French Quarter Events on Friday, October 17, 2025

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Bamboula's

Oct

City of New Orleans Riverboat

Oct

Bourbon Street Drinkery

Oct

Fritzel's Jazz Club

Oct

Spanish Plaza (OUTDOORS)

Oct

NOLA Funk Fest ft. Dumpstaphunk, The Neville Sons, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen + More!

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 06:00 pm

October 17, 2025

NOLA Funk Fest! Powered by the Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience *Friday Oct 17th - Sunday October 19th* *Entertainment Lineup for Friday 10/17:* *1pm: *Russell Batiste Jr. Memorial Second Line with The Original Pinettes Brass Band *2pm: *Soul Project *3pm: *Jamal Batiste Band *4pm: *Mississippi River Revival ft. Luther Dickinson, Stanton Moore, Big Sam, Rob Mercurio, Jake Eckert, Gregory Davis, Roger Lewis, Jennifer Hartswick, and River Eckert *5pm: *Erica Falls & Friends *6pm: *Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen *7pm: *The Neville Sons *8pm: *Dumpstaphunk: Dumpsta Plays Sly Tickets start at $56.36 (Single Day) More information at https://www.nolafunkfest.com/ [1] [1] https://www.nolafunkfest.com/

Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)

Oct

David Sigler

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 06:00 pm

Spotted Cat

Oct

Paradise Jazz Band

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:00 pm

30/90

Oct

Jeff Chaz Blues

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:00 pm

Café Negril

Oct

Mike De LaCerda Wildblues

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:00 pm

City of New Orleans Riverboat

Oct

The Steamboat Stompers

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:00 pm

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Oct

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration ft. Javier Gutierrez

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:00 pm

October 17, 2025

Bamboula's

Oct

Felipe Antonio Quintet

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:15 pm

Bourbon Street Drinkery

Oct

Angelica & The Selection

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:30 pm

October 17, 2025

Fritzel's Jazz Club

Oct

Mike Clement Jazz Band

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 07:30 pm

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Oct

Peter Harris Duo

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 08:00 pm

Maison, The

Oct

Nola Sweethearts

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 08:00 pm

21st Amendment

Oct

Big Joe Kennedy

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 08:00 pm

Mahogany Jazz Hall

Oct

Kid Chocolate & The Free P.O.C. Trio

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 08:00 pm

Deutsches Haus (OUTDOORS)

Oct

Oktoberfest ft. The Klaberheads + Wurst Case Scenario

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 09:00 pm

October 18, 2025

*Oktoberfest 2025!** October 10–11, 17–18, and 24–25, 2025 | *Fridays 4 p.m.–11 p.m. | Saturdays 1 p.m.–11 p.m. This year’s celebration features more than *800 kegs of beer*, with *20 brews on tap*—including imported classics from *Warsteiner, Paulaner, Spaten, Franziskaner, Hofbräu,* and *Bitburger*, alongside German-style craft creations from *Urban South Brewery*. Guests can also sample *10 German wines* and *22 flavors of schnapps*, plus traditional fare such as bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels, stuffed cabbage rolls, roasted nuts, and strudel. *Friday Oct 17th Entertainment Lineup* *4-6:15pm:* Wurst Case Scenario *7-10pm:* The Klaberheads *$*10 Admission | Free for children 12 and under

Press Room at The Eliza Jane Hotel

Oct

Or Shovaly Plus

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 09:00 pm

Rhorer Plaza (OUTDOORS) - Baton Rouge

Oct

Live After Five Concert Series ft. Phat Hat

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm

October 17, 2025

*5-8pm | *Live After Five Concert Series Fall 2025 Including live music, local food vendors, kids’ activities, and relaxing fun for the whole family! Free & Open to the Public More information at https://downtownbr.org/live-after-five/ [1] [1] https://downtownbr.org/live-after-five/

30/90

Oct

Scotty Yost & The Most

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Maison, The

Oct

Shotgun Jazz Band

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Preservation Hall

Oct

Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Oct

The Silver Lining Serenaders

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Old Point Bar

Oct

Javier Gutierrez

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Special Venue

Oct

HomeFest ft. Tonya Boyd-Cannon, DJ Captain Charles, DJ RQ Away & More!

