French Quarter Events on Sunday, September 20, 2026
Audubon Zoo
Sep
20
Celebración Latina ft. Los Güiros, Papo y Son Mandao, Cristina Kaminis & More!
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:00 pm
September 20, 2026
*10am-5pm |* Latin American culture takes center stage as Celebración Latina Presented by Pan-American Life Insurance Group returns to Audubon Zoo! Bring family and friends together for a day filled with live music, dancing, interactive performances, local Latin American cuisine, and colorful cultural displays. Between festivities, explore the Zoo and encounter animals native to Latin America in Jaguar Jungle. *Entertainment Lineup:* Throughout the day | Mariachi NOLA *10am-11:50am:* DJ Lady B *12-1pm:* Cristina Kaminis *1:10-1:20:* Ritmeaux Krewe *1:20-2:00:* Salsa Lessons with DJ Lady B *2-3pm:* Papo y Son Mandao *3-3:10pm:* Lucha Krewe *3:15-3:30pm:* Vive mi Tierra *3:30-3:45pm:* Los Güiros Celebración Latina is included with Audubon Zoo admission and All-Access or Zoo-Only Memberships
Mandeville Trailhead (OUTDOORS)
Sep
20
Lago Fest ft. Vivaz, Salvador Guitarra with Victoria Doutón & More!
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:00 pm
September 20, 2026
*3rd Annual Lago Fest! *Presented by Hola Northshore, this free, family-friendly festival brings together residents and visitors for a day of music, dance, food and cultural exchange. Festivalgoers can enjoy live Latin music by Vivaz Music, OVJ Collective featuring Katy Cacao, and Salvador Guitarra ft. Victoria Doutón, and more. Plus folkloric dance performances, authentic cuisine from local Hispanic-owned restaurants and food vendors, artisan goods, children's activities and opportunities to connect with community organizations. The event highlights the traditions, talents and entrepreneurial spirit of the region's growing Hispanic community while creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to gather and celebrate! Free & Open to All Ages More information at https://www.holanorthshore.com/ [1] [1] https://www.holanorthshore.com/
Bamboula's
Sep
20
Jay Dufour Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Tchefuncte’s Restaurant - Madisonville
Sep
20
Don Vappie & Dr. Ben Redwine
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
20
Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Sep
20
Bayou Manouche
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Sep
20
Andrew Salow Jazz Quartet
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Sep
20
Nahum Zdybel
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
20
Marty Peters Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Sep
20
Jacky Blaire & the Hot Biscuits
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
20
Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
Sep
20
Laura Doyle
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
20
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 07:30 pm
BMC
Sep
20
Deej Flava & Mother Ruckus
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Sep
20
Lobelia Jazz Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Old Point Bar
Sep
20
Dave Paretti
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 08:00 pm
30/90
Sep
20
Funhouse
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Okay Bar
Sep
20
Irish Folk Jam hosted by "Buds Rip"
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Sep
20
Eight Dice Cloth
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Café Negril
Sep
20
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Sep
20
Joshua Starkman & Clint Maedgen
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Sep
20
Preservation All-Stars ft. Andrew Baham
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Broadside, The
Sep
20
Rock 101 Showcase
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
20
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Tipitina's
Sep
20
Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:15 pm
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Sep
20
David Boeddinghaus
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Sep
20
Emilie Guidry, Natalie Mae & Matt Hayden
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Bamboula's
Sep
20
Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
20
Dukes of Dixieland
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Sep
20
JAM Brass Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
Sep
20
Open Mic Night Hosted by Aleah Hyer
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Sep
20
Anna Helms Jazz Trio
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
20
Big Joe Kennedy
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
La Carreta - Magazine St.
