French Quarter Events on Saturday, October 3, 2026
City Park - Botanical Garden (OUTDOORS)
Oct
03
Fall Garden Festival with Live Music
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 02:00 pm
October 3, 2026
*9am-5pm | *2026 Fall Garden Festival! The 10-acre greenspace inside City Park will be filled with gardening gurus from all over the southeast, featuring over 50 vendors exhibiting common and exotic plants as well as various gardening paraphernalia. Gardeners of all levels will experience everything the horticultural event has to offer including plant sales, educational programs, arts & crafts, cooking demonstrations, live music, and the Botanical Garden itself in all its vibrant fall glory. Come explore, learn, shop, and support the Garden while enjoying a vibrant community event for all ages. By attending the Fall Garden Festival, you help support City Park Conservancy’s work to preserve and enhance City Park for recreation, education, culture and natural beauty. Tickets $17 Adult LA residents | $27 Adult non-residents | $8 Children Ages 3-12 | Free for Children Under 2, and for Friends of City Park Members More information at https://neworleanscitypark.org/event/fall-garden-festival/ [1] [1] https://neworleanscitypark.org/event/fall-garden-festival/
Louisiana Children’s Museum
Oct
03
Family Folklife Day ft. T Marie & Bayou Juju
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 02:30 pm
October 3, 2026
*Full Event 9:30am-4:30pm | *Celebrate Louisiana Folklife Month with LCM’s 5th annual Family Folklife Day! *11:30-12:30pm: *Live Music by T Marie & Bayou Juju The whole family can enjoy a full day of live performances, hands-on cultural activities, youth-led community story gathering, family archive resources, and interactive experiences from local partner organizations. Explore, create, taste, and share the ways of life that connect generations while discovering new ways to preserve our stories, traditions, and the land we live on for the future. LCM is proud to be a part of family culture in New Orleans and beyond for the last 40 years! Culture & Heritage programming at LCM is generously sponsored by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. All activities are included with regular museum admission. More information at https://lcm.org/parties-corporate-meetings-events/family-folklife-day/ [1] [1] https://lcm.org/parties-corporate-meetings-events/family-folklife-day/
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
03
Drum Circle with Tim Brown, II
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 03:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
03
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bywater Bakery (OUTDOORS)
Oct
03
Orlando Gilbert & the Youngbloods
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 04:00 pm
October 3, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event Free & Open to the Public
Paulie's
Oct
03
Karin Danger & Ana De Ferreira
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
03
Gene’s Mini Music Machine
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 05:00 pm
.Streaming Only
Oct
03
David Doucet
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 05:00 pm
October 3, 2026
Streaming URL: https://www.facebook.com/dfdoucet/ [1] [1] https://www.facebook.com/dfdoucet/
Docville Farm
Oct
03
Blues, Brews & BBQ ft. T Marie’s Louisiana Blues, Audrey LeCrone + More!
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 05:00 pm
October 3, 2026
*12-6pm | *Blues, Brews & BBQ 2026! This is a family-friendly event in Violet, LA features blues music, refreshing brews, and delicious BBQ! All proceeds benefit the Community Center of St. Bernard [1] and all of the programs that it offers: the Food Pantry, the Backpack Program, and the Hygiene Program. Through these programs the Community Center of St. Bernard feeds on average over 600 individuals a month and 250 students a week in our public schools who do not have access to meals over the weekend. *Entertainment Lineup*: *1pm:* RaShad the Blues Kid *2:20pm:* T Marie’s Louisiana Blues *3:40pm:* Audrey LeCrone *5pm:* Tullie Brae Attendees are allowed to bring chairs and blankets, but please no outside drinks, food, or ice chests. There will be drinks available for purchase, and free parking on-site. Free & Open to the Public [1] https://www.ccofstb.com/
Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard - Bush
Oct
03
Brunch in the Vines ft. RY Band + Frog in Space
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 05:00 pm
French Market (OUTDOORS)
Oct
03
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
03
Hannah Kreiger-Benson & Natalie Mae
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
03
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
03
The New Orleans Ragtime Festival ft. Steve Pistorius & The Southern Syncopators, Adam Rogers + More!
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 06:00 pm
October 3, 2026
*October 1st-4th, 2026 |* The 10th Anniversary New Orleans Ragtime Festival! .. The New Orleans Ragtime Festival is dedicated to promoting the musical legacy of the Ragtime movement, celebrating this unique genre and its impact on music history through engaging performances and educational initiatives. *Entertainment Lineup October 3rd* *1pm:* Adam Rogers *2pm:* Dance Demonstrations & Mini Class - experience the dances of the ragtime era with demonstrations and a mini class led by featured festival dancers *3pm:* Steve Pistorius & The Southern Syncopators Full Schedule and more information at https://theneworleansragtimefestival.com/ [1] Free & Open to the Public [1] https://theneworleansragtimefestival.com/
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
03
Steve DeTroy Band
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Oct
03
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
03
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Freret Market (OUTDOORS)
Oct
03
Or Shovaly Plus
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 07:00 pm
October 3, 2026
Join Or Shovaly Plus as they play a groovy set as an Organ Trio. 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.
