French Quarter Events on Friday, May 1, 2026
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - Dutch Alley
May
01
Johnette Downing
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
01
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
01
New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Miss River at Four Seasons Hotel
May
01
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
01
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 05:30 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
01
Victoria Amato & Jim Lockwood
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
01
David Sigler
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
01
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
01
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 07:00 pm
30/90
May
01
Personal Space
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
01
Felipe Antonio Quarteto
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Café Negril
May
01
Blackdog
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
01
Sam Friend Jazz Band
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 07:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
01
Kyle Cripps
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison, The
May
01
Nola Sweethearts
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
May
01
Josh Benitez Band
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
May
01
Big Joe Kennedy Duo
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
01
Khris Royal Trio
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 08:30 pm
Old Point Bar
May
01
Rick Trolsen
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
01
Don Cook & Chris Roberts
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
May
01
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Maison, The
May
01
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
30/90
May
01
Decaturadio
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
01
David Boeddinghaus
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
01
Irene's
May
01
Monty Banks
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Gasa Gasa
May
01
Belly Up Book Release with 7 Live Bands
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 1, 2026
*Doors 5pm | Show 6pm* Proceeds benefit NOWCRJ Tickets $10 GA | All Ages
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
01
Sam Lobley Band
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Second Line Brewing
May
01
Craig Cortello, The “Canine Crooner”
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
May
01
Pat O'Brien's
May
01
Ben Michaels, Lisa Bittick-Lowe, Matt Hayden & Hannah Kreiger-Benson
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
01
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
May
01
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
May
01
Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
May
01
24th Annual Bayou Rendezvous ft. The Rumble with Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Polyrhythmics, Big Chief Juan Pardo with Jojo Herman + More!
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
May 1, 2026
*6:30PM-7:30AM | *24th Annual Bayou Rendezvous Benefiting The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic - Nine Bands On Two Simultaneous Stages. Thirteen Hours Of Live Music Bliss! *Outdoor Stage* *6:30pm:* Dj Logic (Spinning In Between Sets) *7:00pm:* River Eckert Band *9:00pm:* Big Chief Juan Pardo & Special Guest Jojo Hermann *11:00pm:* The Rumble Ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Artist At Large - Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz *Indoor Stage* *9:30pm:* Sgt. Splendor *11:30pm:* Eddie Roberts, Dj Logic, Deshawn "D'vibes" Alexander, Alvin Ford Jr., Norwood Fisher, & Special Guests *1:30am:* Eric Krasno, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter *3:30am:* Polyrhythmics *5:30am:* Sunrise Breakfast Jam Artist At Large - Adryon De Leon Tickets start at $48.54 Early Bird
Mandeville Trailhead (OUTDOORS)
May
01
Mandeville Live ft. Soul Revival
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
May 1, 2026
*6:30-8:30pm |* Mandeville Live! Free Concert Series Open to All /No outside food, drinks, or ice chests /
Bamboula's
May
01
Les Getrex & Creole Cookin'
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Domino Sound Record Shack
May
02
Truth Be Told Brass Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Trinity Episcopal Church
May
02
Krewe de Voix Chamber Choir presents Schutz German Requiem
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 2, 2026
Donations accepted at the door
Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou (OUTDOORS)
May
02
Lily Unless & The If Onlys
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Orleans Jazz Museum
May
02
Masakowski Family Album Release Party
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Rivershack Tavern
May
02
Christian Serpas Duo
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
02
Leroy Jones Trio
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Tulane University - Dixon Hall
May
02
USAF "Airmen of Note"
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 2, 2026
US Airforce Band "Airmen of Note" Concert For more information and free ticket registration, patrons can visit: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/usafband/the-usaf-band-s-airmen-of-note-live-in-new-orleans [1] [1] https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/usafband/the-usaf-band-s-airmen-of-note-live-in-new-orleans
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
May
02
Nell Simmons Bradley
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
May
02
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm |* Lost Bayou Ramblers are the only band that captures Louisiana’s French Cajun music quite like this, twisting tradition into a psychedelic, punky, high-energy sound that feels both timeless and thrillingly new. Tickets start at $30.25 Advanced GA | $36.30 Day of Show GA | Ages 21+
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
02
Willie Green III
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Okay Bar
May
02
New Orleans Noise Fest '26 ft. letmeinyourhouse, walkingonsunshine, Rachie Kim & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 2, 2026
New Orleans Noise Fest '26 ft. letmeinyourhouse + walkingonsunshine + Rachie Kim + Age of Ouroboros + Loem + PLANKLENGTH + Shining Fields + Kid Indigo + Princess Jellyfish + Eris D.A. + tribut to YOKO
Jazz Playhouse
May
02
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye on Vocals
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:30 am
May 2, 2026
Marigny Opera House
May
02
Maggie Koerner & Friends ft. Claire Givens & Mopodna, Lyla George, and Olivia Barnes
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:30 am
May 2, 2026
**Performances at 7:30PM** General Admission: $40 | VIP (ground near stage) - $50 | VIP (front 2 rows of chairs) - $60
Vaughan's Lounge
