French Quarter Events on Sunday, March 29, 2026
Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Mar
29
Rock & Rouge Women’s Music & Food Festival ft. Charmaine Neville, Anaïs St. John, Sariyah Idan + More!
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 03:00 pm
March 29, 2026
*10am-8pm* | *Sat March 28th & Sun March 29th* Rock & Rouge Women’s Music & Food Festival & beyond is a 2-day women’s empowerment festival with the mission is to harness the power of music, food, organizations, and education to create vibrant, inclusive events where women and girls from all walks of life can connect, network, and thrive. The four cornerstones include local women-fronted rock bands, women-owned food businesses, women’s empowerment panels, and a S.T.E.A.M. tent for girls. The festival aims to amplify the voices, opportunities, and prosperity of women everywhere, regardless of their race, nationality, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, religion, or any other aspect of their identity. *Sun March 29th Entertainment Lineup* *10-11:05am:* Sariyah Idan **10:30am:* Sassercise with Valerie Sassyfras *11:20am-12pm:* Sheepy & Hen *12:20-1:15pm:* Anaïs St. John *1:35-2:50pm:* Buddha Bellies *3:10-4:20pm:* Curstin Kay *4:45-6pm:* Charmaine Neville *6:20-8pm:* Magnolia Dream
Congo Square (OUTDOORS)
Mar
29
Congo Square Rhythms Festival ft. Cha Wa, Bamboula 2000, Tony Boyd-Cannon & More!
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 03:45 pm
March 29, 2026
*10:45am-7:30pm | *Congo Square Rhythms Festival | *Saturday March 28th & Sunday March 29th* It was in Congo Square that enslaved African people gathered on Sunday afternoons to practice their ancestral traditions. Their legacy lives on in our Congo Square Rhythms Festival, a free weekend celebration showcasing the music, food, and dance that made this city known around the world. *Entertainment Lineup for Sunday March 29th* *Congo Square Rhythms Stage * *11am-12pm:* Drum Circle *12-12:20pm:* Nkiruka Dance *12:30-12:50pm:* Kumbuka Dance Ensemble *1-1:20pm:* N'Kafu n Culu *1:30-1:50pm:* N'Fungola Sibo *1:55-2:20pm:* Free Spirit Walkers *2:30-3:30pm:* Bamboula 2000 *3:45-4:30pm:* Mardi Gras Indian Battle *4:45-6:15pm:* Cha Wa **Tremé Stage ** *11am-12:15pm:* Big 6 Brass Band *12:30-2pm:* Jonté Mayon *2:15-3:30pm:* Juice *3:45-4:45pm:* Tonya Boyd-Cannon *5-6pm:* Lil' Glenn & Backatown *6:15-7:30pm:* Big Sam's Funky Nation
New Orleans Jazz Museum (OUTDOORS)
Mar
29
Danny Barker Festival ft. Detroit Brooks & The Syncopated Percolators, Don Vappie & Creole Jazz, Kermit Ruffins & More!
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 04:00 pm
March 29, 2026
The 12th Annual Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival! *March 27th – 29th, 2026* The Danny Barker Festival brings together world-class musicians, educators, and supporters for a multi-day celebration honoring the legacy of Danny Barker. *Sunday, March 29th Entertainment Lineup* *11am-12pm:* Church Service with Pastor Chris Sylvain, Minister George Brooks Jr., and Minister Tara Alexander *Courtyard Stage* *12-1pm:* Shannon Powell *1:15-2:15pm:* Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra *2:30-3:30pm:* Detroit Brooks & The Syncopated Percolators *3:45-4:45pm:* Kermit Ruffins *5-6pm:* Treme Brass Band with The Black Men of Labor & New Orleans Babydolls *Performance Stage (3rd Floor)* *12:30-1:20pm:* Tom McDermott *1:30-2:20pm:* Mari Watanabe *2:30-3:20pm:* Steve Masakowski & Family *3:30-4:20pm:* Wendell Brunious *4:30-5:20pm:* Don Vappie & Jazz Creole *Exhibit Area (2nd Floor)* *12-12:45pm:* Tuba Fats Tribute with Mari Watanabe & Robert Harris, interviewed by Jerry Brock *1-1:45pm:* Louis Nelson Tribute with Clifford Baptiste & Carl Leblanc *2-2:45pm:* Wendell Brunious, interviewed by Gwen Thompkins *3-3:45pm:* Treme Brass Band's Benny Jones, interviewed by Eric Cager *4-4:45pm:* Dr. Deborah W. Darby & Bro. Ronald Evans, interviewed by Norbert Susemihl Tickets start at $15 (Single Daily Adult GA) | $12 (Single Daily Student, Military & Children) | $45 3-Day Pass | More Packages Available More information about the Danny Barker Festival at https://dannybarkerfestival.com/ [1] [1] https://dannybarkerfestival.com/
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
Mar
29
New Orleans Spice Jazz Brunch Trio
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Buffa's
Mar
29
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Mar
29
Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Mar
29
Them Jaywalkers
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans
Mar
29
Sugar Bear & The Jazz Cats
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Frenchmen Art Bazaar (OUTDOORS)
Mar
29
Lite Da Fire on Frenchmen ft. Dat Mighty 9 with Big Chief Romeo, People Museum, Anna Moss & Handmade Moments + More!
