French Quarter Events on Saturday, October 31, 2026
Chemin à la Mer at Four Seasons Hotel
Oct
31
The Satin Strings
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
31
Drum Circle with Tim Brown, II
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:30 pm
Freret Street (OUTDOORS), 4400-5200 Blocks
Oct
31
Freret Street Festival ft. Margie Perez, Mahmoud Chouki, The Pinettes Brass Band & More!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 pm
October 31, 2026
*11am-6pm |* Freret Street Festival 2026 - An Art, Music & Food Festival on Freret Street - from Napoleon to Valmont Six blocks containing over 200 local artist and chefs, 46 brick & mortar businesses, 3 stages, and 20 bands! *Live Entertainment Lineup*: *Napoleon Stage* *11am-12pm:* Renée Gros *12:25-1:10pm:* Cally & the Cosmos *1:45-2:30pm:* LeTrainiump *2:50-3:45pm:* Margie Perez *4:05-4:50pm:* AJ Haynes *5:10-6:00pm:* Pocket Chocolate *Soniat Stage** * *11am-11:40am:* badoutfit *12:05-12:50pm:* Lapis *1:15-2:30pm:* Flow Tribe *2:55-3:40pm:* Mahmoud Chouki *4:05-4:50pm:* Lyla DiPaul *5:15-6:00pm:* Sweet Magnolia *Valence Stage* *11am-12pm:* Kodjo, Vaish, Tye Chris, Remie Rivel, Rosie's Haven *12:30-1:30pm:* Pinettes Brass Band *1:55-3:10pm:* Louis Michot & Swamp Magic *3:30-4:10pm:* The Dewdrops *4:20-5:00pm:* Lizette Camarena *5:10-5:50pm:* fish band! Free & Open to the Public More information at https://freretstreetfestival.org/ [1] [1] https://freretstreetfestival.org/
Slidell's Heritage Park (OUTDOORS)
Oct
31
NOLA Zydeco Fest ft. Tonio Armani, Jeffery Broussard & Nighttime Syndicate, Mike Broussard & Nu’Edition Zydeco + More!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 pm
October 31, 2026
*October 31-November 1st, 2026 |* The 6th Annual NOLA Zydeco Fest celebrates Louisiana Creole culture through live Zydeco music, dance, foodways, language, genealogy, family activities and immersive cultural experiences. *Saturday, Oct 31st* Saturday blends Louisiana Creole and Zydeco traditions with the energy, rhythms and cultural flavor of Greater New Orleans. The day will feature live Zydeco performances, the NOLA Zydeco Fest Gumbo Cook-Off, Mardi Gras Indian cultural programming, Family & Culture Corner experiences, more than 40 food, merchandise, artisan and community vendors, a special Trick or Trunk Car Show beginning at 4 p.m., Halloween-themed family fun and the Zydeco Fest Express from New Orleans to Slidell. Saturday’s music lineup includes *Jeremy Fruge and The Zydeco Hot Boys*, *J**effery Broussard & Nighttime Syndicate, Mike Broussard & Nu’Edition Zydeco, *and* Tonio Armani* *Sunday, November 1st * Sunday shifts the focus more deeply toward the traditional sounds, musicianship and dance traditions at the heart of Louisiana Creole culture. Programming will include live traditional Zydeco and Creole music, the Zydeco Dance Competition, the Creole Music Jam, Family & Culture Corner programming, cultural education and heritage experiences, food, artisans, more than 40 festival vendors and the Zydeco Fest Express. Sunday’s featured performers include *Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Alphonse Ardoin & the Zydeco Kingz, *and* Rusty Metoyer & Zydeco Krush * The Creole Music Jam will feature musicians including *Mark Ardoin, Jourdan Thibodeaux, Drake LeBlanc *and additional special participants. Among the Jam’s youngest performers will be *Caiman Richard*, age 5, the New Orleans Zydeco Foundation’s 2026 NOLA Zydeco Youth Grantee. Tickets $30 GA Day Pass | $55 GA Weekend Pass | VIP Packages Available | Free for Kids 12 & Under More information at https://nolazydecofest.com/ [1] [1] https://nolazydecofest.com/
HEY Coffee Co. on the Greenway
Oct
31
Valerie Sassyfras
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
31
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Paulie's
Oct
31
Jay Dufour & the Strange Gang
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Oct
31
The Rock & Roll Playhouse Presents: Music of The Beatles + More for Kids!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 05:00 pm
.Streaming Only
Oct
31
David Doucet
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 05:00 pm
October 31, 2026
Streaming URL: https://www.facebook.com/dfdoucet/ [1] [1] https://www.facebook.com/dfdoucet/
Community Farmers Market - Marigny (OUTDOORS)
Oct
31
Marcus Angeloni
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 05:00 pm
October 31, 2026
The Community Farmers Market in the Marigny is a* *nonprofit, volunteer-run, community-driven initiative that brings neighbors together to support local farmers, small businesses, and musicians. The Market features* live music every Saturday from 12-2pm.*
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
31
Gene’s Mini Music Machine
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
31
Ben Michaels & Jim Lockwood
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
31
Betsy Propane & The Accesories
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
31
Steve DeTroy Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Oct
31
The Rumpshakers
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 06:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
31
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 07:00 pm
d.b.a.
