
Saturday, October 10, 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!
