French Quarter Events on Monday, February 16, 2026
Café Negril
Feb
16
Vibe Tribe Red Beans Pancake Breakfast
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Spanish Plaza (OUTDOORS)
Feb
16
40th Annual Lundi Gras Celebration ft. Big Sam's Funky Nation, Brass-A-Holics, Retro Punkz & More!
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 05:00 pm
February 16, 2026
The Lundi Gras Celebration is a festival that captures the true spirit of New Orleans. Thousands of guests gather along the riverfront for an unforgettable experience featuring live musical performances, mouthwatering local cuisine, craft beverages, and a showcase of talented local artists and makers. The day builds to a spectacular finale as the majestic kings of Rex and Zulu arrive, greeted by cheering crowds and honored with a formal proclamation by the Mayor of New Orleans. The ceremonial handing over of the keys to the city to Rex, the King of Carnival, symbolizes the official start of Mardi Gras. The evening concludes with a dazzling fireworks display over the Mississippi River, broadcast live on WWL-TV—a moment that unites the city in joy and celebration. *11am:* Treme Brass Band *12:30pm:* Flow Tribe *2:00pm:* Retro Punkz *3:30pm:* Brass-A-Holics *5pm:* Big Sam and The Funky Nations *6pm:* Arrival of Rex, Zulu, & The Mayor of New Orleans *6:25pm:* Fireworks showcase over the Mississippi River *6:30pm:* Big Sam and The Funky Nations Free & Open to the Public
BMC
Feb
16
Leroy Marshall Band
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bamboula's
Feb
16
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Feb
16
Joy Patterson
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Feb
16
Open Jazz Jam Session with Matinee All Stars Band
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Maison, The
Feb
16
Silver Lining Serenaders
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Café Negril
Feb
16
Jason Neville Funky Soul Band
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Feb
16
Jenavieve Cooke & The Winding Boys
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
d.b.a.
Feb
16
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
Feb
16
Deej Flavor
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 09:00 pm
30/90
Feb
16
Anne Elise & The Swamp Circus
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 09:00 pm
No Dice
Feb
16
T Marie & Bayou Juju Annual Lundi Gras Crawfish Boil
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bamboula's
Feb
16
Jon Roniger & The Good For Nothin' Band
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Three Muses
Feb
16
The Crybabies
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Feb
16
Preservation Brass
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Feb
16
Tin Men
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
Feb
16
Aurora Nealand
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Feb
16
Jamey St. Pierre & Dana Abbott
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Feb
16
David Boeddinghaus
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
BMC
Feb
17
Paggy Prine & Southern Soul
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
d.b.a.
Feb
17
Secret Six Jazz Band
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
30/90
Feb
17
Danger, Barnes & Wilson
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Feb
17
DBT
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Spotted Cat
Feb
17
Dominick Grillo & The Frenchmen Street All Stars
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mayfield's 208 Bourbon presented by Felix's
Feb
17
Kermit Ruffins ft. Irvin Mayfield: Red Bean Mondays
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
Feb
17
Preservation Brass
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12:15 am
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Feb
17
Cecil Edwards - Gumbo Funk
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Feb
17
Smoke Show Cabaret ft. Burlesque & Live Music from Betsy Propane & The Accessories
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Tropical Isle Original
Feb
17
Dave Ferrato
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
MRB
Feb
17
And Then Came Humans
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Snug Harbor
Feb
17
Charmaine Neville Band
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Feb
17
Preservation Brass
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 01:30 am
Maple Leaf
Feb
17
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Feb
17
Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
No Dice
Feb
17
Liquid Lundi ft. Paranoid London, Bouffant Bouffant, Tristan Dufrene & More!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Feb
17
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Muses
Feb
17
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Feb
17
Richard Scott & Friends
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
21st Amendment
Feb
17
Jelly Roll Stompers
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Feb
17
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jack Pritchett
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
Feb
17
John Fohl
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Prytania Bar
Feb
17
Christian Coleman Monday Blues
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Maison, The
Feb
17
Gene's Music Machine
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Saturn Bar
Feb
17
BC Coogan
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Preservation Hall
Feb
17
Preservation Brass
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 02:45 am
30/90
Feb
17
Half Shell Boogie
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bar Redux
Feb
17
Lundi Gras with Joshua Benitez Band
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
BMC
Feb
17
Jam Brass
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
St. Roch Tavern
Feb
17
Rose Vaughn & We Hate Lindsay
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Feb
17
Afro RnB
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
Feb
17
Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Feb
17
Wolfe Johns Band
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Siberia
Feb
17
Lundi Gras with SUB-DIVISION (Joy Division Tribute) & DJ Kacey Chaos
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
February 17, 2026
Da Jump Off Lounge
Feb
17
Sporty's Brass Band
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:30 am
Snug Harbor
Feb
17
Charmaine Neville Band
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:30 am
Spotted Cat
Feb
17
Anaïs St. John
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:30 am
d.b.a.
Feb
17
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 03:30 am
BJ's Lounge
Feb
17
Lundi Gras Throwdown with Kumasi Afrobeat Orchestra
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 04:00 am
February 17, 2026
30/90 - Upstairs
Feb
17
Rabbit Hole, The
Feb
17
Café Negril
Feb
17
Zena Moses & Rue Fiya
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 04:00 am
Fillmore, The
Feb
17
Apple Barrel
Feb
17
Decaturadio
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 04:30 am
Saturn Bar
Feb
17
Jackson & The Janks
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 05:00 am
Blue Nile
Feb
17
The Soul Rebels - A Lundi Gras Tradition!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 05:00 am
February 17, 2026
Advanced Tickets $20
Maple Leaf
Feb
17
Tipitina's
Feb
17
The Iceman Special Presents The Banana Ball with Daikaiju & Whisper Party!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 05:00 am
February 17, 2026
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Feb
17
Isaac Eady & Third Moon
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 05:00 am
Tipitina's
Feb
17
Mardi Gras Morning Sunrise Set ft. Big Chief Juan Pardo & The Golden Comanches with Billy Iuso
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:15 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!
