French Quarter Events on Saturday, May 2, 2026
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
02
Bamboula's
May
02
Aaron Levinson & Friends
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
02
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
May
02
New Orleans Spice Jazz Brunch Trio
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
02
Sugar Bear & The Jazz Cats
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
May
02
Bayou Manouche
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
02
Bad Penny Pleasureamakers
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Maison, The
May
02
Nola Axemen
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
02
Miles Berry
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
02
Steve DeTroy Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
02
Ben Michaels & Jim Lockwood
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
May
02
The Rumpshakers
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 06:30 pm
30/90
May
02
Anne Elise & The Swamp Circus
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
02
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
02
Big Joe Kennedy
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
02
Twerk Thomson Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
02
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 07:15 pm
d.b.a.
May
02
Young Lion Showcase
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 07:30 pm
May 2, 2026
Nurturing the next wave of New Orleans sound — DBA opens its stage to young musicians stepping into their own. Come witness tomorrow’s legends in the making. Crawfish Boil by Gourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy Free & Open to the Public
21st Amendment
May
02
Andy Forest
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
02
Stephen Walker N'em
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
May
02
Andre Lovett Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
02
John Royen
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 08:00 pm
True South
May
02
Patrick Cooper & Mark Carroll
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
May
02
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Café Beignet on Royal
May
02
Bob Macy
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
May
02
Karen Shiraishi Duo
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
02
Chip Wilson & Joshua Smith
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm
30/90
May
02
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
02
Bourbon Matinee Jazz Band with Chuck Brackman
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Batture Riviera (OUTDOORS)
May
02
New Orleans Noise Fest '26 ft. Zeena Knife, ladybugpopstar, Shitload & More!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm
May 2, 2026
New Orleans Noise Fest '26 ft. Zeena Knife + ladybugpopstar + Shitload + Lengue Lucem + CACKLMNCY + Cerebral XTacy + fri(g)id + Reverie + Kush Trim + Walmart2
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
02
John Royen
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Spotted Cat
May
02
Panorama Jazz Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
May
02
Little House, The
May
02
Crawfish Boil with Nat & Kat Cajun String Band
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
02
BMC
May
02
Mother Ruckus
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
May
02
Zena Moses
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
02
Emelie Guidry, Matt Hayden, Lisa Bittick-Lowe & Natalie Mae
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
02
Johnny Mastro Blues
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
03
Gerald French Trio
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA 'Nacular Art Gallery
May
03
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
03
Kenny Garrett (Show 1)
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 5pm | Show 7pm* Tickets start at $31.45
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
May
03
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
03
Pete Olynciw
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Columns Hotel
May
03
Porch Fest with Peter Varnado & DJ Khris Royal
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 3, 2026
*7-9pm | *Porch Fest is a special music series celebrating the vibrant local talent that makes this city swing. Come soak in the sounds of the city in an intimate, open-air setting. Each night offers something fresh and full of that unmistakable New Orleans energy. More information at https://thecolumns.com/events/ [1] Free and open to the Public | Reservations are available [1] https://thecolumns.com/events/
Kingpin
May
03
Dash Rip Rock
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Hotel St. Vincent
May
03
Feral House Cats
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
May
03
Jazz Playhouse
May
03
The Nayo Jones Experience
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:30 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
03
Solid Harmony ft. Peter Harris, Yolanda Robinson & Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman & More!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 3, 2026
Solid Harmony ft. Peter Harris, Yolanda Robinson, Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman, David Torkanowsky, and Jason Marsalis Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
May
03
The Sugarhill Gang
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm *| Dew Drop Nights: After Fest Series Featuring The Sugarhill Gang, the group that introduced the world to recorded hip-hop with “Rapper’s Delight." From the moment doors open, expect a seamless blend of classic sounds, live performance energy, and DJs keeping the room moving all night long. Tickets start at $62.22 (Early Bird GA) | Ages 21+
Carrollton Station
May
03