Oct
31
Young Lion Showcase
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 07:00 pm
30/90
Oct
31
Bangarang Peter
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Saenger Theatre
Oct
31
Disney's The Lion King : The Musical
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
31
Wendell Brunious & the Preservation Legacy Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
31
Twerk Thomson Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 07:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
31
32nd Anniversary Celebration ft. Arrowhead Jazz Band with Gladney, James Jordan & Tim Brown II
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
31
Stephen Walker N'em
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
Oct
31
Tropical Weather
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Oct
31
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Oct
31
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 08:15 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
31
Wendell Brunious & the Preservation Legacy Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 08:45 pm
Maple Leaf
Oct
31
Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes (Widespread Panic Pre-Show)
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Favela Chic
Oct
31
Dead Men Don't Play Jazz
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
31
Brian Wingard
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
31
Smoking TIme Jazz Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Oct
31
Sly Watts
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 09:30 pm
New Orleans Catholic Worker House
Oct
31
Sans Terre & Friends
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
31
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Rabbit Hole, The
Oct
31
The Dead Dance [An Early Halloween Party]
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
31
Bourbon Matinee Jazz Band with Chuck Brackman
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Kerry Irish Pub
Oct
31
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Oct
31
John Royen
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Domino Lounge, The
Oct
31
Phantom Freakout (Day 2) ft. Lisbon Girls, Dana Ives, Stew & More!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:30 pm
October 31, 2026
Phantom Freakout is a three-day independent music festival presented by Tuff Break [1] and The Domino on St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans. *Saturday October 31st @ The Domino Lounge * *5:30pm:* Tashi Delay *6:30pm:* Kelly Duplex *7:30pm:* Lisbon Girls *8:45-9:15pm:* Stew *10-10:45pm:* Dana Ives *11pm:* Puro Nola [1] https://wwoz.org/organizations/tuff-break-losers-lounge
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
31
The Andrew Salow Jazz Quartet
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Oct
31
Beyond the Veil ft. The Iceman Special, Flow Tribe, HollyRock & More!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
October 31, 2026
TRNSCND Presents: Beyond the Veil - Taking over The Broadside this Halloween for a multi-stage night of live music, bass, immersive visuals, art, and late-night energy. The outdoor stage will feature *The Iceman Special, Flow Tribe, HollyRock, *and* Flavia*, while the inside Bass Stage shifts into electronic music with *New Thousand, Wake An Blake, Two Tone Merigold, Balan, M3OWM1X, N2ishion, *and* DonD.* Throughout the property, guests will experience immersive visual elements, including an alleyway projection-mapping installation from DOHM Collective, along with local vendors and Halloween activations. Costumes are highly encouraged, and we'll also be hosting a $1,000 Halloween costume contest during the night. Tickets $25
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
31
Dukes of Dixieland
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Oct
31
Jamey St. Pierre
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
31
Matt Hayden & Lisa Bittick-Lowe + Hannah Kreiger-Benson & Natalie Mae
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Oct
31
Kortana
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Oct
31
Tuff Break Loser's Lounge
Oct
31
Phantom Freakout (Day 2) ft. Bad Stuff, Blue Widow, Kinky Vanilla & More!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
October 31, 2026
Phantom Freakout is a three-day independent music festival presented by Tuff Break and The Domino [1] on St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans. *Saturday October 31st @ Tuff Break* *6:00pm:* Kinky Vanilla *7:00pm:* Blone Noble *8-8:45pm:* Blue Window *8:45-10pm:* Bad Stuff *11pm:* DJ Candy Whiplash [1] https://wwoz.org/organizations/domino-lounge
BMC
Oct
31
Epic Funk Brass Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
31
Panorama Jazz Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
31
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
31
Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard - Bush
Oct
31
Jazz'n the Vines ft. SUN KIL MOON
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:30 pm
NOLA Brewing
Nov
01
Krewe of Shadows
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Nov
01
(S)Hadestown : A Burlesque Parody Musical
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Nov
01
Favela Chic
Nov
01
J.A.M. Brass Band
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Okay Bar
Nov
01
Community Print Shop Cover Show
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Nov
01
Gerald French Trio
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Siberia
Nov
01
Punk Black Halloween Fest
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Venue Vapaille
Nov
01
Uncut ft. DJ Batman + Halloween Costume Bash!