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm

October 17, 2025

*Oct 17th 5-9pm & Oct 18th 10am-5pm |* HomeFest: A Festival Celebrating local history, culture, and commerce! *Location:* 2300, 2400 & 2500 Blocks of Bayou Road Featuring msuic, crafts, food, resources, wellness, children's activations, panel talks + more! Performances by Tonya Boyd-Cannon, DJ Captain Charles, DJ RQ Away, Where My Girls At? (Legatron Prime & DJ Jess), and DJ Raj Smoove. Shop the Free People's Farmer's Market! Free & Open to the Public | All Ages Welcome

Bratz Y'all

Oct

Margie Perez & Dean Zucchero

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Polo Club at Windsor Court Hotel

Oct

David Boeddinghaus

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30 pm

BMC

Oct

Jazz Band Ballers

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30 pm

d.b.a.

Oct

Dana Abbott

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Fritzel's Jazz Club

Oct

Sam Lobley Band

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Skeeta Hawk Brewing

Oct

The Living Room: A Songwriter Showcase ft. Paul Faith & More!

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Spotted Cat

Oct

New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Café Negril

Oct

Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Apple Barrel

Oct

Bubbles Brown

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Irene's

Oct

Monty Banks

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Little House, The

Oct

Valerie Sassyfras

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Lobby Lounge at JW Marriott

Oct

Raphael Bas

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Preservation Hall

Oct

Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:15 pm

Mandeville Trailhead (OUTDOORS)

Oct

Mandeville Live! Fall Concert Series ft. Jourdan Blue

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:30 pm

October 17, 2025

*6:30-8:30pm | *Mandeville Live! Free Friday Fall Concert Series at Mandeville Trailhead Guests are invited to pack their blankets, chairs and dancing shoes! Food trucks will provide food and drinks for purchase - please help keep the concerts free by supporting the vendors. Outside food, drinks, and coolers are not permitted. Free & Open to the Public More information at https://www.experiencemandeville.org/ [1] [1] https://www.experiencemandeville.org/

Bamboula's

Oct

Les Getrex & Creole Cooking

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:30 pm

North Star Theatre - Mandeville

Oct

Honey Island Swamp Band

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 am

Trinity Episcopal Church

Oct

Crescent City Chamber Music Festival ft. The Manhattan Chamber Players & Members of the LPO

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 am

October 18, 2025

*6pm Doors | 6:30pm Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A | 7pm Music* This historic collaboration of members of Ensemble-in-Residence the Manhattan Chamber Players and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra brings you a rare performance of the original version of Igor Stravinsky’s quirky, macabre, and virtuosic “L’Histoire du Soldat” (“A Soldier’s Tale”) for narrator, violin, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and double bass, led by acclaimed conductor Joshua Gersen. Free & Open to the Public More information at: https://crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com/free-public-concerts/ [1] [1] https://crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com/free-public-concerts/

Mahogany Jazz Hall

Oct

Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 am

Okay Bar

Oct

Collections + Chef Menteur + Ben BiPolaroid + Bright Cloud + Half Racoon

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 am

Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)

Oct

Willie Green III

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 am

National WWII Museum - BB's Stage Door Canteen

Oct

Josephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 am

MRB

Oct

Jenn Howard Duo

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 am

Blue Nile

Oct

The Caesar Brothers' Funk Box

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30 am

Jazz & Blues Market, The

Oct

Mother’s Finest

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30 am

Preservation Hall

Oct

Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30 am

Snug Harbor

Oct

Jason Marsalis Tribute to Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30 am

Bourbon Street Drinkery

Oct

Josh Benitez Band

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Maison, The

Oct

Single Malt Please

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Broadside

Oct

Bon Bon Vivant + Tracorum

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

30/90

Oct

Kyle Sharamitaro Band

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Maison Dupuy

Oct

Blues Night with Dominick Grillo & Another Day In Paradise

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Maple Leaf

Oct

Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain

Oct

Solid Harmony ft. Peter Harris, Yolanda Robinson, Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman & More!

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

October 18, 2025

Solid Harmony ft. Peter Harris, Yolanda Robinson, Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman, David Torkanowsky, and Nygel Anderson Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required

21st Amendment

Oct

Dr. Sick & The Late Greats

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Saenger Theatre

Oct

Peter Frampton

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Buffa's

Oct

Tuba Skinny

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton

Oct

Jeremy Davenport

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Holy Diver

Oct

Zoom & Wildcats

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:00 am

Preservation Hall

Oct

Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 01:45 am