Jeff Fest ft. Mia Borders
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* $20 Advanced | $25 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
03
Jeremy Davenport
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
30/90
May
03
Sporty's Brass Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
03
The Jelly Roll Stompers
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Saenger Theatre
May
03
The Meters with Very Special Guests
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 3, 2026
Fest By Nite: The Meters Plus Very Special Guests
Snug Harbor
May
03
Herlin Riley Quartet with Weedie Braimah & Special Guests
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
May
03
Street Lyfe
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Music Box Village (OUTDOORS)
May
03
Helen Gillet with Terrence Houston, Aurora Nealand’s Monocle & More!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
AllWays Lounge
May
03
The New Orleans High Society Hour ft. Vocals & Burlesque by Angie Z & Friends
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Schooner Saloon, The
May
03
Pinecone Honey
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
May
03
Asylum Chorus
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The (OUTDOORS)
May
03
The Soul Rebels
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* This is a chance to catch The Soul Rebels in full flight outside, with the sound of New Orleans brass rolling out into the night after the Fair Grounds shut down. Tickets $25 | Ages 21+
Chickie Wah Wah
May
03
Terence Blanchard with Special Guests
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm * Tickets $63.93 Advanced GA | $180.04 Front Table Seating (Seats 4) | Ages 21+
Creole Gardens Roadhouse
May
03
Mitch Woods Club 88
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Rivershack Tavern
May
03
Big Al & The Heavyweights
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
May
03
Eric Johanson
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
May Baily's Place
May
03
The Triad
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:30 am
NOLA Brewing
May
03
Zack Feinberg with Isaac Eady & George Gekas
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:30 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
03
Cowboy Mouth + Few Blue
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
03
The Nayo Jones Experience
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
May
03
Dark Side of the Swamp: Honey Island Swamp Band plays the music of Pink Floyd
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9-11pm |* Dark Side of the Swamp: Honey Island Swamp Band plays the music of Pink Floyd Featuring Special Guests Ed Williams (Revivalists), Adryn De Leon (Orgone), Mark Mullins (Bonerama), and Mike Dillon (Mike Dillon Band) Tickets $25 Advanced GA | $30 Day of Show GA
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
03
Bean 'N The Boys
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
May
03
Holy Diver
May
03
Spickle + Norco Lapalco + Hex Windham
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Toulouse Theatre
May
03
J & The Causeways Alligator Rock: A New Orleans Tribute to Elton John
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* | Fest By Nite Tickets start at $25 | Ages 21+ $1 from every ticket will go to Grace At The Green Light and Positive Legacy.
House of Blues
May
03
Gramatik
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 3, 2026
Fest After Dark 2026 *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Ages 18+
Dos Jefes
May
03
Dreamboat at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
May
03
COUCHES presents Victor Campbell with Yusa & Friends
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* COUCHES presents Victor Campbell with Yusa & Friends Tickets $15 Advanced | $25 Day of Show
Civic Theatre
May
03
Anders Osborne’s NOLA Birthday Bash with Rebirth Brass Band, Dave Malone, Jackie Greene & More!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* | 13th Annual Nolafunk Series during Jazz Fest Anders Osborne’s NOLA Birthday Bash + Dave Malone + Jackie Greene + Lindsay Lou + Stanton Moore + Eddie 9V + Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz + Special Surprise Guest + Rebirth Brass Band Tickets start at $56.95 | All Ages
BJ's Lounge
May
03
Shitty Stones + CC Adcock & The Lafayette Marquis
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fillmore, The
May
03
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 3, 2026
Fest After Dark 2026 *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets start at $75.50
Café Istanbul
May
03
Melvin Seals & JGB with Special Guest Robert Randolph
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm* | 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
Tipitina's
May
03
Neal Francis + The Breaks (Eddie Roberts, Robert Walter & Stanton Moore)
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Orpheum Theater
May
03
The Marcus King Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 3, 2026
Fest After Dark 2026 *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets start at $53.65
BMC
May
03
Caesar Brothers
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
May
03
Banks Street Bar
May
03
Strange Roux + Whisper Party!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
03
Fritzel's All Star Band with Jamil Sharif
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
03
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Kid Chocolate with Midnight Burlesque
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:30 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
03
Kenny Garrett (Show 2)
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:30 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 9:30pm* Tickets start at $31.45
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
May
