French Quarter Events on Friday, January 2, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
Jan
02
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 05:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - Dutch Alley
Jan
02
Johnette Downing
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Jan
02
Shawan Rice
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jan
02
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 06:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Jan
02
Ranger Jade Perdue
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Jan
02
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 08:00 pm
30/90
Jan
02
Spotted Cat
Jan
02
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jan
02
Sam Friend Jazz Band
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 08:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Jan
02
Preservation All-Stars
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 08:30 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Jan
02
Women Of The Hour
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 08:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Jan
02
Ravee Treesaksesakoon Duo
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Jan
02
Nola Sweethearts
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jan
02
Khris Royal Trio
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Jan
02
Preservation All-Stars
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 09:45 pm
Preservation Hall
Jan
02
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
Jan
02
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
Jan
02
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Jan
02
Or Shovaly Plus
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:30 pm
January 2, 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. The band will play as an organ trio with two horns featuring: Or Shovaly (guitar), Andrew Salow (keys) Adam Everett (Drums) Evan Oberla (trombone) Kyle Lankton (Sax)
BMC
Jan
02
Jazz Band Ballers
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jan
03
Woodis/Lange Band
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Spotted Cat
Jan
03
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Jan
03
Dukes of Dixieland
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Broadside
Jan
03
Chazzy New Year with The Tin Men + The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
January 3, 2026
*Doors 5pm | Show 6-8pm* It is a Chazzy New Year! Sets from both Tin Men and The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio. This is an all ages show on the inside stage at The Broadside. The Nikkei Izakaya kitchen opens at 5pm for dining pleasure. Free & Open to the Public
d.b.a.
Jan
03
Michael Watson & The Alchemy
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Café Negril
Jan
03
Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
Jan
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:15 am
Okay Bar
Jan
03
Chris Vincent + Naomie April + Paul Faith + CVMRATS
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
January 3, 2026
Lori Tequila House, The
Jan
03
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jan
03
Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
NOLA Brewing
Jan
03
The RiverBenders
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Blue Nile
Jan
03
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 01:30 am
Snug Harbor
Jan
03
Storyville Stompers: Annual Birthday Tribute to Wesley Schmidt
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jan
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 01:30 am
30/90
Jan
03
AdoSoul & The Tribe
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Holy Diver
Jan
03
Rik Slave’s DarkLounge Ministries
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Jan
03
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maison Dupuy
Jan
03
Blues Night with The Andy J Forest Treeaux
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Buffa's
Jan
03
Cole Williams
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
Jan
03
The Good Enough Band & Friends
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maison, The
Jan
03
Krewe Debauchery
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Jan
03
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
January 3, 2026
Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Jan
03
Josh Benitez Band
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May Baily's Place
Jan
03
Bayou Manouche
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:30 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Jan
03
Jonathon 'Boogie' Long
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jan
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 02:45 am
Kerry Irish Pub
Jan
03
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Jan
03
Maple Leaf
Jan
03
Queen’s Balls 2026 with Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
January 3, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm*
BMC
Jan
03
Smoky Greenwell Blues Band
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jan
03
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Snug Harbor
Jan
03
Storyville Stompers: Annual Birthday Tribute to Wesley Schmidt
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:30 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Jan
03
Shawan Rice
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jan
03
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton with Midnight Burlesque
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 03:30 am
Dos Jefes
Jan
03
Sax in the City with Tom Fitzpatrick
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile
Jan
03
Spotted Cat
Jan
03
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Jan
03
Strange Roux
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
Santos Bar
Jan
03
Resurrection Goth Night with DJs Mange, EveHill & Kacey Chaos
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
d.b.a.
Jan
03
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Jan
03
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
January 3, 2026
Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Café Negril
Jan
03
Higher Heights
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90
Jan
03
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Jan
03
Nina Hungerland & Family
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 05:00 am
Maison, The
Jan
03
DJ Dot Dunnie
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 05:00 am
Republic New Orleans
Jan
03
Rewind : 2010s Edition ft. NOINIM + DJ G
Saturday, January 3, 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!
