French Quarter Events on Saturday, April 18, 2026
Café Beignet at The Sheraton
Apr
18
Trombone Slim & The Creole Trio
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Petite Clouet Café
Apr
18
Klezervation Hall + Swing a Trois + Hunter Burgamy Trio
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 03:00 pm
April 18, 2026
*10am:* Hunter Burgamy Trio *11am:* Swing a Trois *12pm:* Klezervation Hall
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
18
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans
Apr
18
Sugar Bear & The Jazz Cats
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
18
Aaron Levinson & Friends
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
Apr
18
New Orleans Spice Jazz Brunch Trio
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
18
Florida Street Blowhards
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Apr
18
Bayou Manouche
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
18
Bad Penny Pleasuremakers
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
18
Ben Michaels & Jim Lockwood
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Maison, The
Apr
18
NOLA Axe Men
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 06:00 pm
BK House & Gardens
Apr
18
Patio Planters Garden Concerts ft. André Bohren & Harry Hardin Duo
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Apr
18
The Rumpshakers
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 06:30 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
18
Miles Berry
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 06:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
18
Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
18
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Old Road Coffee Shop
Apr
18
Not Ya Typical “Art Market” ft. Thee PlayMateZ
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
April 18, 2026
*2-5pm | *Free & Open to the Public
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Apr
18
Big Joe Kennedy
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
18
Twerk Thomson Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans African American Museum
Apr
18
Saturdays @ NOAAM ft. Sha'Condria "Icon" Sibley + More!
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
April 18, 2026
*2-3pm:* Sha'Condria "Icon" Sibley
Saenger Theatre
Apr
18
SIX: The Musical
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
18
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
18
Wendell Brunious & The Preservation Legacy Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:30 pm
BK House & Gardens
Apr
18
Patio Planters Garden Concerts ft. Marc Paradis & John Paul Carmody
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 07:45 pm
Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Apr
18
Barrels on the Bayou New Orleans ft. Water Seed, Arséne DeLay & Charlie Wooton + More!
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
April 18, 2026
*Early Access & VIP Entry 3pm | General Admission 5pm * Pittsburgh based Barrel and Flow [1] are taking the good times south for Barrels on the Bayou! Featuring 30 Black breweries and collaborations, live music and art, and uniquely NOLA activations and experiences. Featuring performances by Water Seed, Arsene Delay & Charlie Wooton, Blvck Hippie, Bobbi Rae, J/O/E, Jerrica Knicole, Kctaylorsings, Legatron Prime, Mark Caesar, The Original Black Seminole Baby Dolls, SpeciàlK, and T-Ray & The Trendsetters. Tickets start at $150 (Early Access 3pm) | $100 GA (5pm Entry) | VIP $200 (3pm Entry) For more information visit https://barrelsonthebayou.com/ [2] [1] https://barrelandflow.com/ [2] https://barrelsonthebayou.com/
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
18
Stephen Walker N'em
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Apr
18
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
Apr
18
Andre Lovett Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
18
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 08:15 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
18
Wendell Brunious & The Preservation Legacy Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 08:45 pm
Maison, The
Apr
18
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Apr
18
Grayson Brockamp's Wildlife Duo
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 09:30 pm
April 18, 2026
*Doors 4:30pm | Show 5-6pm |* *Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Grayson Brockamp's Wildlife Duo Free & Open to the Public
Kingpin
Apr
18
George Kilby Jr. & The Healers
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
Apr
18
Tiffany Pollack & Peter Canavello
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
30/90
Apr
18
Antonia & The Scum Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
18
Lee Floyd Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bargeboard Nola
Apr
18
T.R.E.E. Fête ft. Handmade Moments, Lyla George & DJ C'estFunk
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 18, 2026
*5-10pm |* T.R.E.E. Fête: a NOLA environmental education non-profit FUNdraiser! Enjoy live music, poetry, a silent auction, seafood station, sparkle station, and more! *5pm:* DJ C'est Funk *6:30pm:* Lyla George *8pm:* Handmade Moments Free & Open to the Public (Donations Appreciated) More information at https://treetalk.org/treefete2026 [1] [1] https://treetalk.org/treefete2026
Preservation Hall
Apr
18
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
18
John Royen
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
18
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Apr
18
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
18
Sydney McMath, Natalie Mae, Hannah Kreiger-Benson & Lisa Bittick-Lowe
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Little House, The
Apr
18
Valerie Sassyfras
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Apr
18
Bon Bon Vivant
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Apr
18
Tuba Skinny
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Apr
18
Mother Ruckus
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
18
Panorama Jazz Band
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Three Muses
Apr
18
Preservation Hall
Apr
18
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Fillmore, The
Apr
18
The Amity Affliciton + August Burns Red
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
18
Johnny Mastro Blues
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30 pm
1931 Lounge at Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Apr
18
Professor Craig Adams – Festival & Friends Kickoff
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
19
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Apr
19
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
MRB
Apr
19
Bogue Chitto
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
Apr
19
Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
19
Matt Booth
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Favela Chic
Apr
19
Delvin & The Shades
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Abita Springs Town Hall
Apr
19
Abita Opry House Presents: The Bad Penny Pleasuremakers, James McCkaskey Rhythm Band & More!
