French Quarter Events on Sunday, April 27, 2025
Downtown Lafayette (OUTDOORS)
Apr
23
Festival International de Louisiane
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:30 pm
April 28, 2025
*April 23-27, 2025 |* Festival International de Louisiane 2025! Each April, Downtown Lafayette comes alive for a 5-day cultural celebration. Festival International boasts top-notch music from around the world, gourmet food, handcrafted artworks and so much more! People of all ages come from near and far to experience Festival’s magic. Where else can you enjoy authentic Asian, Cajun or Greek food, while listening to an acclaimed African band, as beautifully costumed Belgium stilt walkers dance by?! Come experience the world of Festival! *April 23rd *Music Starts 6:30pm *April 24th *Music Starts 6:00pm *April 25th *Music Starts 5:15pm *April 26th *Music Starts 11:45am (with one early set 8:30-945am) *April 27th *Music Starts 12pm Free & Open to the Public Full Schedule & More Information at https://www.festivalinternational.org/ [1] [1] https://www.festivalinternational.org/
Gazebo Café
Apr
27
J Riley Cain & Knockout Gumbo
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Maison Dupuy
Apr
27
Bamboula's
Apr
27
Aaron Levinson & Friends
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 03:30 pm
Miss River at Four Seasons Hotel
Apr
27
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Buffa's
Apr
27
Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like it Hot!
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
27
The Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Downtown Lafayette (OUTDOORS)
Apr
27
Festival International de Louisiane
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 05:00 pm
April 27, 2025
*April 23-27, 2025 |* Festival International de Louisiane 2025! Each April, Downtown Lafayette comes alive for a 5-day cultural celebration. Festival International boasts top-notch music from around the world, gourmet food, handcrafted artworks and so much more! People of all ages come from near and far to experience Festival’s magic. Where else can you enjoy authentic Asian, Cajun or Greek food, while listening to an acclaimed African band, as beautifully costumed Belgium stilt walkers dance by?! Come experience the world of Festival! *April 23rd *Music Starts 6:30pm *April 24th *Music Starts 6:00pm *April 25th *Music Starts 5:15pm *April 26th *Music Starts 11:45am (with one early set 8:30-945am) *April 27th *Music Starts 12pm Free & Open to the Public Full Schedule & More Information at https://www.festivalinternational.org/ [1] [1] https://www.festivalinternational.org/
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
27
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Apr
27
Royal Caravan 504
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
27
Youse
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 06:15 pm
Café Beignet on Decatur
Apr
27
Central Standard Time
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Brass Monkey, The
Apr
27
Adam Pearce
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Okay Bar
Apr
27
"Crawfish + Country" with The Crybabies + Heather Littlefield + Nat & Kat
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
27
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
27
The Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
27
Preservation Legacy Band
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 07:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
27
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 07:30 pm
30/90
Apr
27
Scotty Yost & The Most
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Apr
27
Dominick Grillo
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Gasa Gasa
Apr
27
Crawfish Boil with DJ G
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Maison, The
Apr
27
Mike Clement
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
27
Preservation Legacy Band
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 08:45 pm
Bratz Y'all
Apr
27
Tiffany Pollack & Dean Zucchero
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Triangle Square Cocktail Lounge
Apr
27
Pontchartrain Shakers
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Apr
27
Chase N’ Sasquatch
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Café Negril
Apr
27
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Superior Seafood
Apr
27
Johnny Lonesome
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
27
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
27
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Will Smith
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:00 pm
St. Pat's Irish Coffeehouse
Apr
27
The Celtic Music Session
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
27
Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:30 pm
30/90
Apr
27
Andre Lovett
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
Apr
27
Shwag
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
27
Aurora Nealand & The Reed Minders
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Old Arabi Lighthouse Records & Books
Apr
27
Open Mic with Guest Host Brent Houzenga
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
27
Big Joe Kennedy
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
27
The Dukes of Dixieland
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
Apr
27
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
27
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Will Smith
