French Quarter Events on Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Apr

American Folklife Center 50th Anniversary Celebration ft. Bogue Chitto, Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, Jimmy “Duck” Homes + More!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 03:00 pm

April 15, 2026

*10am-4pm |* New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve will host a two-day concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American Folklife Center, which was established in 1976. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (JELA) is one of the National Park Service units included in the Center's collection. Each day, representatives from the American Folklife Center will deliver presentations, offering insights into the Center's work and its collection. The artists chosen to participate in this event have been selected to reflect the spirit and diversity of the American Folklife Center's collection. Both parks are collaborating with several notable partners for this anniversary event: John Fenn from the American Folklife Center, The Historic New Orleans Collection, Nick Spitzer of American Routes, and the National Council for Traditional Arts. *10-11am – American Folklife Center Presentation * Join */John Fenn/* and */Andrea Decker/ *of the American Folklife Center for a lively introduction to the Center’s 50-year legacy of preserving and sharing cultural heritage through its archives, public programs, and national collaborations. Highlighting rich collections from Louisiana, including materials connected to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans jazz traditions, and community-based documentation projects, they will showcase the depth and vibrancy of these holdings. They’ll also share how you can explore these resources online or in person in Washington, D.C. and connect with AFC staff to support your own work and interests. *11-11:45am: Cedric Watson * Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist, and songwriter from San Felipe, Texas. He debuted at 19 in Houston and moved to Louisiana at 21, diving into Louisiana French music and culture. Cedric has performed in 17 countries and contributed to seven albums, working with groups like the Pine Leaf Boys and his own Bijou Creole. His music spans ancient French and Spanish dance tunes, spiritual rhythms of Congo, forgotten Creole melodies, and modern Cajun and Zydeco songs. *12-1pm: Cooking Demonstration – Corn Maque Choux with Janie Verret Luster /Janie Verret Luster/*, a member of the United Houma Nation and a local Native basket weaver, was presented with the 2025 Jennifer East Community Spirit Award by the First Peoples Fund, recognizing her tireless commitment to her people, her culture, and her craft. A cultural preservationist from Bayou Dularge, Janie is a practitioner of tribal customs, including palmetto basketry, alligator garfish scale jewelry, Spanish moss dolls, the healing arts, environmental conservation and indigenous foodways. *1-1:50pm: Jimmy “Duck” Homes * Jimmy “Duck” Holmes is the greatest living proponent of the Bentonia blues, a highly localized style known for its haunting and eerie sound. His dedication to preserving and passing on his knowledge, award-winning recordings, and electrifying stage performances are building a renaissance for the unique music that bears the name of his tiny Mississippi hometown and the famous Blue Front Juke joint. *2-2:45pm: Juré** with Jeffrey Broussard, Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Leroy Etienne, and Cedric Watson * Folklorist Alan Lomax, during his travels in Louisiana in 1934, documented the unique sounds of juré music. He described juré as "the most African sound I found in America," highlighting its deep cultural resonance and lineage. This style is characterized by a capella call-and-response singing, accompanied by rhythmic handclaps or drumming that provide a distinctive, percussive backbeat rhythm. Juré music, along with La-la music, is widely recognized as a precursor to zydeco, reflecting its foundational role in the evolution of Louisiana's Creole musical traditions. *3-3:50pm: Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys * Jeffery Broussard, a key figure in zydeco and member of the renowned Broussard family, began performing at age 8 with his father's band, Delton Broussard and the Lawtell Playboys. He later co-founded Zydeco Force, in the late 1980s and influencing future artists. Today, Broussard continues to promote both traditional and contemporary Creole music through his band, the Creole Cowboys. *4-5pm: Bogue Chitto * Bogue Chitto, which means ‘big river’ in the Choctaw language, performs a variety of original music which comes from the original Choctaw homeland east of the biggest river around. The band will also perform several selections from the American Folklife Collection. More information at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E95F5A2E-C5E3-E388-2D3B30B8FF1A737A [1] Free & Open to the Public [1] https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E95F5A2E-C5E3-E388-2D3B30B8FF1A737A

Steamboat Natchez

Apr

Steamboat Stompers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Bamboula's

Apr

Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 05:00 pm

Tipsy Trumpet

Apr

Kid Merv & All That Jazz

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 05:00 pm

Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone

Apr

Royal Street Brass Band

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 05:30 pm

Fritzel's Jazz Club

Apr

Richard "Piano" Scott

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 06:00 pm

Spotted Cat

Apr

Chris Christy Band

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 07:00 pm

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Apr

JFA Presents: The Pinettes Brass Band

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 07:00 pm

Steamboat Natchez

Apr

Steamboat Stompers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 07:00 pm

Pat O'Brien's

Apr

Victoria Amato, Lisa Bittick-Lowe, Ben Michaels & Jim Lockwood

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 09:00 pm

Bamboula's

Apr

Swingin' with John Saavedra

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 09:30 pm

Fritzel's Jazz Club

Apr

Bourbon Street Stars

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Preservation Hall

Apr

Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm

April 15, 2026

Bratz Y'all

Apr

Chip Wilson & Dean Zucchero

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Picnic Provisions & Whiskey (OUTDOORS)

Apr

Hypno Nun

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)

Apr

YLC's Wednesday at the Square with Corey Henry & The Tremé Funktet + River Eckert

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm

April 15, 2026

*5-8pm | *The Young Leadership Council of New Orleans presents *Wednesday at the Square* [1], a series of free outdoor concerts featuring well-known local artists! [1] https://www.ylcwats.com/

Snug Harbor

Apr

Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm

April 15, 2026

*Doors 4:30pm | Show 5-6pm |* *Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Free & Open to the Public

Café Negril

Apr

Jam-ilton

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm

City Park - Botanical Garden (OUTDOORS)

Apr

Evenings with Enrique Concert Series ft. The Margie Perez Latin Quartet

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm

April 15, 2026

Longue Vue House and Gardens (OUTDOORS)

Apr

Twilight Concert Series ft. Paul Sanchez

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30 pm

April 15, 2026

Twilight at Longue Vue returns for the 2026 spring season! Each Wednesday evening from March 11th to April 29th! Tickets $17 GA | $10 Member // Full series: $130 GA | $70 Member Full Schedule at https://longuevue.com/twilight-series/ [1] [1] https://longuevue.com/twilight-series/

Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The

Apr

David Boeddinghaus

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30 pm

Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton

Apr

Jeremy Davenport

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30 pm