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 05:00 pm
March 29, 2026
*12pm-10pm | *Lite Da Fire on Frenchmen - An evening of song, spectacle, and treasures to discover! Live performances by Dat Mighty 9 feat. Big Chief Romeo, People Museum, Anna Moss & Handmade Moments, Pocket Chocolate, TBC Brass Band, & Sally Baby's Silver Dollars. Plus a high school drumline competition, artists, food & drinks to enjoy throughout the experience. Tickets $15 Advanced | $20 At the Door
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Mar
29
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 05:00 pm
New Orleans Lakefront (OUTDOORS)
Mar
29
Brews, Boils & Bubbles Festival
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 05:00 pm
March 29, 2026
*12-8pm |* Brews, Boils & Bubbles Festival From the producers of the National Fried Chicken Festival, get ready for the second annual Brews, Boils & Bubbles festival along the New Orleans Lakefront! Nothing is more representative of Louisiana or brings people together like boiled seafood, and we all know Louisianians love to drink, so we’re combining one of our most beloved culinary staples with a variety of local craft beer and champagne options at the city’s newest and most-talked about food and beverage festival this spring. Sample hot, spicy, full-of-flavor boils – from seafood to meats and everything in between – by top boilers from across the state, paired with all your favorite local beverages to wash it down, while enjoying all-day entertainment from top musical acts, games, photo ops, and much more throughout the day.
Toulouse Theatre
Mar
29
Drummer & Smoke: The Slick Skillet Serenaders
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 05:30 pm
March 29, 2026
As part of the* *Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, *The Last Bohemia* is a series of theatre, music, and social events embodying New Orleans culture, the spirit of Tennessee Williams, and the profound effect New Orleans had on the playwright, personally and professionally. *12:30-1:30pm *| *The Slick Skillet Serenaders* are a New Orleans-based band who bring a pre-WWII sensibility to their effervescent and enthusiastic shows, with vaudeville jokes and slapstick stage antics adding dimension to their repertoire of ragtime, traditional jazz, and blues. Tickets $10 or VIP Pass More information about the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival at https://tennesseewilliams.net/ [1] [1] https://tennesseewilliams.net/
Café Negril
Mar
29
Decaturadio
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Saenger Theatre
Mar
29
The Great Gatsby: The Musical
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Mar
29
Juan Tigre
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Mar
29
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Toulouse Theatre
Mar
29
Drummer & Smoke: Layla Musselwhite
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 06:45 pm
March 29, 2026
As part of the* *Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, *The Last Bohemia* is a series of theatre, music, and social events embodying New Orleans culture, the spirit of Tennessee Williams, and the profound effect New Orleans had on the playwright, personally and professionally. *1:45-2:45pm *| *Layla Musselwhite* is a New Orleans-based singer songwriter and slide guitarist who draws on a rich musical legacy via her father, blues legend Charlie Musselwhite. Layla grew up on the road steeped in the music of the greatest artists of our time including Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, and John Lee Hooker. While her music spans rhythm & blues, blues rock, folk, and soul, the touchstone is always the same—a deep understanding and respect for the early rhythms and melodies at the heart of the blues. Tickets $10 or VIP Pass More information about the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival at https://tennesseewilliams.net/ [1] [1] https://tennesseewilliams.net/
Spotted Cat
Mar
29
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Mar
29
Phoush - A New Orleans Tribute to Phish
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Mar
29
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Mar
29
Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
Mar
29
Laura Doyle Quartet
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
Mar
29
New Orleans Opera Festival presents Der Rosenkavalier
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 07:30 pm
March 29, 2026
A sophisticated older woman, a romantic chevalier, and a blooming young girl converge in an impossible love triangle around a single silver rose, set to the dreamiest melodies in opera. Will the Marschallin relinquish her lover and sacrifice herself to the toll of passing time, or protect her own heart and doom a young woman to a dowry marriage? Tickets start at $50 More information about the inaugural New Orleans Opera Festival at https://www.neworleansoperafestival.org/ [1] [1] https://www.neworleansoperafestival.org/
Preservation Hall
Mar
29