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 19, 2026
*Doors 5:45pm | Show 7-9pm |* Abita Springs Opry Concert Series presents the Bad Penny Pleasuremakers, The Get Along Gang, James McCkaskey Rhythm Band, and Sunny Side Jazz Band All seats reserved. Tickets $20
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Apr
19
Dana Abbott Band
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
19
Chuck Redd Vibes Quartet with Jason Marsalis
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
April 19, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm* Tickets $46.95 | Ages 13+
Preservation Hall
Apr
19
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
Saenger Theatre
Apr
19
SIX: The Musical
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
30/90
Apr
19
Hotline
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
19
Rivershack Tavern
Apr
19
Johnny J. & The Hitmen
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
19
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
19
Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Original Nite Cap, The
Apr
19
Blue Velvet Revue with The Austin Silly Bunch
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
19
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 19, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar & Gerald Watkins Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
21st Amendment
Apr
19
James Beaumont Quartet
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Schooner Saloon, The
Apr
19
Shawn Williams & Omari Neville
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Dupuy
Apr
19
Maison, The
Apr
19
St. Julien X
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Apr
19
Jeremy Davenport
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Apr
19
DJ RQ Away
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Domino Lounge, The
Apr
19
Dusty Santamaria’s Vinyl Release Party + Little Death + The Bruisey Pete Band
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 19, 2026
Dusty Santamaria’s Vinyl Release Party featuring Little Death, The Bruisey Pete Band, and Dusty Santamaria Band playing the new record, “High Art, Heavy Trash."
Jazz Playhouse
Apr
19
Buffa's
Apr
19
Manu Gomez Band
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Tipitina's
Apr
19
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Apr
19
After Party Band
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
Apr
19
Nanci Zee Trio
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
19
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 01:45 am
Okay Bar
Apr
19
Tonya Record Release + Caspa
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
19
Fritzel's All Star Band with Jamil Sharif
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Howlin' Wolf - The Porch
Apr
19
Barrels on the Bayou After Party ft. Hot 8 Brass Band + DJ FTK
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 19, 2026
*9pm-1am* | Barrels on the Bayou After Party ft. Hot 8 Brass Band + DJ FTK Tickets $19.09 | Ages 18+
Dos Jefes
Apr
19
Wolfe Johns Blues Band
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Apr
19
Holy Diver
Apr
19
No Love, The Nancies, Ill Funeral & STGMA
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Apr
19
Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
No Dice
Apr
19
Bar Redux
Apr
19
Caffeinated Spider ft. DJ Jumpcut + DJ Johnny Vista
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 19, 2026
Playing 70’s - 90’s and beyond! Free & Open to the Public
Banks Street Bar
Apr
19
Donny's Demeanor + Dos Flamas + Coworkers
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
St. Roch Tavern
Apr
19
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
19
Bean 'N The Boys
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Apr
19
Kumasi
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Muses
Apr
19
Trombone Charlotte
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Apr
19
Sierra Green
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
19
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Andrew Baham with Midnight Burlesque
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
April 19, 2026
Brothers Three Lounge
Apr
19
Reed Lightfoot
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Apr
19
Joey Houck
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
19
Chuck Redd Vibes Quartet with Jason Marsalis
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
April 19, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 9:30pm* Tickets $46.95 | Ages 13+
Santos Bar
Apr
19
Sub-Division (Joy Division tribute) with the Violent Pixies
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 19, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm*
Arora
Apr
19
Supertask
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
Apr
19
Zena Moses
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
Apr
19
Paggy Prine & Southern Soul
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
19
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 19, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar & Gerald Watkins Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
d.b.a.
Apr
19
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
Apr
19
Dr. Sick & The Late Greats
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
19
Afrobeat NOLA
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Apr
19
The Next Level Band
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
30/90 - Upstairs
Apr
19
DJ Torch
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Apple Barrel
Apr
19
Smoky Greenwell Blues Band
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:30 am
30/90
Apr
19
The Soulcial Club
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
19
Brats
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maison, The
Apr
19
DJ Dot Dunnie
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Apr
19
Anna Q & The Unmentionables
Sunday, April 19, 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!