Sep
20
Manny Arteaga (..of the Lunch Truck Specials Band)
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Sep
20
Treme Brass Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Istanbul
Sep
20
RED DOG Live ft. Truth Universal, S.O.L.O.M. & Don Jackson
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
September 20, 2026
Admission $20
30/90
Sep
20
KreweDeBauchery
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Sep
20
Paradise Jazz Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Sep
20
Preservation All-Stars ft. Andrew Baham
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Kerry Irish Pub
Sep
21
The No Quarter Shanty Krewe
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
Maison, The
Sep
21
Jenavieve & the Winding Boys
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
Okay Bar
Sep
21
Mystery Flicks + Dr. Goat + Kwalms
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Sep
21
The Iguanas
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
Blue Nile
Sep
21
Juice presents Sypher Sundays
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Sep
21
Leonard Cohen Tribute ft. Luke Allen, Dusty Santamaria, Kourtney Keller & More!
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 21, 2026
Third Annual Leonard Cohen Tribute & Birthday Celebration ft. Luke Allen, Dusty Santamaria, Kourtney Keller, Alex McMurray, LadyBabyMiss, Clint Maedgen, and David Symons & the Cones of Uncertainty Tickets $25
Chloe, The (OUTDOORS)
Sep
21
Ben Musser
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 21, 2026
Ben Musser plays indie soul with some rock n roll. His new album 'Sentimental Fever' (Blackbird Record Label) has just been featured on NPR, CMT, EARMILK, Grateful Webb plus charting on AAA radio stations across the country. He is thrilled to return to NYC on his 2026 album release tour. Performances on this tour will feature Ben's one-man band approach to songs, where he plays kick drum, hihat, shaker, while performing guitar, singing, and sometimes the piano and harmonica. Free & Open to the Public | All Ages Welcome
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Sep
21
Noah Young
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
Sep
21
Kim Prevost & Bill Solley with Amina Figerova
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Sep
21
Preservation All-Stars ft. Andrew Baham
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:30 am
Three Muses
Sep
21
New Orleans Rug Cutters
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:30 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
21
Fritzel's All Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Sep
21
Aubrey Linda & the Rumpshakers
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
Double Dealer at the Orpheum Theater
Sep
21
Chandler
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
September 21, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Chandler, a rapper originally from Newport News, VA, and currently based out of New York, gained prominence with the viral hit ‘FIGURE IT OUT,’ a collaboration with producer Stafford Beats and rapper YNG Martyr. Since starting his rap journey in 2005, Chandler has showcased his talent on various stages across the US, playing drums in a band and sharing bills with notable acts like DRAM and Dirty Heads. After a hiatus from music to pursue acting, Chandler returned to the music scene in 2021 with a bang. Tickets $19.60 | Ages 21+
Dos Jefes
Sep
21
Tony Testa
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Sep
21
Maple Leaf
Sep
21
Pastor J Funky Revival
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Sep
21
Justin Donovan
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Sep
21
King 810 + Guerilla Warfare
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
21
Mahogany Hall Swingsters ft. Roderick Paulin
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
Saturn Bar
Sep
21
Anna Laura Quinn presents Siren Night ft. Christien Bold, Cristina Kaminis & More!
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:00 am
September 21, 2026
Anna Laura Quinn presents Siren Night ft. Christien Bold, Cristina Kaminis, Jenna McSwain, Joy Patterson, and Anna Laura Quinn
Preservation Hall
Sep
21
Preservation All-Stars ft. Andrew Baham
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 01:45 am
Siberia
Sep
21
Iron Lung + Paprika + The Mall + Heaven Forever
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Sep
21
Armani Smith
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 02:00 am
Café Negril
Sep
21
Ado Soul & The Tribe
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
Sep
21
Pat Casey & the New Sound
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Sep
21
Kat Kiley Experience
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Sep
21
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
Sep
21
d.b.a.
Sep
21
The Jump Hounds
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Sep
21
Kim Prevost & Bill Solley with Amina Figerova
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 02:30 am
Howlin' Wolf
Sep
21
Hot 8 Brass Band
Monday, September 21, 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!