Leroy Jones & The Preservation Jazz Masters
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Mar
29
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Mar
29
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 07:45 pm
30/90
Mar
29
Funhouse
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Old Point Bar
Mar
29
Anaïs St. John
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Okay Bar
Mar
29
Irish Folk Jam
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Toulouse Theatre
Mar
29
Drummer & Smoke: Alexis & The Sanity
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
March 29, 2026
As part of the* *Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, *The Last Bohemia* is a series of theatre, music, and social events embodying New Orleans culture, the spirit of Tennessee Williams, and the profound effect New Orleans had on the playwright, personally and professionally. *1:45-2:45pm *| *Alexis and the Sanity,* a pop duo hailing from New Orleans, were formally christened in Spring 2023 when their debut single /Hind Legs /was released online. The band’s sound marries electronic samples, acoustic instruments, and the powerful soprano of frontwoman Alexis Marceaux. Members Marceaux and multi-instrumentalist Sam Craft began their previous incarnation Alexis & the Samurai in 2012 and their bilingual roots-meets-modern sextet Sweet Crude in 2013. Alexis & the Sanity live audiences can expect a mix of industrial grooves, haunting soundscapes, pop bangers, and moments of show-stopping acapella. Tickets $10 or VIP Pass More information about the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival at https://tennesseewilliams.net/ [1] [1] https://tennesseewilliams.net/
21st Amendment
Mar
29
Bon Bon Vivant
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Le Petit Théatre
Mar
29
Guys & Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison, The
Mar
29
Eight Dice Cloth
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
Mar
29
Covertones
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Mar
29
Leroy Jones & The Preservation Jazz Masters
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:45 pm
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Mar
29
Bratz Y'all
Mar
29
Tim Nielsen & Andrew Hook
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Three Muses
Mar
29
Josh Smith
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Toulouse Theatre
Mar
29
Have a Great Sunday with Joshua Starkman & Friends
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 09:30 pm
March 29, 2026
*4:30-6:30pm* | Have a Great Sunday with Joshua Starkman and Friends with music, talent showcase, jam session and more! Tickets $14.03 | Musicians get in Free | Ages 21+
Snug Harbor
Mar
29
Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Mar
29
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Superior Seafood
Mar
29
Johnny Lonesome
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Mar
29
Cypress Hall Fest ft. Valerie Sassyfras + Adam Frischhertz & Amelia Grace + Chill Buddy
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
March 29, 2026
*5-9pm |* Cypress Hall Fest featuring Valerie Sassyfras + Adam Frischhertz & Amelia Grace + Chill Buddy. Free & Open to All Ages
Café Negril
Mar
29
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Mar
29
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Mar
29
Pat O'Brien's
Mar
29
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Mar
29
David Boeddinghaus
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Bamboula's
Mar
29
Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
Mar
29
Open Mic Night Hosted by Ashley Beach
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
Mar
29
Andre Lovett
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Mar
29
Treme Brass Band
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
University of New Orleans - Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
Mar
29
New Orleans Concert Band Mid-Spring Concert
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
March 29, 2026
This concert features a number of distinctive songs, ranging from historic marches to tunes composed by Monroe native Frank Ticheli, a variation of Lord of the Rings by De Meji, and the 50th anniversary of A Chorus Line. Under the direction of Dr. Charles Taylor of UNO, the band performs to freely give the gift of music throughout the New Orleans area. Free & Open to the Public
Maison, The
Mar
29
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Mar
29
Sugar & The Daddies
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Mar
29
Dukes of Dixieland
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Mar
29
Big Joe Kennedy
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Mar
29
Paradise Jazz Band
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Old Arabi Lighthouse Records & Books
Mar
29
Open Mic Night with Guest Host Jimmy Robinson of Woodenhead
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Mar
29
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Saenger Theatre
Mar
29
The Great Gatsby: The Musical
