French Quarter Events on Monday, May 18, 2026
Café Beignet on Decatur
May
18
Bob Macy
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
18
Steamboat Stompers
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
18
New Orleans Rug Cutters
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
18
Open Jazz Jam Session with Matinee All-Stars Band
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
18
Steamboat Stompers
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
18
Jenavieve Cooke & The Winding Boys
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
18
Jon Roniger
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Maison, The
May
18
Aurora Nealand
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
18
Preservation Brass
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
18
Tin Men
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
18
John Royen
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Mayfield's 208 Bourbon presented by Felix's
May
18
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
18
Jenna McSwain
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
18
Dukes of Dixieland
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
18
Dominick Grillo & The Frenchmen Street All-Stars
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
18
Jim Lockwood + Hannah Kreiger-Benson
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
May
18
Mark Appleford
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
May
18
Mother Ruckus
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
May
18
Secret Six Jazz Band
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
May
18
Margie Perez
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
18
Byron Asher
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
18
Preservation Brass
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
May
19
Subterranean Songwriter Night ft. Natasha Sanchez, Shawn Bourg, Shawn Gwin & More!
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 19, 2026
Music by Natasha Sanchez, Shawn Bourg & Shawn Gwin Readings by the author Walter James (I hate mosquitos) Art and photography projections by Natasha Sanchez and Anthony Delrosario
Tropical Isle Original
May
19
Dave Ferrato
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
AllWays Lounge
May
19
Smoke Show Cabaret ft. Burlesque & Live Music from Betsy Propane & The Accessories
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
May
19
NOLA Pickin’ Party Bluegrass Jam
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
May
19
David Doucet
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Marigny Brasserie
May
19
Okay Bar
May
19
Country Western Swing Jam ft. Steady Company + Red Beans
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
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Snug Harbor
May
19
Charmaine Neville Band
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
19
Preservation Brass
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
21st Amendment
May
19
James Beaumont
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
19
The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Misfit Toys
May
19
The 86d
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
19
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jack Pritchett
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
19
Kid Merv
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
19
Richard Scott & Friends
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
19
Seth Hitsky Trio
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
May
19
John Fohl
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:30 am
Maison, The
May
19
Gene's Music Machine
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:30 am
Saturn Bar
May
19
BC Coogan
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
19
Preservation Brass
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:45 am
Bamboula's
May
19
Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Poor Boys
May
19
Original Nite Cap, The
May
19
Gavin Eckler Trio
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
19
Red Beans & Blues with Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
May
19
Piano Man 'G'
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Café Negril
May
19
Keep It Rolling Brass Band
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
19
Charmaine Neville Band
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
Spotted Cat
May
19
Aurora Nealand & The Inquiry Quintet
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
d.b.a.
May
19
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
Da Jump Off Lounge
May
19
Sporty's Brass Band
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
Carrollton Station
May
19
Biscuits n' Jam With Meryl Zimmerman & Friends
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 03:00 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!