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:15 pm
Chloe, The (OUTDOORS)
Apr
28
Kristin Diable
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
April 28, 2025
Limited Seating | Free Entry | Cocktails for Purchase for Guests 21+
BMC
Apr
28
The Budz
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
Apr
28
Lynn Drury
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
CANOA
Apr
28
Bullet's Sports Bar
Apr
28
In-Tune Band
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
Special Venue
Apr
28
Music In The Garden ft. Loose Cattle
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
April 28, 2025
Music In The Garden ft. Loose Cattle *Located at *818 Hagan Ave in Bayou St. John
Preservation Hall
Apr
28
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Will Smith
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
Apr
28
Richard "Piano" Scott
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:30 am
Evangeline Lounge
Apr
28
Conor Donohue
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:30 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Apr
28
Amber Rachelle & The Sweet Potatoes
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Apr
28
Jon Cleary + Pedro Segundo
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Clyde's Corner - Upstairs
Apr
28
San Pedro on St Peter ft. Mark Fitchett & Michele McBride + Wendy & The Lost Boys
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 28, 2025
"San Pedro on St Peter" includes a large group of musicians traveling from San Pedro, Ca., to perform their original R&B/Blues flavored music for the first time in New Orleans! Free & Open to the Public
Dos Jefes
Apr
28
Captain Spalding
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Apr
28
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
L13 (Outdoors)
Apr
28
Zita + Night Kitchen
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 28, 2025
*8-11pm | *Block Party! Featuring Live Music from Zita + Night Kitchen
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Apr
28
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Apr
28
Dew Drop Nights ft. Teedra Moses
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 28, 2025
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $44 Early Bird GA | $54 Regular GA | VIP Packages Available | Ages 21+
Prytania Bar
Apr
28
Stone Cold Hippies
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
28
Joe Krown with Papa Mali, Cass Falconer & Eric Bolivar
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Apr
28
Sunday Swing with Tuba Skinny
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
28
Andrew Duhon
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
28
Fritzel's All Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
House of Blues
Apr
28
Rebirth Brass Band with Special Guest Kermit Ruffins
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
28
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal, Oscar Rossignoli & More!
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 28, 2025
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal, Oscar Rossignoli, and Peter Varnado Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Carrollton Station
Apr
28
Them Ol' Ghosts + Byron Daniels & The Five Dead Dogs
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Creole Gardens Guest House
Apr
28
Mitch Woods Club 88
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
28
Mahogany Hall Swingsters ft. Roderick Paulin
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Apr
28
The Motet + Toubab Krewe
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 28, 2025
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $27 Advanced | $30 Day of Show | $75 VIP Section | All Ages Welcome
Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Apr
28
The Last Note: An After Jazz Fest Fling ft. New Groove Brass Band, Ngoma Numu, The Florist & More!
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 28, 2025
The Last Note: An After Jazz Fest Fling ft. New Groove Brass Band, Ngoma Numu, The Florist, DJ Madspinnz, and Clavtastic Free RSVP [1] | Ages 21+ [1] https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-last-note-an-after-jazz-fest-fling-tickets-1301547877739?aff=oddtdtcreator
Vaughan's Lounge
Apr
28
Domino Record DJs
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bar Redux
Apr
28
T Marie & Bayou Juju
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Apr
28
Les Getrex & Creole Cooking
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Apr
28
Cumbia Cósmica with DJs C'est Funk, Gitkin, Money Chicha
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 28, 2025
Spotted Cat
Apr
28
Pat Casey & The New Sound
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Apr
28
George Kilby Jr. & The Healers
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Toulouse Theatre
Apr
28
Nate Smith ft. Kiefer + Carrtoons with Special Guest Eric Gales
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 28, 2025
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $32.50-$75 | Ages 21+
BJ's Lounge
Apr
28
30/90
Apr
28
Manic Mixtape
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
Apr
28
North Mississippi Allstars
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Café Negril
Apr
28
Zena Moses & Rue Fiya
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Apr
28
Hash Cabbage
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Santos Bar
Apr
28
BLUE Prom Night ft. Live Music by Blue Sweetie Pies, a Variety Show + More!