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Okay Bar
Mar
30
Salon Salon
Mar
30
Sunday Spins with DJ Madspinnz
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Shrimp Boil Cabaret
Mar
30
Bibi’s Kitchen: A Romani Culinary Ritual ft. Live Music by Milly Raccoon & Special Guest Viktor
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
March 30, 2026
As part of the* *Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, *The Last Bohemia* is a series of theatre, music, and social events embodying New Orleans culture, the spirit of Tennessee Williams, and the profound effect New Orleans had on the playwright, personally and professionally. *7-9pm | Bibi’s Kitchen: A Romani Culinary Ritual ft. Live Music by Milly Raccoon & Special Guest Viktor* Join Bimbo Yaga and Moonbear as they lovingly share their kitchen witchery with you. This four-course family-style meal will feature inspired dishes of Eastern European and Balkan Romani family food traditions with slight variations to accommodate gluten free and vegetarian guests. Following dinner, Jezmina and Paulina will guide guests through a brief tealeaf reading session. Includes live music from the renowned troubadour Milly Raccoon and special musical guest Viktor, this ritual of food is curated to nourish your spirits. Menu is subject to change. Tickets $100 (Not available with VIP Pass) More information about the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival at https://tennesseewilliams.net/ [1] [1] https://tennesseewilliams.net/
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Mar
30
Noah Young
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Old Point Bar
Mar
30
Scratch & Dent
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Mar
30
The New Orleans Jazz Vipers
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Mar
30
Kurt Brunus Project
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Blue Nile
Mar
30
Gumbo Funk
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Mar
30
The Leroy Marshall Band
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:15 am
Tigermen Den
Mar
30
Lioness at the Tigermen Den ft. J. Mix, Maddy Kirgo & Queen Bonobo
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:30 am
March 30, 2026
Lioness at the Tigermen Den ft. J. Mix, Maddy Kirgo & Queen Bonobo. Hosted by Leonie Evans $10-15 Suggested Donation (no one turned away)
Snug Harbor
Mar
30
Charlie Halloran & The Tropicales
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Mar
30
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Mar
30
Mahogany Hall Swingsters ft. Roderick Paulin
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Tipitina's
Mar
30
Obituary + Castrator + Intoxicated
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Mar
30
AllWays Lounge
Mar
30
Sunday Swing with The Sunshine Special
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
Mar
30
Betty Shirley
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
Mar
30
Javier Gutierrez
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Mar
30
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Mar
30
Fritzel's All Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Joy Theater
Mar
30
WATCHHOUSE + Paper Wings
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
March 30, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $46.40
Preservation Hall
Mar
30
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 01:45 am
Celebration Hall
Mar
30
Big 6 Brass Band
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Mar
30
Kat Kiley
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maple Leaf
Mar
30
Joe Krown Trio with Papa Mali
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Mar
30
James McClaskey & the Rhythm Band
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
Mar
30
Manic Mixtape
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
Mar
30
Pat Casey & The New Sound
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Republic New Orleans
Mar
30
No Dice
Mar
30
Redd Kross + Conan Neutron & The Secret Friends
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
March 30, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm*
Saturn Bar
Mar
30
Stephanie Nilles’ Othello ft. Aurora Nealand & More!
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
March 30, 2026
Maison, The
Mar
30
KreweDeBauchery
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Mar
30
Die Spitz with Birthday Girl
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Mar
30
Al's Hwy 50
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
d.b.a.
Mar
30
The Jump Hounds
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:30 am
Blue Nile
Mar
30
Street Legends Brass Band
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Mar
30
Charlie Halloran & The Tropicales
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 02:30 am
Café Negril
Mar
30
The Next Level Band
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
Mar
30
Hot 8 Brass Band
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 03:30 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!