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Nov
01
The Hacks of the Maze + Daniel Louis and the Locomotive
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
November 1, 2026
*Doors 6pm | Show 7pm*
Music Box Village (OUTDOORS)
Nov
01
Quintron and Miss Pussycat + Louis Michot's Swamp Magic + Neal Todten
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
November 1, 2026
*Doors 6pm | Show 8-11pm* Halloween Night Party with Quintron & Miss Pussycat! This time with Louis Michot's Swamp Magic* *to open, and a special little something by Neal Todten. No show would be complete without an original puppet show by Miss. Pussycat. Tickets $20 | Ages 18+
Maison, The
Nov
01
The Kazzettes
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Nov
01
Donald Harrison's Quantum Leap Music Festival: New Orleans All-Stars Showcase
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
November 1, 2026
The Jazz & Blues Market and Nola to Nofo presents Donald Harrisons Quantum Leap Music Festival's New Orleans All-Stars Showcase *7pm: *Donald Harrison (alto sax), Deezle (producer/vocals/percussion), Erica Falls (vocals), Vasti Jackson (guitar/vocals), Tonya Boyd-Cannon (vocals), Joe Dyson (drums), Chris Severin (bass), Darrell Levigne (piano/keyboards), and Keenan McRea (guitar). *8:30-9:30pm:* Big Sam's Funky Nation *10:00-11:30pm:* The Chuck Brown Band *11:45pm -1:00am *DJ Antwigadee
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Nov
01
B Mac's Halloween Party – A Monster Mash! ft. The Chuck & Barrie Band
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
November 1, 2026
B Mac's Halloween Party – A Monster Mash! Featuring Live Music by the Chuck and Barrie Band (Island Music and Classic Rock) Plus, a Halloween Costume Competition!
Blue Nile
Nov
01
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Nov
01
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:30 am
Maple Leaf
Nov
01
Pocket Chocolate
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
True South
Nov
01
Stone Cold Hippies
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carrollton Station
Nov
01
Gravehuffer, Vacillator, Totem & More!
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
November 1, 2026
Gravehuffer, Vacillator, Totem, Offal Lettuce, and walkingonsunshine
Broadside, The
Nov
01
Andrew Jobin & Thick Smoke + Two-Step Dance Classes
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Nov
01
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Nov
01
DJ Twin Peaks Halloween Bash
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
Nov
01
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Nov
01
Jeremy Davenport
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Nov
01
The Blues Masters
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Nov
01
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Nov
01
Danny Rubio & the Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
LSU New Orleans - Lakefront Arena
Nov
01
Widespread Panic (Night 2)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Santos Bar
Nov
01
DJ Hunno
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Nov
01
Jordan Anderson
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Nov
01
Javier Olondo & AsheSon
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Nov
01
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 01:45 am
Tipitina's
Nov
01
DJ RQ Away : Lagniappe Halloween Edition
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
Nov
01
Brasshearts + Sunscape + Dizzy
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Nov
01
Brookiecita's Hexbreaker : Choreboys + Pressure Point
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
November 1, 2026
/DJ Show/
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Nov
01
Bean 'N The Boys
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Nov
01
Bar Redux
Nov
01
Halloween Dance Party with DJs Jumpcut & Johnny Vista
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Nov
01
Neonautica
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Nov
01
Fritzel's All Star Band with Jamil Sharif
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
Nov
01
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
Nov
01
Old Point Bar
Nov
01
Carson Station
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Holy Diver
Nov
01
Flesh Parade + Moral Disorder
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Nov
01
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Kid Chocolate with Midnight Burlesque
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:30 am
Favela Chic
Nov
01
Thee Tim Brown Arrangement
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
Nov
01
The James Martin Band
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Nov
01
Low Cut Connie
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Nov
01
Afrobeat NOLA
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Republic New Orleans
Nov
01
Emo Night: 9 Year Sadiversary ft. hey thanks., Dan the Lion, Snaxx & Lafource
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Nov
01
The Next Level Band
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Nov
01
Daft Disko
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
Nov
01
Lyndsey Smith
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Maison, The
Nov
01
DJ G Gerado
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Nov
01
Jordan Anderson
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Nov
01
(S)Hadestown : A Burlesque Parody Musical
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:30 am
BJ's Lounge
Nov
01
Quintron and Miss Pussycat Music Box Afterparty
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 03:30 am
Maple Leaf
Nov
01
Bloodkin with CR Groover : WSP Afterparty
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:00 am
Café Negril
Nov
01
Bon Bon Vivant Halloween Show & Costume Contest
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:00 am
Hi Ho Lounge
Nov
01
Hustle! with DJ Soul Sister
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:00 am
November 1, 2026
Since 2004 - Hustle! with DJ Soul Sister
New Marigny Theatre
Nov
01
Shadow Hours' 2026 Haunted House - Isles of the Damned ft. BLOWGUN & Miriam Hacksaw
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:00 am
November 1, 2026
Shadow Hours is an immersive, theatrical haunted house project, storytelling through puppetry, performance, sculpture, masks, practical effects, and classic analog techniques of illusion. Plus musical entertainment! Tickets $25
Snug Harbor
Nov
01
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Nov
01
Billy Iuso & Friends
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Nov
01
George Porter Jr. & His Runnin' Pardners
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:30 am
Southport Hall
Nov
01
Pollo Asado (Ween Tribute) : MOM's Halloween Ball
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:45 am
November 1, 2026
(Midnight Show)
Café Negril
Nov
01
(12:30am) Boot Juice
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:45 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Nov
01
(3AM) The Late Night Show: Halloween After Party with Dr. Jax & Tchoupo
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 04:45 am
November 1, 2026
*3-6AM *Late Night Show : Halloween After Party Tickets $10
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!
