French Quarter Events on Thursday, May 7, 2026
Hideout Bar
May
07
Kid Merv
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 04:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
07
Adonis Rose Lagniappe Sessions with Rex Gregory
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Beignet on Decatur
May
07
Bob Macy
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 07:00 pm
21st Amendment
May
07
Big Joe kennedy
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
07
Talkin’ Jazz: In Concert - with Fred Kasten & Courtney Bryan
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Saint John
May
07
Sean Riley & The Water
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
07
Marigny Hemenway
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
May
07
The Champagniacs
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Preservation Hall
May
07
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
07
John Lisi & Shampton
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Tropical Isle Bourbon
May
07
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
07
John Royen
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
07
Jeremy Davenport
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
May
07
Bon Bon Vivant
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
May
07
Maurice Cade & ESS
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
City Park - Pavilion of the Two Sisters
May
07
Thursdays at Twilight ft. Ladies of Soul
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 7, 2026
*Gates Open 5:30pm | Concert 6-8pm * By supporting events like Thursdays at Twilight, you help sustain and enhance City Park Conservancy’s mission to preserve and improve City Park spaces for recreational, educational, cultural and beautification purposes. Tickets $15
Café Negril
May
07
Sierra & The Green Notes
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
May
07
Monty Banks
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
May
07
Bubbles Brown
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
07
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Fausto's Italian Bistro
May
07
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:30 pm
4141 NOLA
May
07
Marc Paradis
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:30 pm
MRB
May
08
Micah McKee & Friends
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
May
08
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
May
08
Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:00 am
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
May
08
Ben Zervigon, Chris Alford, Bradley Black, Moses Eder & More!
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:30 am
May 8, 2026
Ben Zervigon, Chris Alford, Bradley Black, Moses Eder, Jesse Morrow, Nate Wheeler
Orpheum Theater
May
08
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's Season Finale: Stravinsky’s The Firebird
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:30 am
May 8, 2026
*Doors: 6:00pm | Concert: 7:30pm |* Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's Season Finale: Stravinsky’s The Firebird Matthew Kraemer, Conductor A pre-concert talk will take place from 6:30pm-7pm
Snug Harbor
May
08
Stephen Walker Record Release
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
08
Brass-A-Holics
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:30 am
Saenger Theatre
May
08
Preservation Hall
May
08
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:30 am
Peacock Room at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
May
08
Da Lovebirds: Robin Barnes & Pat Casey
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
08
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
Smoothie King Center
May
08
The Queens - Chaka Khan with Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 8, 2026
The Queens - Chaka Khan with Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills Tickets start at $96.30
Three Muses
May
08
Hunter Burgamy
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
08
Young Blood ft. Peter Harris, Orlando Gilbert, Seth Finch, and Nygel Anderson
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carrollton Station
May
08
Michael Watson & The Alchemy + BrasiNola
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
Tigermen Den
May
08
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
08
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
08
Sean Ardoin
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
08
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
May
08
Ashley Beach & Sam Tepper
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:30 am
Maison, The
May
08
SingleMaltPlease
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
May
08
Jerry Dugger Acoustic Blues Duo
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:30 am
Gretna Tavern
May
08
The Tail-Gators
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:30 am
Saturn Bar
May
08
New Orleans Pleasure Queens
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:30 am
May 8, 2026
A night of soul and disco with the Pleasure Queens
Preservation Hall
May
08
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 01:45 am
BJ's Lounge
May
08
Hanoun Brass Band Vinyl Release with guest Blow Gun
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
May
08
Cheerleader Roadkill + Awannabe + Moon Rules Apply
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 8, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickest $15 | Ages 18+
BMC
May
08
Kat Kiley Experience
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:00 am
No Dice
May
08
Cultus Black
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:00 am
Blue Nile
May
08
Irvin Mayfield's Music Church with Special Guests
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 8, 2026
Reserved Seating starts at $25
13 on Frenchmen
May
08
Caitie B. & The O.G. Hand Me Down Duo
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:00 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
May
08
John Saavedra
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
08
Stephen Walker Record Release
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 02:30 am
Santos Bar
May
08
Tainted Love 80’s Night with DJ Shane Love
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
08
Young Blood ft. Peter Harris, Orlando Gilbert, Seth Finch, and Nygel Anderson
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
May
08
Armani Smith & Soul Ties
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 03:00 am
Vaughan's Lounge
May
08
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 03:30 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
08
Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
08
The Soul Rebels
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 04:00 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!
