French Quarter Events on Sunday, April 12, 2026
Memorial Park (OUTDOORS) - Ponchatoula
Apr
12
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival ft. Rouge Krewe, Swampland Revival, The Drunk Uncles & More!
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 02:00 pm
April 12, 2026
2026 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival *| **Friday April 10th (11am-8pm) | Saturday April 11th (9am-8pm) | Sunday April 12th (9am-6pm)* A three-day celebration filled with time-honored traditions, amazing food and drinks, live music, rides, and loads of family fun! Since 1972, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival has attracted visitors from near and far to celebrate local strawberry farmers, non-profits, and this special community, flourishing into the largest free harvest festival in the state of Louisiana. *Sun 4/12 Entertainment Lineup:* *North Stage* *9-10am:* Riverside Revival Band *11am-12:45pm:* Southland Band *1:30-3:30pm:* No Idea Band *4-6pm:* Rouge Krewe *South Stage* *10:45-12:15pm:* The Drunk Uncles *1-3pm:* Peyton Falgoust Band *3:30-5:30pm:* Swampland Revival Free & Open to the Public More information at https://www.lastrawberryfestival.com/ [1] [1] https://www.lastrawberryfestival.com/
PJ's Coffeehouse - Canal
Apr
12
John Rankin
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 02:00 pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Apr
12
Peace Mass with Matt Lemmler & St Mark’s Choir
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
Apr
12
New Orleans Spice Jazz Brunch Trio
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Buffa's
Apr
12
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
12
Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans
Apr
12
Sugar Bear & The Jazz Cats
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 04:00 pm
100 Men Hall - Bay St. Louis
Apr
12
Johnny Sansone Band ft. John Fohl & Tom Worrell
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
12
Them Jaywalkers
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Abita Springs Trailhead (OUTDOORS)
Apr
12
Abita Springs Busker Festival ft. T Marie & Bayou Juju + More!
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 04:00 pm
April 12, 2026
*11am-7pm |* Thirteenth annual Abita Springs Busker Festival! A busker is a street performer who works for tips, and the busker festival brings in some of the very best musicians from the New Orleans and surrounding areas each year. It was established to preserve and present Louisiana roots music and has grown in popularity with each passing year. */It is not, however, an opportunity for busking*/ - It is a concert/festival sponsored by the Abita Springs Opry and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival & Foundation, Inc. Free & Open to the Public More information at https://www.trailheadmuseum.org/busker-festival [1] [1] https://www.trailheadmuseum.org/busker-festival
Spotted Cat
Apr
12
Monty Banks
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Longue Vue House and Gardens (OUTDOORS)
Apr
12
Ragtime Day Garden Party ft. Opera Creole & More!
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 06:00 pm
April 12, 2026
*1-3:30pm |* Ragtime Day NOLA is a celebration of ragtime music and dance in New Orleans, past and present. Attendees will enjoy a special performances from Opera Creole, New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, plus the Silver Swan Ragtime Quartet in a very rare appearance! Dance lessons from Walter Nelson will be included. You will be greeted with a complimentary glass of prosecco and there will be a cash bar for additional beverage purchases. You will also have an opportunity to briefly tour the house during intermission. Tickets $55 GA | $50 Members
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Apr
12
Who Fab Fest ft. Mia Borders, BJ So Cole, Ever More Nest & More!
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 06:00 pm
April 12, 2026
*1-5pm **|* Experience the first annual Who Fab Fest, a celebration of New Orleans' LGBTQ+ music and culture! The New Orleans Pride Center is holding the first annual Who Fab Fest, with a lineup of music, drag, and more, including Mia Borders, BJ So Cole, Ever More Nest, Drugstore Lipstick, Laveau Contraire, Kozmik, Malaysia Ravor Black, and more. There will be local food, artist, and artisan vendors to help represent the many ways the LGBTQ+ community's cultural creativity brings color and joy to the world. This event is open to all ages and there will be activities for the young ones on site. Who Fab Festival is a fundraiser for the New Orleans Pride Center, Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ community center. Tickets Start at $20 (Early Bird) | $30 GA
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
12
Marty Peters Band
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
12
Cristen Spencer
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Apr
12
Decaturadio
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
12
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
12
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
12
Bamboula's
Apr
12
Laura Doyle Quartet
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
12
Leroy Jones & The Preservation Legacy Band
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
12
21st Amendment
Apr
12
Maison, The
Apr
12
Silver Lining Serenaders
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Orpheum Theater
Apr
12
Handyman Hal
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:00 pm
April 12, 2026
*Doors 2pm | Show 3pm* | Handyman Hal is rolling into town on his “awesome tool vehicle” for a fun-filled adventure! Join Hal for songs, surprises, and silly moments as he builds a secret project with cool tools, special guests, and help from you! Sing and dance to hits like “tools are cool” and “the awesome song,” and brace yourself when a wild science experiment unleashes dino-sized chaos! It's a high-energy show packed with awesome fun for the whole family! Tickets start at $35.50
BMC
Apr
12
Deej & Mother Ruckus
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:00 pm
30/90
Apr
12
Funhouse
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Okay Bar (OUTDOORS)
Apr
12
Crawfish Boil! with Rose Vaughn Band, Jean Bertrand & Amy Scher
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Okay Bar
Apr
12
Irish Folk Jam
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
12
Leroy Jones & The Preservation Legacy Band
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 08:45 pm
Bratz Y'all
Apr
12
Les Getrex & Dean Zucchero
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Three Muses
Apr
12
Josh Smith
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Snug Harbor
Apr
12
Anna Laura Quinn
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 09:30 pm
April 12, 2026
*Doors 4:30pm | Show 5-6pm |* *Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Anna Laura Quinn Free & Open to the Public
Special Venue
Apr
12
Music On The Bayou! ft. John Rankin & Gregg Hill.
