French Quarter Events on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
09
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Sep
09
Jacky Blaire & the Hot Biscuits
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
09
Richard "Piano" Scott
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
09
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Sep
09
Chris Christy Band
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Cajun Boil House
Sep
09
Les Getrex
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Sep
09
Dylan Deckert Quartet
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Sep
09
Victoria Amato & Jim Lockwood + Ben Michaels & Lisa Bittick-Lowe
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
Sep
09
Swinging with John Saavedra
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
09
Bourbon Street Stars
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Sep
09
Jazz Foundation of America presents: Adonis Rose Septet
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Sep
09
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey (OUTDOORS)
Sep
09
Hypno Nun
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Sep
09
David Boeddinghaus
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Sep
09
Jeremy Davenport
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
09
Paul Longstreth
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
Sep
09
Gene's Music Machine
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Sep
09
Thomas Dunford Jazz Trio
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
Sep
09
Mother Ruckus
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Lobby Lounge at JW Marriott
Sep
09
Raphael Bas
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
09
Dukes of Dixieland
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Sep
09
Jesse Morrow
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Sep
09
Shotgun Jazz Band
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Sep
09
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Hard Rock Cafe
Sep
10
Hard Rock Rising Music Competition ft. Daryl Johnson & Funkfix featuring Stitch | Chris Pryor & The Main Event | She Might Be a Beast
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 10, 2026
Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans is hosting Hard Rockin Rising, the global music competition launched today by Hard Rock International and Coca-Cola, spanning 34 countries and 64 Hard Rock Cafes, to give emerging artists a career launching stage. Hard Rock Rising unfolds as a series of live performances at Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans. Local fan votes advance artists round by round. The Coke Studio team then selects one grand prize winner who earns a recording session, $10,000, a performance at Hard Rock Orlando and more. Local musicians have been chosen for live competition rounds running *September 2nd, 9th, and 16th* with the final round on *September 23rd*. The global winner will be announced *October 5th*. *Rounds: * September 2nd: Kelly Love Jones | Mile High Rangers | Randy MC September 9th: Daryl Johnson & Funkfix featuring Stitch | Chris Pryor & The Main Event | She Might Be a Beast September 16th: BassX | KB & the Backbeat | Whitney Mixon
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Sep
10
Dave Ferrato
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Sep
10
Or Shovaly Plus
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 10, 2026
Join Or Shovaly Plus as they play a groovy set as an Organ Trio with Zach Wiggins on Keys and Adam Everett on Drums. Or Shovaly Plus channels the *golden era of soul-jazz*, delivering groovy rhythms and upbeat energy that is both vintage and familiar, while also incorporating improvisation that brings a new, vibrant and uplifting energy to the crowd. Mixing in some RnB and New Orleans tunes, combined with some of guitarist Or's influences like Grant Green and Freddie Hubbard, the trio brings your old vinyls to life.
Buffa's
Sep
10
Mark Carroll
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Sep
10
Summer Music Series ft. Marc Paradis
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 10, 2026
Wednesdays at 7 PM, the vibrant sounds of New Orleans come alive as the city’s favorite musicians gather to bring music to the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market’s Summer Music Series in the Lounge. This weekly event is a celebration of the rich musical heritage that defines New Orleans, featuring a dynamic mix of jazz, blues, and other regional sounds. Marc Paradis will perform songs from Sea Of Tranquility Tickets $15
100 Men Hall - Bay St. Louis
Sep
10
Danica Hart
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
Sep
10
Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Sep
10
Nat & Kat Cajun String Band + Dance Lesson with Louisiana Dance Roots
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
September 10, 2026
*7:30pm:* Dance Lesson with Louisiana Dance Roots *Dance lesson fee $5-10, or pay what you can* *8:30-10:30pm:* Live Music by the Nat & Kat Cajun String Band
Preservation Hall
Sep
10
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
True South
Sep
10
Ugly Rumors
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
Café Negril
Sep
10
Jam-ilton
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12:30 am
d.b.a.
Sep
10
The Next Level Band
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
10
Mahogany Hall All Stars ft. Tom Fischer
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Favela Chic
Sep
10
Better Late Than Jake
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Sep
10
Dr. Sick
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
10
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Paulie's
Sep
10
PUPS Jam
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Holy Diver
Sep
10
The Amazing Henrietta
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Sep
10
Happy Organ Hour
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Civic Theatre
Sep
10
The Midnight
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Sep
10
The Drop Inn Jam Session ft. August Lee Stevens
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
September 10, 2026
Jamming each and every Wednesday at the Historic Dew Drop Inn! This week features August Lee Stevens, who is meditative, joyful, and magnetic. August Lee Stevens is a genre bending singer-songwriter who blends tender lyrics, and atmospheric vocals to create something authentic. At the Jam Sessions any singer can grab the mic. Any musician can sit in. Come be a part of the room where New Orleans music history keeps happening. Free & Open to the Public
Fillmore, The
Sep
10
Chance the Rapper
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
September 10, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $64 | All Ages
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Sep
10
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget, and Dwight Fitch Jr.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Sep
10
Matt Lemmler
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
Sep
10
Z2
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Sep
10
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 01:45 am
Siberia
Sep
10
Powerplant + W-9 + Steef
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Sep
10
Life of Riley + Butte + Lyla DiPaul
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Sep
10
Jelly Roll Stompers
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
Sep
10
The Budz
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
Sep
10
Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 02:30 am
Spotted Cat
Sep
10
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 02:30 am
Santos Bar
Sep
10
Chambre Noir with Paco
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Sep
10
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget, and Dwight Fitch Jr.
Thursday, September 10, 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!