May
02
Tuba Skinny + New Orleans Jazz Vipers
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
30/90
May
02
Half Shell Boogie
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
May
02
Funk Monkey ft. Arséne DeLay
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
May
02
Cole Williams
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
02
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
02
Jason Marsalis' Tribute to Ellis Marsalis with Guests Jon Cowherd & Victor Goines
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Schooner Saloon, The
May
02
Shawn Williams
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
NOLA Brewing
May
02
Life Is A Carnival - A Tribute to the Band Performed by HollyRock
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carrollton Station
May
02
Jeff Fest ft. The Desert Nudes + Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* $15 Advanced | $20 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Banks Street Bar
May
02
Hotel Burgundy + My Beloved
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
02
Dan Penn + Spooner Oldham
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $57.27 Advanced GA | Ages 18+
Holy Diver
May
02
Rik Slave’s DarkLounge Ministries
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Creole Gardens Roadhouse
May
02
Mitch Woods Club 88
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
02
Scott Sharrard with Fred Tackett, John "Papa" Gros, Marc Stone & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 6pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $41.80
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
02
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 2, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Gerald Watkins Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
21st Amendment
May
02
Dr. Sick & The Late Greats
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
May
02
Pocket Aces Brass Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Music Box Village (OUTDOORS)
May
02
George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners with the James Marcinek Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $39.20 Adult | $20.17 Children (3-10yo)
May Baily's Place
May
02
Bayou Manouche
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:30 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
02
Sonny Landreth + Dustin Gaspard
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 01:30 am
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
02
Bean 'N The Boys
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
May
02
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
May
02
The 1st Annual Later Alligator Ball ft. Eddie 9V, Rebirth Brass Band & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 2, 2026
Fest by Nite Party | The 1st Annual Later Alligator Ball Combine Eddie's searing approach to blues and N'awlins legends, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band's fiery sound and you have the first edition of Later Alligator. Add in John Hollier and the Reverie and Nether Hour and Zita late night in the Den, and you've got yourself a Fest by Nite party with special guests and more! Tickets $25 GA | Ages 18+
No Dice
May
02
Alexis & The Sanity + A.J. Haynes
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $13 | Ages 21+
Saenger Theatre
May
02
An Evening with Wilco
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
House of Blues
May
02
Robert Cray Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 2, 2026
Fest After Dark 2026 *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Ages 18+
Fillmore, The
May
02
Samantha Fish & Tab Benoit
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm |* Fest after Dark Tickets start at $54 | All Ages Welcome
Orpheum Theater
May
02
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
02
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
May
02
Kerry Irish Pub
May
02
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Joy Theater
May
02
The Heavyweights with Special Guest Oteil Burbridge
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 8pm | show 9pm |* Fest By Nite The Heavyweights with Oteil Burbridge, Robert "Sput" Searight, Eric Krasno, and Cory Henry Tickets start at $52.10
Tipitina's
May
02
Galactic ft. Jelly Joseph + Gitkin
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
May
02
Eric Lindell
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bar Redux
May
02
Dos Jefes
May
02
Jazz Playhouse
May
02
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye on Vocals
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 2, 2026
Siberia
May
02
Rotary Downs
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm |* Rotary Downs Celebrating Twenty Year Anniversary of /Chained to the Chariot/ With special guests Tiffany Lamson (Shania Twain, Givers), Cory Schultz (Where Y'acht), and Jeremy & Bradly (Big Light) Tickets $10 | Ages 21+
BJ's Lounge
May
02
Joel Savoy's Cajun Merry Go Round ft. The Holiday Playgirls, Jesse Lege, Kelli Jones & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Café Istanbul
May
02
Melvin Seals & JGB with Special Guest Donald Harrison Jr.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:30 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 9:30pm* | Poolside Presents: 2026 Café Istanbul Nightfest Melvin Seals is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. The band includes John Kadlecik, John-Paul McLean & Jeremy Hoenig. Tickets $65 | All Ages
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
May
02
Sean Riley
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
02
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton with Midnight Burlesque
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 02:30 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
02
Maple Leaf
May
02
James Brown Tribute with The New Orleans Soul Stars ft. Tony Hall
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
Avenue Pub
May
02
Snug Harbor
May
02
Jason Marsalis' Tribute to Ellis Marsalis with Guests Jon Cowherd & Victor Goines
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
May
02
Higher Heights
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
Saturn Bar
May
02
Una Noche de Musica Latina with La Tran K
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
Republic New Orleans
May
02
Earth Wind & Power ft. Mark Lettieri, Skerik, Peter Levin & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 2, 2026
13th Annual Nolafunk Series during Jazz Fest /Earth Wind & Power/ featuring Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy, Fearless Flyers), Skerik (Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade), Peter Levin (Blind Boys of Alabama), Alex Wasily (Dumpstaphunk), Courtney Smith (formerly of The Nth Power), Kanika Moore (TAUK Moore), Shira Elias (Cool Cool Cool), and more! Tickets $66.31 GA ($49.50 + Fees) | Ages 21+
d.b.a.