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 28, 2025
Blue Prom Night ft. Live Music by Blue Sweetie Pies, a Variety Show + More! BLUE, the 5th installment in Sunshine Edae’s Rainbow Party series, aims to bring your queerest, weirdest prom fantasies to fruition! Enjoy decadent decor including a balloon drop, a lavish photo booth, live music, a variety show, AND dancing til dawn with DJ Sunshine! Be sure to wear your finest blue attire i.e. tuxedos, tutus, whatever dressed TF up means to you! Show up and show out for your chance to be crowned one of the Prom Queens of Lower D! The Blue Sweetie Pies led by Frenchmen St darlings, Russell Welch and Becky Lynn Blanca, will get you moving with live music beginning at 9PM. Do some dancing, pose for a prom portrait taken amongst the stars! At midnight, our resident mean girl/head of prom committee, Kiki Kinx, will crown our QUEEN & QUEEN of the evening, and they will celebrated in style! The People’s Queen has prepared a night full of delightful prizes and surprises to make prom memories you won’t be able to forget, no matter how much peach schnapps you have. The variety show features a diverse and sexy lineup of talented local performers shaking and shimmying for your entertainment and dollars. To top it off, DJ Sunshine will keep the party going with a set that’s sure to last as long as you do! Tickets $15 Advanced | $20 At the Door | Ages 21+
Joy Theater
Apr
28
Take Me To The River All-Stars ft. Cyril Neville, Taj Mahal, Omari Neville & More + The Soul Rebels
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 28, 2025
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* | Joy's Fest After Dark 2025 Take Me to the River All-Stars LIVE is a collection of some of the best musical talents in the World! Featuring legendary musicians Cyril Neville, Taj Mahal, Omari Neville, Ivan Neville, Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. of the Wild Magnolias, Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Ian Neville, Rob Mercurio from the iconic band Galactic, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Jontavious Willis, Mississippi MacDonald, Lena Beach, Deven Trusclair, Joe Ashlar, Brad Walker, Aurélien Barnes, and Award Winning Filmmaker Martin Shore. Plus special guests The Soul Rebels. The night is guaranteed to keep everyone dancing, shaking, and smiling! Tickets start at $44.50 | All Ages
No Dice
Apr
28
Shmoo + IMY3 + New Holland
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Holy Diver
Apr
28
Head Cannon + Die With Nature + The Pause
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Café Istanbul
Apr
28
Garaj Mahal ft. Kai Eckhardt, Oz Ezzeldin, Fareed Haque & More!
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 28, 2025
*Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm *Café Istanbul Nightfest 2025! Garaj Mahal features Kai Eckhardt, Oz Ezzeldin, Fareed Haque, and Hassan Hurd Tickets: $50 Advance | $60 At the Door
Gasa Gasa
Apr
28
Mike Dillon & Punkadelick
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
28
One World Music Show with Mahmoud Chouki, Yusa, & Special Guests
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:00 am
Favela Chic
Apr
28
Busted on Bourbon: A Grateful Dead Tribute Band
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 02:30 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
28
Maple Leaf Allstars ft. Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Raymond Weber & More!
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 03:00 am
April 28, 2025
Maple Leaf Allstars with Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Raymond Weber, Ashlin Parker, Ari Teitel & Special Guests
Sweet Lorraine's
Apr
28
Brian Richburg & New Legaxy with Malaya
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 03:00 am
April 28, 2025
Tickets start at $22 GA
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
28
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal, Oscar Rossignoli & More!
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 03:00 am
April 28, 2025
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal, Oscar Rossignoli, and Peter Varnado Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Maison, The
Apr
28
Flow Tribe
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 03:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Apr
28
Compersion Quartet ft. Skerik, Brian Hass, James Singleton & Simon Lott
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 03:00 am
April 28, 2025
Tickets $25 GA | Ages 21+
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
28
Brian Stoltz Plays Hendrix with Eric McFadden, Alvin Youngblood Hart & More!
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 03:30 am
April 28, 2025
*Doors 10:15pm | Show 10:30pm* Brian Stoltz Plays Hendrix with Eric McFadden, Alvin Youngblood Hart & More!
Howlin' Wolf
Apr
28
Hot 8 Brass Band
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 03:30 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Apr
28
Sputacular Trio ft. Robert "Sput" Searight, Bobby Parks, & Jay Mck
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 04:00 am
April 28, 2025
Admission $20 | Ages 21+
Preservation Hall
Apr
28
Midnight Preserves
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
28
Krasno Moore Project
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 04:00 am
April 28, 2025
*Doors 10pm | Show 11pm* 18th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Krasno Moore Project Tickets $28.17 | Ages 21+
Snug Harbor
Apr
28
One World Music Show with Mahmoud Chouki, Yusa, & Special Guests
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
28
(1am) Xavier Lynn & the Ruckus on 118th
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 04:45 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
28
(1am) Adam Deitch, Ari Teitel & Sam Fribush
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 04:59 am
Maison, The
Apr
28
Higher Heights
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 04:59 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!