Preservation Hall
Oct
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 07:30 pm
October 3, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
d.b.a.
Oct
03
Young Lion Showcase
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 07:30 pm
BMC
Oct
03
21st Amendment
Oct
03
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
03
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Oct
03
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 08:15 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 08:45 pm
October 3, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 3:15pm | Show 3:45pm* $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
Favela Chic
Oct
03
Dead Men Don't Play Jazz
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Kingpin
Oct
03
Mullitt
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Café Beignet on Royal
Oct
03
Bob Macy
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
03
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
03
Brian Wingard
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Oct
03
Whitney Mixon Trio ft. Paul Stewart & Travis Simmons
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Howlin' Wolf
Oct
03
Arsène DeLay
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm
October 3, 2026
An Evening Recognizing Jamie Davis with Music by Arsène DeLay and DJ Captain Charles. $35 Admission
Preservation Hall
Oct
03
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm
October 3, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
03
Bourbon Matinee Jazz Band with Chuck Brackman
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm
30/90
Oct
03
Sean Hobbes + the Hi Res
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
03
The Andrew Salow Jazz Quartet
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
03
Dukes of Dixieland
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Oct
03
Josh Benitez Band
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Oct
03
Free P.O.C. ft. Deuce Brown, Kid Chocolate & Deacon John
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
October 3, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Generations of Groove! Free P.O.C. ft Deuce Brown, Kid Chocolate & Deacon John *Doors 5:30pm | Show 6pm* Tickets $10
Café Negril
Oct
03
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
03
Emelie Guidry & Ben Michaels + Lisa Bittick-Lowe & Matt Hayden
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Oct
03
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Breezy's Courtyard Bar at Gasa Gasa (OUTDOORS)
Oct
03
DJ Carol C with Special Guest Gitkin
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
October 3, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event *6-10pm* DJ Carol C with Special Guest Gitkin on guitar and percussion Free & Open to the Public | Ages 18+
Tee-Wee’s On Da’ Bayou
Oct
03
Adam Pearce
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Oct
03
Chloé Marie
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
03
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:15 pm
October 3, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
Bamboula's
Oct
03
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Oct
04
100 Men Hall - Bay St. Louis
Oct
04
Nosferatu with Brian Haas, James Singleton, Otto Schrang & Rurik Nunan
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Oct
04
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA 'Nacular Art Gallery
Oct
04
Crush Diamond & Hex Windham (+ Hex's Birthday Party)
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 4, 2026
Free & Open to the Public
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Oct
04
Ted Hefko
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
Oct
04
Big in the 90's
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event *Doors 5pm | Show 7pm* Free & Open to the Public
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
04
True South
Oct
04
Jenn Howard EP Release Show + Beach Angel
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 4, 2026
Jenn Howard EP Release Show with Support from Beach Angel Open to All Ages!
Preservation Hall
Oct
04
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:30 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
Three Muses
Oct
04
Jenavieve Cooke
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
04
Davisito's Birthday Album Release Party with special guest Yissy Garcia
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:30 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm* Tickets $35 | Ages 13+
30/90
Oct
04
Hotline
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Jazz Playhouse
Oct
04
The Nayo Jones Experience
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $30.83
House of Blues
Oct
04
Krewe du Kraven Presents Otherworlder's Ball
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
George & Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
Oct
04
Jazz & Heritage Concert Series ft. Conjunto Tierra Linda
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 4, 2026
*8-9:30pm* | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an energetic evening that pushes the boundaries of Salsa with the Jazz & Heritage Concert Series: Conjunto Tierra Linda! Tickets $10
Good Measure at The Barnett
Oct
04
The Big Playback ft. Soul Brass Band & Raj Smoove
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event *Doors 7:30pm | Show 8pm* Free & Open to the Public
Blue Nile
Oct
04
Big Sam & Friends with Special Guest Dave Lemon
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *8-10pm* | Tickets $15
Café Istanbul
Oct
04
Naydja CoJoe & the Lagniappe Section Band
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Naydja CoJoe & the Lagniappe Section Band Advance Ticket Price $20
Buffa's
Oct
04
Asylum Chorus
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Oct
04
Miss Angie Z presents The New Orleans High Society : Live Jazz & Burlesque
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Oct
04
New Marigny Theatre
Oct
04
New Orleans Ragtime Festival ft. The New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 4, 2026
