French Quarter Events on Saturday, July 4, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
04
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Maison, The
Jul
04
NOLA Axe Men
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jul
04
New Orleans Concert Band
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 06:00 pm
July 4, 2026
*Doors 12:30pm |* New Orleans Concert Band celebrates our nation’s bicentennial with a free concert under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Patrick Hennessey. The band will be playing a number of patriotic tunes, marches, and other favorites. Seating is free, but limited. More information at www.neworleansconcertband.org [1] [1] http://www.neworleansconcertband.org/
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
04
Steve DeTroy Band
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Jul
04
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
04
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Jul
04
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jul
04
Stephen Walker N'em
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
Jul
04
Tropical Weather
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Jul
04
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 08:15 pm
Favela Chic
Jul
04
Dead Men Don't Play Jazz
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Jul
04
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Jul
04
Kelly Love Jones
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
04
Bourbon Matinee Jazz Band with Chuck Brackman
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Jul
04
The Dirty Coast Summer Get Together ft. Where Y'acht + LOTTAGRAFFITI
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10:00 pm
July 4, 2026
*5-10pm |* The Dirty Coast Summer Get Together! Featuring Yard Games, Presidential Dunk Booth, Caricature Artist, Daiquiris, Hotdogs and Burgers, and Music by Where Y'acht + LOTTAGRAFFITI Plus Democracy in Action : Voter Registration, Recall Petition, and Congressional Mailers $15 Admission
Preservation Hall
Jul
04
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10:00 pm
30/90
Jul
04
Tetrad
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Jul
04
John Royen
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Three Muses
Jul
04
Justin Donovan
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
04
Go 4th on the River ft. Dukes of Dixieland
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 pm
July 4, 2026
Cruise the Mississippi River during New Orleans' annual "Go 4th on the River." This is a sightseeing-only cruise (no dinner included) that will remain on the water for the fireworks display, featuring live jazz by the Dukes of Dixieland. Tickets $58 Adults | $29 Children
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Jul
04
Cristen Spencer
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Tee-Wee’s On Da’ Bayou
Jul
04
The Melatauns
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Caesars Superdome
Jul
04
Essence Fest ft. Brandy & Monica, Patti LaBelle, Leon Thomas & More!
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 pm
July 4, 2026
Essence Fest (Night 2) featuring Brandy & Monica, Patti LaBelle, Leon Thomas, and Josh Levi 3-Day Weekend Packages Available (starting at $230.40)
Café Negril
Jul
04
Ado Soul & The Tribe
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Old Point Bar
Jul
04
Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Jul
04
Paradise Jazz Band
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Jul
04
Preservation Hall
Jul
04
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jul
05
Gerald French Trio
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Jul
05
A New Orleans Songwriter Protest Album Release Show ft. Paul Faith & Friends
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12:00 am
July 5, 2026
Bamboula's - Festival Hall
Jul
05
Mark Appleford
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12:00 am
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Jul
05
Christian Coleman Duo
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12:00 am
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Jul
05
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
Jul
05
Herlin Riley Quartet
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jul
05
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12:30 am
30/90
Jul
05
Sporty's Brass Band
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Jul
05
BRW
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 01:00 am
True South
Jul
05
Stone Cold Hippies with Clements Clements Clements
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
Jul
05
SingleMaltPlease
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Jul
05
Jeremy Davenport
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Jul
05
Danny Rubio & the Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 01:00 am
May Baily's Place
Jul
05
Jerry Dugger's Acoustic Blues Duo
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jul
05
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 01:45 am
BMC
Jul
05
Thee Fonk Jam ft. Thee PlayMatez Hosted by Tamarie T
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:00 am
July 5, 2026
*9-11:30pm |* All Performers are welcome (bands, musicians, vocalists, rappers, poets, dancers)
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
05
Siberia
Jul
05
Horsetail + Dummy Plug + Shmoo + Lou Oma
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Jul
05
Juice
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Jul
05
Joshua Starkman & Friends ft. Clint Maedgen
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:00 am
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Jul
05
Bean N' The Boys
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
Jul
05
Kris Tokarski
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fillmore, The
Jul
05
Kevin Gates
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:00 am
July 5, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets start at $93 | All Ages
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Jul
05
Shawan Rice
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jul
05
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Kid Chocolate
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Jul
05
Herlin Riley Quartet
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 02:30 am
Blue Nile
Jul
05
Afrobeat NOLA
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 03:00 am
Three Muses
Jul
05
Dulce Ritmo
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Jul
05
The Next Level Band
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
Jul
05
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Jul
05
Nina Hungerland & Family
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90
Jul
05
The Soulcial Club
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 04:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Jul
05
Café Istanbul
Jul
05
Fantasy Unlocked ft. DJ Rakimbeau, Proper Jones, and Summer Indigo
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maison, The
Jul
05
DJ KVNG Fred
Sunday, July 5, 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!