May
02
Robin Barnes Album Release Show
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 9:30am | Show 10pm *| Festin' on Frenchmen 26' : Late Night After Dark on Frenchmen Street ft. Robin Barnes Album Release Show! Tickets $25.50 Advanced | Ages 21+
Spotted Cat
May
02
James Martin Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
May
02
Resurrection Goth Night with DJs Mange, EveHill & Kacey Chaos
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
May
02
Bettis + 3rd Degree Brass Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
02
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 2, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Gerald Watkins Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
3 One One 6
May
02
COUCHES presents: Marcus Machado & Friends play Hendrix & P-Funk
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:30 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 10:30pm |* Internationally renowned guitarist & bandleader, Marcus Machado, leads TWO all-star bands to pay tribute to Jimi Hendrix and Parliament Funkadelic. JIMI SET (*10:30pm-12am*) Power Of Soul Trio ft. Marcus Machado, Bru Bruser & Eric Bolivar PFUNK SET (*1-2:30am+*) Souljas of PFunk ft. Marcus Machado, Bru Bruser, DVibes, Ten Spencer, Danny Abel, Aurélien Barnes, Thomas Glass + special guests Garrett "Starchild Jr." Shider & Greg Thomas of Parliament Funkadelic Tickets $25
Chickie Wah Wah
May
02
Ravi Coltrane
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:30 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 10:30pm* Tickets $51.62 Advanced GA | $93.23 Stage Front Table Seating (Seats 4) | $75.25 Side Table Seating (Seats 4) | Ages 18+
Blue Nile
May
02
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:30 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 9:30pm | Show 10:30pm* 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers Tickets $30 Advanced | $35 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Holy Diver
May
02
Pressure Beat with DJs Shabbakano, Doubleplus & Special Guest Anant Pradhan of The Skatalites
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:30 am
May 2, 2026
Maison, The
May
02
Timmy Golds
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90
May
02
Night To Forget
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
02
WBeez ft. Wil Blades, Will Bernard & Otis McDonald
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:00 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 11pm |* 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents WBeez featuring Wil Blades, Will Bernard, Otis McDonald Tickets $20 Advanced | $25 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Rabbit Hole, The
May
02
Felix Martin: Hot Chip DJ Set with HOLLAGRAM & DJ87
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:00 am
May 2, 2026
Get loose as the electronic mogul from Hot Chip jumps behind the decks for an extended Hot Chip DJ set of deep, left-field grooves, disco, house, and electronic cuts that keep the floor moving. Joined by local artists HOLLAGRAM and DJ87. Tickets $36.30 Advanced GA | $48.40 GA Day of Show | Ages 21+
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
02
Maple Leaf
May
02
(1am) Gator Blaq with Terence Higgins, Cass Falconer, Eric Johanson & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:45 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
02
(1am) Papa Mali's Shantytown Underground
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 12:30am | Show 1am* (Late Fri 5/1, Technically 5/2) Tickets $32.61 Advanced GA | Ages 18+
d.b.a.
May
02
(2am) Rosie's d.b.a. Getdown ft. Roosevelt Collier, Big Sam, Alvin Ford Jr. & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 1:30am | Show 2-4am*(technically 5/2) | Festin' on Frenchmen 26' : Late Night After Dark on Frenchmen Street ft. Rosie's d.b.a. Getdown ft. Roosevelt Collier, Big Sam, Alvin Ford Jr., Taz, Weedie Braimah, Kevin Scott + More! Tickets $37.24 Advanced | Ages 21+
Tipitina's
May
02
(2am) Neal Francis
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 1am | Show 2am* (Late Show Friday Night/Early Saturday Morning)
Blue Nile
May
02
(1am) lespecial with Special Guest Mike Dillon
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 2, 2026
*Doors 9:30pm | Show 10:30pm* (Technically Early Saturday Morning) 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents lespecial: Tentacle Difficulties Tour with special guest Mike Dillon Tickets $25 Advanced | $30 Day of Show | Ages 21+
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!