*October 1st-4th, 2026 |* The New Orleans Ragtime Festival is dedicated to promoting the musical legacy of the Ragtime movement, celebrating this unique genre and its impact on music history through engaging performances and educational initiatives. Grand Ragtime Ball with The New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra Full Schedule and more information at https://theneworleansragtimefestival.com/ [1] [1] https://theneworleansragtimefestival.com/
21st Amendment
Oct
04
The Jelly Roll Stompers
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Oct
04
Jeremy Davenport
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
04
The Blues Masters
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Oct
04
Danny Rubio & the Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
04
Jordan Anderson
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *8pm Show Time* $25 (per person) for seated reservations available. Standing room at no charge https://www.bayoubarneworleans.com/reservations [1] [1] https://www.bayoubarneworleans.com/reservations
Maison, The
Oct
04
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Oct
04
Emo Kids Live
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:30 am
October 4, 2026
Emo Kids is a nationally touring live party band performing an emo roller coaster of pop-punk singalongs, metalcore breakdowns, and unexpected surprises! Tickets start at $12 Early Bird
Preservation Hall
Oct
04
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 01:45 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Oct
04
Jonté Mayon
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Oct
04
Martha & the GoodTime Gang
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Holy Diver
Oct
04
The Noctambulant + Formulus + Abysm + Pyralis
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $15 Advanced | Ages 21+
Chickie Wah Wah
Oct
04
Dana & Alden + Ania Hoo
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 7pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $22 Advanced | $25 Day of Show | Ages 18+
Club Switch
Oct
04
Shakedown ft. Sissy Nobby, Joe Jackson & DJ Lil Man
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Club Switch 2 Year Anniversary ft. DJ Lil Man, Joe Jackson & Sissy Nobby! *Doors 9pm | Show 10pm* $10 Admission and FREE before 10PM
BJ's Lounge
Oct
04
Desert Nudes + Sarah Quintana
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *9pm Showtime* $15 Admission
BMC
Oct
04
Gasa Gasa
Oct
04
Flip Fitch + Theft + Donny's Demeanor + Weird 1000
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $10 | Ages 18+
Carrollton Station
Oct
04
Alexis & The Sanity + Aurora Nealand's Micro-Monocole
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $10 Advanced | $15 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
04
Fritzel's All Star Band with Jamil Sharif
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
Oct
04
Tand the Band
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $10 Advanced | $15 Day of Show
Banks Street Bar
Oct
04
Gold Connections & Friends
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event An Evening with Gold Connections & Friends *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Free & Open to the Public
Tipitina's
Oct
04
Maggie Koerner + Gina Leslie
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $31.02 | Ages 18+
Santos Bar
Oct
04
Black Coffee + The Unnaturals
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:30 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 9pm | Show 9:30pm* Tickets $12
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
04
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Kid Chocolate with Midnight Burlesque Pop Up by Trixie Minx
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:30 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event
Snug Harbor
Oct
04
Davisito's Birthday Album Release Party with special guest Yissy Garcia
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:30 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 9pm | Show 9:30pm* Tickets $35 | Ages 13+
Jazz Playhouse
Oct
04
The Nayo Jones Experience
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:30 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $30.83
d.b.a.
Oct
04
Dopsie x Dopsie : Dwayne Dopsie + Rockin’ Dopsie Jr.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 9pm | Show 10pm* For NOLAxNOLA 2026, Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers joins forces with Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. for a night of Louisiana zydeco, family legacy, and serious energy. Prepare to sweat the night away! Tickets $20
Republic New Orleans
Oct
04
Blue Nile
Oct
04
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Oct
04
The Next Level Band ft. Marc Damien + Sunni Patterson
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event The Next Level Band ft. Marc Damien + Sunni Patterson *10pm* | Free & Open to the Public
Rabbit Hole, The
Oct
04
Techno Funken ft. DJs XSOMNIA, SUNNIE & AIRBAG
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
Oct
04
Favela Chic
Oct
04
Sean Hobbes & The Hi Res
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
04
Jordan Anderson
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *10pm Show Time* $25 (per person) for seated reservations available. Standing room at no charge https://www.bayoubarneworleans.com/reservations [1] [1] https://www.bayoubarneworleans.com/reservations
30/90
Oct
04
The Kazzettes
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 04:00 am
Saint, The
Oct
04
DJSON
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 04:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event *11pm* with DJSON Free & Open to the Public
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Oct
04
NOLAxNOLA JAM-OLA ft. Steve Kelly, Isaac Eady, Alfred Jordan & More!
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 04:00 am
October 4, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event NOLA x NOLA JAM-OLA! with host Steve Kelly featuring: Alfred Jordan, Jelly Joseph, Rob Mercurio, Derrick Freeman, Kristin Diable, Pete Murano, Jordan Anderson, Danny Abel, Shawan Rice, Renee Gros, & Special Guests *Doors 10pm | Show 11pm* Tickets $10
Hi Ho Lounge
Oct
04
Maple Leaf
Oct
04
Maison, The
Oct
04
Snug Harbor
Oct
04
After-Party with DJ Santero for Davisito's Celebrations
Sunday, October 4, 2026 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!