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 12, 2026
*Location:* The Blue Bridge on Bayou St. John (Moss & Harding) Music On The Bayou! ft. John Rankin & Gregg Hill By popular request! Bring your own chair and whatever you want to drink.
Preservation Hall
Apr
12
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
12
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Café Negril
Apr
12
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Tipitina's
Apr
12
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
12
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
12
David Boeddinghaus
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
12
Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:30 pm
BMC
Apr
12
Better Late Than Jake
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
Apr
12
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Apr
12
Paradise Jazz Band
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
Apr
12
Open Mic Hosted by Black Flame & DML
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
12
Treme Brass Band
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
Apr
12
Andre Lovett
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
12
Caesars Superdome
Apr
12
The Hondo Rodeo Fest ft. Creed + Bailey Zimmerman
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
April 12, 2026
The Hondo Rodeo Fest celebrates the spirit of the West by bringing together the best in rodeo, music, and Western culture under one brand. The festival features world-class athletes, top-tier artists, and a rodeo family that welcomes everyone who loves the Western way of life. Enjoy the Hondo Street Festival, a rodeo competition, and a full concert each night! Sunday Tickets start at $75.73
Maple Leaf
Apr
12
School of Rock Adult Bands
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maple Leaf
Apr
12
School of Rock Adult Bands
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
12
Big Joe Kennedy
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
Apr
12
Sam Price Trio
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
12
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
13
The New Orleans Jazz Vipers
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Apr
13
Randy Jackson Acoustic
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Okay Bar
Apr
13
Daybreak, WaunBand, Daiquiri Rene Jones
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
Apr
13
Matt Gumley
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
13
Gumbo Funk
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
13
Noah Young
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
13
The Leroy Marshall Band
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:15 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
13
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:30 am
Toulouse Theatre
Apr
13
Jen & The Fixins Band with the Open Mic from Hell
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
13
Southern Nights Songwriter Series ft. Shawan Rice, Johanna Rose & Dusky Waters
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:30 am
April 13, 2026
Southern Nights Songwriter Series at Snug Harbor: Presented by BlackAmericana Fest April 12th @ 7:30 & 9:30pm features* Shawan Rice, Johanna Rose & Dusky Waters*
21st Amendment
Apr
13
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Apr
13
Sunday Swing with the Audrey LeCrone Band
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Broadside
Apr
13
Hole Dweller + Apoxupon + Tertoma + Nonlethal Weapons
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
Apr
13
Ms Betty Shirley
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
13
Fritzel's All Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
Apr
13
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
13
Preservation Hall
Apr
13
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 01:45 am
BJ's Lounge
Apr
13
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
Café Negril
Apr
13
The Next Level Band
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Apr
13
Kat Kiley
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
St. Roch Tavern
Apr
13
Balkan Night
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Apr
13
J.A.M Brass Band
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
Apr
13
Pat Casey & The New Sound
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maison, The
Apr
13
30/90
Apr
13
Manic Mixtape
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
Apr
13
Call Me Spinster with Alva Leah, Bon Bon Vivant, and Shape
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
Celebration Hall
Apr
13
Big 6 Brass Band
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
d.b.a.
Apr
13
The Jump Hounds
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
13
Southern Nights Songwriter Series ft. Shawan Rice, Johanna Rose & Dusky Waters
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:30 am
April 13, 2026
Southern Nights Songwriter Series at Snug Harbor: Presented by BlackAmericana Fest April 12th @ 7:30 & 9:30pm features* Shawan Rice, Johanna Rose & Dusky Waters*
Blue Nile
Apr
13
Street Legends Brass Band
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 02:30 am
Santos Bar
Apr
13
One Night In New Orleans ft. DJs Beautato, Starr Noir, Hot Knobbin' Gristle & Cole Grey
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 03:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
Apr
13
Hot 8 Brass Band
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 03:30 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!