03
Sean Riley
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 02:30 am
Maple Leaf
May
03
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
May
03
Khris Royal + The Point
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
03
Solid Harmony ft. Peter Harris, Yolanda Robinson & Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman & More!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 3, 2026
Solid Harmony ft. Peter Harris, Yolanda Robinson, Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman, David Torkanowsky, and Jason Marsalis Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Santos Bar
May
03
Past Self, Children of Judas & Delores Galore
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
03
Afrobeat NOLA
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 3, 2026
Free Admission With Valid I.D. & Drink Purchases | Ages 21+
Bamboula's
May
03
Paggy Prine & Southern Soul
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Avenue Pub
May
03
Kevin Scott, Nir Felder, Sam Fribush & Mark Radabaugh
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 3, 2026
$20 Admission
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
03
Snug Harbor
May
03
Herlin Riley Quartet with Weedie Braimah & Special Guests
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Joy Theater
May
03
Tank & The Bangas + Big Freedia + Dawn Richard
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm |* Fest By Nite Tickets start at $63.15
Republic New Orleans
May
03
Steely DANth with Cory Henry, Mark Lettieri, Peter Levin & More!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm |* 13th Annual Nolafunk Series during Jazz Fest Steely DANth with Cory Henry, Mark Lettieri, Peter Levin, Paul Robertson, Tim Palmieri, Kanika Moore, Shira Elias & More! Tickets start at $61.07 GA ($45 + Fees) | Ages 21+
Saturn Bar
May
03
Valparaiso Men’s Chorus
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
May
03
Bon Bon Vivant
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
May
03
Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 3, 2026
*Show 10pm | *Festin' on Frenchmen 26' : Late Night After Dark on Frenchmen Street ft. Rockin Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters Tickets $25.50 Advanced | Ages 21+
Blue Nile
May
03
Big Sam's Funky Nation
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:30 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 9:30pm | Show 10:30pm* 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Big Sam's Funky Nation Tickets $25 Advanced | $30 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
May
03
Rock N Romance : Burlesque & Live Music
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:30 am
AllWays Lounge
May
03
Harlot's Hush ft. The Slick Skillet Serenaders + Burlesque
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:30 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
03
Durand Jones & Friends
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 03:30 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 10:30pm * Tickets $60.09 Advanced GA | Ages 21+
Carrollton Station
May
03
Broadside
May
03
Hairy Apes BMX
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
May 3, 2026
Hairy Apes BMX (Austin) are coming back to bring their unique mix of rock, jazz, Latin, Afro-funk, hip-hop, and punk to the hairiest of levels. Tickets $20 Advanced GA | $25 Day of Show GA
30/90
May
03
Deltaphonic
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
May
03
DJ Logic & Friends
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
May 3, 2026
DJ Logic will be joined by a world-class line-up of Friends. Get ready for a groove-laden journey in jazz, hip-hop & electronic sounds. Featuring Robert Walker, Jason Hann, Nate Edgar & Marcus Machado Tickets start at $48.40 Advanced GA | $60.50 Day of Show GA | Ages 21+
Maison, The
May
03
DJ B Dot (Dot Dunnie)
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:00 am
Café Negril
May
03
(12am) Tracorum
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:45 am
Maple Leaf
May
03
(1am) King Baby ft. Kevin Scott & Special Guests
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:45 am
Gasa Gasa
May
03
(1:30am) Skerik's Compersion Quartet with Brian Haas, James Singleton & Simon Lott
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 12:30am | Show 1:30am* (Late Show Thursday 5/2, Technically 5/3) Tickets $18 GA | Ages 18+
Blue Nile
May
03
(1am) MonoNeon
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 12:30am | Show 1am* (Technically Early Sunday Morning) 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents MonoNeon Tickets $30 Advanced | $35 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Café Istanbul
May
03
(1:30am) Pimps of Joytime Record Release & Dance Party
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 1am | Show 1:30am* (Late Sat 5/2, Technically 5/3) | Poolside Presents: 2026 Café Istanbul Nightfest Pimps of Joytime ft. Brian J. Gitkin, Aurélien Barnes, Carol C, Eric Bolivar & Special Guests Tickets $40 Advance GA | $50 At the Door | All Ages
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
03
Toulouse Theatre
May
03
(2am) Katrina Rykman
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 1am | Show 2am* | Fest By Nite (Late Sat 5/2, Technically 5/3) Tickets start at $32.50 | Ages 21+ $1 from every ticket will go to Grace At The Green Light and Positive Legacy.
Tipitina's
May
03
(2am) FiyaPowa! ft. Members of Dumpstaphunk & Galactic
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 1am | Show 2am* (Late Show Saturday Night/Early Sunday Morning)
Chickie Wah Wah
May
03
(1am) Sqwerv
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 3, 2026
*Doors 12:30am | Show 1am* (Late Sat 5/2, Technically 5/3) Tickets $20.28 Advanced GA | Ages 18+
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!
